BYD begins delivering its first luxury electric super sedan just as Ferrari delays a new EV

While Ferrari is pushing back EV plans, BYD is stepping in with its first luxury electric super sedan. BYD kicked off deliveries of the Yangwang U7, a four-motor, flagship electric sedan powerhouse packing nearly 1,300 horsepower.

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ChargeLab debuts OpenOCPP to make EV charger integration way easier – and it’s free

EV charger operating system manufacturer ChargeLab just launched OpenOCPP, a free and open-source software stack that could majorly simplify life for EV charger manufacturers.

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Kempower’s 1.2 MW EV charger powers big trucks and cars at the same time

Kempower’s MORE Power fast and flexible charging solution is set to deliver megawatt-level charging to both electric trucks and cars, and it’s shipping from Finland.

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Segway ZT3 Pro smart all-terrain e-scooter at $915 (Save $385), Anker SOLIX C300 DC power station $160, Greenworks, DEWALT, more

Leading today’s Green Deals is the best post-launch pricing we’ve seen on the Segway ZT3 Pro eKickScooter with smart features like Apple Find My, proximity locking, and more, down at $915. Right behind it, we have Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC 90,000mAh Portable Power Station undercutting the brand’s current sale pricing at $170, as well as its AC and bundle variants. There are also two Greenworks deals today, the first being on the brand’s 24V 12-inch Cordless Compact Chainsaw for $130, while the 40V 25-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower is coming along with two 4.0Ah batteries and a dual-port rapid charger at $525. Lastly, for folks who rely on DEWALT tools, you can score the brand’s 20V Max 4-Port Rapid Charger at $168. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s extended EcoFlow Father’s Day Sale offers, the new exclusive low price we secured on the Bluetti AC180P 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.

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Kia is offering up to $12,500 off the EV9, but there’s a catch

With a new rebate, you can score up to $12,500 off the Kia EV9 right now. However, not all models are eligible for the promotion. Here’s how you can snag some savings.

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Waymo expands CA service area by ~50% just before Tesla robotaxi launch

Waymo is once again expanding its driverless taxi service areas in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Silicon Valley, adding over 80 square miles total between the three areas.

The move comes less than a week before the tentative, much-anticipated launch of Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin, another market that Waymo operates in.

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Lucid (LCID) finally added this popular feature

After several months of waiting, Lucid Air drivers now have access to Android Auto. Lucid (LCID) launched the popular feature through a software update this week.

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Honda has a funky new affordable EV that looks a bit familiar

Another entry-level electric car is on the way. The Honda Super EV Concept may look a bit funky, but it could be the automaker’s next big hit at an affordable price.

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Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months

Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly told employees that it will pause production at Gigafactory Texas, where it produces Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, for the second time in as many months.

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Suzuki reveals prices for its first EV, a twin to Toyota’s upcoming electric SUV

Suzuki revealed prices for its first EV, a twin to the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser. The e Vitarra will go on sale next month in an increasingly crowded market. Can it keep up with the Kia EV3 and other popular electric SUVs?

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