Lectric heads north – Canadians get access to the US’s best-selling e-bikes Lectric eBikes is officially rolling into Canada, setting the stage to shape the future of cycling north of the border. more…

Lectric heads north – Canadians get access to the US’s best-selling e-bikes

Qcells wants solar + storage built into every new home Solar giant Qcells is making a play to get solar and battery storage built into new homes in the US from day one. more…

Qcells wants solar + storage built into every new home

Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant Stellantis is in early talks to assemble electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor at the idled Brampton, Ontario plant, according to Bloomberg — a factory that was supposed to be retooled for Jeep production with over $500 million in Canadian government subsidies. The proposal has already drawn fierce opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Unifor union, which represents about 3,000 laid-off workers at the plant. more…

Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant

EGO zero-turn riding mower + 6x batteries and wall charger new $4,800 low, Segway e-scooter Amazon deals, Anker exclusive, more Our Thursday Green Deals are here, and leading the lineup is EGO’s Z6 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower with a fresh bundle of six 6.0Ah batteries and an 880W wall charger at a new $4,800 low. Right behind that, we spotted a selection of Segway e-scooters getting better deals at Amazon than within the extended spring sale lineup, like the E3 Pro Electric Scooter at $530. There’s also Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station down at an exclusive $1,899 price, as well as a budget-friendly option in Hoverfly’s 40-mile trekking Ourea e-bike, a returning low price on the second-gen Greenworks Pro 2,300 PSI electric pressure washer, a one-day-only steal on Anker’s eufy Floodlight E340 Camera with a HomeBase 3 hub, and continuing spring sale deals waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Easter Sale lineup of power stations with up to 54% savings, the rare EGO 3,200 PSI cordless electric pressure washer with batteries bundle discount, 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. more…

EGO zero-turn riding mower + 6x batteries and wall charger new $4,800 low, Segway e-scooter Amazon deals, Anker exclusive, more

Kia unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ PV5 WAV New York EV taxi The PV5 WAV New York EV is a new electric taxi and rideshare concept Kia introduced at the New York Auto Show. more…

Kia unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ PV5 WAV New York EV taxi

Mercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheel Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will introduce steer-by-wire technology in 2026, becoming the first German automaker to bring the system to production. The facelifted EQS electric sedan will be the first model to get it. Along with the new steering system, Mercedes is ditching the traditional round steering wheel for a flat-bottomed yoke design — and it’s a look that will divide opinion. more…

Mercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheel

Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1, with one electric SUV After scaling back EV plans, Ford (NYSE: F) is losing ground in the US. With fewer than 7,000 EVs sold in the first quarter, Toyota’s bZ electric SUV outsold Ford’s combined lineup. more…

Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1, with one electric SUV

Hyundai previews two new IONIQ EVs in cryptic video Two new Hyundai IONIQ electric vehicles? In a cryptic teaser, Hyundai offered the first look at “the new journey of IONIQ.” more…

Hyundai previews two new IONIQ EVs in cryptic video

Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles Tesla released its Q1 2026 production and delivery results today, confirming 358,023 vehicle deliveries — about 7,600 units below the Wall Street consensus of 365,645 vehicles. More concerning than the miss itself is the gap between production and deliveries. Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles during the quarter but only delivered 358,023, adding over 50,000 vehicles to inventory in a single quarter. more…

Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles

Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial results American automaker Rivian has posted its production and delivery figures for Q1 of 2026 and has set the date for its full financial report. more…

Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial results

Candela’s new P-12 Business electric ferry is luxury soaring just above the waves Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled its latest vessel, the P-12 Business, and it’s aiming to do something that’s long felt overdue: make getting to your destination on the water just as enjoyable as the destination itself. The new ferry builds on Candela’s already impressive P-12 platform, but adds a premium, business-class interior designed for high-end transport routes like resort transfers and urban commuter links. And if you’ve ever stepped off a smooth flight only to be tossed into a loud, wave-slamming speedboat to reach the last leg of your coastal adventure, you’ll immediately understand the problem Candela is trying to solve.  more…

Candela’s new P-12 Business electric ferry is luxury soaring just above the waves

Uber expands EV grant nationwide, offering drivers up to $6,500 in incentives Six months after transitioning one of its rideshare options to promote more electric rides and offer a grant to riders who switch to an EV, Uber Technologies is expanding the program across the US and adding additional savings. more…

Uber expands EV grant nationwide, offering drivers up to $6,500 in incentives

The world added 692 GW of renewables in 2025 – here’s what it means The world added a massive 692 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in 2025, pushing total global capacity to 5,149 GW, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). more…

The world added 692 GW of renewables in 2025 – here’s what it means

BYD sold 120,000 NEVs overseas in March, but the EV giant says this is just the start Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026. more…

BYD sold 120,000 NEVs overseas in March, but the EV giant says this is just the start

FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity in 2025 Solar accounted for more than 72% of US electrical generating capacity added in 2025, with another 16% from wind, according to belatedly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. more…

FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity in 2025

Toyota’s electric SUV is suddenly one of America’s top-selling EVs Toyota sold over 10,000 electric bZ SUVs in the first three months of 2026, beating out GM’s top-selling Chevy Equinox EV. more…

