EV sales take off in May, Tesla delays FSD updates, and big truck news

EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there's some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today's Quick Charge!

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• Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales are on fire in the US, setting another record in May
• Kia EV sales double in May, hitting highest ever as three-row EV9 rollout ramps up
• BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand
• Tesla starts selling the new Model 3 Performance in China
• Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update is late and it’s a critical one
• EV made easy: electric F-150 $200 cheaper to lease than gas version
• Einride orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV electric semi trucks for US fleet

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