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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.

According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for Rivian’s most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is about to arrive,

A new type of battery storage is about to be deployed on the Midwestern grid for the first time.

The ID. Polo will make its official debut in just a few weeks as the first of a new generation of Volkswagen EVs. New spy shots confirm a range-topping R-Line model will join the lineup shortly after.

Zoox and Uber Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to deploy Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxis on Uber’s rideshare network. This use of truly autonomous robotaxis will begin in one of Zoox’s existing footprints and another massive metropolitan area next year.

BLUETTI has officially launched the Elite 300 portable power station, a compact but powerful portable power station designed for both home backup and life on the road. And for Electrek readers, the launch deal is pretty compelling.

The Elite 300 Official Launch Offer in the US runs from March 8 through May 31, with a debut price of $1,099 – that’s 50% off, saving an incredible $1,100. On top of that, Electrek readers can get an additional 8% off using the code ELECTREK8OFF, which works on both the BLUETTI website and Amazon through May 31.

That means you can grab BLUETTI’s newest 3kWh portable power station at a serious discount while supplies last.

Our mid-week Green Deals are being led by the first-ever discounts (with bonus savings) on Navee’s latest and highly advanced UT5 Ultra X Electric Superscooter at $1,955, as well as the UT5 Max Electric Superscooter down at $1,530. We also have a 24-hour EcoFlow spring flash sale that is taking up to 62% off four units, like the DELTA Pro 3 Portable power Station at $2,099, while others start from $999. We shined a spotlight on Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 Portable Electric Coolers at their best prices since Black Friday, thanks to our exclusive bonus savings code, as well as deals on a top-shelf EGO string trimmer, a 60V Greenworks edger, RGBIC garden lights, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Anker SOLIX Spring Sale lineup with an exclusive bonus savings code, Segway’s MAX G30P e-scooter down at $550 for this week, 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.

The new iX3, BMW’s first Neue Klasse electric vehicle, is more affordable than most luxury rivals in Australia. With prices starting at around $60,000, it will be one of the more affordable luxury EVs in the US, too.

Elon Musk announced today that “Digital Optimus”, also called “Macrohard”, is a joint xAI-Tesla project that will use xAI’s Grok large language model to power a computer-controlling AI agent. The project is part of Tesla’s $2 billion investment agreement with xAI.

The announcement directly contradicts Musk’s own September 2024 statement that Tesla had “no need to license anything from xAI”, and it lands while Tesla shareholders are actively suing him for breach of fiduciary duty over the founding of xAI in the first place.

A Texas woman is suing Tesla for over $1 million after her Cybertruck, running on Autopilot, attempted to drive straight off a Houston overpass and crashed into a concrete barrier. The lawsuit includes an unusually pointed allegation: that Tesla was negligent in hiring and retaining Elon Musk as CEO.

The case, filed in Harris County District Court, adds to what has become an avalanche of legal consequences tied to Tesla’s “self-driving” claims, and it comes just weeks after a federal judge upheld a historic $243 million verdict against the automaker in a separate Autopilot crash case.

CATL filed an international patent, detailing how its solid-state battery cell and electrolyte material can help overcome one of the biggest challenges in bringing the new tech to market.

Whenever gas prices spike, the same advice tends to dominate the conversation: “Just buy an electric car.”

And to be fair, that advice isn’t wrong. Electric cars can dramatically reduce the cost of fueling your transportation, and for drivers who already need a car every day, switching from gasoline to electricity can be a smart financial move. A large-scale shift to EVs is also our best bet for energy independence, so global strife has less impact on our wallets. But that argument, despite its merits, ignores the fact that most people can’t simply buy a new car to replace their existing gasoline-powered vehicle.

EV prices edged down in February, while gas-powered car prices crept up, narrowing the gap between the two, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book.

An unidentified Hyundai electric SUV was spotted testing in public (again), believed to be the IONIQ 1.