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With a general lull starting to hang over post-Memorial Day marketplaces, today’s Green Deals are lead by the sudden undercutting of previous prices from Bluetti on its lineup of power stations and bundle packages, like the AC200L Portable Power Station that comes with a 200W solar panel at a new $1,499 low, among others. It is joined by the Hover-1 Boss Pro Foldable Electric Scooter also hitting a new low of $348, as well as the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower that includes two 4.0Ah batteries for $549. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals – including all the leftover Memorial Day discounts that are still alive and well.

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.

Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station with a 200W solar panel hits new $1,499 low, drops prices on previous deals

While Amazon’s Memorial Day sales having technically ended, nobody seemed to give Bluetti the memo and as such, the official Bluetti Amazon storefront is offering its AC200L Portable Power Station with a 200W Solar Panel for $1,499 shipped, along with other markdowns since the sale’s end. Down from its regular $2,499 price tag, this particular bundle has slowly been increasing its discount size since the start of the new year. It kicked off 2024 at $1,798 in January, with March seeing the next drop to $1,699 at its start and $1,599 at its end – which remained the standard rate up until today’s deal came in to land it at a new all-time low. All-in-all, you’re looking at a $1,000 markdown that beats out its Memorial Day sale rate by $100.

With a purchase of Bluetti’s AC200L power station, you can breathe easy knowing your power supply needs will be met on your next trip out into the wilds of the world, whether it’s for camping, road trips, or even just backyard functions. Built around a LiFePO4 battery, it has a 2,048Wh capacity that can be expanded up to 4,096Wh with a B230 expansion battery, up to 6,348Wh with two B210 batteries, or up to its max 8,192Wh capacity with two B300 batteries (all three sold separately). It has 11 ports to cover a wider range of devices and appliances: four ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, one car port, one RV port, and even a NEMA TT-30 port. While plugged into a wall outlet, this power station will regain an 80% charge in just 45 minutes, or you can connect a maximum 1,200W solar input that will fully recharge it in just 1.7 to 2.2 hours. You’ll also be able to control the power station’s settings and keep track of charging levels on your tablet or smartphone via the BLUETTI app.

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Hover-1 Boss Pro foldable electric scooter within post for Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station with 200W solar panel

Hover-1 Boss Pro Foldable Electric Scooter starts from new $348 low

Amazon is offering the Hover-1 Boss Pro Foldable Electric Scooter for $348.47 shippedafter clipping the on-page 25% off coupon. Today’s on-page coupon offered might be targeted to some regions/accounts, but the $464.62 deal price is still a notable one as we will discuss below. Down from its usual $800 price tag, it kicked off 2024 at $462 before rising back to its MSRP and waiting a month for another discount to come along. While we’ve seen a few good price cuts in the last few months, nothing ever fell lower than $441, until today’s deal that is. It comes in as a 56% markdown off the going rate that gives you $452 in savings and lands it at a new all-time low. It even beats out Hover-1’s website where it is still listed at its MSRP. Equipped with a 500W brushless motor and 36V battery, this scooter can reach top speeds of 20 MPH with a 24-mile range on a single charge. It features a premium LED display to indicate your speed, mode, battery level, and miles traveled, and even comes app-enabled to track your ride, pinpoint locations, or adjust the scooter’s settings. Its foldable design ensures storage convenience at home or your next destination.

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EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower with two 4.0Ah batteries, within post for Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station with 200W solar panel

EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower includes two 4.0Ah batteries at $549

Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower with two 4.0Ah batteries for $549 shipped. Normally fetching $699, it’s kept to its MSRP since the start of the new year, with only a few discounts seen dropping costs by small amounts and the biggest of them taking the price down to $549 – making today’s deal the lowest of 2024 so far. This is a 21% markdown off the going rate, taking off $150 from its price tag and returning it to the second-lowest price we have tracked – ultimately $50 above the all-time low from last summer.

