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Audi reveals 1,001-hp Nuvolari hybrid supercar — so much for going all-electric

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 6:40am on Electrek

Audi unveiled the Nuvolari today, a 1,001-hp hybrid supercar powered by a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo and three electric motors. Limited to 499 units at roughly $700,000 each, it is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the brand’s history.

The reveal is notable for what it represents beyond raw performance. Audi pledged in 2021 to launch only electric vehicles starting in 2026 — and instead, it just unveiled a V8-powered supercar as its flagship.

White House will dump $700M of public funds into costly, unreliable coal again

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 6:38am on Electrek

The White House is announcing another waste of taxpayer dollars today, spending $700M to try to revive a dead energy source, saddling Americans with more pollution and infrastructure that is destined to go unused in short order.

Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus power station exclusives from $1,399, EGO Select Cut Touch Drive mower $543 low, Segway, more

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 6:00am on Electrek

Leading our Thursday Green Deals is a pair of exclusive deals on Jackery’s 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station with or without a 500W solar panel at their second-lowest prices starting from $1,399. Right behind that, we spotted the advanced EGO Power+ 21-inch Select Cut Touch Drive Cordless Electric Lawn Mower with 2x 4.0Ah batteries and a rapid charger hitting a new $543 low. We also have two Segway deals, the first being on the new Navimow X430 Robot Lawn Mower coming with a FREE Garage X attachment at $2,499, while the brand’s 1,024Wh Cube 1000 and 2,048Wh Cube 2000 power stations are starting from $330 – plus, more deals waiting for you below. We also have all the hangover deals collected down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti RV Season Sale lineup with two exclusive bonus savings codes for our readers, 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.

Nissan joins new ‘Cheaper Than China’ solid-state EV battery project

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 5:26am on Electrek

After announcing a new three-year collaboration with Nissan to advance low-cost, solid-state EV batteries, Gelion’s tech may be the secret to leveling the playing field with China.

BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles on a single charge, the longest-range EV in NAF’s test

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 2:26am on Electrek

BMW’s new iX3 beat out the competition, driving 485 miles on a single charge, making it the longest-range EV during Motor and NAF’s summer range test.

New e-bike law could help legalize those 30 and 40+ MPH ‘grey-zone’ bikes

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 1:54am on Electrek

Illinois is on the verge of adopting a major update to its e-bike laws, and unlike many recent proposals around the country, this one doesn’t simply focus on traditional electric bicycles. In addition to the traditional 3-class electric bicycle system, it also sets in place a path forward for out-of-class models that are too fast or powerful to qualify as true electric bicycles.

SpaceX’s xAI just bought another $269M of Tesla Megapacks

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 12:58am on Electrek

SpaceX’s amended S-1 IPO filing, published yesterday, reveals that xAI purchased another $269 million worth of Tesla Megapack products in April 2026 alone. That single month exceeds what xAI spent on Tesla Megapacks in all of 2024.

The purchase brings total Megapack spending by xAI to roughly $1 billion since 2024 — a staggering figure that underscores both how power-hungry AI data centers have become and how deeply intertwined Elon Musk’s companies are.

From iPhone to an electric SUV that sprints to 60 mph in 3.8 sec., Foxconn makes it

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 11:34am on Electrek

The Taiwanese assembly experts at Foxconn have taken the wraps off the Cavira, a new Tesla Model Y competitor that offers a 468 hp AWD powertrain, sub-four-second 0-60 mph performance, and up to 359 miles of range.

Tesla hit with class action in Quebec over up to $400m in heat pump failures

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 11:26am on Electrek

A Quebec Tesla owner has filed a class action request against Tesla over heat pump failures, seeking damages for all Tesla owners in the province after being stuck with a $4,477 repair bill when her Model 3’s heat pump died after just six years.

The lawsuit covers every Tesla model equipped with a heat pump — Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck — and alleges the automaker has been hiding a known defect from buyers.

Waymo’s retired robotaxi batteries are heading back to work

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 11:00am on Electrek

Waymo’s retired EV batteries won’t be heading straight to recycling anymore. Instead, they’re going to help support the power grid in California and Texas.