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KYMCO, one of the world’s leading motorcycle, scooter, and ATV manufacturers, has just announced a major new expansion to the brand’s Ionex platform for swappable battery electric vehicles.

We’ve watched over the years as KYMCO has expanded its Ionex system, pushing out thousands of battery swap kiosks around its domestic market in Taiwan and producing a wide range of compatible electric scooters.

Similar to other major battery-swapping companies, Ionex has operated under a membership platform that allows riders to buy the electric scooter and then pay for battery swapping as a service instead of buying the batteries outright.

Batteries are usually the single most expensive component in an electric vehicle, so this setup helps dramatically reduce the purchase cost of EVs.

Battery swapping has been a tough sell on full-size electric cars but has been proven effective on smaller EVs like motorbikes since the batteries can be lifted and swapped by hand.

Now KYMCO is making a big announcement, showcasing its plan to impact the battery-swapping market with an expansion of its Ionex offerings. Or more accurately, it’s making three announcements – all of which we were able to see firsthand at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show last week.

Check out my experience of seeing KYMCO’s updates firsthand in the video below.

The first major announcement is the launch of “Ionex Battery-as-a-Service Solution” for energy companies that want to offer battery-as-a-service (BaaS) for customers.

The second is the development of a Battery Metering Unit (BMU) that will allow third-party vehicle manufacturers to manufacture EVs that are powered by the Ionex Common Battery, the main battery developed by KYMCO for its Ionex platform.

The third major announcement is the opening of the Ionex Energy Station, the swapping kiosk at the heart of the battery swap model, as a solution for third-party network operators.

Getting my mind blown during an on-scooter demonstration

Ionex Battery-as-a-Service Solution

KYMCO is opening up its system to allow energy companies to offer Battery-as-a-Service operations using the Ionex Common Battery and the Ionex Operating System.

The batteries themselves have already performed millions of swaps in the field, mostly in KYMCO’s domestic market of Taiwan, and the company says it’s now ready for energy companies to adopt the system.

Energy companies can theoretically outfit their existing locations, such as gas stations, with the ability to swap and charge batteries as well as offering vehicle charging from the same kiosk.

“The Ionex Battery-as-a-Service not only accelerates EV adoption but also re-defines the industry,” commented Ken Ma, President of MEV at Ampace, a joint venture of ATL and CATL. “The Ionex Battery-as-a-Service allows energy companies to focus on developing and supplying batteries with the best technology for all-electric motorcycle riders,” commented Vincent Wong, Senior Vice President of EVE Energy.

KYMCO Chairman Mr. Allen Ko with a complete Ionex system showcasing swapping, garage charging, and home charging options

Ionex Battery Metering Unit for manufacturers

The newly unveiled Ionex Battery Metering Unit (BMU) is the brains of the operation that will make it easy for third-party OEMs to produce electric scooters and motorcycles that are powered by Ionex batteries.

The BMU is essentially a black box that holds all the magic inside, allowing other manufacturers to reduce their vehicle development time by relying on Ionex’s technology for powering the vehicles.

As the company explained, the BMU accurately tracks real-time battery usage and “comes with an Internet of Vehicles (IoV) control interface, allowing the vehicle to connect with the rider through the Ionex User App for abundant smart vehicle features and turning the rider’s mobile phone into the vehicle’s keyless device. It is also equipped with Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates and financial-grade encrypted data transmission, all the advanced digital technologies expected in the electric era.”

Ionex Energy Stations ready to roll out

The Ionex Energy Station is the company’s battery-swapping kiosk that is capable of charging and deploying batteries for swapping as well as electric vehicle charging. The system is cloud-connected and comes in various sizes, even down to mini-stations with just five battery slots.

The stations can be used with any BMU-equipped electric vehicle, opening the door to a wide range of EVs operating on the Ionex platform.

Earlier this summer we heard early details regarding KYMCO’s partnership with PTT, a massive Thai energy company, that is seeing Ionex stations rolled out in Thailand.

As Managing Director of Arun Plus, the EV ecosystem flagship of PTT, Ekachai Yimsakul explained:

“The Ionex Energy Station is a turnkey solution to build battery-swapping networks for electric motorcycle riders. It plays a crucially important role in our pursuit of becoming the leading global energy provider in the electric era.”

KYMCO of course isn’t the only battery-swapping game in town, but the company has made major strides in the last few years. With an increasing customer base and country list, Ionex is definitely a platform to keep an eye on.

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Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus gets up to $2,300 early-bird savings, EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra expanded bundle at new $5,604 low, more

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Today’s Green Deals is packed with power station deals, alongside some EVs, tools, and security devices too. Headlining our end-of-the-week edition is Jackery’s new HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station, which is getting up to $2,300 in early-bird member-only discounts, starting from $1699. We also spotted EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra with an expansion battery (12.2kWh) hitting a new $5,604 low, as well as Anker’s SOLIX Fan Fest four-unit weekend flash sale, which has returned the F3000 Portable Power Station to its $1,599 Prime Day low, among others. From there, we have EcoFlow’s parallel Outdoor Sale, an exclusive deal on Anker’s newest solar-powered security cameras, Hiboy’s Fall EV Sale, a Worx backpack blower, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive Bluetti Apex 300 station and bundle deals, the Lectric Endless Summer e-bike Sale, 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.

