BMW speeds past luxury rivals Porsche and Audi as EV sales spike in Q2

Who said the EV market was cooling off? Not for BMW. The luxury automaker is outpacing rivals, including Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes, as electric vehicle sales continue climbing. BMW extended its lead after EV sales surged in Q2.

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Save $780 Hiboy EX6 e-bike at $800 low, Pre-Prime Day Bluetti deals, one-day Greenworks sale, more

We’ve got a few hump day Green Deals worth considering today, led by Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike that just dropped back to its $800 low, with other ongoing EV discounts leftover from its 4th of July sale. Joining right along are limited-time deals being offered by Amazon on a few select Bluetti LiFePO4 power stations, like the AC180 at a new $522 low, as well as another one-day Best Buy sale on the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at a new $170 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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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Save $780 Hiboy EX6 e-bike at $800 low, Pre-Prime Day Bluetti deals, one-day Greenworks sale, more

We’ve got a few hump day Green Deals worth considering today, led by Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike that just dropped back to its $800 low, with other ongoing EV discounts leftover from its 4th of July sale. Joining right along are limited-time deals being offered by Amazon on a few select Bluetti LiFePO4 power stations, like the AC180 at a new $522 low, as well as another one-day Best Buy sale on the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at a new $170 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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 finds buyers in Chinese state-owned companies after approval

Tesla has already found a few buyers in Chinese state-owned companies after official government approval.

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Volkswagen’s EV troubles deepen with possible Audi plant closure

Volkswagen may close its first plant in Europe ever. As it looks to cut costs amid falling EV sales, Volkswagen warned a possible Audi assembly plant closure in Brussels is an option.

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ZEEKR confirms its new SUV codenamed ‘CX1e’ will be called the 7X and shares more images

Twenty-four hours after camouflaged images emerged of ZEEKR’s second mass-market BEV, internally codenamed “CX1e,” the Chinese automaker has confirmed it will be called the 7X. Below, we have the first official image of the family-friendly SUV and some new specs.

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Ford unveils new Capri EV with nearly 400 miles range and sports car performance

The newest all-electric Ford is finally here. Ford introduced its Capri EV on Wednesday, a revival of a legend. The new all-electric Ford Capri features up to 390 miles (627 km) WLTP driving range and sports car-like performance.

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Michigan gets right-to-solar – now you can tell your HOA to stuff it

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law ensuring Michigan homeowners can install a variety of energy efficiency improvements on their homes, including EV chargers, solar panels, heat pumps and more.

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Michigan gets right-to-solar – now you can tell your HOA to stuff it

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law ensuring Michigan homeowners can install a variety of energy efficiency improvements on their homes, including EV chargers, solar panels, heat pumps and more.

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Carvana’s new tool makes it easier than ever to buy a used EV with a federal tax credit up front

Online vehicle marketplace Carvana has launched an exciting new feature that makes buying a used EV or PHEV easier than ever. US customers can now take advantage of up to $4,000 in savings at the point of sale through the federal government’s Clean Vehicle Tax Credit. Carvana has successfully streamlined this process, making affordable EVs priced as low as $12,000 much easier to obtain.

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