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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 Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian’s earnings, and more.

Massachusetts has activated long-term contracts for Vineyard Wind, the state’s first utility-scale offshore wind project. Officials say the move will stabilize prices for 20 years and cut a projected $1.4 billion from customer electricity bills over that period.

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with an EV-packed edition, starting with ENGWE’s 12th Anniversary Sale that is offering up to $1,048 savings and bundled gear on three e-bikes, one of which is the new M20 3.0 Moped-Style e-bike with $248 in FREE gear starting from $1,399. Likewise, Lectric has launched its Mother’s Day Sale event with up to $793 e-bike savings starting from $799. We also spotted Segway offering its Max G30P Electric Scooter back at a second-ever $500 low for an unknown amount of time, as well as Aventon continuing the all-time low prices on its Level 3 and Pace 4 Smart e-bikes. For standard cyclists, we also noticed Garmin’s Edge 540 compact GPS computer back at its lowest price, with more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new $999 low price on the Yozma IN 10 Mini Electric Dirt Bike, the latest EcoFlow Outdoor Power Sale with up to 64% power station savings, 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.

BYD’s 3,000 hp electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, sold for nearly $3 million at the Beijing Auto Show, making it the event’s highest-priced vehicle.

Tesla has launched a new “Semi Charging for Business” program that allows fleet operators and businesses to purchase and install their own Megacharger and a brand-new product called the Basecharger — a lower-power 125 kW charger designed for depot and overnight use.

The online configurator reveals a starting price of $188,000 for two Megacharger posts, excluding taxes and installation, with Tesla charging an all-inclusive fee of $0.08 per kWh for revenue-generating sites.

Hyundai’s electric SUV remains a top seller in the US after sales rebounded quicker than expected. IONIQ 5 sales are now up 11% through April 2026.

Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will unveil its first three-row electric SUV in less than a week. The higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV was spotted testing for the first time ahead of its debut.

Tesla’s amended annual filing reveals the full scope of the financial web connecting Elon Musk’s companies — $573 million in revenue from SpaceX and xAI alone, plus millions more in expenses flowing to X, The Boring Company, and Musk’s personal security firm.

The 10-K/A filing, submitted to the SEC on April 30, paints the most complete picture yet of how Musk’s corporate empire trades with itself.

If you’ve been paying attention to the e-bike world lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: riders always seem to want more power and torque. And Bosch’s latest update looks like a direct answer to that demand.

The company has announced its new Performance Upgrade 2.0, a software-based boost for its popular Performance Line CX and CX-R drive units that can push torque up to 120 Nm and support levels as high as 600%. 

Workhorse just landed a 100‑truck order – and it’s tied to a model that could make electric fleets easier to run.

Rivian (RIVN) now expects to produce up to 300,000 vehicles at its Georgia manufacturing plant, a 50% increase from its initial estimate.

Washington, DC, just awarded funding to Voltpost to convert its street poles into EV charging stations.

BYD calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury automakers this summer.

Our Thursday Green Deals are being headlined by an exciting exclusive deal for our readers on the Yozma IN 10 Off-Road Electric Mini Dirt Bike for a new $999 low. We also have EcoFlow’s latest Outdoor Power Sale with up to 64% discounts on power stations, like the 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station at a $599 direct low, as well as a first-time discount on an Anker bundle that gives you the SOLIX C300 DC 288Wh/90,000mAh Portable Power Station with a protective bag at $220. From there, we spotted Mammotion’s YUKA Mini 700H Robot Lawn Mower at its $699 low for the second time ever, Worx’s 13A Electric Leaf Mulcher at its yearly low, and some final hour e-bike and power station flash savings waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on the Ride1Up Prodigy V2 mid-drive e-bike (and the overall sale), Jackery’s Mother’s Day power station sale lineup, 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.

Kia’s electric van can do it all. The AI Patrol PV5 will hit the road later this year, equipped with custom AI cameras and drones.

The new Hyundai Pleos Connect is an easier-to-use, AI-based infotainment system that’s more like using a smartphone. It’s similar to Tesla’s, but with one key difference.

For years, much of the electric motorcycle spotlight has focused on startups and legacy spinoffs. But quietly – and increasingly not so quietly – Japan’s motorcycle giants have been laying the groundwork for a major shift of their own.

Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki may not be flooding showrooms with high-performance electric superbikes just yet, but they are steadily building portfolios, factories, and long-term strategies that point clearly in one direction: electrification.

The new iX3 will go on sale soon as BMW’s first Neue Klasse EV. Ahead of its US launch, BMW updated the 2027 iX3 range estimates to 434 miles.

Tesla’s “unsupervised” Robotaxi fleet has grown to 25 cumulative vehicles across three Texas cities, according to new data from the Robotaxi Tracker. It’s still an extremely number far below what CEO Elon Musk predicted, but it marks the first real signs of growth nearly a year into the program.

The data shows Tesla adding unsupervised vehicles in Austin, Dallas, and Houston over the past few weeks — a notable change after months of stagnation that saw the fleet essentially flatline.

EV charger installations funded by the US’ federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program finally started to accelerate in 2025, but were still held back by unnecessary federal roadblocks that slowed Americans’ access to clean transportation options, according to a new report.

On today’s totally true episode of Quick Charge, Fred returns from the Beijing Auto Show with a fresh look at the future of the car business, and a test drive in a 2nd generation Xiaomi SU7 does nothing to convince him that China hasn’t just set the bar even higher.

GM is continuing its shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard, and the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV is next in line.

Tesla has produced the first Semi truck off its new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada, marking a critical milestone for the long-delayed electric truck program.

The automaker shared an image of the truck on its official Tesla Semi account on X, confirming volume production is now underway at the dedicated 1.7-million-square-foot factory.

Ford (NYSE: F) reported Q1 2026 earnings after the market closed, beating top and bottom lines due to a $1.3 billion one-time tariff refund and improvements with the Novelis plant recovery.