Elon Musk claims Tesla has delivered its first car fully autonomously from the factory to a customer’s home “across town.”

If true, I’d argue that this is actually a bigger deal than its “Robotaxi” with supervisors, but there are still questions about the value of such a system.

The Tesla CEO announced on X:

The first fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla Model Y from factory to a customer home across town, including highways, was just completed a day ahead of schedule!!

Musk has been known to stretch the meaning of the words “fully autonomous” over the years, but he did give a few more details:

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There were no people in the car at all and no remote operators in control at any point. FULLY autonomous! To the best of our knowledge, this is the first fully autonomous drive with no people in the car or remotely operating the car on a public highway.

This would be somewhat of an improvement from its recently launched Robotaxi service, which involves a Tesla employee in the passenger seat at all times, ready to hit a kill switch.

However, Musk’s last comment is not valid. Several companies have tested fully autonomous driving with no one in the driver’s seat or in the car, and Waymo has even started offering rides to paying passengers on freeways.

Highway driving is part of Waymo’s operations in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, although it is currently only available to employees through Waymo’s internal app in the latter two markets.

Musk says that a video of the milestone is coming soon.

The milestone comes after Tesla has been moving its vehicles autonomously from the end of the line to its delivery lots at factories in the US for the last few months.

Electrek’s Take

With in-car supervisors at all times and numerous issues arising in just the first few days of operations, Tesla’s Robotaxi launch fell short of expectations. For anyone who had previously experienced Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving or a more comprehensive product like Waymo, it didn’t feel special.

An autonomous drive with no one in the car, including highway driving from the factory to a customer’s home, can be more impressive, albeit with some potential caveats.

“No people in the car at all and no remote operators in control at any point.” In some sense, Tesla’s FSD and Robotaxi programs would be able to do that too, it’s just that Tesla is not confident that they can do it reliably enough over long periods of time to remove the supervision.

Which raises the question: what’s different with this?

No one in the car, so Tesla doesn’t take the safety concerns as seriously? That would be weird, as the safety of people outside of the vehicle, aka other road users, also needs to be considered.

It’s possible that Tesla tested the particular route for this drive several times and then remotely, even potentially with a trailing car, as it was spotted several times in recent months, monitored it with someone ready to stop it at all times.

It wouldn’t be that far from what Tesla already operates, and not something scalable until we see data that shows Tesla can consistently do this safely over hundreds of thousands of miles.

Ultimately, that remains the main issue. Tesla is big on making videos and making showy statements when it comes to self-driving, but it has never released any relevant data. Ever. Let’s see it.

The 2026 GMC Sierra EV is already over $27,500 cheaper than the outgoing model. With new deals dropping this month, the electric pickup is even more affordable.

The 2026 GMC Sierra gets more affordable and capable

After introducing the new Elevation and AT4 variants for the 2026 model year, GMC said the Sierra EV is now “right in the heart of the premium truck market.” It looks like GMC wasn’t just talking.

The 2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation starts at $64,495. That’s $27,795 less than the 2025 Denali edition, which has a base price of $92,290 (which we had the opportunity to try out).

After launching new lease deals and other discounts this month, the 2026 GMC Sierra EV is surprisingly affordable. The base Sierra EV 4WD Elevation is listed for lease at just $559 per month. In comparison, monthly leases for the 2025 model year start at $949.

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The offer is for a 36-month lease with $5,599 due at signing and based on an MSRP of $64,495. However, the deal is only good until June 30, 2025.

Since the Elevation and Denali trims start under the $80,000 threshold, they qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit (as long as it’s still available).

GM is offering more ways to save on the 20,25 model year, including 2.9% APR for 72 months and a $3,000 Purchase Allowance.

The 2026 GMC Sierra EV is available with three battery pack options: Standard, Extended, and Max Range, boasting a range of up to 478 miles.

With an all-electric powertrain, the Sierra is more capable than ever. The base Elevation trim offers a best-in-class rating of up to 605 horsepower and can tow up to 12,300 lbs.

