This morning at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Honda as offered the public a glimpse into its future as an all-electric brand, unveiling two EV concepts as part of its new “0 Series” of passenger vehicles that will be sold globally. That will begin with a bespoke Honda model evolving from the Saloon concept you can see below.
2024 is a new year and a blank slate for all of us, including legacy OEMs like Honda, trying to pave their way into a growing BEV market worldwide. While Honda had previously held a position on one side of the street with its fellow Japanese automakers like Toyota, viewing an all-electric future of mobility with skepticism and reluctance, the 75-year-old automaker has had a change of heart. It is going electric – but now it has to play catchup.
Honda now has several EVs in the pipeline, including the upcoming Prologue SUV built atop GM’s Ultium platform. The Japanese automaker also announced collaborations with other OEMs in 2023 to establish local charging networks.
We just saw Honda pull the plug on production of its “e” minicar in Europe while also nixing plans to build additional affordable EVs with GM. These recent moves have begun paving the way for Honda’s future lineup of all-electric vehicles, several of which have already been teased.
This morning in Las Vegas, we learned that Honda’s new lineup of EVs will get their own unique “H” badge (seen below), and part of this welcome electrification strategy includes a new series called “0.” The automaker shared that the 0 Series is based on three core principles: Thin, Light, and Wise.
Sounds a lot like my 2024 resolutions.
Honda kicked off the public debut of the 0 Series with two concept EVs, one of which will inspire the new line’s first production model.
Honda’s new “H mark,” representing the automaker’s commitment to BEVs / Source: Honda
Honda unveils new logo, two EV concepts
In front of a crowd at CES 2024 this morning, Honda unveiled the two EV concepts developed under a “new Honda electrification design and engineering approach.” The vehicles seen below are called “Saloon” and “Space-Hub” and arrive as the precursor to Honda’s next-generation 0 Series EVs. Per Honda Global EVP Shinji Aoyama:
We have gone back to basics and formulated the Honda 0 Series with a design for the new era. A bold and pure proportion that from the first glance is overwhelmingly different from other EVs to evoke a new perspective for people.
Let’s start with the Saloon. Honda is calling this EV its flagship concept for the 0 Series. It sits atop the automaker’s dedicated platform while showcasing its “man maximum/machine minimum (M/M) design language in which it is low, wide, and spacious. Other features include steer-by-wire and motion control management systems, as well as robotic posture control that adjusts the driver throughout various driving situations so they can “realize the ‘joy of driving’ in the EV era.”
Honda says its first passenger EV in the 0 Series will be based on this Saloon concept and is expected to hit the North American market in 2026. Have a look:
The Saloon Concept EV / Source: Honda
Honda’s second EV concept, making its global debut in Vegas this morning, is a much larger EV with an interesting caboose called the Space-Hub. Honda was lighter on details of this one but said it was developing under the idea of “augmenting people’s daily lives.”
As such, the Space-Hub offers a roomy interior, seating for several passengers and an airy panoramic glass roof you can see in the images below.
The Space-Hub Concept EV / Source: Honda
So far, there has been no mention from Honda about developing Space-Hub concept into a production EV just yet. That could change as we near 2026 when Honda’s 0 Series is set to launch in North America alongside additional EV models in markets like Japan, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East and South America.
Honda offers a better look at the Saloon EV concept via the launch video below. Enjoy!
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Siemens announced today that it’s cutting around 6,000 jobs worldwide, and 450 of them will be in its EV charging business.
The German tech giant is laying off 450 employees in the EV charging business at Smart Infrastructure, with 250 of those layoffs taking place in Germany. Siemens announced the coming redundancies in September 2024. The cuts in the EV charging business, which employs more than 1,300 people, will be completed by the end of fiscal 2025.
The company is also laying off 5,600 employees in its factory automation business at Digital Industries, citing muted demand in key markets China and Germany.
Siemens cites the reasons for the EV charging business cuts as “strong price pressures and limited growth potential for low-power [Level 2] charging stations.” It says it will instead focus on DC fast-charging infrastructure depots and fleets and for “en route charging.”
