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Qcells wants solar + storage built into every new home

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 9:23am on Electrek

Solar giant Qcells is making a play to get solar and battery storage built into new homes in the US from day one.

Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 7:22am on Electrek

Stellantis is in early talks to assemble electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor at the idled Brampton, Ontario plant, according to Bloomberg — a factory that was supposed to be retooled for Jeep production with over $500 million in Canadian government subsidies.

The proposal has already drawn fierce opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Unifor union, which represents about 3,000 laid-off workers at the plant.

EGO zero-turn riding mower + 6x batteries and wall charger new $4,800 low, Segway e-scooter Amazon deals, Anker exclusive, more

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 6:00am on Electrek

Our Thursday Green Deals are here, and leading the lineup is EGO’s Z6 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower with a fresh bundle of six 6.0Ah batteries and an 880W wall charger at a new $4,800 low. Right behind that, we spotted a selection of Segway e-scooters getting better deals at Amazon than within the extended spring sale lineup, like the E3 Pro Electric Scooter at $530. There’s also Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station down at an exclusive $1,899 price, as well as a budget-friendly option in Hoverfly’s 40-mile trekking Ourea e-bike, a returning low price on the second-gen Greenworks Pro 2,300 PSI electric pressure washer, a one-day-only steal on Anker’s eufy Floodlight E340 Camera with a HomeBase 3 hub, and continuing spring sale deals waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Easter Sale lineup of power stations with up to 54% savings, the rare EGO 3,200 PSI cordless electric pressure washer with batteries bundle discount, 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.

Kia unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ PV5 WAV New York EV taxi

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 5:51am on Electrek

The PV5 WAV New York EV is a new electric taxi and rideshare concept Kia introduced at the New York Auto Show.

Mercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheel

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 5:11am on Electrek

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will introduce steer-by-wire technology in 2026, becoming the first German automaker to bring the system to production. The facelifted EQS electric sedan will be the first model to get it.

Along with the new steering system, Mercedes is ditching the traditional round steering wheel for a flat-bottomed yoke design — and it’s a look that will divide opinion.

Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1, with one electric SUV

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 3:33am on Electrek

After scaling back EV plans, Ford (NYSE: F) is losing ground in the US. With fewer than 7,000 EVs sold in the first quarter, Toyota’s bZ electric SUV outsold Ford’s combined lineup.

Hyundai previews two new IONIQ EVs in cryptic video

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 1:42am on Electrek

Two new Hyundai IONIQ electric vehicles? In a cryptic teaser, Hyundai offered the first look at “the new journey of IONIQ.”

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

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 1:09am on Electrek

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.

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

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 12:33am on Electrek

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

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

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 12:00am on Electrek

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.