The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was one of the most affordable EVs you could lease in the US. Although the $7,500 EV credit has now expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going with the 2026 model.

Hyundai extends EV deals for the 2026 IONIQ 5

Hyundai reduced prices on the 2026 IONIQ 5 by up to $9,800 earlier this month compared to the outgoing model. Starting at under $35,000, it’s now one of the most affordable EVs, putting it on par with the Chevy Equinox EV.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains a top-selling EV in the US, and may still be your best bet if you’re looking to go electric.

You can still lease the new 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE Standard Range for as low as $289 per month. That’s only $10 more per month than before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expired at the end of September. The offer is for a 24-month lease with $3,999 due at signing.

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However, upgrading to the longer-range SE trim might be an even better option. The 2026 IONIQ 5 SE is listed at just $299 per month, even though it costs $2,500 more than the base model at $37,500.

The standard range model has an EPA-estimated driving range of 245 miles, while the SE trim offers considerably more, at up to 318 miles. For just 10$ more per month, a 30% improvement in range is a pretty sweet deal.

Hyundai is offering $4,500 in lease cash on the longer range 2026 IONIQ 5 SE, compared to just $750 for the base model.

For those looking to save a little extra, Hyundai is still offering $11,000 in retail cash on 2025 IONIQ 5 models and 0% APR financing for 72 months. The 2025 IONIQ 5 can be leased from $189 per month until November 3. The offer is also for 36 months with $3,999 due at signing.

Interested in test-driving Hyundai’s electric SUV? You can use our link to find Hyundai IONIQ 5 models at a dealership near you.

Californians just set another record for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption. In Q3 2025, residents bought 124,755 ZEVs – that’s nearly 1 in 3 new cars sold statewide. The 29.1% market share marks California’s highest quarterly total of ZEVs yet.

Governor Gavin Newsom called the milestone proof that Californians are all-in on clean transportation, even as the federal government moves in the opposite direction. “We’re nearing a third of all new vehicles sold in the fourth-largest economy on the planet being clean cars,” he said. “While Trump sells out American innovation to China, California will keep charging ahead on our path to a future of cleaner air.”

California Energy Commissioner Nancy Skinner added that the state’s massive charging expansion is paying off. Thanks to new investments, nearly every Californian now lives within 10 minutes of an EV fast charger. “Now, new EV owners can enjoy a great driving experience, bidding goodbye to smelly gas stations, messy oil changes, and costly engine tune-ups,” she said.

The state’s ZEV market is also growing more diverse. In Q1 2024, there were 105 ZEV models available; by Q1 2025, that number had climbed to 146. Of the 124,755 ZEVs sold in Q3, 108,685 were fully electric, nearly a 30% jump from Q2 2025.

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Read more: California now has 68% more EV charger ports than gas nozzles

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UK-based Prolectric hopes to make the thrum of diesel generators a thing of the past with the unveiling of its new three-phase ProCharge battery energy storage system (BESS). The ProCharge is a rugged, compact, skid-mounted generator that combines 12 high-wattage solar panels with a massive battery to deliver up to 45 kVA of power wherever it’s needed.

Packing a massive, 120 kWh li-ion battery pack and designed with everything it needs to seamlessly integrate with (and drastically reduce the runtime of) traditional diesel gensets, the new Prolectric ProCharge BESS hopes to become the backbone of modern, cleaner job sites.

The Prolectric sales pitch isn’t just about replacing one power source with another; it is about creating a smarter, hybrid ecosystem that works in tandem with existing diesel generators, forming a hybrid setup that uses solar-charged batteries as the job site’s primary power source, supplementing them diesel only when absolutely needed. The result is consistent, usable power off the grid while drastically reducing the daily runtime of diesel generators.

Done right, Prolectric integration means sites can achieve significant fuel and emissions reductions (up to 75%, according to the company’s website), without compromising on power reliability or requiring a complete overhaul of their existing energy infrastructure.

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Prolectric ProCharge solar battery system

Prolectric points to a pilot prpject with contractor Kier on the A417 “Missing Link” road project in the UK, where the ProCharge system saved Kier over £32,500 in just five months. Projected annual savings for such a site are estimated to be over £69,000, a figure that makes a compelling business case beyond any sustainability credentials. Even so, that “greed cred” is substantial, with dramatic reduction in diesel consumption translates directly into a substantial cut in carbon emissions and local air pollution, creating a healthier environment for workers and the surrounding community.

Beyond just providing clean power to job sites and portable offices, the ProCharge system is designed as a versatile hub for the electrification of construction machinery itself. With its robust three-phase output, it can directly charge a growing fleet of electric site vehicles, including telehandlers, mini excavators, and all-terrain vehicles.

You’ll have to reach out to Prolectric for pricing, and it’s not yet clear if these are available in the US – but it’s hard to imagine it wouldn’t sell on this side of the pond, as well. Let us know if you agree with that take in the comments.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Prolectric.

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