Tesla is reportedly working on a Model 3 redesign codenamed “Project Highland” that is going to be released by the end of next year, but that’s according to a report that should be taken with a grain of salt.
Model 3 has been on the market for five years now without any significant redesign. It has sold well and keeps selling in many markets, but it is being overtaken by Model Y globally.
Now Reuters reports that Tesla is working on a redesign of the Model 3 codenamed “Highland”:
One focus of the redesign codenamed “Highland” is to reduce the number of components and complexity in the interior of the Model 3 while focusing on features that Tesla buyers value, including the display, according to the people, who asked not to be named because the revamp has not been announced.
The report doesn’t go into the details of the redesign, beyond that it will focus on cost reduction and that the vehicle should go into production at Gigafactory Shanghai and Fremont factory during the third quarter of 2023.
In terms of the actual design, the report only says that it is inspired by the redesign of the Model S released last year – without confirming if it will have the yoke steering wheel, which was the biggest new feature of the redesign.
It’s extremely likely that Tesla is working on a Model 3 redesign at this point. That I can easily believe, but I’d take everything else in the Reuters report with a grain of salt – not that there’s much in there about the actual redesign beyond that it will focus on cost.
Reuters’ track record on Tesla exclusives has been so bad that we simply can’t take them at face value, unfortunately. Not at this point.
But the Model 3 is certainly due for a refresh, and it would make sense that the focus would be on cost, especially since Tesla hasn’t incorporated its large-scale casting technology into the vehicle program yet as it did with Model Y.
You can expect the next generation of the vehicle to feature large single-piece casting for more production efficiency. A potential switch to 4680 cells in late 2023 is also likely in the cards.
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Review: Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike raises the bar on America’s favorite ride
America’s best-selling e-bike has taken a step further in its evolution, all while maintaining its accessibility to the everyday rider. Lectric’s new XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike is quite the step up for the XP series, coming well-rounded and stocked with a solid array of features for a quality, high-performing experience. With the new descendant models, the king of the proverbial e-mobility hill has given the XP4 e-bikes more power, further traveling range, an even smoother ride, and a bunch of safety upgrades that are quite impressive for its affordable pricing. Check out our full hands-on review here.
Head to school in style on Rad Power’s new RadRunner cargo utility e-bikes with passenger gear starting from $1,499
Rad Power Bikes has launched its Back to School Sale through August 6 with up to $300 in savings on one legacy model and two of the brand’s newest models, as well as the ongoing $600 discount on the RadExpand 5 e-bike. Of course, the biggest deals in this sale are on the new RadRunner Cargo Utility e-bike with a free $109 passenger package at $1,499 shipped while the most advanced RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bike gets a $139 passenger package at $2,299 shipped. Unfortunately, we have yet to see any actual price cuts on this or its two counterparts since they released back at the end of April, though the RadRunner Max has already been apart of two previous free bundle promotions in the time since. The passenger packages that accompany your purchase give you a seat to convert the cargo racks into a place for passengers (as the name suggests). Head below for more on these and the other deals we’re seeing.
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Starting off with the base model in this new series that is seeing its first-ever deal, the Rad Power RadRunner e-bike is one of the refreshed models (alongside the Plus counterpart) that maintains simplicity with notable improvements over its predecessor build. There’s a 750W rear hub motor paired with a 624Wh Safe Shield advanced external battery that provides 20 MPH top speeds for up to 55+ miles when its five PAS levels are activated. It’s rated to carry up to a max 320-pound payload, and sports features like a Gemma Hydraulic GA-950E brake system, puncture-protected multi-surface tires, a color display, an LED headlight and integrated taillight with brake lighting, auto ambient light sensor, daytime flashing lights, memory setting, 4 lighting modes, and more.
On the opposite side of the series’ spectrum is Rad Power’s most advanced RadRunner Max e-bike that starts with a 750W rear hub motor and a larger 672Wh semi-integrated battery for 60+ miles of pedal-assisted travel at up to a 28 MPH max speed. You can also add the new range extender here alongside an additional battery to double that travel range to 120+ miles. It comes decked out with a wide array of physical and smart features – the latter of which includes Apple Find My integration, Bluetooth proximity locking, a 328-foot radar, and more. There’s also the same puncture-protected multi-surface tires, Exsho suspension, hydraulic brakes, and much more.
