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BYD plans to bring all-solid-state batteries to EVs by 2027, but it’s not alone

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 9:05am on Electrek

The next generation of EV batteries may be closer than expected. BYD and several others plan to begin deploying EVs with all-solid-state batteries in just a few months.

EcoFlow Hurricane Prep Sale offers 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max power station $899, EGO 3,200 PSI pressure washer $699 low, more

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 6:00am on Electrek

Happy June, everyone! We’re kicking off this week’s (and month’s) Green Deal coverage with the appropriately launched EcoFlow Hurricane Season Prep Sale that offers up to 61% power station discounts, like the 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station at its second-lowest $899 pricing, among many others. Right behind that, we spotted the second 2026 opportunity to grab EGO’s 3,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with 2x 6.0Ah batteries at its $699 low, as well as Govee’s Matter Outdoor Lamp Post at a new $200 low, the latest ECOVACS Ultramarine P1 Robot Pool Cleaner at a new $424 low, Worx’s 20V PowerShare Cordless Electric Pole/Chainsaw 2026 low, and much more waiting for you below.

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.

Tesla FSD v14 is so good it’s making me dangerously complacent

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 5:13am on Electrek

I was the first journalist to test Tesla’s Autopilot before it launched over a decade ago. I’ve tested every version of Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” since. FSD v14 is by far the most impressive — and that’s exactly what makes it the most dangerous.

The danger isn’t that FSD v14 is bad. The danger is that it’s so good enough that it can make you stop paying attention — and Tesla is not doing enough to discourage complacency.

In fact, I’d argue that it is actively encouraging complacency with its marketing.

BYD’s overseas sales are booming, topping 160,000 for the first time in May

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 4:30am on Electrek

BYD posted higher sales growth in May for the first time in eight months, driven by record overseas demand. With orders for new vehicles equipped with its new battery and charging tech surging, BYD is now struggling to meet demand.

Kia’s affordable EVs are catching on fast, but this could be the one to sell like ‘hotcakes’

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 2:31am on Electrek

Kia credited its growing lineup of mass-market EVs and hybrid SUVs after posting its third straight month of sales growth in May.

BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 9:46am on Electrek

BYD says it will assume full financial liability for at-fault accidents that happen while its “God’s Eye” urban driving system is active in China — with no cap on the payout.

It’s a commitment Tesla has never made for “Full Self-Driving,” and it flips the industry’s standard liability model on its head.

A court just decided how much foot movement counts as ‘pedaling’ an e-bike

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 6:13am on Electrek

In a fascinating case that is sure to spark more casual arguments than it settled, a judge was recently forced to make a ruling on whether or not “mime pedaling” counted as truly pedaling an electric bike.

A SpaceX/Tesla merger could trigger Musk’s $1T pay package automatically

Published: May 31nd 2026 3:00am on Electrek

SpaceX has a big IPO coming up, but the next step might be a merger of SpaceX and Tesla. And if so, it could be a backdoor to triggering Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package automatically, without having to meet any of the operational milestones, thus diluting everyone’s shares without delivering on the promises that were made.

Juiced Bikes now shipping its game-changing electric mopeds in the US

Published: May 31nd 2026 5:36am on Electrek

Juiced Bikes says its newly launched Scrambler e-bikes are now officially in stock and shipping, marking the next step in the brand’s return after its acquisition and relaunch under the team behind Lectric eBikes.

Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ fraud lawsuit gets first hearing in China — 10 owners seek $583K

Published: May 30nd 2026 4:20am on Electrek

A Beijing court held its first hearing in a consumer fraud lawsuit against Tesla over its “Full Self-Driving” software, with 10 owners seeking more than 3.95 million yuan ($583,000) in damages.

The case, which we first covered when it was filed last September, has grown from 7 to 10 plaintiffs and marks China’s first collective legal challenge targeting Tesla’s FSD promises.