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Base Power has just unveiled Core, a supersized 39.2-kWh home battery that it says can keep a house running for up to 36 hours and be installed in under an hour.

We’ve got some new and soon-to-end e-bike sales leading this week’s Monday Green Deals, starting with the newly launched Back to School Sale from Lectric that has increased e-bike bundle savings up to $804. The standout there is the XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike getting either a $593 or $603 FREE bundle for $1,299, after using the provided code at checkout. Right behind that we have the soon-to-end launch deals for Monarc’s Marker All-Terrain Smart e-bike with 2x batteries and a smart helmet at $1,999, while the alternate Tracer Urban Commuter e-bike with the same bundle can be yours for $1,899. There’s also the rare discount on EGO’s carbon fiber Multi-Head Combo Kit with a 16-inch POWERLOAD String Trimmer and 8-inch Edger for $429, a new low price on Worx’s 10-inch 2-in-1 chainsaw and pole saw combo, a return Aiper IrriSense 2 deal, and more. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week down at the bottom of the page that have been collected into our most recent Electrified Weekly roundup edition.

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.

Hyundai is preparing to open orders for the IONIQ 3 throughout the second half of 2026. With mass production set to begin in Mid-August, Hyundai plans to sell over 40,000 next year.

A growing number of Tesla owners running the new Full Self-Driving v14 “Lite” build on Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles are reporting Autopilot computer overheating alerts — and, in some cases, outright computer failures.

The reports have stacked up in the two weeks since Tesla pushed v14 Lite to wide release, and four owners have contacted Electrek directly about the same problem.

Volvo is preparing to launch the EX50 in the US, an entry-level electric SUV aimed at the Tesla Model Y that will start at under $50,000.

I drove the 2026 Model Y RWD (Standard) for about 550 km (342 miles) across a mix of highway, back roads, and city driving, and I enjoyed the efficiency and technology far more than the driving experience itself. For anyone shopping for an affordable Tesla built around the brand’s software and ecosystem, this standard trim is a real contender, but it drives more like a generic SUV than the brand promises.

Here is the full review:

After a gunman opened fire at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out with an attached Tesla Supercharger last week, EV owners flooded social media with the same suggestion: buy an EVject.

The breakaway charging connector lets you drive off while still plugged in. It sounds like an obvious fix for a horrifying scenario — but it’s a controversial device that doesn’t actually solve the problem, and it points to something Tesla and every other automaker should be building instead.

Hyundai and Kia’s record sales streak in the US continued in July with electrified vehicles driving growth.

If there’s one trend that has defined the direct-to-consumer e-bike industry over the last few years, it’s the relentless race toward bigger numbers. Bigger batteries. Bigger motors. Higher top speeds. And now Aniioki has unveiled what may be one of the most extreme examples yet.

The company’s new A9 Pro Max Dual Motor 2.0 arrives with up to 6,000 watts of peak motor power, a claimed top speed of well above 50 mph (80 km/h) depending on the version, and battery options topping out at a staggering 5 kWh. Those numbers go beyond just big e-bike figures and pass well into legitimate electric motorcycle numbers.

The Tren Solar de la Quebrada is Latin America’s first primarily solar-powered passenger train, carrying tens of thousands of travelers through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca with the power of the sun.

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.

Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of August 2026. With summer kicking it in high gear, it’s a great time to be in the saddle and out there riding! Check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.

The largest electric bicycle company in the US, Lectric eBikes, has just hit a pair of dizzying milestones. The much-vaunted e-bike maker reached $1 billion in sales on its e-commerce platform yesterday and sold its 750,000th electric bicycle. And perhaps even more stunning, it landed those two feats on the same day.

Vietnamese all-electric taxi operator Green SM has made its European debut in Copenhagen, rolling out a company-owned fleet of VinFast EVs.

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 rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, and more.

The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD claims. Ahead of its official launch next month, BYD released new images, offering a look at it inside and out.

Renewable energy developer Origis Energy has brought another 500 megawatts (MWdc) of solar online at its Rockhound complex in West Texas, pushing the sprawling project’s operating capacity to nearly 1 gigawatt (GW).

Hyundai unveiled the new Neira Concept, a seven-seat electric minivan, at GIIAS 2026.

We’ve got some exciting new low prices leading our Friday Green Deals this week, starting with the Aventon weekend flash sale that is offering up to $600 savings on the Level 3 Smart Commuter e-bike and the $500 savings on the Pace 4 Smart Cruiser e-bike, which are both hitting new $1,299 low prices. We also spotted EcoFlow offering its 45L and 55L GLACIER Portable Electric Dual-Zone Coolers with a plug-in battery and a FREE folding wagon at new lows starting from $749. There’s also a one-day-only deal on Anker’s SOLIX C300X AC 288Wh Portable Power Station with a 60W folding solar panel for $300, a budget-friendly EGO 21-inch Mower and 6.0Ah battery bundle at its 2026 low, and more waiting for you down below. You can also find the hangover deals from this week down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive $1,450 savings and new low prices on Jackery’s 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Plus and 2,048Wh HomePower 2000 Plus v2 power stations, amongst many others.

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 is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover Defender PHEV.

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into roughly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints of a front suspension component detaching while driving.

The probe covers 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles, and it centers on the front lower lateral link separating from the car.

The US electric two-wheeler market has no shortage of high-powered electric motorcycles and moped-style e-bikes. But if you’re looking for something in between – a practical, street-legal electric scooter built for everyday transportation rather than weekend thrills – your options are surprisingly limited.

That’s why the new HMP Lightning MK.II caught my attention.

A mysterious IONIQ 5 test mule was caught in South Korea with an all-new interior setup, including a large 18″ infotainment screen.

We’ve seen quite a few low-cost mini e-Moto pit bikes that flirt with the $1000 price tag over the past months, but today’s has a really interesting trick: It auto-wheelies. It can’t be that simple can it? I grabbed my 14-year-old and some extra padding to find out.

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from VW and Specialized, a Huffy kids’ e-bike, Veo adds a three-wheeler to its shared micromobility lineup, we tested the new Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Rev Pro HMP launches 75 mph Flash e-scooter, and more.