With the release of Hyundai’s 2025 Ioniq 5 with native NACS port, owners are heading to Tesla Superchargers to see how the experience is. And it turns out, the away team is beating the home team at charging speed… at least in some metrics.

This has been a busy time for the transition to NACS, the new EV charging standard for North America that was originally advanced by Tesla and now standardized by SAE.

We’ve seen several brands added to Tesla’s “coming soon” list for Supercharger access, and even beyond that, VW and Honda have both made their own announcements that access is coming soon. But we’ve also had a setback, as Kia announced access would be delayed (though some owners are finding ways to charge anyway).

Hyundai is one of the brands that was added to the “coming soon” list, but it also already released a vehicle with a native NACS port, and several of them are out in the wild. Given that the car includes the right port to charge on a Supercharger, it ought to be able to charge no problem, right?

Well, owners are finding that it can, if they go through the normal process for third party vehicles on Tesla Superchargers (download the app, set up payment information, start charge sessions through app, etc) and have the proper adapters or a 2025 car with native NACS. Hyundai hasn’t made it official yet, but it seems plenty possible.

And today we saw one test that shows Hyundai beating Tesla in one metric, even on Tesla’s home turf.

Out of Spec reviews took a Tesla Model 3 and a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with native NACS port to a local Tesla Supercharger to do a 1v1 charging test, and find out which vehicle charges better and faster on Tesla’s network.

The Ioniq 5 is based on Kia/Hyundai’s joint E-GMP platform, which has been hailed for its exceptional charging performance.

Despite it having a lower peak charge rate than some other vehicles (it tops out at around 230kW), it has an exceptionally broad charging curve, which means that it can maintain that peak charge rate for longer than other vehicles. Other vehicles start charging fast, but slow down rapidly as the battery fills up.

The upshot of this is that charging sessions will be faster with a broad charge curve, as long as you’re charging up to a high state of charge. Hyundai says the Ioniq 5 can charge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes, making it the current charging speed champion (and the Ioniq 6 charges even faster in terms of “miles per minute,” if you account for vehicle efficiency – more on that later).

That broad charge curve shined in Out of Spec’s side-by-side test, which you can see on its YouTube channel. The two cars have similar battery sizes, so it’s actually a pretty close test.

In the test, the Model 3, charging on home turf, charged for 31 minutes and 53 seconds, and 55.7kWh was delivered from the charger to the vehicle.

But the upstart Ioniq 5 managed to gain 59.6kWh in 30 minutes and 37 seconds, a slightly shorter time and slightly more energy delivered.

Those numbers are close enough to call it a wash, but still an impressive showing on away turf.

The victory is all the greater when considering that the Hyundai isn’t even charging at full power. The E-GMP platform uses an 800 volt architecture, and Tesla’s Superchargers mostly use 400 volts (the new V4 Supercharger will provide 400-1000 volts, but most in the wild are V3).

This means that the Ioniq 5 could only achieve a peak charge rate of 123kW in the test, which is nevertheless improved from the ~100kW that earlier model year E-GMP cars have seen when charging at Superchargers. But that’s far lower than the 250kW peak the Model 3 can reach.

But that aforementioned charge curve is still what ended up winning out. Slow and steady won this race.

There were a few difficulties in this specific test. For some reason, the Ioniq 5 randomly stopped charging, and Out of Spec couldn’t figure out why, and had to spend time restarting the charge session – which thankfully didn’t take that long, due to the much faster handshake speed to start charging sessions on Superchargers as compared to CCS stations.

The interruption also meant that the Hyundai had to ramp up its charging speed again. It may also be difficult to precondition a Hyundai – warming the battery to achieve better charging speeds – because so far, Tesla stations aren’t included in Ioniq 5’s navigation system, so preconditioning won’t happen automatically. An update should come soon to enable that.

However, this wasn’t a total victory for the Ioniq 5. Despite achieving a faster charge rate and getting more total energy, the Model 3 still won out in the most important practical metric – miles per minute.

Energy really doesn’t matter that much, what matters is how far it can get you. And the Model 3 is much more efficient than the Ioniq 5. While the cars have similarly-sized batteries, Tesla says the Model 3 can go 363 miles, whereas Hyundai says the Ioniq 5 can go 303 miles. Account for that ~20% higher efficiency, and the Model 3 won today’s test handily.