With the two included 4.0Ah batteries, this cordless electric lawn mower tackles your small to medium lawncare needs with up to 65 minutes of runtime on a single charge. You’ll be able to easily maneuver through your yard thanks to its self-propelled design and 21-inch cutting deck that offers a six-position height adjustment with a cutting range of 1.5 inches to 4 inches. You can choose whether to mulch, rear-bag, or side discharge your yard clippings/debris, plus you won’t have to deal with gas, oil priming, or pull strings ever again – it starts up with the simple press of a button! And if you’ve already got a good stock of EGO Power+ batteries and are just looking for a standalone mower, you can find an upgraded model for $251.

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Worx Landroid S 20V robotic lawn mower within post for Bluetti AC200L Portable power station with 200W solar panel

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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Honda pauses planned EV factory in Canada amid tariff war

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Honda pauses planned EV factory in Canada amid tariff war

Honda announced that it is pausing about $15 billion in planned EV investments to build electric vehicle and battery factories in Canada amid uncertainty over trade.

It’s the latest example of Canada’s backing the US plan backfiring.

A few years ago, Canada sided with the US in its plan to save the US auto industry, which was falling behind the rest of the world in the transition to electric vehicles.

Canada agreed to heavily tariff Chinese EVs to keep them away from the North American market, which mainly helps the US auto manufacturing industry, and in return, Canada’s EV production was included in Biden’s IRA to encourage foreign automakers to invest in EV production in both US and Canada to get access to the US market.

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However, when Trump came into power earlier this year, he threw a wrench into this entire plan by canceling IRA funding, planning to kill the EV tax credit, and placing tariffs on many countries, including Canada.

It has resulted in planned investments in the EV sector in Canada to cool down.

Now, one of Canada’s most significant EV investments has been paused.

Honda has announced that it is pausing for two years its plan to establish a massive new EV production base in Canada:

“Due to the recent slowdown of the EV market, Honda Motor has announced an approximate two-year postponement of the comprehensive value chain investment project in Canada. The company will continue to evaluate the timing and project progression as market conditions change.”

The investment was announced just over a year ago. It was supposed to include a new EV factory in Ontario and a battery factory, totaling more than $10 billion in investments.

It was supposed to create over 1,000 jobs in Ontario and help retain the 4,200 jobs at Honda’s current assembly plant in Ontario, which are threatened by the electric transition.

Electrek’s Take

Canada is taking a beating here and all for mostly just protecting the US auto industry.

As I have been saying for a while, at this point, you should just invite the Chinese automakers to join.

You can do a deal à la India, where you remove tariffs for Chinese automakers willing to invest in the EV supply chain in Canada.

There’s no point in protecting the US automakers if the US is purposefully destroying the Canadian auto sector.

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Meet ONOX: The all-electric tractor with swappable battery packs

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Meet ONOX: The all-electric tractor with swappable battery packs

A new company out of Germany called ONOX is bringing sustainable technology to the agriculture industry. After garnering design awards, the ONOX electric tractor prototype is in operation overseas as its makers look to scale and bring its unique modular design, complete with swappable battery packs, to farms everywhere.

It’s been less than two years since ONOX hit the tech scene with a prototype of its flagship electric tractor, which debuted at Agritechnica 2023 in Hanover, Germany. In April of 2024, the German startup’s electric tractor was awarded an iF Design Gold Award.

That same summer, the ONOX1 finalized commissioning before entering an extensive test phase. By December, the startup had snagged another trophy – the Federal Ecodesign Award. This past February, the ONOX electric tractor received road approval in Germany and began operations while the design team continues its mission of making electric agricultural machinery a reality.

The ONOX electric tractor is unique in that it utilizes modular battery swap technology, in which farmers can choose from three different mounting areas (see below).

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ONOX’s electric tractor could breathe new life into farming

Since the ONOX electric tractor remains a prototype, many of its specs are targets and estimates, but the initial design is quite impressive. The electric tractor’s motor offers peak power of 70 kW with over 2,400 Nm of torque up front and over 5,500 Nm in the rear. ONOX’s targeted top speed is 40 km/h (~25 mph).

The ONOX tractor features an integrated 20-kWh battery pack and room for additional swappable packs of 30 kWh each. The entire system operates on 48V power, so maintenance is safer and easier for users without further training since there is no risk of exposure to high-voltage components.

