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EV Friday: Sales surge abroad, deals at home

Global EV sales crossed 2 million in a single month for the first time — while the US fell further behind, Hyundai handed buyers a rare reason to act.

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FRIDAY 10 JUL 2026, ranked

Global EV sales clear 2 million in June as US slips

June marked the first calendar month in which the world sold more than 2 million electric vehicles, pushing year-to-date totals to 9.6 million. The US accounted for a shrinking slice: GM's EV sales fell 60% year-over-year in Q2, Ford's off by more than half — consequences, in large part, of the federal tax credit's expiration last September.

Why it mattersIf you're shopping for an EV in the US, incentive relief is not coming back soon — and sticker prices here reflect it.

01 electrek.co↗

Hyundai offers 0% APR and up to $10K off its EV lineup

Hyundai is running zero-percent financing alongside discounts of up to $10,000 on its electric models through the end of July — the brand's most aggressive US EV incentive push this year. The Ioniq 6 can now be leased for figures that would embarrass most compact sedans.

Why it mattersFor anyone stalling on an EV purchase, this is a better entry point than almost anything on the current US market.

02 electrek.co↗

BYD Dolphin G PHEV: $32K, 65 miles electric, 646 miles total

BYD has launched the Dolphin G DM-i plug-in hybrid in Europe at approximately $32,000 — undercutting nearly every other PHEV in the class. Its 65-mile electric range covers most daily driving; a 646-mile combined range covers the rest.

Why it mattersIt sets a new price floor for PHEVs in Europe and signals what BYD would charge if it arrived on US shores.

03 electrek.co↗

Toyota's three-row Highlander EV slips further into the future

Toyota has postponed production of the Highlander BEV — its first three-row electric SUV — citing strong gas-model demand and offering no revised timeline. The three-row electric segment was already thin; it just got thinner.

Why it mattersFamilies waiting for an affordable three-row EV from a mainstream brand have one fewer near-term option to count on.

04 electrek.co↗

New Jersey bill targets Tesla's camera-only robotaxi approach

Legislation advancing in New Jersey would prohibit robotaxi services that rely solely on cameras — precisely targeting Tesla's vision-based system while leaving lidar-equipped rivals like Waymo unaffected. The bill bans the sensor architecture, not autonomous vehicles in general.

Why it mattersIf similar legislation spreads to other states, Tesla's Cybercab rollout could face a legal patchwork before it reaches most riders.

05 electrek.co↗

Polestar posts best-ever H1 globally while exiting the US

Polestar recorded its highest first-half sales ever in 2026, largely on European strength, even as it prepares to leave the American market by end of 2027 — a deadline imposed by a Department of Commerce ruling tied to parent Geely's Chinese ownership. Discounts of up to $25,000 on the Polestar 3 and 4 are currently live.

Why it mattersIf you want a Polestar, the deal and the window are closing simultaneously.

06 cleantechnica.com↗

Ford's forthcoming sub-$30K EV pickup will be compact-sized

Ford confirmed that its planned sub-$30,000 electric truck will slot into the compact category — closer to a Maverick footprint than an F-150 Lightning — adding definition to a vehicle discussed mostly in price-point terms. No production date has been set.

Why it mattersA compact electric truck at that price would be the most accessible EV pickup yet — if Ford can hold the number.

07 insideevs.com↗

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