IEA: Global EV sales jump 35% in Q2 and 50 countries set records
Global EV sales shook off a rough start to 2026 and came bounding back in Q2, jumping 35% from the first three months of the year and setting quarterly records in 50 countries.
Trump feds use a solar review to approve the first AI data center on public land
Apparently, a 19-megawatt (MW) solar farm and a 167-MW AI data center are “substantially the same” – at least according to the Trump administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
The new Mercedes GLA EV is bigger, smarter, and has a range of over 400 miles
Mercedes-Benz gave its smallest SUV a glow-up. The new electric GLA offers more space for passengers, ultra-fast charging, and a range of over 400 miles.
Yozma IN 10 and IN 10 Pro electric mini dirt bikes get up to $595 exclusive savings, EGO 880 CFM blower + 2x batteries, Hiboy, more
Our headliner today is the latest Summer Sale from Yozma that is offering up to $595 exclusive savings for our readers on its IN 10 and IN 10 Pro Electric Mini Dirt Bikes that start from $1,044. We’ve also got the powerful EGO Power+ 880 CFM Cordless Electric Leaf Blower with 2x 4.0Ah batteries dropping back to its $307 low. From there, you can shop the latest Hiboy Summer Sale lineup with up to 60% EV discounts, like the KS4 Pro Premium Electric Scooter at a $380 low, as well as the Greenworks 24V 24-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer with a 2.0Ah battery at a $120 low, and much more below. As always, you can find all the hangover deals from past days in this week down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,200 savings on the 80V 30-inch Greenworks CrossoverT Cordless Riding Mower with 4x batteries and a 600W turbo charger at a new low price, 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.
The 2027 Cadillac Lyriq gains a key upgrade for $200 more
The 2027 Cadillac Lyriq is now available to order. It’s only $200 more than last year’s model, but one key upgrade may make it worth the extra cost.
Ferrari’s $640K Luce EV sells out 2026 allocation: ~500 units
Ferrari has already sold every Luce it plans to build in 2026. The automaker’s first electric car hit its full-year sales target — just under 500 units — in less than two months, the Financial Times reported.
That’s despite a brutal wave of design criticism and a €550,000 (~$640,000) starting price that lands the EV near the top of Ferrari’s lineup.
Two solid-state EV battery leaders are joining forces to scale the ‘breakthrough’ tech
SK On and Factorial Energy announced a new alliance that will focus on bringing solid-state batteries to the masses.
Waymo adds Google’s Gemini AI assistant and new UI to Ojai robotaxi
Waymo is putting Google’s Gemini AI assistant inside its robotaxis for the first time, alongside the first major redesign of its rider interface in years.
Both features are launching in the Ojai, Waymo’s purpose-built vehicle, as the company gets ready to open the car up to more public riders.
Kia opens EV3 pre-orders in Mexico ahead of US launch
Kia opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year.
Huffy’s kids’ e-bike makes a compelling case for pedal-assisted riding
For many parents, the idea of buying an electric bike for their kid might initially seem unnecessary. After all, didn’t we all grow up pedaling regular bikes without a motor?
But the more you look at today’s generation of young riders – and the role that e-bikes can play in getting them outside – the more compelling the argument becomes. Huffy is betting on exactly that with its Quantis Kids eBike, a 24-inch electric bicycle designed for riders aged 12 and up.