2027 Chevy Blazer EV drops CCS for Tesla-style NACS port
GM is continuing its shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard, and the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV is next in line.
Tesla Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line
Tesla has produced the first Semi truck off its new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada, marking a critical milestone for the long-delayed electric truck program.
The automaker shared an image of the truck on its official Tesla Semi account on X, confirming volume production is now underway at the dedicated 1.7-million-square-foot factory.
Rivian is adding 150+ fast chargers at popular LA shopping hubs
Rivian is scaling up in Southern California with a big expansion of its Caruso partnership, adding two showrooms and lining up more than 150 fast chargers across some of LA’s busiest retail properties.
Rocsys unveils hands-free charging system for robotaxis, raises $13M
Rocsys launched the M1, which it calls the world’s first hands-free charging system capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi depot operations. A single overhead-mounted unit can charge vehicles across up to 10 bays without human intervention.
The Dutch-American company also announced a $13 million Series A extension, bringing total funding to $56 million, as it prepares to scale the system across North America and Europe starting in 2027.
Ride1Up Prodigy V2 mid-drive e-bike at new $1,795 low, Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale + exclusive bonus savings, Jackery, EGO, more
We’ve got some big sales – both long-term and soon-to-end – leading our mid-week Green Deals. Things start with the Ride1Up Spring Into Action Sale with up to $700 e-bike savings across various models, with a notable price cut on the Prodigy V2 Brose Step-Thru Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike to a new $1,795 low. We also have two sales on power stations – the first being Anker’s 72-hour SOLIX flash sale with four 3,072Wh to 4,608Wh units seeing up to 55% discounts + our exclusive bonus savings code – all starting from $1,282. Secondly, there’s Jackery’s Mother’s Day Sale lineup with up to 54% discounts on power stations starting from $129, with the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station seeing a drop to a new $899 low. We also have major savings on and EGO carbon fiber string trimmer with 2x batteries, a 40V Greenworks hedge trimmer, three variations of a Birdfy smart bird house, a BougeRV camping area light and alternate power bank, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s drop of the Heybike Mars 3.0 e-bike bundle back to its $1,199 low for the first time in 2026, the EcoFlow flash sale offers that will be ending 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 Semi hits the port: drayage operator MDB launches 3-week freight pilot
MDB Transportation, a Southern California drayage operator, has launched a three-week pilot running a Tesla Semi on active port freight lanes — marking the second port trucking company to put the electric Class 8 truck to work hauling containers.
The Compton-based carrier is testing the Semi in one of the most demanding urban freight environments in the country, tracking energy efficiency, cycle time, and driver experience throughout the deployment.
Volkswagen opens ID. Polo orders at $40,000, but a more affordable model is coming
The new entry-level EV is finally here. Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo on Wednesday, starting at 33,795 euros ($40,000). The promised base version at 25,000 euros ($29,000) will follow shortly.
Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore
I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once.
This is a major development. Tesla has been the clear leader in advanced driver-assist systems in consumer cars, but Xpeng’s latest update proves that lead is shrinking fast — and in some ways, it’s already gone.
This ultra-light cargo e-bike from JackRabbit can carry 10x its own weight
JackRabbit has made a name for itself by doing things differently in the e-bike world, and now the company is taking that same unconventional approach into cargo territory. This week, the San Diego-based micromobility brand unveiled the new MG Cargo, an ultra-lightweight cargo e-bike that aims to deliver serious hauling capability without the size and weight penalty that typically comes with the category.