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Electric take on winter weather while Tesla’s sales slide continues

Published: Jan 27nd 2026 12:36am on Electrek

On today’s icy cold episode of Quick Charge, the only thing colder than the air outside most Americans’ homes is the demand for Tesla Cybertrucks – so we’ve got some EV-focused tips on making it through the cold while Elon begins shipping CTs overseas.

EVs promised cleaner air. Satellites say it’s finally happening.

Published: Jan 27nd 2026 12:01am on Electrek

EVs are supposed to clean up the air, but finding real-world proof has been surprisingly hard. A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) says the satellite evidence is finally strong enough to measure.

Offline EV chargers are a mess – Emobi and HeyCharge have a fix

Published: Jan 26nd 2026 10:02am on Electrek

EV chargers that don’t work because they’re stuck offline are still a daily frustration for drivers and a costly headache for operators. Emobi and HeyCharge say they have a practical fix for that.

The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is a bigger and more powerful EV: Is it worth the higher price?

Published: Jan 26nd 2026 9:13am on Electrek

The bZ Woodland is longer than Toyota’s first electric SUV, and it comes with all-wheel drive as standard. Is it worth the added price?

Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China for the first time

Published: Jan 26nd 2026 7:42am on Electrek

For the first time since Tesla launched the Model 3 in China in 2019, another automaker has outsold it in the premium electric sedan segment. And it’s a smartphone company.

Xiaomi delivered 258,164 units of its SU7 sedan in 2025, nearly 30% more than Tesla Model 3’s 200,361 deliveries, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).

This comes just weeks after we reported that Tesla confirmed its first year of domestic sales decline in China. The writing was on the wall, and now we’re seeing the direct consequences.

The Kia Niro EV lives on for a 2026 model, but it’s starting to look a little pricey

Published: Jan 26nd 2026 7:11am on Electrek

Kia announced prices for the 2026 Niro EV. Although it’s about the same price as the outgoing model, the Niro is starting to look a little overpriced compared to some of the new EVs arriving.

Exclusive new low on EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra bundle w/ Smart Home Panel 2 ($3,389 off), Segway ZT3 e-scooter at new $773 low, more

Published: Jan 26nd 2026 7:00am on Electrek

This week’s Green Deals are starting off strong, as we have exclusive $3,389 savings on the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra Whole-Home Power Station bundled with a Smart Home Panel 2 and a FREE trolley at a new $4,409 low. Right behind it we spotted Segway’s ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter cruising down to a new $773 low, as well as Bluetti’s Elite 10 Mini Portable Power Station at its $113 Amazon low, Worx’s unique and far safer 20V JawSaw Cordless Electric PowerShare Chainsaw, our latest review of the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Power Station, and more waiting for you below – including the final day of Lectric’s extremely rare price cut flash sale across all its e-bikes. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are at the bottom of the page, rounded up within our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Tesla brings Cybertruck to Middle East amid US demand collapse

Published: Jan 26nd 2026 6:09am on Electrek

Tesla has officially begun Cybertruck deliveries in the United Arab Emirates, marking the electric pickup’s first sales in the Middle East and its second international market after South Korea.

GM plugs in with Electrify America to make EV charging a breeze

Published: Jan 26nd 2026 5:25am on Electrek

GM just made it even easier for Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac EV drivers to find and use Electrify America charging stations.

Tesla quietly starts shipping Model Y with new AI4.5 computer

Published: Jan 26nd 2026 4:37am on Electrek

Tesla appears to be quietly rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving computer, with new Model Y owners discovering their vehicles are equipped with “Hardware 4.5”, or AI4.5 as it’s being labeled internally.

The discovery comes from owners taking delivery of Fremont-built Model Y vehicles in late December and January, who found a computer labeled “AP4.5” or “AP45” in their cars. The sightings match a part number (2261336-02-A) that was previously spotted in Tesla’s Electronic Parts Catalog for a new FSD computer.

As usual, Tesla made no announcement about the change.