It also comes with a few added perks, including GMC’s MultiPro Tailgate, a flexible tailgate system with six different configurations that make hauling even easier.

Inside, the electric pickup features a 16.8″ infotainment system with Google built-in. GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system comes standard on AT4 and Denali trims.

The new AT4 model features an added 2″ of ground clearance, a lifted coil suspension, perimeter grille illumination, and 35″ all-terrain tires. It also has an exclusive Terrain Mode, which maximizes torque, control, and more using GM’s new software.

With DC fast charging speeds of up to 350 kW, the 2026 Sierra EV can gain about 100 miles of range in roughly 10 minutes.

After cutting lease prices last month, Chevy’s electric pickup, the Silverado EV, may also be worth considering right now.

Want to see what the electric pickup is all about? You can use our link to find 2025 and 2026 GMC Sierra EV models available at a dealer near you (trusted affiliate link).

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals leading with a spotlight on Navee’s new GT3 Pro Electric Scooter that sports regenerative braking, Apple Find My, and more at its $520 low during the brand’s Independence Day Sale. Right behind it is Ride1Up’s 4th of July e-bike Sale with up to $500 discounts its lineup of e-bikes starting from $995. From there, we have Aiper’s HydroComm Solar-Charging Smart Pool Monitor in a blue colorway at $350, as well as several of the brand’s pool-cleaning robots. For our final tool deals of the week, we spotted Worx’s Nitro 40V 15-inch PowerShare Pro Cordless Driveshare String Trimmer bundle (two batteries and replacement head), which allows you to use alternate attachments from this brand or others, down at a $230 annual low. We also have Greenworks’ legacy 24V 22-inch Cordless Laser Cut Hedge Trimmer kit at its best price in years for $97. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 4th of July Rad Power e-bike savings, the 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale on three units that will be ending tonight, 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.

Hop on Navee’s new GT3 Pro electric scooter for up to 37 miles with regen braking, Apple Find My, more at $520 low

Looking back in on Navee’s Independence Day Sale that is running through July 7, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the new GT3 Pro Electric Scooter down at $519.99 shipped during this sale. While it launched back in March carrying a $1,099 MSRP, it’s more recently been seen at $650 when at full price outside of these sales, with the deal here beating out its Amazon pricing by $80. You’re looking at the best price we have tracked while the stock and savings last, with the 20% markdown providing $130 in savings. You can also bundle two GT3 Pro electric scooters for added savings at $974.99 shipped.

Navee’s new GT3 Pro Electric Scooter debuted alongside the brand’s new flagship ST3 Pro model, with much of the same performance, albeit without the new damping arm suspension system, but it does sport a front fork suspension paired with a rear cylinder suspension. This high-end commuter comes equipped with a 400W motor that can ramp itself as high as 1,000W to tackle steep inclines and provide faster acceleration up to its 19.9 MPH top speed, while the 477.4Wh battery gives you a max 37.3-mile travel range.

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The GT3 Pro electric scooter comes with an IPX5 water-resistant construction for when you may be caught mid-journey by sudden weather changes, and sports other features, including regenerative rear brakes alongside front drum brakes, 10-inch tubeless puncture-resistant tires, an auto-on headlight, a taillight with brake lighting, turn signal indicators on the ends of its handlebars, a foldable design, an integrated LED display, and more. It also brings some smart features to your experience, like the Apple Find My integrations, as well as other app-based smart controls.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of Navee’s Independence Day Sale, especially if you’re considering grabbing the flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter with Apple Find My, the new damping arm suspension – plus the increased 25 MPH speed and 46.6-mile range – all at its $760 low.

Save up to $500 through 4th of July on a selection of Ride1Up e-bikes starting from $995

Ride1Up has launched its 4th of July Sale, which is offering similar savings that we’ve seen in recent sales, with up to $500 being taken off four e-bikes and their variants. Among the offers, you’ll find the lightweight and more urban-friendly Roadster v3 e-bike down at $1,395 shipped after being restocked, with it coming with either a 9-speed chain drive or a single-speed belt drive, and three options for frame sizing. It’s only down from a $1,495 full price, which we’ve seen throughout sales in 2025 so far, and sits as the best price we have tracked in the last year.

