Rivian lays off hundreds, under 2% of staff, a week after R2 launch
Rivian laid off hundreds of workers on Tuesday, or less than 2% of its workforce, just one week after it began deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV.
The electric automaker confirmed the cuts hit its service and customer teams, which include sales and marketing, as it tries to claw its way to a profit it has yet to ever post.
BYD’s new magnetic EV device lets you control your car on the go
BYD is about to introduce a new detachable magnetic smart device that lets you control your vehicle remotely at the push of a button.
Hyundai is closing in on Chevy as the #2 EV brand in the US
Hyundai is on track for its sixth straight year of record sales in the US. In the EV market, Hyundai has its sights set on Chevrolet as it looks to become the second-best-selling brand behind Tesla.
Bluetti 2,016Wh+ FridgePower station exclusive launch deals from $807, Segway Xyber e-bike + extra battery $1,400 off at low, more
We’ve got an exciting round of Green Deals for you today, starting with the exclusive launch savings on Bluetti’s 2,016Wh to 8,064Wh FridgePower Portable Power Station and bundles starting from $807. Right beside it is the Segway Xyber Electric Bike getting a FREE extra battery ($1,000 value) at its $2,900 low, as well as a new low price hitting the Xafari All-Terrain Cruiser e-bike for $1,550. We also have Jackery’s updated Early Prime Father’s Day merged sale lineup with bonus extra savings starting from $199, as well as the best price in 12 months on EGO’s 22-inch Cordless Electric Select Cut Touch Drive Lawn Mower with a 10.0Ah battery, and more waiting for you below. Don’t forget about all the hangover deals either, which have been collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Early Prime Day flash sales from Jackery and Anker SOLIX (ending tonight), the $400 markdown on Navee’s UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter, 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.
Toyota’s new EVs are catching on as registrations jump 225% in April
With three fully electric SUVs now on sale, Toyota’s EV registrations surged 225% in April.
Tesla ‘Robotaxis’ are not crashing because they are not running
Tesla didn’t report a single at-fault “Robotaxi” crash in the latest NHTSA autonomous-vehicle data — its only fresh incident was a Model Y getting rear-ended while stopped, clearly the other driver’s fault.
That sounds like good news for Tesla’s safety record. But live fleet data points to the real reason the crashes have dried up: Tesla’s robotaxis are barely running, and the active fleet is shrinking a year into the program.
Kia’s electric van delivers more driving range in the real world at 260 miles
It’s no wonder the PV5 is flying off dealer lots. With more than enough driving range, fast charging, and a high-tech, spacious interior, Kia’s electric van may be the ultimate people mover.
Baidu Apollo Go wins Level 4 robotaxi approval in Switzerland as AmiGo
Baidu’s Apollo Go has received a Level 4 autonomous driving permit in Switzerland for AmiGo, a robotaxi service it is running with Swiss Post’s PostBus, putting the Chinese tech giant ahead of Waymo and Tesla in deploying driverless vehicles into European public transport.
The Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) special permit covers an 80 km² service area across three eastern cantons, and Baidu says the project is on track to become the largest planned automated public transport operation of its kind in Europe.
Ex-Tesla exec builds the home heat pump Tesla gave up for robots
Drew Baglino spent nearly two decades building Tesla’s batteries, motors, and power electronics. Now the former Tesla SVP is quietly building the one home energy product Tesla talked up for years and never shipped: a residential heat pump.
His startup, Sadi Thermal Machines, is a direct bet on an idea Tesla floated openly in 2022 — before the company reoriented itself around humanoid robots and robotaxis.