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Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging infrastructure, and economic viability. To combat those myths, Mercedes-Benz is sharing real-world data from 80 of its deployed electric semi trucks. Here’s what they found.

Tesla released its company-compiled delivery consensus for the second quarter of 2026, and Wall Street analysts now expect the automaker to deliver 406,024 vehicles.

That would be just 5.7% growth over the 384,122 vehicles Tesla delivered in Q2 2025 — a modest recovery for a company that has posted two consecutive years of declining sales.

Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

BYD’s plug-in hybrid pickup is already a hit in several overseas markets, but a new prototype was spotted driving in China with a slightly different design.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar being banned from the US, Tesla FSD crashes coming into focus, and more.

Slate Auto’s electric truck now starts at $24,950, but some buyers will still drive one home for under $20,000 thanks to state-level EV rebates.

The catch is that those discounts depend heavily on where you live and how much you earn — and several of them may not apply to Slate at all.

It’s the final day of Amazon’s ongoing Prime Day savings, and we have no clue how much longer a lot of the deals will last after today, so be sure to get your picks in before they’re gone. Headlining this final edition is Segway’s first-ever discount on the monstrous GT3 Pro Electric SuperScooter to $2,500. Right behind it, we have EcoFlow’s updated Prime Day flash sale lineup, which has dropped the 3,600Wh DELTA Pro Portable Power Station to its $1,399 2026 low, as well as Tenways’ July 4th Super Sale that has restocked the CGO600 Pro Commuter e-bike with a $118 FREE bundle at $1,599. We also have a selection of favorites from EcoFlow, EGO Power+, Greenworks, Beatbot, Anker SOLIX, and more all waiting for you below – plus, you can find all the best deals from brands we couldn’t stuff in here within our one-stop Prime Day Green Deals hub here.

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.

The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will be the first to ride on it.

This July, the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and American Solar Challenge (ASC) head north to Minnesota. Meanwhile, I caught up with one of the teams making the trip, and they’ve been racing solar cars longer than almost anyone. Éclipse, out of École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal, has been building them for over 33 years, since 1992. Hence the big 92 you’ll spot on the car.

The team’s captain, Yohann Gourmelen, sat down with me to talk about their new car (Éclipse 12), some rule changes shaking up this year’s race, and how they build nearly an entire solar car in-house.

Hyundai launched the Inster Lounge in Europe, a new range-topping model that brings a touch of luxury to the small electric SUV segment.

Renewables accounted for 30.0% of total US electrical generation during the first third of 2026, up 2.2% year over year, according to new data recently released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.

Amazon’s Prime Day Sale event is officially live, and with it we’re getting a ton of amazing Green Deals and beyond – both on the marketplace website and from direct brand websites. The savings train has pulled into the station and will stick around for four days, giving folks some of the best prices on our favorite eco-friendly tech. Below, we’ve gathered up all the best deals on EVs, power stations, electric tools, and so much more, all in one place for all your one-stop shopping needs. We will be regularly updating this hub over the course of the event, so check back later if nothing catches your eye yet.

Tesla has quietly settled the lawsuit brought by the family of a pedestrian killed by a Model Y running “Full Self-Driving,” according to Bloomberg. The terms were not disclosed.

It’s the first known pedestrian death tied to FSD — and the same crash that triggered the federal investigation now hanging over 3.2 million Tesla vehicles.

The PV5, Kia’s electric van, comes in many “top hats” for everyday and business use. At the Busan International Mobility Show, Kia introduced three new models, including a 7-seater.

Tesla’s Semi program lead Dan Priestley shared a video of the electric truck holding its line on icy winter surfaces, sliding under control rather than skidding out of it.

The clip is a rare look at the Tesla Semi’s Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system doing exactly what an electric drivetrain is supposed to do better than a diesel one: catch a heavy rig before it gets away from the driver.

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and eventually close four factories in Germany.

The Uncharted is now Subaru’s most popular and most affordable EV in the US. Subaru announced that prices for the 2027 Uncharted EV will start at $35,000.

The “best” Range Rover has an electric powertrain, according to JLR’s chief growth officer, Lennard Hoornik. Although it may outperform its gas-powered counterpart, the Range Rover EV won’t be cheap, with prices that could top $150,000.

McMurtry Automotive, a British company that built a bonkers electric car prototype which has shattered track records everywhere it goes, teased the production version of its Spéirling ‘fan car’, to be unveiled next week.

We’re halfway through this week’s Prime Day Sale event, with two more days left to jump on all the very best Green Deals we’ve collected – which can all be found within our regularly updated Prime Day Green Deals roundup hub here. Some of our notable headliners getting the spotlight today are ECOVACS’ three newest LiDAR Pro Robot Lawn Mowers back at their lowest prices starting from $1,000, as well as Jackery’s increased Prime Day power station sale savings with up to 65% discounts, three bonus savings codes, and three new releases – all starting from $514. We also have Navee’s full Prime Day EV Sale lineup with offers like the XT5 Pro Off-Road Electric Scooter hitting a new $950 low, and so much more packed in below.

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.

Polestar is pulling new vehicles out of the US market starting with model year 2027 after the Commerce Department declined to grant it authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule, the company confirmed today.

The decision effectively ends new-car sales in the US for the Geely-owned Swedish EV brand — even though one of its models is assembled in South Carolina.

Toyota issued a recall affecting nearly 21,000 electric vehicles, including Lexus and Subaru models.

The all-electric Lexus ES 350e traveled slightly further in the real world than its EPA-estimated 292 miles, but it still trails key rivals.

Italy and Tunisia have taken a major step toward building the first DC power link between Europe and North Africa.