A considerably upgraded model from its predecessor, sporting more frame and drivetrain options, the Roadster V3 is a stealthy and minimalist ride that is easily managed within urban environments thanks to its 40-pound weight. It comes with a 500W angled-gear MIVICE hub motor for quieter performance, as well as a 320Wh battery, which pairs together to provide up to 40 miles of pedal-assisted travel (half that using the throttle), at top speeds of 25 MPH for the belt-drive setup or 28 MPH for the chain-drive.

Among the other features you’ll be getting, there’s the Intui-Drive torque sensor for ultra-responsive and smoothed out PAS support, 2-piston hydraulic brakes, a choice between Schwalbe G-One RS or Pirelli Cinturato gravel tires, fenders over each tire (depending on our tire choice), a water-resistant 36V 18A MIVICE controller, a two-tone 1.3-inch VeloFox tempered glass OLED display, and more.

Ride1Up’s full 4th of July e-bike deals:

• Portola Folding e-bike: $995 (Reg. $1,095)
  • 20 MPH throttle, 28 MPH PAS for up to 40 miles
  • Upgrade to 13.4Ah battery for $100 more and 45-mile travels
• Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium Belt-Drive e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
  • 25 MPH for up to 40 miles
• Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium Chain-Drive e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
  • 28 MPH for up to 40 miles
• Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike: $2,095 (Reg. $2,495)
  • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
• Revv 1 Full Suspension Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
  • 20+ MPH for up to 60 miles
• Revv 1 DRT Off-Road Moped-Style e-bike: $2,495 (Reg. $2,595)
  • 20+ MPH for up to 60 miles
• Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive Gates Belt CVT e-bike: $2,595 (Reg. $2,795)
  • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles

Aiper’s solar-charging HydroComm smart pool monitor covers testing for pH, ORP, EC, TDS, and temp at $350

Coming through its official Amazon storefront, you can pick up Aiper’s latest HydroComm Smart Pool Monitor in its blue colorway at $349.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon. This new device hit the market back in mid-April with a $500 price tag, which has recently been staying at $400 since the previous discount at the top of June. Today’s deal comes in as the second-lowest price we have tracked, giving you $50 off the going rate and landing it $50 above the launch discount from April. It’s also beating out Aiper’s direct website pricing by $20. Head below to learn about this device and check out the brand’s robot pool cleaners that are seeing discounts.

No need to deal with outdated testing kits after you’ve added Aiper’s HydroComm monitor to your pool, providing 5-in-1 testing support for pH, ORP, EC, TDS, and temperature levels. A standout feature is the built-in solar panel that gives it a continuous 24/7 runtime as long as it gets some sun during the days. And when the sun decides to hide amongst the clouds, rest easy knowing you can also recharge it via the DC input.

Aiper’s pool cleaning robot deals:

• Scuba SE: $170 (Reg. $200) | $30 less at Aiper
  • for above-ground pools up to 860 square feet in size
  • floor cleaning
• Seagull SE: $160 (Reg. $180) | matched at Aiper
  • for above-ground pools up to 850 square feet in size
  • floor cleaning
• 2025 Surfer S2 Solar Pool Skimmer: $340 (Reg. $540) | matched at Aiper
  • built-in solar panel, remote manual steering, more
• Scuba S1: $500 (Reg. $700)
  • for in-ground pools up to 1,600 square feet in size
  • floor/wall/water line cleaning
• Seagull Pro: $530 (Reg. $600) | $30 less at Aiper
  • for in-ground pools up to 1,600 square feet in size
  • floor/wall/water line cleaning
• And much more…

Worx’s attachment-capable 40V Nitro 15-inch PowerShare Pro cordless string trimmer bundle hits $230 annual low

