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Tesla delays FSD approval in Europe again, now expects April 10

Published: Mar 20nd 2026 2:07am on Electrek

Tesla’s European arm announced today that it has completed all vehicle testing for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in the Netherlands — but the expected approval date has slipped yet again, from March 20 to April 10.

The announcement, which Tesla framed as progress, also reveals that a broader EU-wide approval is now not expected until the summer.

Tesla (TSLA) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push

Published: Mar 20nd 2026 1:38am on Electrek

Elon Musk’s plan to build 100 GW of solar manufacturing capacity in the United States just got its first major price tag: $2.9 billion in equipment from Chinese suppliers, according to a Reuters exclusive.

If the deal closes, it marks the biggest concrete investment yet in Musk’s solar ambitions, and a stunning reversal for a company that effectively abandoned its solar business just two years ago.

The US’s only true street-legal electric micro-car just got big upgrades

Published: Mar 20nd 2026 11:59am on Electrek

There’s a growing push in the US to rethink what a “car” really needs to be, as more Americans than ever embrace alternatives from e-bikes to golf carts, among other car alternatives. Wink Motors is the latest company betting that smaller, slower, and cheaper might actually be the smarter answer for a lot of drivers.

But Wink has a different approach, focusing on those who want to retain the benefits of a traditional car without all the extra cost or hassle.

The world added a record 814 GW of wind + solar – reshaping energy fast

Published: Mar 20nd 2026 12:01am on Electrek

The world just added a record amount of wind and solar in 2025, and it’s not even close.

These top-selling EVs are $10,000 off right now

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 9:18am on Electrek

With gas prices surging, driving an EV sounds even more attractive right about now. This month, several automakers are offering discounts of $10,000 or more on popular EVs like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Chevy Equinox EV.

LEGO is building a huge solar park at its new US factory

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 8:14am on Electrek

The LEGO Group is installing a large solar array at its new US factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia, as it moves toward powering the site with 100% renewable energy.

The Genesis GV90 looks massive charging next to the Hyundai IONIQ 5

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 6:54am on Electrek

The GV90 is set to arrive as the largest, most prestigious Genesis electric SUV to date. With its debut approaching, the flagship EV was spotted charging alongside a Hyundai IONIQ 5, revealing its true size.

Anker SOLIX alternator charger bundles for gen 2 C1000, C2000, F3000 power stations at exclusive lows from $749, Segway, tools, more

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 6:00am on Electrek

Our Thursday Green Deals headliner focuses on the alternator charger bundles available for Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, C2000 Gen 2, and F3000 power stations – all of which are hitting returning or new exclusive low prices from $749 during the updated/expanded Spring Sale event. We also shined a spotlight on Segway’s F3 Electric Scooter down at $700, as well as the Greenworks 13A 2,100 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer, the Worx 20V GT 3.0 12-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer/Edger with 2x batteries at a yearly low, and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive drop to a near-low price on the Anker SOLIX F3800 power station, other Segway e-scooter deals, 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 new BMW i3 will go on sale soon, but another EV is on its way out

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 5:10am on Electrek

With the new i3 set to go on sale later this year, BMW is planning to discontinue another EV to make room for it.

The last domino falls: Stellantis EVs now have Tesla Supercharger access

Published: Mar 19nd 2026 4:54am on Electrek

As of today, Jeep, Dodge and Stellantis EVs can plug in and charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network, the largest DC charging network in North America. Stellantis was the last brand set to gain access, so now just about every EV in America can use Superchargers, with the right adapters.