Toyota’s electric SUV is suddenly one of America’s top-selling EVs

Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 left Elon Musk confirmed today that Tesla has stopped producing the Model S and Model X. Custom orders are no longer accepted, and only about 600 vehicles remain in inventory worldwide. The CEO shared a throwback photo from the original Model S production launch at the Fremont factory in June 2012, writing on X: “Custom orders of the Tesla Model S & X have come to an end. All that’s left are some in inventory. We will have an official ceremony to mark the ending of an era. I love those cars.” more…

Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 left

Arc Boats’ new ‘high-octane package’ makes your boat worse for April Fools It’s April Fools’ Day, also known as the worst day on the internet, where everyone thinks they’re clever with their fake announcements. But Arc Boats has a pretty clever one today, which makes a real point about the benefits of electric propulsion. more…

Arc Boats’ new ‘high-octane package’ makes your boat worse for April Fools

Lectric XPress + XPeak2 e-bike flash sale for today only, EGO 3,200 PSI pressure washer, Jackery Easter Sale on power stations, more The Amazon Big Spring Sale may be over, but there’s still plenty of savings – with many low prices gracing our mid-week Green Deals, starting with a one-day-only Lectric April Fool’s flash sale that is offering up to $600 savings on the XPress 750 commuter and XPeak2 off-road e-bikes – including price cuts – all starting from $1,299. From there, we spotted a rare discount hitting EGO’s 3,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with 2x 6.0Ah batteries to $779, the full lineup of Jackery’s Easter Sale with up to 54% power station savings starting from $199, returning low prices on the Autel MaxiCharger Home 50A Level 2 EV Charger and budget-friendly Gotrax Dolphin e-bike, and a bunch of continuing sales leftover from the previous weeklong event. 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. more…

Lectric XPress + XPeak2 e-bike flash sale for today only, EGO 3,200 PSI pressure washer, Jackery Easter Sale on power stations, more

Honda cuts Prologue EV prices by $7,500 while it’s still available Honda’s electric SUV was once among the most popular EVs in the US. While it’s still on sale (for now), Honda is making the Prologue a bit more attractive with a $7,500 price cut. more…

Honda cuts Prologue EV prices by $7,500 while it’s still available

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV is red-hot after another record sales month in March The IONIQ 5 is on a hot streak after another record US sales month in March, helping push Hyundai to its strongest first quarter yet. more…

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV is red-hot after another record sales month in March

Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images] The Boulder SUV Concept is a preview of Hyundai’s first body-on-frame vehicle set to launch in the US. Here’s our first look at the rugged off-roader. more…

Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]

Xiaomi hires Tesla’s former head of sales in China to lead its auto retail push Xiaomi has recruited Kong Yanshuang, formerly Tesla’s General Manager for the China region, to take charge of its growing automotive sales operations. The hire signals a significant professionalization of Xiaomi’s EV retail strategy as the company targets 550,000 deliveries in 2026. Kong joined Xiaomi in early March and is currently in a work handover phase, replacing Li Xiaorui, the former director of Xiaomi’s automotive division, according to a report from Jiemian News. more…

Xiaomi hires Tesla’s former head of sales in China to lead its auto retail push

Subaru announces new Getaway 3-row EV SUV and we got a sneak preview Subaru just revealed its new Getaway EV, a 420hp three-row SUV. But we got a sneak preview last month in California for the inside scoop. more…

Subaru announces new Getaway 3-row EV SUV and we got a sneak preview

Tesla FSD v14.3 launching this week, Musk claims ‘last piece of the puzzle’ Elon Musk announced today that Tesla “Full Self-Driving” v14.3 is currently in employee beta testing and will “probably go to wide release end of week.” Musk has described v14.3 as the version that will make your car “feel like it is sentient.” If that sounds familiar, it should. Musk has promised that the “next update” will be the transformative one for about a decade now — and the most recent v14.2 updates have actually been degrading in key areas. more…

Tesla FSD v14.3 launching this week, Musk claims ‘last piece of the puzzle’

Kia unveils US-spec EV3, for sale this year, picking up the ball Volvo dropped Kia has unveiled the US version of its EV3 small SUV, which has been selling like gangbusters overseas and will come to the American market by the end of this year. more…

Kia unveils US-spec EV3, for sale this year, picking up the ball Volvo dropped

E-quipment highlight: Maintou MTA 519e electric telehandler With practical lift heights, load capacities, and the ability to run a variety of skid steer attachments, it’s no wonder the telehandler market is growing – and French equipment brand Manitou is hoping their latest all-electric MTA 519e model is going to grow with it. more…

E-quipment highlight: Maintou MTA 519e electric telehandler

Why the Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet The Los Angeles Fire Department is adding a new tool to its emergency response arsenal, and it’s not your typical fire truck. The department is rolling out 30 new ERidePro electric motorcycles designed to serve as fast, highly mobile medical response units. more…

Why the Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet

NYC just dropped 360 kW chargers where drivers really need them New York City just added another DC fast-charging hub, and this one is clearly aimed at the drivers who need it most. more…

NYC just dropped 360 kW chargers where drivers really need them

bp pulse is building Australia’s first airport-scale EV charging hub bp pulse has broken ground on its first large-scale EV charging hub in Australia – and it’s landing in a high-traffic spot: Melbourne Airport. more…

bp pulse is building Australia’s first airport-scale EV charging hub