Amazon is offering the best recent pricing on the Worx Nitro 40V 15-inch PowerShare Pro Cordless Driveshare String Trimmer with two 4.0Ah batteries, a dual-slot charger, and a replacement trimmer head for $229.99 shipped. Down from its $300 price we have been tracking most recently, this bundled package hasn’t been this low in well over a year, with it otherwise keeping at its full rate. Today’s deal brings a 23% markdown into the mix, cutting $70 off the going rate to land it at the best price we’ve tracked over the last 12 months and the second-lowest price overall – $10 above the low. If you already have plenty of 40V PowerShare batteries, you can get the trimmer and the replacement head at $199.99 shipped.

A more versatile model of string trimmers, this 40V Nitro model from Worx comes sporting the Driveshare functionality, with a split-shaft design that allows for the brand’s various attachments to be swapped out with the trimmer head – and it’s compatible with many other brand’s attachments to boot. The brushless motor can be dialed up or back with the variable speed control, which includes an Eco mode for optimal runtimes, while the 15-inch dual-exit head makes replacing broken lines all the faster and easier. Plus, there’s the lack of gas, fumes, pull strings, and noise over gas-guzzling counterparts.

If you wanted to pick this trimmer up alongside any of the brand’s various attachments, be sure to browse what Worx has to offer in its official Amazon storefront on the landing page here.

Keep hedges in tip-top shape with Greenworks’ legacy 24V 22-inch cordless laser cut trimmer kit at $97

Amazon is offering the best rate we’ve seen in years on the legacy Greenworks 24V 22-inch Cordless Laser Cut Hedge Trimmer for $97.49 shipped, with the price also matching directly from Greenworks’ website. While it carries a $150 MSRP from the brand, we’ve been seeing it keep down at $127 over at Amazon since mid-April, with today’s sudden discount taking it lower than we’ve seen it go in over a year. You’re looking at a 23% markdown that gives you $30 off Amazon’s going rate and $53 off the MSRP, landing it at the best price we’ve tracked in over 12 months.

You’ll reliably be able to upkeep your hedges and shrubbery through the seasons with this tried-and-true Greenworks 24V cordless hedge trimmer. It comes with a 4.0Ah battery that provides up to 60 minutes of continuous runtime off a single charge, with the battery even doubling as a 24,000mAh USB power bank when it’s not powering the tool. The dual-action, laser cut 22-inch steel blades allow for up to a 3/4-inch cutting capacity, while the ergonomic rotating handle provides more flexibility and comfort when hitting awkward angles and performing more complex shape-ups.

If you’re more interested in the brand’s commercial-grade lawn care solutions, we’ve spotted quite a few low prices on solid packages over the week:

Best Spring EV deals!

