Magna signs on to completely engineer and build off-road EVs for INEOS, beginning in 2026

Building off a previous relationship with INEOS Automotive for contracted vehicle engineering, Magna is adding a new model to its complete vehicle manufacturing branch – an all-electric 4×4 designed to go off-road.

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First Toyota electric sedan powered by BYD earns 5,000 orders on first sales day

Toyota’s first electric sedan, the bZ3, powered by BYD technology, received a warm welcome on its first day on the market. The bZ3 secured 5,000 orders on April 16, according to FAW-Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China.

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New and previous VinFast VF 8 customers now qualify for up to $7,500 in state tax rebates

Vietnamese EV automaker Vinfast just relayed that its new VF 8 electric SUV has been added to the list of eligible vehicles under the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) created by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). New and existing VinFast customers can now qualify for up to $7,500 in tax rebates in California, which can extend to other participating states. Learn how to apply below.

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Growatt INFINITY 1300 $999 Versatile Power Supply/Home Backup [Video]

Solar and portable energy storage experts Growatt impress again with the release of the new and updated INFINITY 1300. This versatile and powerful energy storage system can provide uninterrupted power for 14 outlets, completely recharge in less than 2 hours, and accept a variety of solar input. Electrek gets hands on with this efficient portable power station. Check out the INFINITY 1300 Presale here, which lasts from April 17 to 30.

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Sit down and ride to work on the Jetson Ryder electric scooter at low of $400 in New Green Deals

If you’re tired of taking the car to and from work, overhaul your commute with the Jetson Ryder electric scooter. Not only does it ditch gas and oil, but also lets you enjoy the sunshine and wind while commuting. Though an electric scooter, you’ll actually be able to sit down while riding, giving more of an e-bike vibe than anything else. It has a max range of 12 miles per charge and can go 15.5 MPH, all for a new low of $400 at both Best Buy and . We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that 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.

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GM expects entire EV lineup to qualify for full $7,500 tax credit as Bolt EV inventory runs low

General Motors shared Monday that it now leads the industry in the number of EV models that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit. GM expects its entire lineup of electric vehicles under the MSRP cap to be eligible for the full EV tax credit in 2023.

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US Treasury: Rivian, VW, Nissan, others lose full $7,500 EV tax credit, Tesla base Model 3 cut in half

Following its delayed but long-anticipated battery guidance pertaining to federal EV tax credits, the US Treasury Department’s requirements are about to kick in, and it’s not great news for all prospective EV buyers. Beginning tomorrow, EVs from major automakers like Volkswagen, Rivian, BMW, and more will no longer qualify for any tax credits at the federal level, while Tesla’s base Model 3 is cut in half.

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