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Toyota is at it again. The automaker’s Australian leader reiterated that Toyota would not be going all-electric despite the federal government’s recent initiatives to boost EV adoption, cut emissions from passenger vehicles, and improve the overall well-being of Australians.

Less than two weeks ago, Australia’s government introduced its new National Electric Vehicle Strategy, consisting of three main objectives.

  1. Increase the supply of affordable and accessible EVs.
  2. Establish the resources, systems, and infrastructure to enable rapid EV uptake.
  3. Encourage increased EV demand.

The government says despite Australian buyers’ demand for EVs, its lack of national policy has made them harder than they should be to access. EV sales accounted for only 3.8% of overall car sales last year.

With transportation in Australia on track to be the largest emitting sector by the end of the decade, the country is committed to becoming more competitive globally for EV supply.

New cars in Australia use 40% more fuel than in the EU and 20% more than in the US, making it urgent for government officials to adopt a Fuel Efficiency standard and accelerate its pace toward zero-emission electric vehicles.

Although Australia is planning to limit how much carbon emissions through its new strategy, as of right now, the country is next to Russia as one of the only advanced economies without a Fuel Efficiency Standard.

Australia’s new EV strategy includes discount legislation to enhance affordability, increased access to charging infrastructure, and battery recycling to promote adoption.

Despite Australia’s recent initiatives to increase EV adoption, one automaker is looking to derail the mission in the Land Down Under.

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Toyota bZ4X (Source: Toyota)

Toyota Australia leader speaks out against new EV strategy

According to the Australian newspaper, Canberra Times, Toyota’s sales boss in the country, Sean Hanley, continues to push for hybrid and fuel cell options.

Despite Hanley claiming he was “not against battery electric vehicle technology,” he says Toyota will lobby for a standard with a generous time frame that will cut pollution without cutting vehicle options. He added:

Through the (Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries), we’ve spoken to the government and I think we have represented the silent voices of hundreds of thousands of Australians consumers who use their cars for leisure, towing, and lots of other activities.

Meanwhile, Behyad Jafari, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council, shut down these arguments, saying EVs have been proven in other countries and are already becoming popular in Australia with upgraded tech enabling longer range and power. Jafari added:

When we hear those arguments, what we need to pay close attention to is the economic interest of the car company.

As Australia’s largest automaker (and largest automaker globally), Jafari points out Toyota’s reluctance to go all in on EVs is already costing the automaker, saying:

Some businesses haven’t spent time developing electric vehicles and they don’t have a firm enough grasp on the issues.

Greenpeace campaigner Lindsay Soutar says Toyota’s Australians will not put up with Toyota’s call for weaker pollution standards or any delays, claiming:

Toyota has stalled on pure electric cars, opting to promote hybrid and fuel-cell technologies that will lock customers into paying for fossil fuels for decades to come. Pushing for petrol cars in 2023, in the middle of a climate and cost-of-living crisis, is laughable and Australians won’t be convinced.

Despite the comments from Hanley, Toyota is planning to launch its first EV in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, before the end of the year.

Electrek’s Take

For one, Hanley is blatantly wrong in suggesting EVs can’t be used for leisure, towing, and other activities. In fact, they are enabling more of these kinds of activities with more power and zero emissions.

The Australian government is saying Australians are ready to move to EVs – they just don’t have the supply needed. Perhaps if the most prominent automakers in the country accelerated EV production rather than fighting it, it would be a win-win for everyone.

As Jafari points out, Toyota is looking to protect its profits at this point. The automaker is already late to the EV party and wants more time to catch up before governments like Australia implement new laws to promote EV adoption and lower emissions in the transportation sector.

Australia, like the rest of the world, will not be convinced by Toyota’s lobbying. The auto industry is moving to a cleaner future, with or without Toyota.

