Lucid Cosmos design revealed in patent filing ahead of 2026 launch

Lucid has registered the design of its upcoming Cosmos with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, giving us the clearest look yet at the sub-$50,000 crossover the automaker is betting its future on.

The filing, published last week, shows the production design of Lucid’s first mass-market EV from every angle, inside and out, months before its expected reveal this summer.

Tesla adds a car vacuum to a Supercharger for the first time

Tesla has installed a free car vacuum right next to the charging stalls at a Supercharger station in Germany — believed to be a first for the network.

The setup lets owners clean out their cars while they charge, turning otherwise idle minutes into something useful.

2027 Porsche Taycan adds fake gear shifts so you can make your car slower

Porsche is updating its four-door electric sportscar for the 2027 model year, with a few consequential updates and one new optional feature that I still cannot fathom why anybody would want.

The first mile: Port of Vancouver launches new electric semi truck pilot

A fleet of electric Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks is being put to work on container-hauling routes at the Port of Vancouver as part of a new, data-sharing pilot program designed to measure real-world benefits of electric drayage trucks on first-mile delivery routes.

Uber’s Lucid-powered robotaxis are heading to Houston next

Uber, Nuro, and Lucid have picked Houston as the second city for their planned robotaxi service, with the launch in the Texas city expected in mid-2027.

Home solar in rural America: a storm just took out your power, now what?

There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days. Rural homes play by different rules, especially during summer storms. When heavy winds take down power lines and your utility prioritizes restoring urban neighborhoods first, having a home battery isn’t about convenience — it’s about damage control.

BYD’s new magnetic EV device lets you control your car on the go

BYD is about to introduce a new detachable magnetic smart device that lets you control your vehicle remotely at the push of a button.

Waymo taps fleet giant Element to scale its robotaxi service

Waymo has tapped fleet management company Element to help keep its robotaxis charged, maintained, and on the road as the company expands into more cities.

Rivian lays off hundreds, under 2% of staff, a week after R2 launch

Rivian laid off hundreds of workers on Tuesday, or less than 2% of its workforce, just one week after it began deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV.

The electric automaker confirmed the cuts hit its service and customer teams, which include sales and marketing, as it tries to claw its way to a profit it has yet to ever post.

Bluetti 2,016Wh+ FridgePower station exclusive launch deals from $807, Segway Xyber e-bike + extra battery $1,400 off at low, more

We’ve got an exciting round of Green Deals for you today, starting with the exclusive launch savings on Bluetti’s 2,016Wh to 8,064Wh FridgePower Portable Power Station and bundles starting from $807. Right beside it is the Segway Xyber Electric Bike getting a FREE extra battery ($1,000 value) at its $2,900 low, as well as a new low price hitting the Xafari All-Terrain Cruiser e-bike for $1,550. We also have Jackery’s updated Early Prime Father’s Day merged sale lineup with bonus extra savings starting from $199, as well as the best price in 12 months on EGO’s 22-inch Cordless Electric Select Cut Touch Drive Lawn Mower with a 10.0Ah battery, and more waiting for you below. Don’t forget about all the hangover deals either, which have been collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Early Prime Day flash sales from Jackery and Anker SOLIX (ending tonight), the $400 markdown on Navee’s UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter, 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.