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In April 2023, Siemens opened a factory outside of Dallas that manufactures commercial Level 2 chargers.
Going forward, the company says it intends to take a more regional approach to markets with different charging standards to be more efficient.
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Buy or lease a new Hyundai EV, and you can get a free home charger or a $400 charging credit. Hyundai is offering a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV charger with the purchase or lease of select EVs, including the new 2025 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. Here’s how you can get yours.
Earlier this year, Hyundai extended the offer, initially introduced in 2023, to include the upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5.
The only issue was that it was only for the new IONIQ 5. Hyundai expanded the promo this week to include 2025 and 2024 model year IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6s.
Starting now, if you purchase or lease any of the EVs listed above, Hyundai will give you a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger. If you already have a home charger, you can opt for a $400 public charging credit.
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Like you charge your phone, Hyundai is making it just as easy for you to wake up with a fully charged vehicle every morning. After the purchase or lease date, you’ll have 60 days to select the home charger or public credit.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited (Source: Hyundai)
The charger will be provided through the Hyundai Home Marketplace. After creating a profile (which you can do here), you will find a “Find Offer” button at the bottom of the page.
Once selected, it will give you instructions for installation. You can expect an email from Hyundai Home Electrum within about five business days with a coupon code.
You will also have access to Hyundai’s Home Energy Advisors, which can help guide you through the installation process.
If you choose the $400 public charging credit, you can use it directly through ChargePoint’s mobile app, where you can find charging stations and more.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim
EV Powertrain
Driving Range (miles)
Starting Price*
IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range
168-horsepower rear motor
245
$42,500
IONIQ 5 SE RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$46,550
IONIQ 5 SEL RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$49,500
IONIQ 5 Limited RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$54,200
IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
290
$50,050
IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
290
$53,000
IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor AWD
320 horsepower dual motor
259
$55,400
IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
269
$58,100
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range by trim (*includes $1,475 destination fee)
The upgraded 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 now has up to 318 miles driving range, a new style inside and out, and it even has a NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. It starts at $42,500, with monthly leases as low as $199.
Thinking about trying out Hyundai’s new EVs for yourself? We’ve got you covered. You can use our links below to find deals on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 at a dealer near you.
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Jackery’s Explorer 100 Plus 99Wh power station hits $90 in flash sale + bonus savings and free gear on other units
Jackery is having a Sustainable Power Flash Sale through March 19 with up to $2,500 in discounts on a selection of power stations and solar generators for your spring adventures, with some bonus St. Paddy’s Day savings on the brand’s Explorer 5000 series of offers. Among what we’re seeing, we spied the popular Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station down at $89.99 shipped. Usually going for $149 most of the time, since Black Friday we’ve been seeing more frequent falls to its $89 low, normally as individual Amazon deals over any inclusion in these direct sales. Today’s deal is a 39% markdown that saves you $59 off the going rate, giving you the chance to grab it here at the second-lowest price we have tracked – only $1 above the lowest rate. For once, it’s even beating out Amazon, where it’s only discounted to $109 right now.
***Note: While there are no extra sitewide savings during Jackery’s Sustainable Power Flash Sale, we are seeing Jackery offer up St. Paddy’s Day extra savings through March 19 when you purchase any of its modular Explorer 5000 series units. You’ll score 15% off either the Explorer 5000 power station or its bundle options by using the code GREEN15 at checkout, as well as getting a FREE Explorer 100 Plus that will be automatically added to your cart.
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Jackery’s palm-sized, two-pound Explorer 100 Plus power station is the brand’s compact, airline-approved backup solution that beats out most popular sizes of power banks on top of offering solar charging capabilities. It provides you with a 99Wh (31,000mAh) LiFePO4 capacity with up to 128W of output through its dual USB-C and single USB-A ports. By plugging it into a wall outlet, you’ll regain 70% of the battery in about an hour, with a full battery taking a bit longer at up to two hours. As I mentioned, there are solar charging capabilities here, with a maximum 100W solar input giving you a full charge in around two hours – plus, you could also connect it to your car’s auxiliary port to regain a full charge in three hours time.