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Prime Day-1 Green Deals: Save hundreds on Segway EVs, Exclusive EcoFlow low, Anker SOLIX, Navimow, Greenworks, and much more

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Prime Day-1 Green Deals: Save hundreds on Segway EVs, Exclusive EcoFlow low, Anker SOLIX, Navimow, Greenworks, and much more

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is in full swing now and we’ve got an excitingly packed edition of Green Deals today with some of the first day’s best savings opportunities, with the many others having been rounded together in our Prime Day Green Deals hub, which we will continue updating through the rest of the week. Leading today’s bunch is Segway’s Fall Prime Day Sale that is taking hundreds off its EVs – including the premium Max G3 Smart Electric Scooter for $1,100, as well as the Xafari and Xyber e-bikes hitting return and new low prices, among others. We also have an exclusive $2,000 savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra with a FREE 400W solar panel at its $3,799 low, Anker’s latest SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station dropping to a new $379 low, and much more waiting for you below.

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.

Save up to 46% on Segway EVs for Prime Day, like the premium Max G3 smart e-scooter at $1,100 (Reg. $1,200), more

Segway has launched its Fall Prime Day Sale, with up to 46% discounts on a selection of its EVs directly from its website, as well as through Amazon. One notable price cut that’s been a long time coming is the Segway Max G3 Electric Scooter dropping to $1,099.99 shipped, with the price matched at Amazon too. It carries a $1,500 MSRP, though we’ve seen it keep down at $1,200 for the majority of the year since releasing in March, save for the $900 and $1,000 pre-sale and launch deals. Aside from those first-time discounts, you’re otherwise getting the best price since during this event, giving you $100 off the going rate for the third-best price we have tracked. Head below for more on this advanced cruiser and the other models benefiting from discounts.

The latest generation in the series, Segway’s Max G3 e-scooter, picks up the mantle from its beloved second-generation predecessor and takes things further with upgrades, like the 800W motor that can peak as high as 2,000W to tackle up to 30% inclines and hit top speeds of 20/28 MPH. Featuring a boost mode, acceleration can be ramped up getting you from 0 to 15.5 MPH in 2.4 seconds before increasing further up to its higher speeds. There’s also the 597Wh battery that allows for up to 50 miles of travel after only 3.5 hours of charging – which can be cut down to 2.5 hours by using the alternate DC charging cable simultaneously with the AC cable.

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Some of the Segway Max G3’s upgraded features include the Stability Enhancement System, as well as the Apple Find My inclusion, so you’ll always know where it is, especially if unfortunately stolen – plus, proximity locking and unlocking for even more bolstered security. You’ll also be getting dual suspension, 11-inch self-sealing tires, the automatic 6W headlight, underglow deck lighting, and a 2.4-inch smart TFT display, which provides navigation, caller ID, and smart charge management through your phone.

Segway’s full Prime Day EV deals:

  • C2 Lite eKickScooter for kids: $150 (Reg. $200) | matched at Amazon
    • 9.9 MPH for up to 5.9 miles
  • C2 eKickScooter for kids: $160 (Reg. $250) | $20 less at Amazon
    • 9.9 MPH for up to 6.8 miles
  • C2 Pro eKickScooter for kids: $230 (Reg. $300) | matched at Amazon
    • 12.4 MPH for up to 9.3 miles
  • E2 Plus II Electric Scooter: $296 (Reg. $400) | matched at Amazon
    • 15.5 MPH for up to 16 miles
  • E2 Pro Electric Scooter: $400 (Reg. $600) | matched at Amazon
    • 15.5 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
    • Apple Find My, more
  • S2 Self-Balancing Scooter: $530 (Reg. $600) | matched at Amazon
    • 11.2 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
  • Max G2 Electric Scooter: $750 (Reg. $1,400) | matched at Amazon
    • 22 MPH for up to 43 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, more
  • F3 Electric Scooter: $750 (Reg. $1,000) | matched at Amazon
    • 20 MPH for up to 44 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter: $850 (Reg. $1,300) | matched at Amazon
    • 24.9 MPH for up to 43.5 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • MAX G3 Electric Scooter: $1,100 (Reg. $1,500) | matched at Amazon
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • Xafari Electric Bike: $2,000 (Reg. $2,400)
    • 20 MPH for up to 88 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, and much more
  • Xyber Electric Bike: $2,900 (Reg. $3,300)
    • 35 MPH for up to 112 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, and much more

You can browse Segway’s full Fall Prime Day Sale lineup on the landing page here.

