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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss Tesla trims falling like flies, Hyundai’s 2027 lineup, and BYD’s Rolls-Royce.

After delaying development of the long-awaited electric Golf, Volkswagen is delaying another EV based on its SSP platform.

We’re closing out our second week of early Black Friday Green Deals with the headlining Velotric Discover M Mid-Drive Multi-Terrain e-bike (and a FREE rack top bag) down at a new $2,399 low, which is followed by Aventon’s expanded sale lineup that has added models like the Pace 5 REC Smart Cruiser e-bike at its $1,599 low, among others. We’ve also got another 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale with 2x DELTA 3 Classic, 2x DELTA 3 Ultra, and a refurbished DELTA Pro Ultra deal starting from $899, as well as a spotlight on the bundle for Anker’s SoloCam S340 Solar Security 4-Cam Kit + 1TB storage at $510 off, an EGO 530 CFM cordless leaf blower low, and more. There’s also the deals from the last four days at the bottom of the page, like the Ride1Up Black Friday e-bike lineup, the best prices of the year on four EGO snow blowers, and more.

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 is now only selling one version of the Cybertruck in the US: the tri-motor Cyberbeast, which just got another $7,500 price hike to $109,990.

The Dual Motor and Premium AWD trims are still listed on Tesla’s configurator, but both are greyed out and can’t be selected. So the cheapest Cybertruck you can order today costs $109,990, up 57% from $69,990 in early August.

Hyundai is skipping the typical mid-cycle refresh and plans to launch a completely redesigned Kona, with a sleek new style and an updated high-tech interior.

Volkswagen is getting ready to bring a €20,000 ($22,000) electric car to market in 2027, and it looks like the entry-level EV may no longer be nameless. A newly filed trademark could have just given away what VW plans to call it.

Every year, the world’s largest motorcycle companies (and plenty of the world’s smallest motorcycle companies, too) converge on Milan, Italy for Europe’s premier motorcycle showcase. That means that all of the newest electric motorcycle announcements happen in one place, and we get a chance to check out the coolest developments and most interesting new gear.

Below is a list of the best things I saw while walking around the show this year, presented in no particular order.

Electric truck operator Nevoya is expanding its deal with Meta with the fresh deployment of 25 Class 8 battery-electric trucks on the Interstate 10 (I-10) between San Bernardino, California and Phoenix, Arizona … but Meta won’t be shipping any products.

Tesla has pulled the $41,990 Model Y All-Wheel Drive from its US online configurator. The cheapest dual-motor Model Y you can order now is the Model Y Premium AWD at $49,990, an $8,000 jump.

The trim lasted just over nine months. Tesla launched it in early February, and it’s gone without a word from the company.

The Zonveer ZX3 is one of the best values I’ve seen in electric off-road riding, and one of the most fun things I’ve ridden to date – value for the dollar. Its Black Friday sale brings the 2,800W electric dirt bike down to $1,299, $500 off its $1,799 list price.

For that money, you get a 1,200Wh battery, dual hydraulic disc brakes, and full suspension in a 130 lb package. That’s a great entry point for beginners.

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Juiced launching new e-bikes, Europe’s battery passport could mean something in the US, new motorcycles from Yamaha, Zero, and Segway, a return of Energica, an Engwe e-bike that feels like a soft motorcycle and more.

Engwe has impressed us repeatedly with its value e-bikes at lower-than-believable prices. But lately, the brand is climbing the value chain with impressive e-bikes that aren’t just great value but also pack strong specs and impressive features. The Engwe M20 3.0 is a great example…

A home battery can do more during a blackout if it isn’t busy running nonessential, energy-hungry appliances. sonnen and SOLRITE Energy are putting that same principle to work for the grid, adding smart breakers that can temporarily switch off selected household loads while batteries help meet electricity demand.

BYD just got some good news in its Defender-copycat court battle with JLR. After JLR had BYD’s Netherlands offices raided and documents seized, a Dutch court has now handed BYD an early win, ordering JLR to destroy the documents or face a penalty.

Lunar Energy has unveiled a 25-kW home DC fast charger that will do more than just power up your car really fast. Paired with its next-generation home battery system, the Lunar Fast Charger will also let a compatible EV help keep the house running during an outage and potentially earn money by sending electricity back to the grid.

Elon Musk’s companies are moving faster than expected on a Tesla-SpaceX combination. A deal could be announced as soon as December, which would make it the largest merger ever, according to Bloomberg.

Tesla holds its annual shareholder meeting on December 3, and the same directors who would sign off on the deal are up for re-election.

Kia isn’t wasting any time updating its Sportage-sized EV5 electric SUV. Leaked images just gave us our first look at what’s changing.

The November seasonal savings aren’t slowing down anytime soon, and leading our Green Deals group today is the Ride1Up Black Friday e-bike savings, with offers like the VORSA Modular Multi-Use e-bikes at their lows starting from $1,345, while others start from $845. Likewise, there’s also Heybike’s e-bike event savings, including five exclusive low prices for our readers – all starting from $799. There’s also four 21-inch to 28-inch EGO Power+ Snow Blowers at their best 2026 rates, the dual Bluetti FridgePower 2,016Wh Station bundle exclusively at $1,614, a one-day-only EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Power Station deal from Best Buy, and more. Don’t forget about the deals from the last few days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-time Segway MUXI cargo e-bike deal, the Navimow robot mower deals, and others.

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.

BYD launched the Denza N8 EV in China, a five-seat luxury SUV that promises more than 1,000 km (621 miles) of CLTC range, a tech-filled cabin, and plenty of premium extras.

Volkswagen is turning one of its best-selling nameplates into an electric SUV. The new ID. Tiguan is now rolling off the assembly line and will replace the ID.4 in 2027.

A Tesla driver caught asleep behind the wheel on Ottawa’s Highway 417 during Tuesday’s rush hour now faces a careless driving charge from the Ontario Provincial Police. The photo OPP shared shows a new-generation Model Y in traffic.

The charge carries a $490 fine and six demerit points on conviction. It’s at least the fifth time this year Canadian police have gone public with a sleeping Tesla driver, and it’s not a coincidence that it’s happening as “Full Self-Driving” gets better.

Canada’s government wants to make it easier for citizens to drive electric, and they’re putting more than $4 billion in funding for electricity infrastructure and grid modernization that includes more than 55,000 new EV chargers.

Honda has been steadily expanding its electric motorcycle lineup, but one of its most interesting new models isn’t a flashy high-performance machine. It’s a modest little electric scooter called the Honda UC3, and with prices now dipping close to $2,000 in local markets, it’s the kind of affordable electric two-wheeler that many Americans would probably love to get their hands on.

Global EV sales climbed 8% in October, with Europe’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales jumping 49% and North America posting its first year-over-year increase in 2026. But that North American rebound comes with a big catch.