Save $650 on Aventon’s Level.2 e-bike at $1,299 today only, Greenworks Optimow robot lawn mower, and more
Kicking off this week’s green deals is a one-day sale on the Aventon Level.2 Step-Through Commuter e-bike at a new $1,299 low. It is joined by another one-day deal, the Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower which has returned to its $1,000 low, as well as Sun Joe’s 1,450 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $142. Plus all of the other green deals that have dropped today or are still hanging on from last 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.
Aventon Level.2 Step-Through Commuter e-bike hits new $1,299 low for one day only
Best Buy is offering the Aventon Level.2 Step-Through Commuter e-bike for $1,299 shipped through the end of the day. Normally fetching $1,949, this particular model saw frequent discounts over the last year, more regularly in 2023 than in the new year, with the biggest of them dropping costs to $1,499 during Black Friday sales. We saw more flash sales on this model, whereas its predecessor saw regular inclusions in bigger sales events. Today’s deal comes in as a 33% markdown off the going rate, beating our previous mention by $325 and landing as a new all-time low. It’s also among some of the Electrek favorites, which you can read about in our launch review or by heading below.
The Level.2 is Aventon’s flagship commuter e-bike model, equipped with a 500W (750W peak) rear-hub motor and a fully-integrated 14.0Ah battery that propels it up to a 28 MPH max speed and gives it up to 60 miles of travel on a single charge (doubled thanks to your new extra battery). You can use just the throttle to reach 20 MPH, or take advantage of the five levels of pedal assistance, supported by an upgraded torque sensor, to reach the 28 MPH max.
It also comes with a rear-mounted rack for carrying along cargo as well as front and rear fenders to protect the bike from any adverse elements during your journey. It features integrated head and taillights, with the rear lights offering a brake light function, and you’ll find a handy backlit LCD display attached to the handlebars that gives you real-time status of all the important metrics: speed, travel distance, pedal assistance settings, and battery levels. You’ll have two colorways to choose from here, Himalayan Pink or Polar White.
Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower returns to $1,000 low
Best Buy is offering the Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower for $999.99 shipped. Down from its usual $1,600 price tag, this is one of the first chances to save on this device, with the first time we saw it on discount being in a similar sale back in February. It comes in as a 38% markdown off the going rate, giving you $600 in savings and returning costs to the all-time lowest price we have tracked. It even beats out Greenworks’ own website where it is still listed at its MSRP. Designed for smaller yards, this robot mower from Greenworks can handle lawncare needs up to 1/2 acre. You’ll be able to control the mower remotely via the companion app through cellular connectivity, setting schedules for when it needs to go to work or setting automatic skip days for when it rains or snows. Its 24V 4.0Ah battery ensures a runtime of 150 minutes, giving it all the time it needs to complete the task with its 2.4-inch to 4-inch cutting height. It includes a charging base as well as some replacement parts and other accessories.
Sun Joe 1,450 PSI Electric Pressure Washer now $142
Amazon is offering the Sun Joe SPX4003-ULT Electric Pressure Washer for $142.10 shipped. Usually fetching $229, it spent the first 8 months of 2023 keeping above $155, with the price dropping lower for the first time during Labor Day sales to $82 before Black Friday and Christmas sales brought costs down further to $76. Since the start of the new year it has been riding its MSRP through the months, with occasional discounts to $168 at the lowest. Today’s deal comes in as a 38% markdown off the going rate that beats our previous mention by $26 and lands as the fourth-lowest price of the last year – $83 above the all-time low from 2022.
With its 14.5A motor, this pressure washer offers you 1,450 PSI to demolish every last piece of dirt, grease, gunk, and grime. You’ll be able to choose either a low setting or a high setting depending on your cleaning needs, and the onboard 54.1 fluid-ounce detergent tank lets you dial-in just the right amount of detergent to give your cleaning blast a boost. With a twist of the nozzle you can adjust the spray angle from zero to 45 degrees, and the washer itself is designed to shut off the pump when the trigger is not engaged to save you energy and costs.
Spring e-bike deals!
- Super73 RX Electric Motorbike: $2,999 (Reg. $3,695)
- 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.
- Amazon Basics 2,000mAh rechargeable AA NiMH battery 16-pack falls 33% to $18
- NIU’s Earth Day Sale takes up to 40% off e-scooters including new KQi Air X pre-orders
- Hover-1’s yellow Altai Pro R750 e-bike sees rare discount to new $1,456 low (Reg. $3,000)
- Jetson’s Canyon folding electric scooter with 22-mile range falls to $412 ($488 in savings)
- Jackery’s Earth Day sale takes up to $1,800 off power stations, bundles, more starting from $100
- EcoSmart’s ECO 36 240V electric tankless water heater falls 47% to new all-time $399 low
- ALLPOWERS Pet Day sale has power stations from $79, solar panels at $99, and bundles at up to $1,600 off
- Schwinn’s regularly $1,500 Ingersoll and Ridgewood e-bikes start from $700 (New lows)
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If you’re considering going electric, May will be a great time to score a deal on an EV lease. Automakers are slashing lease prices on some of the most popular EVs to move inventory – here are four standouts.
Nissan Ariya SUV
The Nissan Ariya SUV has an MSRP of $41,805. Its lease term is 36 months, with $4,409 due at signing and a mileage allowance of 10,000 a year. Monthly payment? A sweet $129!
