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BYD is winning the energy crisis as EV orders surge to ‘another level’ overseas

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 7:15am on Electrek

BYD expects soaring oil prices to drive overseas sales to “another level” as EV orders are already surging across several markets.

EVOLV TERRA e-scooter 50% off at new $614.50 low, Anker E10 backup system flash sale, Autel 80A level 2 EV Charger, Worx, more

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 6:00am on Electrek

Leading our Monday Green Deals this week is a surprise 50% discount on the EVOLV TERRA Full-Suspension Electric Scooter to a new $614.50 low. Right behind that, we have Anker’s SOLIX flash sale with up to $3,300 savings and a FREE 400W solar panel ($899 value) on the E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System and its solar generator bundle options starting from $4,299. There’s also Worx’s 20V 20-inch 2-in-1 Attachment Capable Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer at $122, as well as Autel’s most powerful MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV Charger back down at $909 (its lowest price since September 2025), and many more ongoing sales that will be ending soon. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together in our latest Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.

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.

Rivian R2 EPA numbers out: 217 kW DC charge, up to 335mi range, heat pump

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 5:30am on Electrek

The EPA certification for Rivian’s upcoming R2 was found and posted on Rivian Forums this morning, and it includes some interesting insights about the vehicle – including one note that has fans worried about cold weather range, but we reached out to Rivian to get the facts.

Toyota’s updated electric SUV is a surprise hit

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 4:47am on Electrek

Toyota’s updated electric SUV is now among the top-selling EVs in Japan, the US, and several European markets.

A closer look at Ukraine’s high-powered military electric scooters on the front lines

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 2:39am on Electrek

Electric scooters aren’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think of front-line military equipment. But in Ukraine, a unique class of rugged, high-powered electric scooters is quietly carving out a role in modern warfare.

Nissan scraps plans for an off-road EV

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 2:29am on Electrek

The adventure-focused EV won’t be so electric after all. Nissan is scrapping plans for an off-road EV and is now planning to launch the fan-favorite SUV with gas- and hybrid-powered variants.

NHTSA closes Tesla Smart Summon probe after 159 incidents

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 1:37am on Electrek

NHTSA has closed its investigation into Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature after documenting 159 incidents, all involving minor property damage.

The agency found zero injuries and zero fatalities linked to the feature, and determined that Tesla’s six over-the-air software updates adequately addressed the issues. No recall was issued.

Xiaomi poaches Tesla’s delivery operations manager in Europe ahead of 2027 launch

Published: Apr 6nd 2026 12:54am on Electrek

Xiaomi has hired Dieter Lorenz, Tesla’s Senior Manager of Delivery Operations for Central Europe, as its new Head of Delivery & Logistics Europe. The move signals that Xiaomi is aggressively building an operations infrastructure on the ground in Europe well ahead of its confirmed 2027 market entry.

Lorenz isn’t the only Tesla operations employee making the jump, either. At least one other former Tesla operations staffer in Europe has also landed at Xiaomi, suggesting a deliberate recruitment push targeting Tesla’s European logistics expertise.

VinFast prepares to enter the world’s largest motorcycle market

Published: Apr 5nd 2026 3:48am on Electrek

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is setting its sights on a major new frontier: India’s massive two-wheeler market. After already laying groundwork for its electric car business in the country, the company is now preparing to launch a lineup of electric scooters as part of a broader push into India’s fast-growing EV sector.

Port of LA turns to electric terminal trucks to to slash dwell times

Published: Apr 4nd 2026 7:07am on Electrek

APM Terminals has been electrifying its operations at the Port of Los Angeles over the last few years – and they’ve been able to effectively decarbonize and cut their fuel costs substantially. Those efforts have yielded another unexpected benefit, too: they’ve slashed truck idle times at the port by almost 85%.