The ONOX design team has also integrated an Airline system with mounting rails on the tractor’s hood, enabling future owners to mount cargo, haul hay or produce, or customize the area with other parts. The front of the tractor is also front-loader-ready, adding to its modularity and versatility.

The ONOX website says the electric tractor is self-sufficient using its own solar energy, but from the specs and images we’ve seen, there is no evidence of any solar technology implemented on the current prototype. Perhaps they mean the swappable batteries can be charged using solar when not installed on the tractor.

We will monitor ONOX’s progress as electric tractor development continues en route to commercial sales.

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Toyota’s bZ electric SUV gets a new name, more range, an NACS port and other upgrades

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Toyota's bZ electric SUV gets a new name, more range, an NACS port and other upgrades

Toyota upgraded its electric SUV in just about every way possible. The 2026 Toyota bZ is refined from end to end with a fresh new style, more driving range, advanced new tech, and much more. It even has an NACS port, so you can charge at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at Toyota’s new EV.

Meet the 2026 Toyota bZ electric SUV

Remember the bZ4X? It’s currently the only EV Toyota sells in North America. It’s now called the “bZ,” and it’s better than ever.

The 2026 Toyota bZ has an estimated driving range of 314 miles, a 25% improvement over the outgoing bZ4X. It also has a built-in NACS charging port, unlocking access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network across North America.

Toyota said the upgraded EV can charge from 10% to 80% “under ideal conditions” when using DC fast charging. With added Plug & Charge capabilities, charging has never been easier.

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The AWD models now have up to 338 hp, a 50% improvement thanks to new SIC semiconductors. Front-wheel-drive (FWD) models deliver 221 hp, up from 201 HP in the 2025 bZ4X.

Other upgrades, including battery pre-conditioning and a thermal management system, help optimize charging speeds in cold weather.

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2026 Toyota bZ electric SUV (Source: Toyota)

Battery options and driving range

The 2026 Toyota bZ will have two battery options: 57.7 kWh and 74.7 kWh. Toyota estimates that the larger (74.7 kWh) battery will provide up to 314 miles of range, while the smaller (57.7 kWh) option will get up to 236 miles.

Toyota upgraded the electric SUV inside and out. The exterior features Toyota’s new “hammerhead front end,” which is shown on updated vehicles like the Camry and Crown. The new styling includes redesigned front overfenders and slim LED daytime running lights.

The interior received a few upgrades, including a redesigned center console. The setup now includes a larger 14″ Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, two wireless phone chargers, and a slimmed-down dashboard.

Standard features include a 7″ driver display screen, heated front and rear seats, regenerative braking, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and more.

Upgrading to the Limited trim will gain you 20″ black alloy wheels, multi-LED headlights, SofTex®-trimmed seats, ventilated front seating, and added safety/ driver assist features. Other options include a panoramic moonroof with power sunshade (XLE) and a premium 9-speaker JBL Audio system (Limited).

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2026 Toyota bZ trim Battery Range
(Manufacturer estimated)
XLE FWD 57.7 kWh 236 miles
XLE FWD Plus 74.7 kWh 314 miles
XLE AWD 74.7 kWh 288 miles
Limited FWD 74.7 kWh 299 miles
Limited AWD 74.7 kWh 278 miles
2026 Toyota bZ battery, range, and trim options

According to Toyota, the new name will help simplify things for buyers. We suspect it’s also designed to revamp the brand’s sole EV after a slow (to say it nicely) rollout in North America. The bZ4X was recalled shortly after launch over concerns that the wheels may fall off.

The 2026 Toyota bZ is expected to arrive at dealerships in the second half of 2025. Check back for more info as prices will be revealed soon.

With the upgraded 2026 model arriving, Toyota is offering close-out prices on the 2024 and 2025 bZ4X. The 2024 bZ4X is listed with up to $19,000 in lease cash, while 2025 models can be leased for as low as $269 per month. You can use our link to find deals on the 2024 and 2025 Toyota bZ4X in your area today.

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