Global EV sales hit 4M in Q1 2026, but growth is uneven
Global EV sales are still huge, but they’re not moving in the same direction everywhere: New data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence shows 4 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide in Q1 2026, down 3% year over year.
Aptera CEO shows his solar car producing more energy than his home solar
Aptera co-CEO Steve Fambro posted a data point this morning that neatly illustrates what his company has been trying to build for more than a decade: his solar electric vehicle was generating more electricity from the sun than his house was.
Just after 8 a.m., Fambro said his home rooftop was producing 136 watts of solar power while the Aptera sitting outside was putting more than 300W — more than double.
Obviously, this is a particular example highlighting different solar optimization strategies, but neat nonetheless.
Earth Day sales on Lectric e-bikes and Jackery power stations, Heybike Villain electric dirt bike flash bundle low, EcoFlow, more
Our Tuesday Green Deals are jam-packed with notable sales, starting with Lectric’s Earth Day Sale that is offering up to $694 savings on e-bike bundles starting from $799. We also have Jackery’s Earth Day Sale with up to 54% power station and accessories savings starting from $99, as well as a flash sale on Heybike’s new Villain Electric Dirt Bike with $150 in FREE gear at its $1,299 low, a 24-hour EcoFlow flash sale that is offering a new low price on the 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station with a 500W modular solar kit + two expansion battery deals. We also have an advanced EGO carbon fiber LINE IQ electric string trimmer bundle with 2x batteries, Beatbot’s Pool Opening Sale with all-time lows on an array of robot pool cleaners, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s massive Anker SOLIX Earth Day power station sale with up to 65% discounts, FREE gifts, and exclusive bonus savings, among others.
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.
IONNA will install hundreds of DC fast chargers at Circle Ks across America
IONNA, the EV charging network created by a coalition of large automakers, will install fast chargers at over 350 sites across America in partnership with convenience store chain Circle K.
Rivian partners with Tesla co-founder’s Redwood on energy storage
Rivian is partnering with Redwood Materials, the battery company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, to build a second-life battery energy storage system at its EV manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois.
The initial deployment will use more than 100 used Rivian battery packs stitched together into a 10 MWh system that can feed power back into the factory during peak demand.
Lightship to more than quadruple all-electric travel trailer production capacity in Colorado
All-electric RV developer Lightship said it is significantly expanding its production footprint to “meet surging demand” for its flagship travel trailer, which will see a streamlined configuration process.
Tesla FSD Europe launch backlash: HW3 owners launch claim site
Tesla’s long-awaited Full Self-Driving launch in Europe is already running into the same reckoning that blew up in Australia last year: HW3 owners are realizing they paid for something Tesla has now admitted it can’t deliver, and they’re starting to organize.
A Dutch Model 3 owner who paid €6,400 for FSD back in 2019 has launched a collective claim website to bundle HW3 + FSD owners across the EU.