Tesla launches Basecharger for Semi, reveals $188,000 Megacharger

Tesla has launched a new “Semi Charging for Business” program that allows fleet operators and businesses to purchase and install their own Megacharger and a brand-new product called the Basecharger — a lower-power 125 kW charger designed for depot and overnight use.

The online configurator reveals a starting price of $188,000 for two Megacharger posts, excluding taxes and installation, with Tesla charging an all-inclusive fee of $0.08 per kWh for revenue-generating sites.

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is back with sales now up 11% in 2026

Hyundai’s electric SUV remains a top seller in the US after sales rebounded quicker than expected. IONIQ 5 sales are now up 11% through April 2026.

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Tesla (TSLA) reveals $573M web of transactions between Elon Musk’s companies

Tesla’s amended annual filing reveals the full scope of the financial web connecting Elon Musk’s companies — $573 million in revenue from SpaceX and xAI alone, plus millions more in expenses flowing to X, The Boring Company, and Musk’s personal security firm.

The 10-K/A filing, submitted to the SEC on April 30, paints the most complete picture yet of how Musk’s corporate empire trades with itself.

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Bosch just unlocked more e-bike torque and power in a simple update

If you’ve been paying attention to the e-bike world lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: riders always seem to want more power and torque. And Bosch’s latest update looks like a direct answer to that demand.

The company has announced its new Performance Upgrade 2.0, a software-based boost for its popular Performance Line CX and CX-R drive units that can push torque up to 120 Nm and support levels as high as 600%. 

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A 65% cost cut? This 100-electric van rollout is ready to prove it

Workhorse just landed a 100‑truck order – and it’s tied to a model that could make electric fleets easier to run.

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Rivian (RIVN) lifts production capacity for its Georgia plant by 50% to 300K vehicles annually

Rivian (RIVN) now expects to produce up to 300,000 vehicles at its Georgia manufacturing plant, a 50% increase from its initial estimate.

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Kia’s electric van is about to go on patrol with AI cameras and drones

Kia’s electric van can do it all. The AI Patrol PV5 will hit the road later this year, equipped with custom AI cameras and drones.

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Yozma IN 10 electric mini dirt bike at exclusive new $999 low, EcoFlow sale drops DELTA 3 Plus to $599, Anker SOLIX, more

Our Thursday Green Deals are being headlined by an exciting exclusive deal for our readers on the Yozma IN 10 Off-Road Electric Mini Dirt Bike for a new $999 low. We also have EcoFlow’s latest Outdoor Power Sale with up to 64% discounts on power stations, like the 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station at a $599 direct low, as well as a first-time discount on an Anker bundle that gives you the SOLIX C300 DC 288Wh/90,000mAh Portable Power Station with a protective bag at $220. From there, we spotted Mammotion’s YUKA Mini 700H Robot Lawn Mower at its $699 low for the second time ever, Worx’s 13A Electric Leaf Mulcher at its yearly low, and some final hour e-bike and power station flash savings waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on the Ride1Up Prodigy V2 mid-drive e-bike (and the overall sale), Jackery’s Mother’s Day power station sale lineup, 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.

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DC is turning street poles into EV chargers – Voltpost is helping

Washington, DC, just awarded funding to Voltpost to convert its street poles into EV charging stations.

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Hyundai’s Pleos infotainment system is like Tesla’s, but with one big difference [Images]

The new Hyundai Pleos Connect is an easier-to-use, AI-based infotainment system that’s more like using a smartphone. It’s similar to Tesla’s, but with one key difference.

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