Save $200 on Rad Power e-bikes starting from $1,499, Anker SOLIX c1000 hits $629 low, and more
Spring travels are looking more affordable with each new day, as today’s green deals give you affordable ways to get around, power your campsites, and recharge your bigger EVs. Headlining the group is the Rad Power flash sale that is taking $200 off two e-bike models starting from $1,499 through March 31. It is joined by the Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station hitting a new $629 low, alongside the greater sale that is seeing up to $1,200 being taken off the company’s power stations, bundles, and accessories. You’ll also find the VEVOR 40A Level 2 EV Charging Station at $280, plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week.
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.
Save $200 on Rad Power’s RadCity 5 Plus and RadWagon 4 e-bikes starting from $1,499 during flash sale
Rad Power Bikes has launched another flash sale through March 31 on two of its e-bikes, this time taking $200 off the price tag of the RadCity 5 Plus and RadWagon 4 models. The cheaper of the two is the RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike for $1,499 shipped. Down from its new $1,699 price tag since the company lowered prices across its lineup of models, we saw this model included in most of Rad Power’s major holiday and flash sales over the last year, often falling from its previous $1,999 price and landing between $1,799 and a $1,599 low. Today’s deal comes in as a solid $200 markdown off the new going rate, beating our previous coverage from Black Friday by $100 and landing at a new all-time low. This discount extends to both the step-thru and step-over models. You can learn more about the Rad CIty 5 Plus by heading below or checking out our hands-on coverage.
The RadCity 5 Plus comes equipped with a 750W geared hub motor and 672Wh max capacity battery, able to reach a 20 MPH max speed for up to 50+ miles on a single charge. It features five levels of pedal assistance with a 12-magnet cadence sensor, as well as a water-resistant wiring harness, integrated taillight with brake light functionality, a standard LED headlight, fenders for both wheels, an integrated rear storage rack, and a backlit LCD display that gives you a battery level indicator, speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, pedal assist level, and wattmeter.
You’ll also be able to score the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike for $1,599 shipped, down from $1,799. It is stocked with a 750W geared hub motor and a 672Wh capacity battery, able to reach the same max speed as the above model, but with an decreased travel range up to 45+ miles on a single charge. It includes similar features to the RadCity 5 Plus as well, offering five levels of pedal assistance with a 12-magnet cadence sensor, custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires, fenders for both tires, a water-resistant wiring harness, a brighter 200-lumen headlight, an integrated taillight with brake light functionality, an integrated rear storage rack, and a backlit LCD display offering the same real-time metrics plus a USB port to charge your devices.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station hits new $629 low
The official Anker Amazon storefront is offering up to $1,200 in savings on a huge selection of its power stations, bundles, and accessories, like the SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station for $629 shipped. Down from its $999 price tag, it only saw a handful of discounts over 2023, with Black Friday and Christmas sales dropping costs the furthest to the former $649 low – and subsequently repeating once the new year began. Today’s deal comes in as a 37% markdown off the going rate, beating our previous mention by $20 and landing at a new all-time low. You’ll also find three discounted bundle opportunities available: the power station with a 100W solar panel for $850, or you can bump the solar panel to a 200W model for $899, or bundle the power station with a BP1000 expansion battery for $1,198.
Featuring a compact design that is “15% smaller than the industry average,” this power station offers you a 1,056Wh capacity (2,112Wh with the extra battery) and a max power output of 2,400W, which also comes surge-protected. It can be fully charged via a wall outlet in up to 58 minutes and can recharge in up to 1.8 hours with a 600W solar input. Through the Anker app, you’ll be able to get real-time status updates, view your battery level, and set AC charging speeds. It also boasts 11 different ports: one carport, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and six AC outlets.
More Anker power bank/station discounts:
- Powerhouse 90, 87.6Wh capacity: $130 (Reg. $200)
- 521 Powerhouse, 256Wh capacity: $170 (Reg. $220)
- 535 Powerhouse, 512Wh capacity: $349 (Reg. $500)
- SOLIX F1200, 1,229Wh capacity: $749 (Reg. $1,400)
- SOLIX F2000, 2,048Wh capacity: $1,399 (Reg. $2,000)
- SOLIX F3800, 3,840Wh capacity: $2,999 (Reg. $4,000)
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VEVOR 40A Level 2 EV Charging Station now $280
Amazon is offering the VEVOR Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station for $279.89 shipped. Normally going for $430, this device has only seen two previous discounts since its release in December. It kept at its first discounted rate of $358 through the end of 2023, dropping slightly further to $341 once the new year began and falling once more to its short-lived $275 low through a third-party retailer. Today’s deal comes in as a 35% markdown off the going rate, landing at the Amazon all-time low and the overall 2nd-lowest price we have tracked.
Designed to adapt to your home’s circuit power, this home charging station is able to identify and alter its output based on whether your home’s circuit can withstand its max charging power, providing an adjustable range of 0 to 40A. You can monitor, schedule, and adjust the power levels through the companion app, or keep an eye on its three LED indicator lights (green for standby, yellow for charging, and red for when something goes wrong). Its SAE-J1772 connector ensures universal compatibility with all EVs on the market, including Teslas, and its weather-proof IP66-rated enclosure allows it to be installed indoors or outdoors without concern. Head below for more.
Spring e-bike deals!
