EV prices drop again as the gap with gas cars hits a record low
EV prices are still coming down in the US, and the gap with gas cars is now the smallest it’s ever been, according to new Kelley Blue Book data.
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Nissan’s new electric SUV secures nearly 8,500 orders within 30 minutes
Aventon Level 3 and Pace 4 smart e-bike lows from $1,599, Bluetti + Anker SOLIX exclusive power station savings sale lows, more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with another jam-packed edition, starting with Aventon’s Level 3 and Pace 4 Smart e-bikes down at their lowest prices starting from $1,599. Right behind it we have three different power station sales from three of our favorite brands – Bluetti’s Earth Day Sale is offering up to 54% discounts with three of our exclusive bonus savings codes starting from $379, the Anker SOLIX 72-hour weekend flash sale has a range of 1,024Wh to 6,144Wh power station bundles with an exclusive code, like the 6,144Wh expanded F3000 Portable Power Station bundle at a new $1,994 low, among five additional deals. We then have a 72-hour weekend flash sale from EcoFlow with up to 57% power station discounts starting from $284, as well as Anker’s solar-powered eufy SoloCam S340 back at its low, a new EAST OAK cordless heated lunch box low, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Gendome 3,072Wh Home3000 Portable Power Station at an exclusive new $748 low, 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.
Honda is bringing its ‘funky, cute’ EV hot hatch overseas for under $27,000
A battery electric cruise ship may be closer than you think – Meet MEYER-WERFT’s Project ‘Vision’
MEYER WERFT, one of the largest and oldest shipyards in the world, has introduced its “Vision” of a zero-emissions future in the form of a new battery-electric cruise ship concept. Now, if you think it’ll take fifty years to deliver an all-electric leisure boat of this size, you’d be wrong. It may only be a few years away.
Hyundai unveils two new IONIQ EV concepts, an electric sedan and family SUV [Images]
Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt
Tesla China has denied a Reuters report claiming the automaker is developing a new compact electric SUV. The denial comes just one day after we reported on the original Reuters exclusive citing four sources.
The denial was reported by Chinese financial wire Cailian Press (财联社), a major and well-established Chinese business news service. Tesla China told the outlet that “market information claiming that Tesla is developing a new, smaller, and cheaper electric SUV is inaccurate.”
Tesla adds China’s Sunwoda as fifth global EV battery supplier amid margin pressure
Tesla has added Sunwoda (also known as Xinwangda) as its fifth global power battery cell supplier, with LFP cells already shipping on Shanghai-built vehicles destined for export markets.
The move continues Tesla’s aggressive push to diversify its battery supply chain and squeeze costs as automotive gross margins remain under pressure — down to roughly 15% from a peak of 27% in 2021.
Wheel-E Podcast: Wooden e-bikes, DJI motors, new laws, more
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 Esel, Specialized, and Radio Flyer, a pair of new drives from Avinox, new e-bike bills in the works, Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea motorcycle launches, and more.
Oshkosh ground support robots take on air travel’s hidden costs
The war in Iran continues to ratchet up fuel prices, and that doesn’t just make it more expensive to drive – it’s getting more expensive to fly, too. What many don’t realize is that a significant share of an airline’s operating costs are tied to ground operations, and that’s where Oshkosh is putting automation and electrification to work.
Royal Enfield launches first electric motorcycle and finally reveals its price
Royal Enfield has officially launched its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, marking a major milestone for one of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brands as it steps into the electric era.
Esel launches eye-catching wooden e-bike designed for urban commuters with style
There are plenty of e-bikes that focus on performance. Plenty that focus on tech. And plenty that lean into affordability.
But every now and then, a bike comes along that feels more like a piece of art than a machine.
BYD teams up with one of the world’s largest fast food chains to offer 9 minute EV charging
Tesla (TSLA) retail sales crash 16% in China in Q1 despite ‘rising’ wholesale numbers
Tesla’s actual retail sales in China crashed 16% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with March alone plunging 24% — despite several media outlets reporting that Tesla’s China numbers were up for the quarter.
The discrepancy comes down to the difference between wholesale and retail numbers. Tesla’s wholesale figures include vehicles produced at Giga Shanghai and exported to other markets, masking a significant decline in actual Chinese consumer demand.
Gendome 3,072Wh Home3000 power station at exclusive new $748 low, Autel 4-cam solar security kit new $180 low, EGO, more
Our Thursday Green Deals this week is headlined by an exclusive deal we secured that saves you $1,551 on the unique Gendome 3,072Wh Home3000 Portable Power Station at a new $748 low. Right behind it, we have Autel’s 4-cam Outdoor Wireless Solar Security Camera kit at a new $180 low, as well as EGO’s latest 52-inch Z6 Zero Turn Cordless Electric Riding Lawn Mower with 6x 10.0Ah batteries and 880W wall charger at a new $5,999 low, a spring-ready deal on Birdfy’s Wooden Smart Bird House with an iron guard and inside camera, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Earth Day Mega Sale with up to 62% power station discounts and plenty of extra savings + the launch deals on the brand’s TRAIL Plus 300 DC Portable Compact Power Station, 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.
Musk says Tesla FSD v15 will ‘far exceed’ human safety — he said the same about v12 and v14
Elon Musk is once again promising that the next version of Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software will “far exceed human levels of safety.” This time it’s V15. The problem is that he made virtually identical claims about Version 12 in 2023 and V14 in 2025 — and neither came close to delivering.
Musk posted the claim today in response to a user’s detailed review of FSD v14.3 after 600+ miles of testing. He acknowledged that “point releases will bring polish” to the current version before projecting that V15, the next major release, will achieve what every previous version was supposed to achieve.
VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike
VW says it will stop building the ID.4 in the US, and instead shift focus to production of a gas-guzzling, pollution-spewing, 18mpg three row land yacht.
The change comes just as gas prices have risen dramatically and after republicans inflated the price of every EV by $7,500, ensuring Americans have even fewer affordable choices during an affordability crisis.
Kia reveals a slate of new EVs set to launch soon, including its first electric SDV and an SUV
Cadillac Optiq 2026 EV Review: a mixed bag
I drove the latest Cadillac Optiq electric SUV for a week. I was able to drive it for a bit more than 500 miles in the tough conditions of a Canadian winter that doesn’t seem to end.
The results were a mixed bag of experiences. Some good, some bad. Find out more in the review below!
BYD opens Denza Z9 GT EV orders in Europe at over 3X the price
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