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Honda cuts Prologue EV prices by $7,500 while it’s still available

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 5:27am on Electrek

Honda’s electric SUV was once among the most popular EVs in the US. While it’s still on sale (for now), Honda is making the Prologue a bit more attractive with a $7,500 price cut.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV is red-hot after another record sales month in March

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 4:04am on Electrek

The IONIQ 5 is on a hot streak after another record US sales month in March, helping push Hyundai to its strongest first quarter yet.

Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 3:07am on Electrek

The Boulder SUV Concept is a preview of Hyundai’s first body-on-frame vehicle set to launch in the US. Here’s our first look at the rugged off-roader.

Xiaomi hires Tesla’s former head of sales in China to lead its auto retail push

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 2:34am on Electrek

Xiaomi has recruited Kong Yanshuang, formerly Tesla’s General Manager for the China region, to take charge of its growing automotive sales operations. The hire signals a significant professionalization of Xiaomi’s EV retail strategy as the company targets 550,000 deliveries in 2026.

Kong joined Xiaomi in early March and is currently in a work handover phase, replacing Li Xiaorui, the former director of Xiaomi’s automotive division, according to a report from Jiemian News.

Subaru announces new Getaway 3-row EV SUV and we got a sneak preview

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 2:25am on Electrek

Subaru just revealed its new Getaway EV, a 420hp three-row SUV. But we got a sneak preview last month in California for the inside scoop.

Tesla FSD v14.3 launching this week, Musk claims ‘last piece of the puzzle’

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 1:56am on Electrek

Elon Musk announced today that Tesla “Full Self-Driving” v14.3 is currently in employee beta testing and will “probably go to wide release end of week.” Musk has described v14.3 as the version that will make your car “feel like it is sentient.”

If that sounds familiar, it should. Musk has promised that the “next update” will be the transformative one for about a decade now — and the most recent v14.2 updates have actually been degrading in key areas.

Kia unveils US-spec EV3, for sale this year, picking up the ball Volvo dropped

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 1:25am on Electrek

Kia has unveiled the US version of its EV3 small SUV, which has been selling like gangbusters overseas and will come to the American market by the end of this year.

E-quipment highlight: Maintou MTA 519e electric telehandler

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 12:49am on Electrek

With practical lift heights, load capacities, and the ability to run a variety of skid steer attachments, it’s no wonder the telehandler market is growing – and French equipment brand Manitou is hoping their latest all-electric MTA 519e model is going to grow with it.

Why the Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 10:42am on Electrek

The Los Angeles Fire Department is adding a new tool to its emergency response arsenal, and it’s not your typical fire truck. The department is rolling out 30 new ERidePro electric motorcycles designed to serve as fast, highly mobile medical response units.

NYC just dropped 360 kW chargers where drivers really need them

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 10:09am on Electrek

New York City just added another DC fast-charging hub, and this one is clearly aimed at the drivers who need it most.