Rad Power’s full Back to School Sale e-bike offers:
Get Christmas pricing in July through Lectric’s latest sale with up to $654 e-bike bundles starting from $999
Just as we published our in-depth hands-on review of Lectric’s new XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike, the brand has now launched its Christmas in July Sale, which is seeing up to $654 in free bundled gear accompany its e-bikes. Among the offers, we’re seeing increased gear with the popular XPress 750 Commuter e-bike that gets a $410 bundle at $1,299 shipped. These bundles would fetch $1,709 were the savings not in the form of the free gear, which has been increased since its Prime Day Sale two weeks ago – plus, these models are eligible for the $200 off spare battery promotion that you’ll find on the landing page. The packaged gear contains a rear cargo rack, a fender set, an Elite headlight upgrade, a suspension seat post, and a waterproof pannier bag.
First cash savings hit Autel’s new MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A level 2 EV charger at $899
By way of its official Amazon storefront, Autel is now offering the first cash savings on its new MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Business Level 2 EV Charger to $899 shipped. It hit the market a few months ago carrying a $1,299 price tag, which is where it’s currently priced directly from the brand’s website. This is the very first price cut we’ve spotted on this powerful charging solution, with the 31% markdown here cutting $400 from the tag while also setting the bar for future discounts down the road.
Save $300 on Rad Power’s multi-terrain RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at its second-best $1,299 price through the weekend
Running alongside its Back to School Sale that will be lasting through August 6, Rad Power Bikes is now also offering a weekend flash sale on its popular RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike for $1,299 shipped. Coming down from its $1,599 price tag, you can save $300 through July 27 for the second-best price we have tracked. We’ve been seeing it drop down to $1,399 a lot during 2025, with today’s deal only being beaten out by the $1,199 low that we briefly saw back at the start of the year.
Segway’s Navimow i Series of robot mowers tackle up to 1/4 acres at a time starting from $799
Segway Navimow is offering up to 20% discounts on its i Series of robots, starting with the i105 Robot Lawn Mower down at $799 shipped that is also matching at Amazon, while the upgraded i110 Robot Lawn Mower has been dropped to $1,099 shipped and also matching at Amazon. These models haven’t seen as frequent discounts from their $999 and $1,299 starting rates in 2025 like the H Series of robots, with them both having seen a drop to $849 and $1,099 in June and falling to their lowest $749 and $999 rates during the Prime Day window. If you missed out on those low prices, you’ll be getting them at your second-best price of 2025, saving you $200 while upgrading your lawn care routine with autonomous support.
Clip grass for up to two miles with Greenworks’ 80V 16-inch carbon fiber cordless string trimmer at $209
Amazon is offering the Greenworks 80V 16-inch Carbon Fiber Cordless String Trimmer for $209.46 shipped. It’s coming down from its usual $300 price tag, while remaining priced in full directly from the brand’s website. This is the second time in 2025 that we’ve seen discounts take things to $209, which is beaten out this year by a drop to $206 in April and falls to the $199 low, most recently during the Prime Day event two weeks ago. You’re looking at the fourth-lowest price we have tracked, which doesn’t sit much higher than the other rates – just $9 above the low overall – with $91 in total savings here while it lasts.
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
It’s not the Urus, but Lamborghini did promise its first EV would offer an “unprecedented” driving experience. That’s if it ever launches. After it was already delayed, the Lamborghini EV may not even be fully electric when it arrives.
The Lamborghini EV may not be 100% electric
We got a sneak peek of the electric Lamborghini after the luxury sports car maker unveiled its first EV, the Lanzador, in 2023.
The concept previewed a sleek, high-riding 2+2 GT that Lamborghini claims can serve as a daily driver while still offering the brand’s signature performance.
Lamborghini’s CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, said at the time, “With Lanzador, we are looking into our future without forgetting our DNA.” However, the chief’s most recent comments suggest the sports car maker could be headed in a different direction.
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Winkelmann told CarExpert that Lamborghini has made “two decisions so far based on the fact that the acceptance curve of electric cars worldwide and globally, not only in our type of segment, is flattening.”