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Score $2,000 in exclusive savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra power station with a FREE 400W solar panel at $3,799 low

Folks looking for significantly more backup power support to cover home systems will find an ample opportunity in the exclusive savings we’ve got for our readers from Wellbots, where you can now pick up the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station with a FREE 400W solar panel for $3,799 shipped, after using the code 9TODPU5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. Dropping down from its $5,799 MSRP to $3,999, the extra savings takes the cost back down to the best rate we have tracked, though in the past those deals never included the free solar panel. Not only are you getting $2,000 in exclusive savings for a return all-time low on the initial inverter + battery combo that makes up the base power station, but you’re getting FREE solar gear added on for expanded capabilities.

If you want to learn more about this solar generator bundle, be sure to check out our original coverage of this exclusive deal here.

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You can now score Anker’s latest SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 power station at Amazon for a new $379 Prime Day low

Anker’s official Amazon storefront is undercutting its Prime Day Sale on the pricing of its new SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station that has fallen down to $379 shipped, which beats out the direct sale pricing by $50. This is the latest model from the brand, which has been carrying a $799 MSRP since hitting the market in August, with the discounts we’ve seen up until now dropping costs as low as $429. Now, during the Prime Day event, you can pick it up with $420 slashed from the MSRP for the best new price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this station, be sure to either check out our original coverage of this deal here, or read through our hands-on tested review here.

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Best Fall EV deals!

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.


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The cheaper Volvo EX30 Single Motor is finally here, and it starts at under $40,000

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The Volvo EX30 is now even more affordable. Volvo launched the EX30 Single Motor in the US, with prices starting under $40,000, but that’s not all.

Volvo adds cheaper EX30 trim for the 2026 model year

Volvo promised it was coming. Although the cheaper EX30 trim was scheduled to arrive in the US by the end of 2024, Volvo ultimately pushed back its arrival as it ramped up production.

Almost a year later, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor is finally available on Volvo’s US website. Prices for the 2026 Volvo EX30 start at just $38,950. That’s a nearly $6,000 price reduction from the 2025 model, which started at $44,600.

The outgoing model was exclusively available in the 422-hp Twin Motor Performance variant, while the 2026 EX30 gains a new Single Motor version.

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The new EX30 model features a single rear-mounted motor with 268-hp. It’s powered by the same 69 kWh battery pack as the Twin Motor version, but offers an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 261 miles. Upgrading to the Twin Motor Performance, with 253 miles range, costs an additional $6,000.

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The Volvo EX30 (source: Volvo)

Volvo offers the Plus package as standard, but you can upgrade to the Ultra grade, which adds Park Pilot Assist, a 360-degree camera with 3D view, and more, for $46,650.

With charging speeds of up to 175 kW, Volvo said the EX30 Single Motor can recharge from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes.

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Volvo EX30 interior (Source: Volvo)

Volvo introduced another EX30 variant for the 2026 model year, the more rugged Cross Country version. The 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country starts at $48,150 and is only available as an AWD model.

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Volvo EX30 Cross Country (Source: Volvo)

The EX30 Cross Country is “engineered to move effortlessly from city streets to snowy trails and rugged backroads,” Volvo said. It offers higher ground clearance, a blacked-out grille, skid plates, wide wheel arches, and more, perfect for both on- and off-road adventures. It offers a driving range of 227 miles.

