Lamborghini says EV tech ‘not mature enough,’ pushes first EV past 2030

Lamborghini has doubled down on backing away from electric vehicles. A second executive now confirms the Lanzador will launch as a plug-in hybrid rather than an EV, and that the brand’s first fully electric car won’t arrive until after 2030.

The reason, according to the company, is that its customers “were not willing to buy an electric car” and that the “technology is not mature enough.”

Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 N EV prices by $6,300

Hyundai slashed prices on the all-electric 2026 IONIQ 5 N by $6,300, making it more affordable than ever.

Hyundai opens $5 billion battery plant as it pushes to become America’s #2 EV brand

Hyundai opened the doors to its latest EV battery plant, a $5 billion joint facility with SK On.

Exclusive two-day-only 58% savings on EcoFlow and Jackery power stations from $95, Aiper HydroComm 5-in-1 pool monitor, more

Our mid-week Green Deals are enjoying some Prime Day-like savings that will be running for the next two days as part of the Wellbots Days 13th Anniversary Sale + an exclusive 13% off sitewide bonus savings code. The first collection is on a handful of EcoFlow power stations, like the 4,096Wh DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station down at an exclusive $2,261 for the lowest price we have seen since April, among others. We also have a massive lineup of exclusive Jackery deals, like the new HomePower 2000 Plus V2 Portable Power Station sitting $14 above its Prime Day pricing. From there, we spotted Aiper’s HydroComm Smart Pool Monitor bundle at $90 off, the EGO Power+ 56V 15-inch Cordless Electric POWERLOAD String Trimmer back at its Amazon low, and much more. As always, you can find all the hangover deals down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever $450 discount on the new Segway Myon Smart e-bike, 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’s LFP battery holds its charge better, study says

A new analysis of nearly 10,000 real-world EV battery tests found that the same Tesla Model 3 holds up very differently depending on which battery it was built with — and the cheaper LFP version comes out on top.

The Model 3 with CATL’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack averaged 93.3% battery health among cars that had driven more than 62,000 miles, beating every nickel-based version of the car in the dataset.

Kia reveals another low-cost EV that we’ll sadly never get to see

The new Syros arrives as Kia’s most affordable EV in India, with a best-in-class charging time and a range of up to 326 miles (526 km).

GMC marks 25 years of Hummer with limited ‘ICON’ EV as sales sink 55%

GMC is marking 25 years of the Hummer nameplate with the Hummer EV ICON | 25, a limited-run edition of its all-electric supertruck that revives the yellow paint of the original H2.

The tribute arrives at an awkward moment: Hummer EV sales fell nearly 55% in the first half of 2026 as demand for pricey electric trucks cooled.

Volkswagen’s new affordable electric SUV debuts with 265 miles of range [Images]

Volkswagen introduced its new affordable electric SUV, the ID. Cross, with an entry-level price starting at around $32,000.

Someone is flipping Tesla Model S Signature for $260,000 — $100K+ markup

A New Jersey dealer is trying to flip a barely-driven Tesla Model S Signature for $259,995 — roughly $100,000 more than what Tesla charged buyers for the collector’s edition.

The car carries VIN #71 and just 297 miles on the odometer, and it’s listed at J&S Autohaus in Ewing, New Jersey, for more than double the price of a standard Model S Plaid.

Electric thunder down under: Volvo FH Electric gets to work in Australia

Australia’s heavy truck market has reached another important milestone, with 3PL New Energy Transport taking delivery of its first Volvo FH Electric semi truck, and putting it to work immediately in downtown Sydney.