Now, if we were to try the same test with an Ioniq 6…

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Nissan will begin building updated LEAF models at its Sunderland, UK plant later this year. Ahead of its arrival, Nissan scored a new supply deal with JATCO for EV powertrains that will be built at a nearby facility. The parts will be used for the new LEAF and other upcoming Nissan EVs.

Nissan scores EV powertrain supply deal for new LEAF

Japanese auto transmission giant JATCO opened its new manufacturing plant in Sunderland on Thursday, calling it “a major boost” to the UK auto industry.

The 138,840 sq ft facility is part of a nearly $60 million (£48.7m) investment as the UK government pushes to establish a competitive EV supply chain. It will create up to 183 new jobs in the area and will be able to build up to 340,000 EV powertrains annually.

JATCO established a new division, JATCO UK, that will begin supplying upcoming electric Nissan models built in Sunderland.

The investment is on top of Nissan’s up to $3.8 billion (£3 billion) commitment to prepare its UK plant to build next-gen LEAF, Qashqai, and Juke EV models.

Nissan’s so-called “EV36Zero hub” in Sunderland includes three new gigafactories to produce three EVs and their batteries.

JATCO’s new plant will open in 2026 and begin supplying units for upcoming Nissan EV models. The first will be the next-generation LEAF. According to Autocar, Nissan could begin producing new LEAF models as soon as March. The electric Juke and Qashqai SUVs will follow around 2027.

Earlier this week, the updated LEAF was spotted testing in the US. Past reports claimed that it looks more like a crossover coupe than the outgoing hatch design.

Sources who have seen the new model described it as a “mini Ariya,” Nissan’s larger electric SUV. Although the spy photos show only a glimpse, they reveal a sportier, streamlined shape.

Today’s Green deals are bringing you three flash sales with some big savings – two on e-bikes, one on power stations. Leading the group is Rad Power’s flash sale with two end dates (January 20 and January 29), price cuts, free accessory offers, and free extra battery opportunities across many models, like the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike at $1,299 and coming with an extra battery for double the travel distance, among others. We then have a 24-hour flash sale from EcoFlow that is taking up to 50% off three of the brand’s most popular power stations, starting with the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station with a free waterproof bag at $499. At the rear is Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike with $208 in free gear at $1,099 through the weekend. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,500 in savings on Jackery’s flagship solar generator bundle, the deals on Aiper’s robotic pool cleaners, 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.

Hop on Rad Power’s RadRunner 2 ‘jack-of-all-trades’ e-bike at $1,299 and get a free extra battery (Save $649)

Rad Power has launched a flash sale through January 20 (with some deals continuing past to January 29) with up to $699 in savings across a solid selection of e-bikes – complete with free extra battery offers too. One such offer getting the doubled mileage in Rad Power’s flash sale is the popular RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike at $1,299 shipped. Regularly priced at $1,499 after the summer’s tariffs hit, we saw it go as low as $1,199 in pre-summer sales, with July being the last time we saw its lowest rate before getting its price upped by $100. Today’s deal returns costs to the second-lowest price overall and the lowest price tracked since summer saving you a total of $649 in all.

Rad Power has named the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike as its “jack-of-all-trades” model, ready to assist you through just about anything – errands, commutes, joyrides, and more. You’ll enjoy a 50-mile travel range (doubled to 100 miles with the extra battery) at up to its 20 MPH top speed thanks to the combination of its 672Wh battery and 750W brushless-geared hub motor. There are four levels of PAS here, with a simplified control panel to adjust settings as you want/need them. Stocked features include a rear-mounted cargo rack that offers a 120-pound payload, puncture-resistant fat tires, a standard LED headlight, and an integrated taillight with both brake light and flash mode capabilities.

Rad Power flash sale e-bike deals (ending January 20)

• RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,599)
  • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
• RadRunner 3 Plus Utility e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
  • comes with free extra battery
  • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles (90+ with extra battery)
  • add both to cart for automatic discount

Extended Rad Power flash sale e-bike deals (ending January 29)

• RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,799)
  • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
• RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike: $1,899
  • 20 MPH for up to 60+ miles
  • comes with any accessory under $200
  • add both to cart for automatic discount
• Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $2,199
  • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
  • comes with any accessory under $200
  • add both to cart for automatic discount
• Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $2,199
  • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
  • comes with any accessory under $200
  • add both to cart for automatic discount
• RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike: $2,399
  • 28 MPH for up to 60+ miles
  • comes with any accessory under $200
  • add both to cart for automatic discount

***Note: With the following battery pack discounts – be sure to check compatibility with your existing model before ordering. Discounts will be automatically applied in the cart.