Jackery’s Sustainable Power Sale home and outdoor deals:
Explorer 1000 Plus (1,264Wh) with two 100W solar panels: $999 (Reg. $1,699)
can be expanded to 60kWh with additional equipment
Jackery’s Sustainable Power Sale accessory deals:
You can check out the full lineup of deals for Jackery’s Sustainable Power Flash Sale on the landing page here.
Heybike’s Mars 2.0 folding fat tire e-bike with free gear returns to $899 low in limited spring savings
Following in the footsteps of its previous flash sales, Heybike is offering a Limited Spring Sale on a selection of e-bikes, with the next few days giving folks another chance to score the Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike at $899 shipped through March 21. Coming down off its $1,499 price tag, we see this model prominently featured in most of the brand’s sales, often dropping to either $1,099 or lower to $999, though occasionally we do see it go lower to $899, like today. You’ll be benefitting from a $600 markdown, returning it to the all-time lowest price we have tracked just in time to secure it for your upcoming spring adventures. You’ll even get a free large cargo basket with your purchase. Head below for more details and to check out the other models benefitting from the savings.
While it doesn’t sport any fancy bells and whistles like higher-end models on the market, Heybike’s Mars 2.0 gives you some solid performance and features for such a budget-friendly price – especially this low. It arrives ready to support you through your commute with a removable 600Wh battery for up to 45 miles on a single charge with its five PAS levels, providing you with top speeds of 28 MPH. That’s with the standard’s 750W motor, which you can upgrade to a 1,000W model for $200 more, bumping your maximum speed up to 32 MPH while also providing more power for inclines, increased load capacity, and more.
Its folding frame will certainly be a blessing to folks with limited storage space, and you won’t have to worry about being caught with a flat on the two 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires (each with fenders). There’s also the Shimano 7-speed derailleur, integrated cargo rack, an LED headlight and taillight, and LED display – plus, if you upgrade to the 1,000W motor, you’ll also have the brakes upgraded to hydraulic disc brakes to ensure stopping power at those higher speeds.
Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite level 2 EV charger gets limited-supply discount to $455 Amazon low
Amazon is offering a Lightning Deal on the Autel MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV Charger for $455.20 shipped while supplies last. Coming down off its usual $569 MSRP, we’ve been seeing frequent Lightning savings like today over the last year, along with some longer-lasting discounts too, often dropping costs to the same rate. Taking advantage of the limited savings here nets you $114 to go back in your pocket while you score it at the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon. At the time of writing this, 6% of the available units have been claimed. Head below for more.
Autel’s 240V MaxiCharger AC Lite arrives as an affordable alternative for non-Tesla drivers, compatible with any EV that takes a J1772 connector. It provides you up to 50A charging speeds once installed, averaging at around 37 miles for every hour your EV is hooked up (and assuming you’re setting it to the maximum output), with smart controls for monitoring and setting adjustments available through your smartphone. Built to stand against year-round elements, it sports a 25-foot cable that will continue to function in as low as -40 degrees, with Autel rating it to withstand “snow, rain, hail, and sleet.”
Get more use out of your EGO batteries with the Nexus Escape 400W 3-Port Inverter Kit at a $249 low
Amazon is offering the third-ever savings hitting the EGO Power+ Nexus Escape 400W Inverter Kit with a 4.0Ah battery and a charger for $249 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon. Normally this model carries a $300 price tag, which we saw the previous discount bring down only by $1 back in January. At the end of February we saw this same additional $50 off discount pop up, disappearing for a short time before being brought back today. You’re looking at a $51 markdown here, which returns costs to the all-time lowest we’ve seen.
Perfect for anyone who has collected a solid arsenal of EGO tools, this Nexus Escape inverter provides you with the means to get more out of your acquired batteries – beyond simply powering the brand’s equipment. Not only can you use the included 100W charger to refill your 56V EGO brand ARC batteries by connecting it to the inverter, but you’ll also be able to power up to three devices simultaneously through the two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. It delivers up to 400W of continuous power normally, peaking at 800W for anything needing the boost. You’ll even be getting a 4.0AH battery along with this kit, in case you’re just starting your investments into one of the top electric tool brands on the market.
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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