Get up to $2,300 in early-bird savings on Jackery’s new HomePower 3600 Plus LiFePO4 power station starting from $1,699

Jackery has just launched its early-bird member-only discounts (free to sign up) on its new HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station starting from $1,699 shipped that will run through September 21, along with some bundle options, as well (more on those below). This new unit follows right behind the recent launch of the HomePower 3000 station, carrying a slightly higher full price of $2,799, and also coming in $100 higher at Amazon. This is the first chance at savings ahead of the new backup solution officially releasing, with it getting $1,100 here that sets the bar for future discounts down the road.

It’s quite a surprise to see Jackery releasing this new HomePower 3600 Plus unit not long after its HomePower 3000 model’s release, though it makes sense as this new descendant fills the gap between the 3000 and the brand’s Explorer 5000 Plus home backup unit. It starts with a 3,584Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that can expand as high as 21kWh with additional equipment. It provides up to 3,600W of steady output and surges up to 7,200W for hungrier devices/appliances, complete with 10 port options that include five AC outlets, two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and a car port.

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As the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is a bolstered descendant to the HomePower 3000, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that it brings much of the same charging capabilities to the table, with plugging into a standard outlet having it back to a full battery in 2.5 hours, while also offering options for dual AC and DC charging, gas generator bypass charging, a maximum 1,000W solar input, and a car port to charge as you drive.

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You can now save $3,195 on EcoFlow’s expanded DELTA Pro Ultra 12.2kWh bundle at a new $5,604 low

Over at Wellbots, we just spotted an amazing opportunity for anyone wanting to go big with their home backup support, with EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra Power Station bundled with one expansion battery at $5,604.05 shipped, which appears after an automatic 5% discount is applied in your cart, and currently beats Amazon’s pricing by $894. While it carries a $9,397 MSRP directly from the brand (currently $6798), at Wellbots, however, it starts off at a lower $8,799 full price. The discounts we’ve seen up until today have only ever dropped costs on this package as low as $6,299, which we last saw during July’s Prime Day event. The deal here gives you more savings than ever as $3,195 is cut from the tag (not to mention it’s $3,793 off its MSRP), landing it at a new all-time low price.

If you want to learn more about this power station’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Anker’s SOLIX Fan Fest weekend flash sale drops new F3000 power station back to $1,599 Prime Day low

As part of its ongoing SOLIX Fan Fest Sale running through September 21, Anker has launched a weekend flash sale that is bringing the costs down on four different units. Among them, we spotted Anker’s new SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station with a FREE 120V generator input adapter dropping down to $1,599 shipped, which beats out Amazon’s pricing by $51, and sadly, the extra 5% savings code isn’t valid for these deals. It was already brought down from its $2,599 full price to $1,649 in the sale, with the flash savings here returning it to this rate for the first time since it appeared during July’s Prime Day event. You’re looking at the second-ever chance to pick it up at the best price we have tracked – plus, you’re getting the free adapter cable that is valued at $99 normally, which only sweetens the pot.

If you want to learn more about this power station’s capabilities, as well as the three other offers, be sure to check out our original coverage of this flash sale here.

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EcoFlow’s parallel Outdoor Sale gears you up for adventures in nature with up to 62% discounts starting from $90

Running alongside its Home Backup/Hurricane Preparedness Sale, EcoFlow also has a separate Outdoor Sale running through September 14 with up to 62% discounts on power stations, power banks, and bundles tailored for adventures in nature, complete with bonus savings. Among the lineup, we spotted EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station bundled with an 800W alternator charger at $1,139.05 shipped, after using the code 25EFDCAFF at checkout for a bonus 5% off, which beats out Amazon’s pricing by $760. This bundle fetches $2,498 at full price direct from the brand, though it can usually be found for $1,899 at Amazon. Discounts over the year have dropped costs as low as $1,049, with those two deals both happening in July. The deal we’re seeing here is a combined $1,359 markdown off the MSRP, which lands it at the second-lowest price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this particular bundle, or check out the other great outdoor backup power solutions seeing discounts, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Save an exclusive $120 on Anker’s solar-powered EufyCam S3 Pro 4K 2-camera kit at second-best $430

We’ve secured an exclusive deal from Wellbots on the Anker EufyCam S3 Pro Solar-Powered 4K 2-Camera Kit with HomeBase 3 for $429.99 shipped, after using the exclusive code 9TO5EUFY120 at checkout. Normally going for $550 at full price, this newer security alternative has mostly seen drops to $440 throughout 2025, with a one-time fall to the $380 low back during July’s Prime Day. The deal here is giving you a 22% markdown that cuts $120 off the going rate for the second-lowest rate we have tracked and the best current price we can find.

If you want to learn more about this 2-camera bundle, be sure to check out our original coverage of this exclusive deal here.

