RadExpand 5 folding e-bike with extra battery now $1,299 ($2,098 value), Electric Bike Co. bundles from $1,899, and more
Today’s green deals are here to get you off the couch and back outdoors now that spring has officially arrived, headlined by Rad Power’s flash sale that is taking $300 off the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike and includes a free extra battery, all for $1,299. It is joined by a collection of discounted e-bike bundles from Electric Bike Co. that includes a free anti-theft alarm starting from $1,899, as well as the EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that just hit a new $419 low. Plus, you’ll find all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below.
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.
Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike comes with an extra battery for $1,299
Rad Power has launched a flash sale on its RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike for $1,299 shipped, with the inclusion of a free extra battery that is valued at $499, through April 17. Fetching $1,599 since Rad Power lowered prices across its entire e-bike lineup, we saw plenty of short-lived flash sales and bigger holiday discounts alike on this particular e-bike model. Before the new year, this e-bike was priced at $1,649, often being brought down in price somewhere between $1,599 and the former $1,299 low. Since the new year began, we’ve seen one previous flash sale that brought costs down to the new $1,249 low, though it didn’t include the free extra battery. Today’s deal comes in as a solid $300 markdown off the new going rate that lands at the second-lowest price we have tracked, a total value worth $2,098. You can learn more about this e-bike by heading below or checking out our hands-on review.
The RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike comes equipped with a 750W brushless geared hub motor and a 672Wh battery that tops out at 20 MPH and can travel up to 45+ miles on a single charge (doubled with the extra battery), depending on conditions. It features four levels of low-profile cadence sensing pedal assist, as well as a water-resistant wiring harness, a standard LED headlight, an integrated taillight with a brake light indicator functionality, an integrated rear storage rack, fenders for both tires, and a simple LED display that provides pedal assist controls and battery charge levels. Its main claim to fame amongst Rad Power’s e-bikes is its space-saving folding frame, with the mechanism located at its center for fast and easy storage or transport when it’s not in use.
Electric Bike Company e-bike bundles up to $200 off with free anti-theft alarm starting from $1,899
Electric Bike Company has taken up to $200 off a collection of e-bike bundles that have been decked out in various accessories like cargo racks, storage baskets, pannier bags, and more. While all the models are technically set at affordable prices, considering the company’s high quality parts, the cheapest offering among the bunch is the Model J – Desert Rover for $1,899 shipped. Down from its usual $2,081 price tag, we’ve seen it go for $100 less in some past sales – particularly during Black Friday and Christmas sales. Today it comes in as a solid $182 markdown that lands it at the second-lowest price we have tracked. Plus, you’ll get extra savings thanks to the company’s limited-time offer that gives you a complimentary anti-theft alarm valued at $129, just use the promo code ALARM at checkout.
Sporting a golden-tan, metallic Venice-beach moped design with a banana seat, the Model J: Desert Rover e-bike comes equipped with a 750W motor as well as a 14Ah battery that reaches 20 to 28 MPH speeds with a 60-mile range. It also has five levels of pedal assistance, with a choice for a 12 mag cadence sensor or a torque sensor along with a variety of accessories and features: a rear-mountable cargo rack, a front-mountable rack, a Basil MIK crate, a Basil trunk bag, 3-inch puncture-resistant tires, integrated front and rear safety lights, hand stitched vegan leather grips around BMX handlebars, and an LCD color display with a USB charging port. As part of the package, you’ll also receive a color-matched helmet as well.
Other Electric Bike Co. bundle discounts:
- Model E – Rock-a-bye Roller: $2,399 (Reg. $2,593)
- Model R – Cargo Conquest: $2,499 (Reg. $2,628)
- Model A – Camo Cruiser: $2,500 (Reg. $2,601)
- Model S – Floral Chopper: $3,099 (Reg. $3,207)
- Model Y – Amethyst Lullaby: $3,099 (Reg. $3,250)
- Model C – Blue Warrior: $3,199 (Reg. $3,343)
The greatest feature about any of the e-bikes under this brand though, is the customizable options. Most of the parts have two to three options for customization – even the paint job – with plenty more accessories you can add-on as well, allowing you to truly build a ride that fits your preferences and expresses your individuality. And don’t forget to use the promo code ALARM at checkout for your free anti-theft alarm!
EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower hits new $419 low
Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ 21-Inch 56V Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower for $419 shipped. Normally fetching $649, it spent the late half of 2023 riding along its MSRP and occasionally rising and falling in small increments, the biggest of which brought costs down to $549. Since the new year began, we’ve seen a few repeat discounts down to the former $454 low, with today’s deal coming in to take things further as a 35% markdown off the going rate, beating our previous mention by $35 and landing at a new all-time low.
