Program four meross Wi-Fi smart plugs to save energy this summer at $4.50 each, now $18 in New Green Deals
If you’re looking to save some money this summer, then leveraging some smart plugs is a great way to do just that. With the ability to program a smart plug to turn on and off on a schedule, as well as make them react to things like leaving or returning home, it can help save energy this summer as well as later on in the year come winter. Today, we tracked down a deal on a 4-pack of meross Wi-Fi smart plugs for $18, which makes them just $4.50 each and marks a 2023 low that we’ve tracked. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also
Automate your home with four Wi-Fi smart plugs
The official meross Amazon storefront is offering a 4-pack of its Wi-Fi Smart Plugs for $18.06 with the code WB5I4E5Z at checkout. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Normally going for $26, today’s deal comes in at $8 off the typical going rate and marks the best price we’ve seen this year for the kit. Designed to make your home smarter and more energy efficient, these smart plugs come in at just $4.50 each, making them also pretty budget-friendly too.
These smart plugs can help save you cash in several ways. For instance, you can use a smart plug like this to automate things like lights, heaters, or fans around your home. Through the meross app, or paired to Assistant/Alexa for voice controls or smart home automations, you can program the plugs to turn on or off on a schedule. Rated for 15A/1,800W of power draw, one of the biggest ways this can save you cash is in the winter with heaters or in the summer with fans, like we already mentioned. Through some smart home platforms, you can completely automate a system like this to only turn the plug on when the room’s temperature falls above or below a certain degree, and kick it back off once it’s back to temp. This automates your climate control as well as keeps things from running when it’s unnecessary. Add to that the fact that you’re getting four smart plugs here, and that you can do this in multiple areas of your home, and this is a bargain for what you’ll get.
Rare deal drops Rachio’s 12-zone Wi-Fi smart sprinkler controller to new low of $125
Through the end of the day, Woot is offering the Rachio 3 12-zone Wi-Fi Smart Sprinkler Controller for $124.99 Prime shipped, with non-Prime members being charged a $6 delivery fee at checkout. You’d typically spend $200 for this same sprinkler controller at Costco, and overall, this is a pretty rare discount. We often see the 8- and 16-zone controllers drop in price, with the last sale being back in May at $128 for the 8-zone model. The Rachio 3 takes just about any sprinkler system and makes it smart, adding compatibility with most of the modern smart home platforms, including Alexa and Assistant. You’ll also be able to check in on, change settings, and start watering from a mobile app as well. Rachio doesn’t just bring voice control to your sprinkler system, but also helps you save money and water. This comes from the brand’s “weather intelligence plus” which will automatically skip “unnecessary watering” thanks to rain, wind, freeze, and other skip functions.
EGO’s new 10-inch cordless electric pole saw now $100 off
Amazon is offering the EGO 10-Inch Telescopic LED Cut Line Indicator Pole Saw Kit on sale for $299 shipped. Down $100 from its normal $399 going rate, today’s deal clocks in at the first discount that we’ve tracked all-time on this specific bundle. While we’ve seen many pole saws on sale before, this one sets itself apart from the pack by offering an LED cut line indicator. This will let you see exactly where the chain will cut even in darker environments like under a shade tree canopy.
The telescoping carbon fiber shaft of EGO’s cordless electric pole saw goes out up to 16 feet and is even covered by a lifetime warranty. Pair that with the 10-inch bar with a 1/4-inch chain and you’ll have an easy way to trim trees outside your home. The aforementioned cut line indicator will ensure you know exactly where on the branch is being cut, too. Add to that the tool-free chain tensioning system, quick-adjust handle, and shoulder strap, and you have a solid pole saw for your needs. Then, when you consider the fact that there’s no gas or oil mixtures required thanks to the electric motor and 2.5Ah battery. Plus, EGO gives you a 5-year tool and 3-year battery warranty with the purchase to give you peace of mind for years to come.
New Tesla deals
After checking out the Wi-Fi smart plugs on sale above, if you keep read, you’ll find a selection of new green deals that will make your Tesla experience better in multiple areas. From storage to keep recordings on to phone mounts, car chargers, and anything else we can find, it’ll be listed below. Each day we’ll do our best to find new and exciting deals and ways for you to save on fun accessories for your Tesla, making each trip unique. For more gift ideas and deals, check out the best Tesla shop. Keep reading on for e-bike, Greenworks, and other great deals.
New e-bike deals + electric scooter discounts
If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine still after using your new electric mower, than we recommend you experience it than on another e-bike or electric scooter you just got at a fantastic price through one of our deals and sale below. You can use it for fun, exercise, or even transportation to and from work or the coffee shop. We have several people here that will regularly commute to coffee shops or offices on their e-bike, as it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as allows them to enjoy some time outdoors on nice sunny days. Below, you’ll find a wide selection of new e-bike deals and electric scooter deal in all price ranges, so give it a look if that’s something you’d be interested in picking up. As always, the newest e-bike deal and electric scooter discounts and sales will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
Additional New Green Deals
After shopping the Wi-Fi smart plugs on sale above, be sure to check out the other discounts we found today. These new green deals are wide-ranging from outdoor lawn equipment to anything else we find that could save you money in various ways, be that cutting gas and oil out of your life or just enjoying other amenities that energy-saving gear can bring. As always, the newest deals will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
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No matter how badly a fleet wants to electrify their operations and take advantage of reduced fuel costs and TCO, the fact remains that there are substantial up-front obstacles to commercial EV adoption … or are there? We’ve got fleet financing expert Guy O’Brien here to help walk us through it on today’s fiscally responsible episode of Quick Charge!
