On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and the Electrek EV of the year.

We’ve also got a rundown of some of the best new 0% financing deals to close out 2024, featuring news from Ford, GMC, and Toyota. We also talk about why Tesla got omitted from the list.

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Shell Recharge is discontinuing its Shell Sky software in third-party commercial EV chargers in the US and Canada.

Shell Sky is cloud-based EV charger management software, often called a CPMS or charging station management system (CSMS). Sky was originally created by software startup Greenlots, which Shell acquired in 2019. Greenlots was eventually rebranded to Shell Recharge.

Shell Sky is hardware agnostic and uses OCPP, an open protocol for connecting and managing EV chargers, which means chargers using Shell Sky software can be migrated to other OCPP-compliant software providers either remotely or onsite.

Shell Recharge will service the third-party commercial fleet EV chargers until April 30, and after that, it will switch the software off, and it wants the Shell Recharge Solutions stickers removed from the chargers.

This is what happened with Enel X Way JuiceBox EV chargers when that company announced it was shutting down in October, but unlike Enel X Way, which gave only nine days’ warning, Shell is giving 90 days’ notice.

The company says it will focus on investing in its Shell-owned public charging network, which consists of more than 70,000 chargers globally. In an email obtained by Electrek from Shell to a “valued customer,” the spokesperson wrote that the company is “focusing our investments where we have a competitive advantage.”

Its email goes on to say that “Shell has MOUs with three [charge point management system] CPMS providers and would be happy to make introductions to these companies if interested.” ChargeLab, which recently completed the migration of over 1,400 JuiceBox EV chargers, announced support for Shell Recharge customers looking for a new charging management system earlier in December. Pulse Energy is also offering migration support for neighborhood EV charging stations with Shell Sky software.

Read more: Enel X Way North America is shutting down – here’s what we know

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Toyota isn’t exactly known for its head-turning designs, but its electric SUV is getting a new variant. After Toyota’s bZ4X was spotted in the US with off-road upgrades and a matte green finish, are we finally about to see the new model?

Toyota’s bZ4X gains rugged design and matte green color

Although Toyota began delivering bZ4X models in 2022, the electric SUV has failed to gain much traction in the US.

Through the first nine months of 2024, Toyota bZ4X sales reached 13,577 in the US. Although that’s more than double the nearly 6,500 sold through November 2023, it’s still far from gas and hybrid models like the RAV4, which has over 350,000 sales already this year.

To make the 2025 bZ4X SUV more competitive, Toyota slashed its prices by up to $6,000 compared to the outgoing model.

The 2025 Toyota bZ4X starts at just $37,070. Toyota also introduced a new Nightshade edition, which will be its first EV to receive the upgrade.

Built on the XLE trim, the Nightshade model has standard AWD and design upgrades such as 20-inch wheels, black exterior accents, and red interior stitching.

The Toyota bZ4X Nightshade edition will be available in single or two-tone exterior designs. Does that include matte green?

Toyota’s bZ4X was recently spotted outside its Toyota LA regional office, flaunting new off-road elements and a stylish matte green finish. The latest images from Kindelauto reveal what could be the new Nightshade trim.

However, Toyota said the new edition would be available in Wind Chill Pearl or Heavy Metal and black roof color combos. Or, you could opt for the stealthy all-black exterior, but still no mention of a matte green. Perhaps more custom options are coming. Or, it could just be another show car.

Toyota is already offering an up to $10,000 discount on 2025 bZ4X models. If you’re ready to snag one at a great price, we’ve got you covered. You can use our link to view Toyota bZ4X models and find the best deals near you today.