The first is that the Urus replacement will again be a plug-in hybrid. Winkelmann said the second was “that we postpone the launch of the fourth,” which was expected to be the Lanzador.
Lamborghini Lanzador EV debuts at The Quail (Source: Lamborghini)
Lamborghini initially planned to launch the production version in 2028, but later pushed it back until 2029. Now, whether it may not arrive. At least not as an EV.
Although no decision has been made, according to Winkelmann, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version instead is “something which is still very open.”
Lamborghini Unveils All-Electric 4th Model Concept During The Quail (Source: Lamborghini)
Lamborghini introduced its first PHEV, the Revuelto, in 2023, followed by the Urus SE and Temerario. The luxury sports car brand has already committed to electrifying its entire lineup, including PHEVs. However, Winkelmann suggested the automaker will keep gas-powered engines for some time.
“If sustainable fuels are coming, then this is a huge opportunity to keep internal combustion engines. Besides that, for sure, the headline should be, we will keep them as long as possible, at least for the two supercars,” he said.
Whether or not the Lamborghini Lanzador launches in 2029 as an EV or plug-in hybrid will depend on the market over the next few years.
Electrek’s Take
While Lamborghini and Ferrari drag their feet, Chinese EV makers, like BYD, are ready to take the lead with several new electric supercars rolling out. BYD’s ultra-luxury brand, Yangwang, confirmed plans to launch in Europe early next year.
Yangwang sells the U8, an off-road PHEV SUV, the U9, a nearly 1,300 hp all-electric supercar, and the U7, an electric super sedan.
It will be interesting to see how the market shapes up over the next few years. Will Lambo and Ferrari lose their reign as Chinese brands continue to advance new EV tech, software, batteries, and more? We will find out soon as more sales data is released.
In June, BYD sold 64 Yangwang U8s, nine U9s, and 132 U7 models in China.
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Volkswagen Group models dominated Germany’s electric car sales, taking eight of the top ten best-selling EVs in the first half of the year.
Volkswagen drives Germany’s EV sales growth in H1 2025
Germany’s electric car sales rose 35% in the first half of 2025 with nearly 249,155 units sold, marking a new record.
That’s a stark difference from the first half of 2024, after EV sales fell 16% year-over-year (YOY) after Germany ended its EV subsidy program in 2023.
Even without incentives, electric car sales outpaced the overall market in Germany. Europe’s largest auto market fell 5% with 1,402,789 vehicles sold in the first half of the year. Germany is launching new incentives for EVs starting as early as this month.
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According to market researcher Dataforce (via Automotive News), Volkswagen Group dominated Germany’s EV sales, accounting for eight of the top ten best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025.
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S (Source: Volkswagen)
The Volkswagen ID.7 surprisingly took the top spot, selling 18,017 units. VW cancelled plans to launch the ID.7 in the US earlier this year, citing “a challenging EV climate.”
The Tesla Model Y and BMW iX1 were the only non-VW Group models to crack the top 10. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) also saw higher demand, with sales rising 56% to 138,633.
Volkswagen ID.4 (Source: Volkswagen)
Volkswagen’s Tiguan was the best-selling PHEV with 7,563 units sold, followed by the Cupra Formentor (6,343) and Volvo XC60.
Renault led the growth with sales up 7.9%, followed by Skoda (4.6%), BMW brand (+4.1%), and Ford (+3.7%). Volkswagen Brand sales fell 1.2%, while Mercedes (+0.2%) and Volvo (+0.4%) were about flat. Tesla, on the other hand, saw its sales drop 58% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX (Source: Volkswagen)
In the overall European market, Volkswagen had the most EV registrations in the first half of the year at over 135,000, followed by Tesla (109,262), and BMW (94,658).
The Tesla Model Y was the most registered EV in Europe in H1, followed by the VW ID.4, Tesla Model 3, VW ID.7, and VW ID.3.
Despite the success in its home market, Volkswagen is struggling to overcome the blow from the Trump Administration’s US auto tariffs.
Volkswagen said the tariffs cost it an additional 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in H1 2025 after operating profits plunged 33% to 6.7 billion euros ($7.9 billion).
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