2026 Volvo EX30 trim Starting Price Driving Range
Volvo EX30 Single Motor, Plus $38,950 261 miles
Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, Plus $44,900 253 miles
Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, Ultra $46,600 253 miles
Volvo EX30 Cross Country $48,150 227 miles
2026 Volvo EX30 prices and range by trim in the US

The new EX30 is part of Volvo’s revamped 2026 lineup, which also includes significant improvements to the larger EX90. Volvo’s three-row electric SUV now has faster charging times and more computing power than ever.

Volvo’s popular Black Edition package is now available on the EX40, its first EV to receive the blacked-out design upgrade.

Interested in trying one out for yourself? You can use our links below to find Volvo EX30, EX40, and EX90 models available in your area.


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Hyundai is discounting EVs by over $34,000 as price cuts expand beyond the US

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After cutting prices on its top-selling electric vehicle by nearly $10,000 in the US, Hyundai is now bringing the savings to new markets. Hyundai is offering discounts of over $34,000 on some of its EVs overseas.

Hyundai is discounting EVs in the US and overseas

Last week, Hyundai announced it was reducing prices on the 2026 IONIQ 5 by up to $9,800 in the US. The 2026 IONIQ 5 starts at just $35,000, making it one of the most affordable EVs available alongside the Chevy Equinox EV and the Nissan LEAF.

Hyundai said the generous EV discounts reflected its “commitment to affordability” as part of its long-term strategy.

Record vehicle sales and higher output at its new EV plant in Georgia are helping reduce costs, which the company said it’s now passing on to buyers.

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The massive EV discounts are starting to pile up after Hyundai cut prices in another market on Tuesday. After launching a series of special offers in Australia on Tuesday, Hyundai is discounting some of its EVs by more than $34,000.

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The Hyundai Kona Electric (Source: Hyundai Australia)

According to TheDriven, Hyundai reduced prices on select IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Inster EV, and Kona Electric models by up to $34,142.

Hyundai’s most affordable electric car, the Inster (which is sadly not sold in the US), received a $3,925 price reduction, and now starts at under $40,000 for the first time.

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The Hyundai Inster EV (Source: Hyundai)

The IONIQ 6 is heavily discounted, with up to $34,142 off the driveway price on 2023 model year inventory. Hyundai has also reduced the prices of the IONIQ 5 by nearly $10,000. As the report points out, the savings are based on the driveway prices in NSW, which are available nationally.

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai)

Although Hyundai’s price cuts in the US were in response to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expiring, the discounts in Australia come as demand for electric cars is at an all-time high. In September, electric vehicles accounted for 11.3% of new car sales.

In the US, Hyundai is still offering a $7,500 cash incentive for 2025 IONIQ 5 models until at least the end of October.

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Driving Range (miles) 2025 Starting Price 2026 Starting Price* Price Reduction Monthly lease cost (October 2025)
IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range 245 $42,600 $35,000 ($7,600) $249
IONIQ 5 SE RWD 318 $46,650 $37,500 ($9,150) $259
IONIQ 5 SEL RWD 318 $49,600 $39,800 ($9,800) $299
IONIQ 5 Limited RWD 318 $54,300 $45,075 ($9,225) $369
IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD 290 $50,150 $41,000 ($9,150) $309
IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD 290 $53,100 $43,300 ($9,800) $349
IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor AWD 259 $55,500 $46,275 ($9,225) $379
IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD 269 $58,200 $48,975 ($9,225) $419
2025 vs 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range by trim

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Standard Range starts at $42,600, while the 2026 model year is priced from just $35,000.

Although it was already one of the most affordable EVs on the market, the IONIQ 5 is hard to pass up with leases starting at just $249 per month in the US. For $10 more per month ($259), you can upgrade to the long-range SE RWD trim, which offers a range of up to 318 miles.

Curious what Hyundai’s electric SUV feels like to drive? You can find available IONIQ 5 models near you through our trusted partner.


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