Powered by just the 7.5Ah ARC battery, this cordless electric lawn mower tackles your small to medium-sized yards with up to 60 minutes of runtime on a single charge. Its 21-inch cutting deck allows for easy maneuvering through your yard more efficiently while offering a six-position height adjustment with a cutting range between 1.5 inches to 4 inches. It features a three-in-one function of mulching, rear-bagging, or side-discharge, and starts with the press of a button – no gas, no oil priming, no pull string. Head below to learn 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)
- 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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NYC’s new 15 MPH speed limit for e-bikes goes into effect next month, but cars still get a pass
New York City’s new 15 mph speed limit for electric bikes is officially set to take effect next month, in what city officials claim is a move to improve street safety. But not everyone is convinced the crackdown is targeting the real threat on the roads.
The new limit, approved earlier this year, applies to e-bikes, mopeds, and other micromobility vehicles operating in city bike lanes. Riders caught exceeding 15 mph could face warnings or citations, though the exact enforcement strategy remains murky. The NYPD says it will focus on “education first,” but given the city’s track record, that could just be the calm before the ticket storm.
The rule comes amid growing concerns from some residents and officials about rising speeds among e-bike riders, especially delivery workers who often rely on throttle-equipped bikes to meet tight deadlines. But while the new speed cap is aimed at micromobility vehicles, there’s a noticeable omission: cars, trucks, and SUVs, which continue to be allowed to travel at 25 mph – and in practice, often much faster – even though they pose exponentially more risk to vulnerable road users and are responsible for orders of magnitude more deaths each year.
It’s a move that raises eyebrows and has resulted in thousands of publicly-submitted comments that the New York Department of Transportation has seemingly ignored.
After all, the majority of traffic fatalities in New York City don’t involve e-bikes. They involve cars. And while some e-bike riders certainly ride irresponsibly, the blanket limit nearly cuts in half the more widely accepted e-bike speed limits used around the US, and doesn’t even apply to pedal bikes, which can easily exceed such speeds despite nearly identical average weights when factoring in the vehicle and rider. Not to mention, it ignores the critical role that e-bikes play in reducing traffic congestion and emissions, especially in the delivery and commuting sectors.
So while New York is slowing down its most efficient and sustainable form of urban transport, it’s letting the real heavyweights keep their speed. If the goal is safety, then it’s fair to ask: why aren’t cars being asked to go 15 mph too?
Because once again, it seems the rules are written for the powerful – not the vulnerable.
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Tesla is now buying ads on Elon Musk’s X to get people to vote for his $1 trillion compensation
Tesla is now buying advertising on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to get Tesla shareholders to vote for his CEO compensation package worth up to $1 trillion in stock options.
Tesla, under Elon Musk’s leadership, has famously been against advertising. The CEO is even on the record saying that he “hates advertising” and that “other companies spend money on advertising and manipulating public opinion, Tesla focuses on the product.”
However, that was before he acquired Twitter, now X, which relies heavily on advertising.
After that, he started to push Tesla to do some advertising, but the company quickly stopped or greatly reduced its advertising efforts.
We reported that Tesla’s advertising effort picked back up last week, starting with a few Google ads to encourage Tesla shareholders to vote for Musk’s new unprecedented CEO compensation package worth up to $1 trillion.
The automaker is in a full-on marketing blitz to convince shareholders to vote for the package and to allow Tesla to issue more shares in exchange.
Now, Tesla is even buying social media ads to push shareholders to vote for Musk’s compensation package and they are even buying ads on Musk’s privately owned platform, X:
They are also buying ads on Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit.
As we previously reported, Tesla’s board has claimed that voting for the compensation package will determine the future of Tesla.
Musk went even further and linked his compensation package to the future of the world.
Earlier today, the CEO claimed that his compensation plan is not about money, but about control over Tesla:
It’s not about “compensation”, but about me having enough influence over Tesla to ensure safety if we build millions of robots. If I can just get kicked out in the future by activist shareholder advisory firms who don’t even own Tesla shares themselves, I’m not comfortable with that future.
The CEO previously threatened Tesla shareholders not to build AI products at Tesla, despite claiming they were critical to the company’s future, if he doesn’t get 25% control over the company.
Electrek’s Take
The CEO of a publicly traded company threatens shareholders to gain control over the company and uses company funds to purchase ads that benefit his privately held company, with the goal of persuading the shareholders of the publicly traded company to give him more money.
If that’s not late-stage capitalism, I don’t know what is.
Also, I know I won’t shock anyone here, but Elon is lying about this not being about money.
If he wants to increase his percentage of Tesla shares, he could do exactly what his friend Larry Ellison did with Oracle and do long-term buybacks. It would benefit everyone, but it’s not what he wants. He wants the shiny new stock options.
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