Nissan cut the 2025 Ariya Engage’s price by $144 in April, so it now has an effective monthly cost of $251 – that’s seriously affordable for an electric SUV. If you’re already a Nissan driver, then you’re going to get an even better deal, because Nissan is offering a $1,000 loyalty discount on the Ariya, which brings its effective cost down to $224 per month.
CarsDirect, which sniffed out this deal, thinks this Ariya deal will be in place until Memorial Day, so take advantage of tariff-free pricing while you can.
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Honda Prologue SUV
The Honda Prologue SUV has an MSRP of $48,850. Its lease term is 36 months, with $1,399 due at signing and a mileage allowance of 10,000 a year. The monthly payment on the Prologue is $239.
The 2024 Honda Prologue has up to $18,800 in rebates, and the price includes a $1,000 lease loyalty discount or conquest offer. In California and other ZEV states, the EX has an effective cost of just $278 per month; in other parts of the US, pricing will be around $30 higher. This offer ends July 7.
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Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 has an MSRP of $43,880. Its best lease term is 24 months, with $1,044 due at signing and a mileage allowance of 10,000 a year. The monthly payment on the Model 3 is $349.
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 still has the $7,500 federal government EV rebate. Several months ago, Tesla reduced the amount due at signing on all Model 3s. And for those who want to lease a Long Range Model 3, the effective cost can be as low as $393 per month.
You can lease the Model 3 for 36 months, but the folks at CarsDirect found that the better deal will be had on 24-month leases. They compared the Model 3’s MSRP to the 2025 Lexus IS 300 F Sport’s MSRP, which is nearly identical, and the Model 3 was around 30% cheaper to lease.
Acura ZDX
The 2024 Acura ZDX has an MSRP of $65,850. Its best lease term is 36 months, with $4,699 due at signing and a mileage allowance of 7,500 a year. The monthly payment on the ZDX is $299.
The 2024 ZDX is Acura’s cheapest vehicle to lease because it features up to $29,450 in lease cash. However, the best deal is limited to California and ZEV states. If you cash in on a loyalty discount or conquest cash, the effective cost is $430 per month. This offer runs til June 30.
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Ford (F) reported its first-quarter earnings, beating Wall Street’s revenue and EPS expectations. However, with Trump’s auto tariffs, Ford is suspending full-year guidance. Here’s a breakdown of Ford’s Q1 2025 earnings
Ford Q1 2025 earnings preview
After crosstown rival General Motors cut its full-year financial guidance last week, investors are waiting to see if Ford will follow suit.
Ford’s previous 2025 forecast called for EBIT of $7 billion to $8.5 billion and capital expenditures between $8 billion and $9 billion.
The biggest threat is Trump’s new auto tariffs, which include a 25% duty on imported vehicles and many parts. Since Ford builds a greater percentage of vehicles in the US than any other major automaker, outside of Tesla, it isn’t expected to see as big of an impact.
CEO Jim Farley called it “an opportunity for Ford,” during an interview with CNN last week, saying the company has a “different footprint, a different exposure for tariffs.”
Ford imports around 21% of the vehicles it sells in the US, while GM imports around 46%. According to Estimize, Wall St expects Ford to post Q1 EPS of $0.0 on revenue of $38.02 billion.
The company reports earnings for each of its three business units, Ford Blue (gas-powered vehicles), Model e (electric vehicles), and Ford Pro (commercial and software business).
In the fourth quarter, Ford’s EV unit (Model e) lost another $1.4 billion while Pro and Blue each reported an adjusted EBIT of $1.6 billion.
Financial breakdown
Ford beat Wall Street estimates, reporting first-quarter revenue of $40.7 billion with an adjusted EPS of 0.49.
- Q1 2025 Revenue: $40.7 billion vs $38.02 billion expected.
- Q1 2025 Adjusted EPS: $0.49 vs $0.0 expected.
The company posted adjusted EBIT of $1 billion, down 63% from Q1 2024. Ford said its first-quarter EBIT suffered a nearly $200 million hit from added tariff costs, primarily in Ford Blue and Ford Pro.
Ford Pro generated an EBIT of $1.3 billion, Ford Blue $96 million, and Ford Model e reported an EBIT loss of $849 million.
For Model e, the company is focused on improving gross margins and “exercising a disciplined approach to investments in battery facilities and next-generation products.” Although still a nearly $1 billion loss, it’s still a $500 million improvement from Q1 2024.
Ford said higher Model e revenue was driven by new EVs launching in Europe, like the electric Explorer and Capri.
The company said its “Power Promise” promotion, which includes a free home charger and several other benefits, has helped drive demand in the US.
Although it’s tracking within its previous full-year adjusted EBIT guidance of between $7 billion and $8.5 billion, Ford is suspending full-year guidance due to the uncertainty surrounding tariffs.
Ford estimates the full-year gross cost of tariffs to be around $2.5 billion. It expects a tariff-related net adverse adjusted EBIT impact of about $1.5 billion for the full year 2025.
Ford also extended its “From America, For America” campaign last week. The promo includes employee pricing on most 2024 and 2025 models and now runs through July 4.
Check back for more info from Ford’s first quarter conference call. Ford is also hosting its annual meeting on Thursday, May 8, where we should learn more about its EV plans and how it will navigate the new tariffs.
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