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Solar EV startup Aptera Motors just added some fresh funding to its development journey via warrant exercise. The funding is made possible by a public offering that began in January.

BYD’s Executive Vice President Stella Li confirmed the world’s largest EV maker is studying the Canadian market for a wholly owned manufacturing plant, and signaled it could acquire a struggling legacy automaker to accelerate its global expansion.

The comments, made during an interview in São Paulo, mark BYD’s most aggressive public posture yet toward North American production and consolidation of weaker rivals in the global auto industry.

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 electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and Heybike, plus comeback stories from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes, a look at how the answer to high gas prices might have been parked in the corner of your garage this whole time, and more.

Hyundai announced the unimaginatively named Unmanned Firefighting Robot last week – but this life-saving robot isn’t just a futuristic concept. The first operational unit was donated and deployed at the National Fire Agency, where it hopes to prove that there are some jobs robots should take from humans.

Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) tech to keep the lights on or even lower your energy bills, keep on reading.

UPDATE 13MAR2026: the all-new Acura RSX EV isn’t happening.

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, a new lawsuit alleges that Tesla was negligent in retaining Elon Musk as CEO, comparing him to a fast-talking salesman and questioning his input into engineering and safety decisions at the struggling EV brand.

Global EV sales hit 1.1 million units in February 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. But the global market is now splitting sharply by region.

The 2026 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland electric SUVs are just arriving at dealerships, and Toyota is already heavily discounting them.

Tesla is building a Supercharger hub near Detroit Metro Airport, and once it’s online, it will be the largest EV charging station in Michigan.

Lucid Group (LCID) unveiled Lunar on Thursday, a two-seat robotaxi concept based on its midsize EV platform.

Canadian electric powersports company Taiga is launching three new electric snowmobiles with a 33% jump in power output to 120 kW and CCS fast charging to 80% in 20 minutes — bringing the same charging standard used by electric cars to the backcountry.

The most interesting addition might be the onboard power system: a 3 kW output at 120V and 220V that turns the snowmobile into a mobile generator, capable of powering a remote cabin through a winter storm.

We’ve got some amazing exclusive savings in today’s Green Deals, starting with the $1,439+ savings on EcoFlow’s 12,288Wh DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station with a FREE TRAIL 200 DC Power Station at $6,999. We also wanted to shine a spotlight on Anker’s SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System (and bundles) that are at new and exclusive lows starting from $4,084 – which are slated to end with the upcoming weekend. From there, we spotted Navee’s XT5 Pro Long-Range Off-Road Electric Scooter down at a new $935 low, as well as more big savings on EGO and Husqvarna tools, with more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever Navee UT5 Ultra X and UT5 Max electric superscooter deals, the best prices since Black Friday on Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 portable electric coolers, 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.

Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chi, the processor designed to power its autonomous vehicles, Optimus robots, and AI data center, has been delayed by approximately six months. The setback stems from Samsung’s 2-nanometer production line, where a postponed multi-project wafer (MPW) run is pushing the chip’s mass production timeline into late 2027.

The delay adds to a growing pattern of chip timeline slippage for Tesla, which is still waiting on its AI5 chip to reach volume production after Elon Musk said the design was “almost done” in January — six months after claiming it was “finished.”

For the first time, a full‑size ATV goes electric without shrinking expectations. The Can‑Am Outlander Electric delivers real utility, real capability, and a strong signal that the future of off‑road work will be battery-powered, it’s a matter of time.

The Cosmos and Earth will be the first two electric SUVs based on Lucid Group’s (LCID) Midsize EV platform, with prices starting under $50,000.

The ID.3 Neo is bringing a new look and major updates as the successor to Volkswagen’s popular electric hatch. Thanks to its latest software, the ID.3 is more advanced than ever, and other Volkswagen EVs, including the ID.4, can now be ordered with the updated infotainment system.

The Tesla Model Y better watch out, because Rivian has officially revealed R2 pricing and specs for all trims of its upcoming midsize electric SUV. This morning, the American automaker outlined a lineup that immediately begins with a $57,990 Performance Launch model arriving this spring, while a more affordable $45,000 base version is planned for later.

Honda was set to launch three new electric vehicles in the US this year, but that will no longer happen.

Tesla Energy Ventures has secured a licence from Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, to supply electricity directly to households and businesses across England, Wales, and Scotland. The licence, effective March 11, marks a significant milestone in Tesla’s six-year push to become a full energy provider in Britain.

The approval comes despite thousands of public comments opposing the application, and it positions Tesla to replicate its Texas-based retail electricity model across the Atlantic.

Across the United States, a quiet shift is taking place in how some local governments think about small, slow vehicles. More cities and states are updating their rules to make it easier for residents to legally drive golf carts on public streets, often through simplified permitting systems or special local ordinances.

A Southern California school district is considering a controversial new rule that could significantly limit how students get to school. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which serves Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, is weighing a proposal that would ban most students from riding electric bicycles to school.

The City of San Francisco could soon make it much easier for residents without a driveway or garage to charge their EVs on the street.

The EV2 is set to go on sale any day now as Kia’s most affordable electric car in Europe. Thanks to its upright, boxy design, it looks more like the Seltos SUV than an entry-level EV.

Harbinger kicked off Work Truck Week 2026 in style with the launch of the HC Series Cab – a totally new medium-duty box truck chassis available in both full BEV and EREV versions and up to 26,000 lbs. of gross vehicle weight rating.