Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles

Tesla released its Q1 2026 production and delivery results today, confirming 358,023 vehicle deliveries — about 7,600 units below the Wall Street consensus of 365,645 vehicles.

More concerning than the miss itself is the gap between production and deliveries. Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles during the quarter but only delivered 358,023, adding over 50,000 vehicles to inventory in a single quarter.

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Candela’s new P-12 Business electric ferry is luxury soaring just above the waves

Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled its latest vessel, the P-12 Business, and it’s aiming to do something that’s long felt overdue: make getting to your destination on the water just as enjoyable as the destination itself.

The new ferry builds on Candela’s already impressive P-12 platform, but adds a premium, business-class interior designed for high-end transport routes like resort transfers and urban commuter links. And if you’ve ever stepped off a smooth flight only to be tossed into a loud, wave-slamming speedboat to reach the last leg of your coastal adventure, you’ll immediately understand the problem Candela is trying to solve. 

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Rivian shares production and delivery numbers ahead of full Q1 2026 financial results

American automaker Rivian has posted its production and delivery figures for Q1 of 2026 and has set the date for its full financial report.

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Uber expands EV grant nationwide, offering drivers up to $6,500 in incentives

Six months after transitioning one of its rideshare options to promote more electric rides and offer a grant to riders who switch to an EV, Uber Technologies is expanding the program across the US and adding additional savings.

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The world added 692 GW of renewables in 2025 – here’s what it means

The world added a massive 692 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in 2025, pushing total global capacity to 5,149 GW, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity in 2025

Solar accounted for more than 72% of US electrical generating capacity added in 2025, with another 16% from wind, according to belatedly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.

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BYD sold 120,000 NEVs overseas in March, but the EV giant says this is just the start

Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026.

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Toyota’s electric SUV is suddenly one of America’s top-selling EVs

Toyota sold over 10,000 electric bZ SUVs in the first three months of 2026, beating out GM’s top-selling Chevy Equinox EV.

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Lectric XPress + XPeak2 e-bike flash sale for today only, EGO 3,200 PSI pressure washer, Jackery Easter Sale on power stations, more

The Amazon Big Spring Sale may be over, but there’s still plenty of savings – with many low prices gracing our mid-week Green Deals, starting with a one-day-only Lectric April Fool’s flash sale that is offering up to $600 savings on the XPress 750 commuter and XPeak2 off-road e-bikes – including price cuts – all starting from $1,299. From there, we spotted a rare discount hitting EGO’s 3,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with 2x 6.0Ah batteries to $779, the full lineup of Jackery’s Easter Sale with up to 54% power station savings starting from $199, returning low prices on the Autel MaxiCharger Home 50A Level 2 EV Charger and budget-friendly Gotrax Dolphin e-bike, and a bunch of continuing sales leftover from the previous weeklong event.

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.

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Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 left

Elon Musk confirmed today that Tesla has stopped producing the Model S and Model X. Custom orders are no longer accepted, and only about 600 vehicles remain in inventory worldwide.

The CEO shared a throwback photo from the original Model S production launch at the Fremont factory in June 2012, writing on X: “Custom orders of the Tesla Model S & X have come to an end. All that’s left are some in inventory. We will have an official ceremony to mark the ending of an era. I love those cars.”

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