China’s 3-row 872hp SUV would destroy the EU/US market: $40K Lynk & Co 900 PHEV 

On our trip to Shanghai auto show facilitated by Zeekr, my colleague Scooter and I got to see an unbelievable amount of EVs from 20+ makers, many of which we’d never heard of. Each maker offered an incredible array of models but one in particular stood out to me: the Lynk & Co 900.

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Rivian (RIVN) quietly built an EV battery supply to brace for Trump’s tariffs

Rivian (RIVN) is already preparing for changes under the Trump administration. In anticipation of Trump’s new auto tariffs, Rivian built a reserve of EV batteries from Asia as a countermeasure.

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Tesla Semi public charging network coming with 46 stations in 2027

Tesla plans to deploy a public charging network for its Tesla Semi truck, starting with 46 stations in 2027, according to a new presentation.

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Lucid’s new Gravity electric SUV is pricey to lease: Here’s how much it will run you

The Lucid Gravity is an impressive electric SUV with ultra-fast charging, up to 450 miles of range, and plenty of interior space, but it’s not cheap to lease.

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Pittsburgh Airport is turning a landfill into a solar powerhouse

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), already the first airport in the US to be fully powered by a microgrid, is expanding its solar field with utility Duquesne Light Company (DLC) and solar owner and operator IMG Energy Solutions.

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Save up to $5,394 on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus offers, Jackery takes up to 43% off units, RadExpand 5 e-bike at one-day $1,099 low, more

We’ve got another jam-packed day of Green Deals for you, headlined by a spotlight on the Anker SOLIX Mother’s Day Sale offers for the brand’s latest F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and its bundles that start from $3,199. Right behind it is Jackery’s latest Home Backup Sale that is taking up to 43% off units through the weekend, with offers like the Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator bundle that comes with a 500W panel for $1,499. We also spotted Greenworks’ latest 60V 17-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower dropping to a new $280 low, which comes with a 4.0Ah battery. Last and certainly not least, riding on the momentum of Rad Power’s launch of the refreshed RadRunner series, Best Buy is offering a one-day-only second chance to score the brand’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike at its $1,099 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Anker SOLIX Mother’s Day Sale lineup, the launch deals on EcoFlow’s WAVE 3 AC and GLACIER coolers, 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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BMW hits pause on EV production in the US, but don’t expect prices to rise yet

BMW told dealers it plans to freeze EV production in the US in May as it deals with the uncertainty surrounding the new auto tariffs. Despite the pause, BMW said it won’t raise prices on most imported vehicles. At least, for now.

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Ford is still offering big discounts including employee pricing and free EV chargers

After extending several promotions this week, Ford is offering significant discounts that could save you thousands. In addition to employee pricing on most Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the company is offering a free home charger with the purchase of an EV. Here’s how you can snag some discounts.

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Waymo and Toyota partner to go after Tesla with personal self-driving vehicles

Waymo and Toyota have announced a partnership aimed at competing with Tesla in the development of personally owned self-driving vehicles.

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Kia is opening pre-orders for its first electric van, the PV5, starting at under $45,000

Kia’s first electric van has officially arrived. With pre-orders opening this week, Kia revealed prices and key specs for the new PV5. The PV5 will start at £32,995 ($44,000) in the UK and can travel up to 249 miles on a single charge. Here’s everything you need to know.

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