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Hiboy’s Fall Sale takes up to 50% off EVs, like the new and improved EX6F Folding e-bike at $980

Hiboy has launched its Fall Sale that is taking up to 50% off its lineup of e-bikes and e-scooters, with three tiers of extra savings at certain price thresholds. Among the lineup, we spotted the brand’s new EX6F Low-Step Foldable e-bike at $979.98 shipped, after using the code FALL20 at checkout, which beats out Amazon’s current pricing by $170. This model hit the market mid-June with a $1,580 price tag, which has mostly kept down at $1000 in sales since, save for the original launch deal that saw it drop to $950. The deal we’re seeing during this sale is a combined 38% markdown that cuts $600 off the tag for the second-lowest price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this new e-bike, as well as the other models seeing discounts, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Worx’s Nitro 80V cordless backpack leaf blower kit produces up to 800 CFM clearing power for $400

Amazon is offering the Worx Nitro 80V 800 CFM Cordless Backpack Leaf Blower for $399.99 shipped. It normally fetches $500 at full price, with the discounts we’ve seen through the year having regularly returned costs to this same rate. While we did see it fall within a range of $362 to $349, that was a one-time occurrence that we haven’t seen again since late April, with you otherwise getting the next-best pricing here. You’ll save $100 off the going rate for the best price we can currently find, all while upgrading your arsenal from more standard hand-carry models.

If you want to learn more about this leaf blower, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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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.


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Toyota is recalling over 590,000 vehicles and halting EV sales

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Toyota was hit with a major recall on Friday, impacting around 591,000 vehicles in the US. The company is recalling certain RAV4, Camry, Corolla, Grand Highlander, and several Lexus models. The situation gets worse with another recall leading to a stop-sale of Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru electric vehicles.

Toyota recalls 591,000 vehicles, halts EV sales in the US

On Friday, Toyota issued a voluntary recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving roughly 591,000 cars in the US.

The recall affects select Toyota Venza, Crown, Crown Signia, RAV4, GR Corolla, 4Runner, Camry, Grand Highlander, Tacoma, and Highlander models, as well as specific Lexus LS, RX, and TX vehicles.

Toyota said the recall is due to a glitch with the infotainment system. The 12.3″ display screen could fail to turn on after starting the vehicle, or even worse, go blank while driving. Toyota will begin notifying those with impacted vehicles by mid-November 2025.

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In a separate notice last week, Toyota issued another major recall, impacting nearly 95,000 electric vehicles. The recall involved certain 2023 to 2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterras.

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2025 Toyota bZ4X Limited AWD Supersonic Red (Source: Toyota)

The bZ4X accounts for the majority of those being recalled, with nearly 41,500, followed by the Solterra at 32,320 and the Lexus RZ with 20,501.

Toyota instructed dealers to halt sales of bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra models produced up to mid-June. All of which are based on the same platform. According to the memo, the recall is due to a faulty defroster, which is pretty self-explanatory as to why it poses a safety risk.

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2025 Subaru Solterra (Source: Subaru)

If your vehicle is included in the recall, you can take it to a dealer, where they will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge.

Toyota plans to mail notification letters to owners on October 20, 2025. You can contact Toyota’s customer service hotline at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’s recall numbers are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus’ numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru’s recall number is WRD-25.

You can also contact the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit the website NHTSA.gov for more information.


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VW on Tesla Supercharger access: be patient, it should be coming this year

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VW is advising customers to be a little more patient with Tesla Supercharger access, as it claims to be experiencing technical issues.

The German brand is the last one to give Supercharger access to its North American EV owners.

Tesla first announced the opening of its Supercharger network to other electric vehicles in 2021, but the rollout has been slow.

The automaker successfully persuaded the rest of the North American auto industry to adopt its connector as the new standard. It struck deals with them to gain access to its Supercharger network, which is by far the best and most reliable fast-charging EV network in North America, thereby sweetening the deal.

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However, the transition wasn’t exactly smooth.

Last year, Elon Musk fired Tesla’s entire charging team, which had built the world’s best charging network, over a dispute with the team’s head. Tesla ended up having to rehire some of the staff, and other automakers admitted that this slowed down the Supercharger integration process.

Nonetheless, the integration started to be finalized this year, with electric vehicles from virtually all other automakers now having access to most Tesla Superchargers in North America.

However, there’s one big exception: VW electric vehicles, specifically the ID.4 and ID Buzz.

Last week, Porsche and Audi, which are both part of the Volkswagen Group, announced that their North American EV owners have now access to the Supercharger network.

This led people to believe that VW shouldn’t be too far behind.

VW has now commented on encountering “technical challenges” and has asked owners for their patience. The German automaker still believes that access should come by the end of the year (via PC Mag):

“Volkswagen looks forward to making it possible for ID. Buzz and ID.4 vehicle owners to gain access to the Tesla NACS Partner Superchargers. The timeline has been delayed by technical challenges, and we ask for customers’ patience. We still expect to deliver access this year.”

It’s unclear what those technical challenges are, but VW has been experiencing notorious software issues for years now.

More recently, the company decided to partner with Rivian for assistance with the software side.


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