Car News Roundup: Amazon's Giant EV Truck Fleet, a 312 mph Electric Hypercar, and a $359 IONIQ 5 Lease

A busy day in the car world — from delivery fleets to desert speed records. Here are the stories that stood out in the last 24 hours.

Amazon deploys 3,000+ Tata electric delivery trucks

Amazon is expanding its electrified delivery fleet with more than 3,000 new electric trucks from Tata, a major signal that commercial EVs are scaling fast beyond passenger cars. Last-mile delivery is one of the easiest EV use cases: fixed routes, overnight depot charging, and predictable duty cycles. (Electrek)

Yangwang U9 Xtreme sets two Guinness speed records

BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang brand just put two Guinness World Records on the board: the U9 Xtreme electric hypercar exceeded 312 mph on a public road in the Abu Dhabi desert. Chinese EV makers are no longer just competing on value — they are chasing outright performance headlines. (Car and Driver)

Hyundai's $359 IONIQ 5 lease — but look at its bigger sibling

The IONIQ 5 remains the best-selling EV in America outside Tesla, and a $359/month lease looks tempting. The catch: Hyundai's larger three-row EV sibling currently pencils out as the better overall value for families. If you're shopping an EV lease this month, compare both before signing. (Electrek)

EVgo opens its first Tesla Superchargers

Charging-network consolidation continues: EVgo opened its first Tesla Supercharger site in a Chicago grocery-store parking lot — 12 stalls with both NACS and CCS plugs — with hundreds more planned under their partnership. More interoperable chargers in everyday locations is a quiet win for every EV owner, not just Teslas. (Electrek)

BYD's Denza N8: 1,000 km of range in a 5-seat luxury SUV

Launching next week, the Denza N8 luxury electric SUV claims over 1,000 km (621 miles) of CLTC range — another reminder that battery capacity race is now a headline feature in the Chinese premium segment. (Electrek)

Takeaway

The common thread today is scale: EVs moving from niche products to infrastructure — thousands of electric delivery trucks, shared national charging networks, and range figures that erase old objections. Meanwhile performance records show the top end is getting exciting too. For buyers, the $359 IONIQ 5 lease is a reminder to always check the sibling model before committing.

Sources: Electrek, Car and Driver, The Drive — coverage period: November 6-7, 2026.