• Aventon Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike: $2,599 (Reg. $2,899)
• Ride1Up Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive Gates Belt CVT e-bike: $2,595 (Reg. $2,795)
• Heybike Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain 750W mid-drive e-bike: $2,599 (Reg. $3,099)
• Ride1Up Revv 1 DRT Off-Road Moped-Style e-bike: $2,495 (Reg. $2,595)
• Ride1Up Revv 1 Full Suspension Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
• Heybike Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain 1,000W rear-hub e-bike: $2,299 (Reg. $2,599)
• Ride1Up Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike: $2,095 (Reg. $2,495)
• Rad Power Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
• Rad Power Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 35Ah Cargo e-bike w/ up to $703 bundle: $1,999 (Reg. $2,702)
• Tenways AGO X All-Terrain e-bike with $307 bundle: $1,899 (Reg. $2,499)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 26Ah Cargo e-bike w/ $554 bundle: $1,699 (Reg. $2,253)
• Aventon Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike: $1,699 (Reg. $1,999)
• Lectric XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bike with $316 bundle: $1,699 (Reg. $1,915)
• Aventon Level 2 Commuter e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,899)
• Aventon Abound Cargo e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,999)
• Lectric XPeak 2.0 Standard Off-Road e-bike with $227 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,726)
• Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bikes with $118 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
• Velotric Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
• Lectric XP Trike with $405 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,904)
• Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,649)
• Aventon Sinch 2 Folding e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,699)
• Lectric XPedition 2.0 13Ah Cargo e-bike with $326 bundle: $1,399 (Reg. $1,725)
• Ride1Up Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
• Lectric XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $336 bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,635)
• Velotric Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,699)
• Lectric XP4 750 LR Folding Utility e-bikes with $356 bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,655)
• Heybike Brawn Off-Road e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,799)
• Lectric XP Lite 2.0 JW Black LR e-bike with $414 bundle: $1,099 (Reg. $1,513)
• Ride1Up Portola Folding e-bike with BOGO accessory promo: $995 (Reg. $1,095)
• Lectric XP4 Standard Folding Utility e-bikes with $79 bundle: $999 (Reg. $1,078)
• Lectric XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes (clearance price cut): $999 (Reg. $1,199)
• Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with up to $414 bundles: $999 (Reg. $1,413)
• Hiboy EX6F Folding e-bike (new model – two launch savings): $950 (Reg. $1,580)
• Rad Power RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike (new low): $999 (Reg. $1,599)
• Navee ST3 Pro Electric Scooter (new model): $760 (Reg. $1,014)
• Navee GT3 Pro Electric Scooter (new model): $520 (Reg. $714)

Best new Green Deals landing this week

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.

• Anker launches new modular SOLIX F3000 3,072Wh LiFePO4 station with up to $2,049 savings starting from $1,699
• Rad Power Bikes celebrates 4th of July with its new Radster Trail and Road e-bikes back at $1,999 lows, more
• EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale takes up to 54% off two expandable power stations and extra battery offers starting from $429
• Celebrate America’s birthday with Lectric’s new XP4 e-bikes and up to $356 in free gear from $999 in 4th of July Sale, more
• Get up to 50% discounts + bonus exclusive 5% savings on power stations during Bluetti’s early Prime Day Sale starting from $239
• Get up to 65% off Jackery power stations in early Prime Day Sale access with bonus + trade-in savings, more from $89
• Anker SOLIX early Prime Day flash sales drop C300 AC 90,000mAh 100W solar bundle to a new $369 low (Reg. $669), more
• EcoFlow’s early Prime Day Sale takes up to 60% off power stations + extra savings, free gear, subsidies, more – all from $179
• Save $698 on Heybike’s CityRun commuter e-bike with a 55-mile range at $1,099 in 4th of July Sale, more from $999
• Score Greenworks’ 82V commercial 25-inch cordless self-propelled mower with three 4.0Ah batteries at $700 (Reg. $950)
• Clean outdoor spaces with Greenworks’ 1,800 PSI electric pressure washer with an onboard soap tank for $120 (Save $50)
• Take this EGO 56V 3,200 PSI cordless electric pressure washer with two 6.0Ah batteries anywhere at a $699 low (Reg. $799)
• Greenworks’ 40V 13-inch cordless trimmer/edger and blower kit + 3 bonus spools at new $150 low (Reg. $190)
• NIU’s latest KQi 200F electric scooter with regen brakes lending to a 34-mile travel range drops to new $599 low (Reg. $799)
• Cut, collect, and/or mulch clippings with this Greenworks 40V 17-inch cordless push mower at new $230 low (Reg. $310)
• Control the length of line up to a 15-inch cutting swath with this 40V Worx Nitro cordless trimmer kit at $190 low (Reg. $270)
• Promote garden growth through pruning with Worx’s 20V 5-inch cordless mini chainsaw at new $84 low (Reg. $130)
• Score Greenworks’ 82V commercial 760 CFM cordless axial blower with two Bluetooth 4.0Ah batteries at new $300 low (50% off)
• Electrified Weekly – Rad Power RadRunner Plus and Max free console promo from $1,799, 4th of July EV sales from Lectric, Tenways, more