This conversation was motivated by the recent uncertainty surrounding EVs and EV infrastructure at the Federal level, and how that turmoil is leading some to believe they should wait to electrify. The truth? There’s never been a better time to make the switch!
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Vermont’s EV adoption has surged by an impressive 41% over the past year, with nearly 18,000 EVs now registered statewide.
According to data from Drive Electric Vermont and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, 17,939 EVs were registered as of January 2025, increasing by 5,185 vehicles. Notably, over 12% of all new cars registered last year in Vermont had a plug. Additionally, used EVs are gaining popularity, accounting for about 15% of new EV registrations.
To put it in perspective, Vermont took six years to register its first 5,000 EVs – and the last 5,000 were added in just the previous year.
Rapid growth, expanding infrastructure
In just two years, Vermont has doubled its fleet of EVs, underscoring residents’ enthusiasm for electric driving. To support this surge, the state now boasts 459 public EV chargers, including 92 DC fast chargers.
The EV mix in Vermont is leaning increasingly toward BEVs, which represent 60% of the state’s EV fleet. The remaining 40% consists of PHEVs, offering flexible fuel options for drivers.
Top EV models in Vermont
Vermont’s favorite EVs in late 2024 included the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Nissan Ariya, Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV, Tesla Model Y, and the Ford F-150 Lightning. These vehicles have appealed to Vermont drivers looking for reliability, performance, and practical features that work well in Vermont’s climate.
Leading the US in reducing emissions
This strong adoption of EVs earned Vermont the top ranking from the Natural Resources Defense Council for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation in 2023. “It’s only getting easier for Vermonters to drive electric,” noted Michele Boomhower, Vermont’s Department of Transportation director. She emphasized the growing variety of EV models, including electric trucks and SUVs with essential features like all-wheel drive, crucial for Vermont’s climate and terrain.
Local dealerships boost EV accessibility
Nucar Automall, an auto dealer in St. Albans, is a great example of local support driving this trend. With help from Efficiency Vermont’s EV dealer incentives – receiving $25,000 through the EV Readiness Incentive program – it recently installed 15 EV chargers for new buyers and existing drivers to use.
“Having these chargers on the lot makes it easier for customers to see just how simple charging an EV can be,” said Ryan Ortiz, general manager at Nucar Automall. Ortiz also pointed out the growing affordability of EVs, thanks to more models becoming available and an increase in pre-owned EVs coming off leases.
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Elon Musk said Tesla’s self-driving will start contributing to the company’s profits… wait for it… “next year” with “millions of Tesla robotaxis in operation during the second half of the year.”
The claim has become a running joke, as he has made it for the last decade.
During Tesla’s conference call following the release of its Q1 2025 financial results, Musk updated shareholders about Tesla’s self-driving plans, which he again presented as critical to the company’s future.
He made a series of claims, mainly updating timelines about Tesla’s self-driving efforts.
Here are the main comments:
- The CEO reiterated that Tesla will launch its paid autonomous ride-sharing service in Austin in June.
- He did clarify that the fleet will consist of Model Y vehicles and not the new Cybercab.
- Musk also confirmed that Tesla is currently training a fleet specifically for Austin.
- As we previously reported, this internal ride-hailing fleet operating in a geo-fenced with teleoperation assist is a big change from Tesla’s approach.
- Musk said “10 to 20 vehicles” on day one.
- Musk said that Tesla’s self-driving will start contributing positively to the company financially in the middle of next year, and “There will be millions of Teslas operating autonomously in the second half of next year.”
- Musk has literally said something similar every year for the past decade and therefore, it’s hard to take him seriously.
- The CEO claimed that Tesla would get “a 90-something percentage market share” in the autonomous market.
- Musk again claimed that no one else is getting close to Tesla’s capacity, and he criticized Waymo for being too expensive.
- Musk is “confident” that the first Model Y will drive itself from the factory to a customer’s home later this year.
- The CEO said that he is confident that Tesla will deliver “unsupervised full self-driving” in consumer vehicles by the end of the year.
Despite Tesla missing earnings expectations by a wide margin, the company’s stock rose 4% in after-hours trading following Musk’s comments, indicating that shareholders still believe Musk’s self-driving predictions, despite his predictions having been incorrect for almost a decade.
Electrek’s Take
The first point I believe will happen. Tesla needs it to happen. It badly needs a win on the self-driving front.
However, as we previously explained, while Tesla will claim a win in June, it will be with a limited geo-fenced and teleoperation-assisted system that won’t scale to customer vehicles, which is what has been promised for years.
Tesla was even asked how it plans to launch this in Austin in June, when FSD in consumer vehicles currently requires frequent interventions from drivers, and Ashok, Tesla’s head of autonomous driving, admitted his team is currently focused on solving the intervention specifically related to driving in Austin.
With training on specific Austin routes and using teleoperations, Tesla can make that happen, but the road between that and unsupervised self-driving in consumer vehicles and “million of Tesla robotaxis” in the second of next year is a long one.
Basically, other than the first point, I believe Tesla will not achieve any of the other on anything close to the timelines announced by Musk today.
I’m willing to take bets on that.
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