Tesla officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000
Tesla has officially launched the Model YL, a new, larger Model Y with 6 seats, in China, and it starts at 339,000 Chinese Yuan, the equivalent of about $47,000 USD.
Waymo founder: Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I’m still waiting”
Waymo founder and former CEO John Krafcik is a critic of Tesla’s approach to self-driving, and he has so far accurately predicted the rollout of the “Robotaxi” service.
He is now taking another dig at Tesla.
Home charging rules as global EV ports soar to 206 million by 2040
Global EV charging is about to see a massive buildout. According to Wood Mackenzie’s recent Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Forecast, the number of global EV charging ports is expected to climb at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate between 2026 and 2040, hitting 206.6 million by the end of that period.
Tesla (TSLA) insiders have sold more than 50% of their shares in the last year
Tesla insiders have been unloading their shares at an impressive rate. Excluding CEO Elon Musk, Tesla executives and board members have sold more than 50% of their TSLA shares over the last year.
And that might only be part of the story.
Segway e-scooters up to 45% off from $150, Bluetti AC200L power station at second-ever $899 low, EcoFlow accessory flash sale, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with Segway’s new Upgrade Your Daily Grind sale that is taking up to 45% off e-scooters, like the extended $250 savings on the new F3 Smart Electric KickScooter at $750, among others. We also have Bluetti’s AC200L Portable Power Station returning to its $899 low for the second time ever, as well as EcoFlow’s 48-hour add-on accessory flash sale that lets you upgrade your DELTA Pro or DELTA Pro Ultra setups with expansion batteries, as well as solar panel bundles, with up to 62% savings starting from $399. From there we have deals from EGO Power+, Worx, a one-day-only Anker SOLIX C300X power station offer, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings from last week are at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our most recent edition of Electrified Weekly.
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.
Meet the Livian Smurf EV: It’s adorable and only costs $5,000
How about an electric Smurf-Mobile as your next ride? The Livian Smurf EV looks like it’s straight out of a cartoon, but it’s a real vehicle and expected to cost around $5,000.
Priority Skyline review: A 12-speed automatic shifting throttle e-bike for a song
When I first hopped on the new Priority Skyline Smart‑Shift e-bike, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I’ve ridden dozens and dozens of commuter e-bikes, some fancier than others, but it’s rare to see something that feels this refined and has components like these, especially from a direct-to-consumer company that focuses on quality builds at affordable prices.
Just unveiled this month, Priority Bicycles calls it their most advanced e-bike ever, and after a few days riding it around the city, I can say they’re not just hyping it up. This thing is a seriously capable commuter machine packed with impressive tech, high-end components, and thoughtful design choices that blend into a surprisingly seamless ride.
Windrose director: company is out of money, 90 days past due on payroll
Kyle Maki, the Director of Customer Success — Operations at Windrose Technology, took to LinkedIn to announce that the company was 90 days behind on payroll and out of money. Then, he let everyone know exactly who he thought was to blame.