Rad Power flash sale e-bike accessory deals (ending January 29)

EcoFlow 24-hour flash sale takes up to 50% off three sizes of LiFePO4 power stations with free gear starting from $499

As part of its ongoing New Year sale, EcoFlow has launched a 24-hour flash sale that is dropping three of its power stations (some coming with free gear) to some of the lowest rates we have seen recently. Starting from the smallest and working up, the first offer is on the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station that comes with a waterproof bag at $499 shipped. Normally priced for $999 at full, we’ve only seen it go lower twice before – once to $489 during October’s Prime Day and the other taking things to $399 for short-lived Cyber Monday savings. Today, you’re not only getting $500 off the going rate, but you’ll be doing so $50 under the rate we saw during Black Friday sales while also getting the free waterproof bag for added protection.

A great travel companion for trips out of the home, the DELTA 2 provides you with 1,024Wh of LiFePO4 capacity that expands up to 3,000Wh by adding an extra battery (bundle option for $999 here). It pumps out power at up to 1,800W speeds, surging to 2,200W, through its 15 port options. The station’s battery can be brought back to 80% in 50 minutes via a wall outlet, while a full charge will take a little longer at 80 minutes. You can also take advantage of up to 500W of solar charging capabilities to refill the battery in three to six hours – or you can invest in the brand’s alternator charger to charge up as you drive.

The second of these short-term deals is the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station that gets a free transfer switch (letting you back up your circuit breaker with the station) for $2,099 shipped, with the station alone normally priced at $3,699. You’re getting plenty more here starting at a 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity (which expands to 25kWh with additional equipment) that provides 3,600W of output (surging to 7,200W) through 14 ports. A wall outlet tops its battery off in 1.8 hours, with its full 1,600W of solar input giving you a recharge in 2.8 hours.

Lastly, there’s the full home backup option in the DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station for $4,699 shipped, down from $6,098, which comes at the second-lowest price we’ve seen direct from the brand. It starts at an even higher 6,100Wh LiFePO4 capacity with a 7,200W output, but that can easily be bolstered up to 90kWh capacity and a 21.6kW output with multiples of its full setups connected together. Outside of its 5.6kW to 16.8kW solar input range, a wall outlet will juice up the battery in two hours, with EV piles, and generators also an option.

And be sure to also check out EcoFlow’s full phase 2 of New Year savings across its lineup while it lasts – these deals will officially be ending at the end of January 19.

Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike with $208 in free gear falls to $1,099 in weekend flash sale

Heybike is having a flash sale opportunity through January 19 on its popular Ranger S Folding e-bike at $1,099 shipped while also coming with free baskets worth $208. Normally this e-bike and the bundle would run you $1,707 ($1,499 for the e-bike alone) all together, but this combined 36% markdown is saving you $608 off that rate while things last. We have seen it go lower, primarily during Black Friday sales and random flash sales earlier in the year when it would fall to $999, as well as a one-day $899 low on November 29, which we haven’t seen again since. Regardless, this is still a solid chunk of savings – plus the included baskets ups the utility of this reliable commuter.

The Ranger S Folding e-bike cruises into view as one of the most popular and best-selling models from under Heybike’s flag, and it’s not hard to see why at such a low price compared to other big names on the market. You can choose between the standard 750W (1,400W peak) or the upgraded 1,000W (1,800W peak) rear hub motors, which will really come down to how much speed and incline-tackling power you need for your area. Keep in mind that the 1,000W model comes with a higher $1,299 price tag ($400 off). Both models come with a 692Wh battery and five pedal assistance levels – with a cadence sensor for the 750W model and a superior torque sensor for the 1,000W model. You’ll be cruising around town for up to 55 miles on these models at 28 MPH top speeds for the 750W motor and a faster 32 MPH top speed for the 1,000W motor.

