China’s EV automakers have surged ahead of the competition in global EV sales, and a new report shows just how far ahead they are.

Bloomberg has just released an embarrassingly bad report about the self-driving space, in which it claimed Tesla has an advantage over Waymo by misrepresenting data.

T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), formerly FREYR Battery, kicks off preparations for its new solar cell factory, set to be one of the largest in the US.

The EV2 is set to arrive as Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle next year. With its official debut coming up, the electric SUV was spotted driving on public roads. The electric SUV may be small, but it looks bigger in person.

It’s not a Kia or Hyundai, but the Musso EV pickup truck is shaking up the Korean Market. After the first models left for Europe, the company’s CEO is already saying it will be a “driving force” as it goes on a global conquest.

More news out of day one of the Paris Auto Show, as aerospace manufacturer BETA Technologies announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Airways Holdings in which the latter will evaluate the potential of BETA’s all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft for regional passenger and cargo flights.

We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a mix of new all-time and 2025 low prices, led by the extended EcoFlow Father’s Day Sale that has added new member-only deals, like the first-time offer of the DELTA 2 Max Solar Generator bundle with a 500W bifacial modular panel at $1,405, among others. We also secured a new and exclusive low price on the Bluetti AC180P Portable Power Station for $461, while also noticing Aiper’s Surfer S2 Solar Robotic Pool Skimmer hitting a new $306 low. From there, we have two tool discounts, with the first being on EGO’s 56V 14-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $189, and the second being on Greenworks’ 40V 10-inch Cordless Tiller/Cultivator for $206. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup.

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.

Advanced air mobility developer Wisk Aero wasted no time during the first day of the Paris Air Show, announcing two separate deals to establish autonomous air taxi operations in two different regions. Those agreements include Memoranda of Understanding with partners in Miami in the US, and the City of Kaga, Ishikawa, in Japan.

It’s not the next-gen LEAF, but the N7 was one of the best-selling foreign EVs in China last month. With a starting price of just $17,000, would you consider buying Nissan’s new electric vehicle? You may have the opportunity soon, as Nissan plans to launch it globally.

You can call it a cargo bike. You can call it a passenger trike. You can call it a rickshaw. You can call it a lot of things. But after spending the last few weeks with the Oh Wow Cycles Conductor Plus, I think the most accurate description is this: it’s the pickup truck of electric bikes.

Hyundai’s electric fastback is due for some major upgrades that could finally make it the Tesla Model 3 challenger it was designed to be. The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 is better than ever, featuring a stylish new look both inside and out, an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers, and even more driving range than expected.

Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, is increasingly looking like a game of smoke and mirrors, and a dangerous one at that.

CEO Elon Musk claims Tesla is being “paranoid with safety”, but it is taking risks for the purpose of optics.

A Tesla Model 3 got stuck on a train track and was hit, albeit slightly, by a train in Sinking Spring, PA. The driver claimed it was in “self-driving mode.”

Kenworth has announced the addition of Bendix’ Fusion advanced driver assist system (ADAS) to its line of options on the T680 line of Class 8 commercial semi trucks – a lineup that includes the Next Generation T680E battery electric semi truck.

Just like it says on the tin – retailers are advertising killer deals on the fun-to-drive Kia Niro EV, with one midwest auto dealer reporting more than $10,000 off the sticker price of the Niro EV Wind. That’s nearly 25% off the top line price!

Many school districts who used EPA funding to help purchase Lion Electric school buses are now stuck with broken down or unsafe vehicles – but Lion’s new Canadian investors seemingly have no plans to make things right.

Mitsubishi is partnering with Ample and Yamoto Transports to deploy an innovative new battery swap network for electric cars in its Japanese home market — but it’s not just for electric cars. Mitsubishi Fuso commercial trucks are getting in on the action, too!

After becoming the first European brand to offer fully electric versions of every model it sells — and at the same price as the ICE models — Opel is going even further, with a new, AWD electric SUV that should give American Jeep fans hope for a new electric Cherokee!

Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S never really found its place — but with dealers discounting the Jeep brands forward-looking flagship by nearly $25,000, it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look.

European EV charging provider Allego has launched what is says is Europe’s first rollout of the “world’s safest and most secure” Plug & Charge technology. 

Kia is looking to shake things up with its new custom-tailored Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs). The PV5, Kia’s first electric van based on the platform, is already showing how versatile it is. After the PV5 was spotted for the first time with an open bed, Kia looks about ready to drop an electric truck variant.

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 the new Tesla Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, and more.

Chevy is narrowing the gap with Tesla in the US, thanks to its new Equinox and Blazer EVs. After outselling Ford, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US.

Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’re popping back in on some favorite Father’s Day Sales while mixing in some fresh savings, too. Leading the group is the Father’s Day Sale bundles we’re seeing on the Lectric XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bike, with its three variants getting up to $723 in free gear starting from $1,399. Next, running through the weekend in Anker’s SOLIX Father’s Day Sale, we spotted the F3800 Plus home backup bundles at new lows starting from $3,394. From there, we have the Worx 20V 10-inch Cordless PowerShare Pole/Chainsaw kit at $130, as well as EGO’s 56V 25-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer returning to its Black Friday pricing for $269. Lastly, we have the ongoing deal on the Duracell Ion Speed 1000 Charger bundle with 6 AA and 2 AAA rechargeable batteries at $13. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on NIU’s latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter, the Bluetti AC300 expanded solar bundle at a new 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.