- Super73 RX Electric Motorbike: $2,999 (Reg. $3695)
- Lynx All-Terrain e-bike: $2,999 (Reg. $3,999)
- Juiced’s HyperScrambler 2: $1,999 (Reg. $3,499)
- Aventon Aventure.2 All-Terrain e-bike with free extra battery: $1,799 ($2,499 value)
- Aventon Abound Cargo e-bike with $372 in free accessories: $1,799 (Reg. $2,199)
- Lectric XPedition Cargo Dual-battery e-bike with $405 in free accessories: $1,789 (Reg. $2,104
- Lectric XPedition Cargo e-bike with $405 in free accessories: $1,475 (Reg. $1,804)
- Heybike Brawn Fat-Tire e-bike: $1,449 (Reg. $1,800)
- Electric Bike Co. Model J e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,499)
- Velotric Discover 1 e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,599)
Other new Green Deals landing this week
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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Locals call him the “Bicycle hero,” but Texas man Evan Wayne says he’s just doing what he can to help his community after it was cut off due to the recent devastating and deadly flooding tragedy.
When the local Sandy Creek flooded following torrential rains in Texas, it destroyed the only bridge into one community. Residents were cut off from access to supplies, including everything from necessities like food, water, and medicine to basic comforts.
Although the bridge was impassable to cars, volunteers who quickly organized to help the stranded residents found that the damaged bridge could still be traversed on foot. Or in the case of Evan Wayne, it could be covered by an electric bike.
Evan joined hundreds of volunteers who answered the call of grassroots organizers by working together without any official capacity. While many started by hand-pulling garden carts of supplies uphill to reach the stricken community, Evan jury-rigged a trailer to an e-bike and took on as much of the load as he could, helping shuttle much-needed food and gear into the community over hundreds of round-trip journeys.
“This was a dog trailer 48 hours ago. I had a hacksaw, hacked the top off, grabbed some bungee cords, and here we are,” explained Evan in an interview with CBS Austin, while waiting for the next load of gear to be stacked on his trailer.
In the first two days of the operation, he made around 100 round trips each day, shuttling food and water as well as critical rescue supplies. “Right now, I’m waiting on a couple of chainsaws that I’ll bring in for a crew that’s been going at it with handsaws so far.”
In addition to delivering needed supplies, Evan has often found himself moving something even more important: information. “I’ve flagged down medics. I’ve been the guy that goes between Austin EMT and STAR Flight because I’m quicker than cell phones sometimes, people don’t have signal a lot of the time.”
Evan quickly points out that he isn’t the only one helping. “I’ve got an e-bike, but other people are pulling carts. People are walking, people are carrying things. Everyone is doing what they can.” But there’s no doubt that his ability to carry more gear at higher speeds and make hundreds of round-trip journeys so far in and out of the stricken neighborhood has helped impact countless lives.
“This is all volunteers here. They’re just taking it upon themselves to get people where they need to go. I think there’s an umbrella company coming in, taking over tomorrow, but until they get here, people are just taking care of people, which is what you’ve got to do.”
E-bikes proving their worth in emergencies
While many people consider electric bicycles just another form of recreation, they’ve proven to be potent transportation alternatives after natural disasters worldwide.
Not only do their small and efficient batteries make performing hundreds of rescue trips like Evans’ possible, but recharging can be done simply and easily with a solar panel when electricity is out after a disaster. And when gas stations are out of fuel (or simply can’t pump it with the power grid down), e-bikes can keep running while gasoline-powered motorcycles or ATVs run dry.
Electric bicycle batteries have also proven to be a handy source of emergency power after hurricanes and other disasters, often helping owners keep their phones charged up for days to remain in contact with family or rescue services.
While most hope to never need theirs for emergency purposes, electric bicycles have proven their worth in countless disaster scenarios, adding benefits far beyond just alternative transportation, recreation, or fitness riding.
Image credits: CBS Austin (screenshots), used under fair use
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies during a remote video hearing held by subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee on “Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation” in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2021.
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Block jumped more than 5% on Monday, leading a rally in shares of fintech companies as analysts downplayed the threat of JPMorgan Chase’s reported plan to charge data aggregators for access to customer financial information.
The recovery followed steep declines on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan had circulated pricing sheets outlining potential fees for aggregators like Plaid and Yodlee, which connect fintech platforms to users’ bank data.
In a note to clients on Monday, Evercore ISI analysts said the potential new expenses were “far from a ‘business model-breaking’ cost increase.”
In addition to Block’s rise, PayPal climbed 3.5% on Monday after sliding Friday. Robinhood and Shift4 recorded modest gains.
Broader market momentum helped fuel some of the rebound. The Nasdaq closed at a record, and crypto rallied, with bitcoin climbing past $123,000. Ether, solana, and other altcoins also gained.
Evercore ISI’s analysts said that even if JPMorgan’s changes were implemented, the most immediate effect would be a slight bump in the cost of one-time account setups — perhaps 50 to 60 cents.
Morgan Stanley echoed that view, writing that any impact would be “negligible,” especially for large fintechs that rely more on debit, credit, or stored balances than bank account pulls for transactions.
PayPal doesn’t anticipate much short-term impact, according to a person with knowledge of the issue. The person, who asked not to be named in order to speak about private financial matters, noted that PayPal relies on aggregators primarily for account verification and already has long-term pricing contracts in place.
While smaller fintechs that depend heavily on automated clearing house (ACH) rails or Open Banking frameworks for onboarding and compliance may face real pressure if the fees take effect, analysts said the larger platforms are largely insulated.
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