It even comes with an improved 4A charger that comes in twice as strong as the average e-bike chargers we usually see, cutting down charging times to just four hours to get a full battery. There are plenty of solid features here too, like the folding step-thru frame, the 20-inch fat tires that come with fenders over top each, an LED headlight, a LED taillight with brake lighting that’s been integrated into the rear cargo rack, a hydraulic front suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, and a smart LCD display, among others.

The other model that often keeps side by side in popularity with the Ranger S is the brand’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike that is also still benefitting from its New Year discounts at $999 with free baskets too. You can check out the full lineup of offers while they last on the landing page here.

Best New Year EV deals!

• MOD Easy SideCar Sahara: $3,499 (Reg. $3,899)
• Segway Xyber e-bike (new, preorder): $2,800 (Reg. $3,000)
• Rad Power RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike with $200 accessory (new): $2,399
• Segway Xafari e-bike (new, preorder): $2,200 (Reg. $2,400)
• Rad Power Radster Road Commuter e-bike with $200 accessory (new): $2,199
• Rad Power Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike with $200 accessory (new): $2,199
• MOD Easy 3 e-bike: $2,199 (Reg. $2,399)
• Rad Power RadRunner 3 Plus Utility e-bike with extra battery: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 35Ah Cargo e-bike w/ $742 in free gear (new): $1,999 (Reg. $2,741)
• Rad Power RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike with $200 accessory (new): $1,899
• MOD City+ Step-Thru 3 Folding e-bike: $1,799 (Reg. $1,999)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 26Ah Cargo e-bike w/ $593 in free gear (new): $1,699 (Reg. $2,292)
• Lectric XPeak 2.0 Long-Range e-bike w/ $404 in free gear (new): $1,599 (Reg. $2,003)
• Aventon Pace 500.3 Step-Over e-bike with free extra battery: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
• Aventon Pace 500.3 Step-Through e-bike with free extra battery: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
• Segway GT3 Superscooter (new model preorder): $1,500 (Reg. $1,700)
• Rad Power RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,799)
• Lectric XPeak 2.0 Standard e-bike with $316 in free gear (new): $1,399 (Reg. $1,715)
• Lectric XPeak 1.0 Step-Thru e-bike with $727 in free gear (extra battery): $1,399 (Reg. $2,126)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 13Ah Cargo e-bike with $414 in free gear (new): $1,399 (Reg. $1,813)
• Rad Power RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike with extra battery: $1,299 (Reg. $1,499)
• Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,549)
• Lectric XPress 750 High-Step with $216 in free gear: $1,299 (Reg. $1,550)
• Lectric XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $454 in free gear: $1,199 (Reg. $1,653)
• Velotric 2024 Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,599)
• Rad Power RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,599)
• Heybike Ranger S Folding e-bike with $208 in free gear: $1,099 (Reg. $1,499)
• Lectric XP 3.0 e-bikes with $454 in free gear: $999 (Reg. $1,453)
• Aventon Soltera.2 Urban Commuter e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,199)
• Heybike Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike with free gear: $999 (Reg. $1,499)

Best new Green Deals landing this week

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.

• Save $1,500 on Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator with two 200W panels and transfer switch at $2,499
• Aiper’s Surfer S1 solar-powered robot pool skimmer drops to $300 in off-season discounts (Reg. $400), more from $130
• Segway’s new GT3 superscooter with Apple Find My and Bluetooth airlock tech opens for preorder at $200 off
• Take the plunge into EVs on Lectric’s XP 3.0 long-range e-bikes with $454 in free gear at $1,199 low (Save $554), more
• Anker bundles SOLIX C1000 1,056Wh LiFePO4 power station with water-resistant bag at $499 low (Reg. $1,068), more
• Banish winter with Greenworks’ 60V 24-inch cordless two-stage snow blower with 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598 (Reg. $2,000)
• Go the distance on NIU’s KQi3 Max electric kick scooter with a 40-mile travel range at $600 (Reg. $999), more from $399
• Shower anywhere with Camplux’s Nano 3 Max portable water heater with pet-friendly hoses at $360 low (Reg. $440)
• Score $300 in savings on Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 LiFePO4 power station for your 2025 trips at $499, more from $109
• Electrified Weekly – Segway’s new Xyber & Xafari e-bikes for preorder at $200 off, EcoFlow phase 2 New Year sale, more