BYD’s luxury EV roadster leaks with a tri-motor 1,500+ hp setup, and it’s headed overseas

BYD is about to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury brands. Ahead of its official launch next month, new details reveal that the Denza Z roadster will feature a tri-motor setup, delivering a ridiculous 1,528 hp combined.

A huge Arkansas solar + storage project locks in $3.5B in financing

Cypress Creek Energy has reached a big milestone in Arkansas for one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the US.

Bluetti exclusive Early Prime Day Elite 200 V2 power station $759, Navee G5 Max e-scooter $650 low, EGO electric mini bike, more

At the front of our Thursday Green Deals is the Early Prime Day Sale from Bluetti that benefits from two exclusive bonus savings codes for our readers, with offers like the 2,074Wh Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station down at $759, among many others. We may not be seeing a simultaneous flash sale there like we have the last three days, but we do have Navee’s Father’s Day Sale EV lineup, like the 44-mile trekking G5 Max Electric Scooter at its $650 low for the second time ever. From there, we noticed the EGO Power+ Electric Mini Bike with 2x 7.5Ah batteries getting an extremely rare discount to $2,299, as well as a $130 discount hitting Jackery’s 512Wh Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station to $319, a returning low price on the Worx 20V 5-inch Pruning Saw with an extension pole bundle, and more down below. Don’t forget, we also have hangover deals collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s massive Anker SOLIX Early Prime Day power station sale lineup with exclusive bonus savings + a flash sale blitz that ends tonight, 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.

Tesla promotes FSD misuse in its own videos — undermining its legal defense

Tesla is facing up to $14.5 billion in lawsuits related to its “Full Self-Driving” and Autopilot systems — and the company’s own marketing department keeps making the problem worse. In two official promotional videos published in the last three weeks, Tesla showed a driver making espresso while FSD drives and shared footage where FSD committed multiple traffic violations in Denmark.

The problem is obvious: Tesla’s entire legal defense in crash lawsuits rests on the argument that drivers are responsible for supervising FSD at all times. But Tesla’s own promotional content actively encourages the opposite behavior.

Waymo launches $30/month ‘Premier’ membership with priority pickups and cashback

Waymo is launching its first-ever membership program, “Waymo Premier,” offering its most frequent riders priority pickups, 10% cashback, and early access to new cities for $29.99 per month.

The invite-only program marks a significant step in Waymo’s effort to build rider loyalty as it scales toward 1 million weekly rides and expands into 20+ cities.

BMW’s new iX3 is off to a hot start with 10,000+ models sold, top-selling EV in its class

After deliveries began in April, the new BMW iX3 already looks like it could be the luxury brand’s next hit. BMW has now sold over 10,000 models, and the new iX3 has already become the best-selling EV in its class.

Fleet buys Tesla Semi electric trucks after stunning 1.55 kWh/mile efficiency

ArcBest (ARCB), the multibillion-dollar logistics company, is purchasing two Tesla Semi electric trucks for its ABF Freight fleet after a successful 2025 pilot program that averaged 1.55 kWh per mile over 4,494 miles.

The purchase marks a significant step beyond piloting and into actual fleet investment for the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, which is now expanding its electric Class 8 testing across a broader operating footprint.

Solid-state EV batteries are getting real as on-road testing begins in North America

Solid-state EV batteries are now being tested on the road in North America for the first time, promising longer range, faster charging, and lower costs.

Xiaomi gets approval to build extended-range EVs, plans full-size SUV to rival Li Auto

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) granted Xiaomi regulatory approval to produce extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), clearing a key hurdle for the company’s expansion beyond battery-only EVs.

The approval paves the way for Xiaomi’s first range-extended model — a full-size SUV codenamed “Kunlun N3” that measures over 5.3 meters long and targets Li Auto’s dominant L9.

Specialized launches Turbo Levo 4 X, a full-suspension off-road cargo e-bike

Specialized is taking the increasingly popular concept of bikepacking and giving it a serious electric boost with the launch of the new Turbo Levo 4 X.

The company describes the model with a simple tagline: “Electric Overlanding.” Basically, this is the bike to take you and all your gear beyond where the trail stops, blazing your own path and your own adventure.