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All work and no play makes Reinette a dull girl – that’s why today’s Green Deals are mostly about play with a little bit of “work” to balance out the scales. Headlining these deals is Rad Power’s summer sale that is taking up to $400 off e-bikes and 20% off premium add-on accessories, with the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike once more leading the charge at $1,199. It is joined by the return of the NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike at a new $1,299 low, as well as two one-day deals on useful Greenworks and Worx tools – and going down further to our links, you’ll find a separate one-day deal on the Apollo 2023 Air Electric Scooter at $799. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals 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.

Rad Power’s summer sale takes up to $400 off e-bikes and 20% off premium add-on accessories

Rad Power’s flash sale has slid into a summer sale that is running through June 23, taking up to $400 off three of the brand’s popular e-bike models and also throwing in a 20% off discount on premium accessories. Back leading the pack of offerings with the biggest deal is the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,199 shipped. Normally fetching $1,599 since the company lowered prices back in January, this model has been at the head of the last three sales with the biggest price cuts, with Memorial Day sales seeing the biggest drop to the $1,099 low during Memorial Day sales (if you don’t count the pricing error that had it at $999 for the first day). It’s back again today as an extended 25% markdown, returning it back to the second-lowest price we have tracked. You can learn more below or check out our hands-on review over.

Carrying the mantle of Rad Power’s “beast of a bike,” the RadRover 6 Plus hits 20 MPH top speeds for up to 45 miles on a single charge thanks to its 750W brushless geared hub motor working in tandem with the semi-integrated 672Wh battery. Equipped with a 12-magnet cadence sensor, this e-bike has five levels of pedal assistance to choose from, accessible through the full digital display that also gives you real-time performance data like battery levels or a wattage meter to keep track of the motor’s output. Should you journey off the beaten paths, this model is prepared for the adventure with its water-resistant connectors and wiring harness, as well as a pair of 26-inch by 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires with fenders over each.

One of Rad Power’s most popular models – and my personal favorite amongst the lineup – is the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike that is currently available for $1,599, down from $1,799. This model hits the same 20 MPH top speeds with the same five levels of pedal assistance but with a travel range of 45 to 90 miles on a single charge (its doubled with the purchase of an extra battery). Other notable features include custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires, fenders for both tires, a water-resistant wiring harness, a 200-lumen headlight, an integrated taillight with brake light functionality, an integrated rear storage rack, and a backlit LCD display – plus it even has a USB port to charge your devices while riding.

The last model in this sale is the classic RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike that is seeing a $200 price cut to $1,199. Sporting the same motor and battery sizes as the above models, it shouldn’t surprise you that it hits the same top speeds as well, however, it only has four levels of pedal assistance and a good 50-mile travel range. It comes stocked with a rear-mounted cargo rack, puncture-resistant fat tires, a standard LED headlight, an integrated taillight with both brake light and flash mode capabilities, and a simplified control panel for charge levels and pedal assistance settings.

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NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike within post for Rad Power summer sale

NIU’s BQi-C3 Pro e-bike hits new $1,299 low

Best Buy is now offering the NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike for $1,299 shipped. Regularly $2,200, we’ve seen four previous one-day sales on this particular model since the new year began, with the first being a drop to $1,500 on Valentine’s Day, followed by two in April and one at the top of May that saw the price fall further to the former $1,300 low. Today’s deal takes it a little further as a $901 markdown that beats our three previous mentions by $1 and carves out a new all-time low. You can learn more about this e-bike by heading below the fold or by reading through our hands-on review.

The NIU BQI-C3 Pro comes in three colorways to choose from, equipped with a 750W peak-rated rear hub motor alongside dual 48V 10.0Ah batteries that propel the bike up to 28 MPH for up to 90 miles on a single charge. It fully recharges from empty in just five hours, and settings can be monitored and controlled via the companion app thanks to NIU’s smart control technology that has been carried over to this model from its popular lines of electric scooters. It also comes with plenty of extra features that enhance the riding experience like a kickstand, the integrated rear cargo rack, fenders for both wheels, an LED headlight and taillight, puncture-resistant tires, internally routed wiring, IP65 waterproof rating for the motor, IP67 waterproof rating for the battery, and a 3.5-inch TFT color display that gives you real-time readouts of both individual battery levels, distance, travel times, speed, and more.

Greenworks 80V 26-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer within post for Rad Power summer sale

Greenworks 80V 26-inch cordless hedge trimmer hits $175 low, Worx 20V Cube vacuum hits $90 in 1-day sales

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering two one-day sales on a pair of useful electric tools, with the main feature being the Greenworks 80V 26-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer for $174.99 shipped. Usually going for $250, this deal comes in for today only as a solid $75 markdown off the going rate that matches its previous one-day sale from March and returns to the lowest price we have tracked. Equipped with a 2.0Ah battery that provides up to 60 minutes of continuous runtime on a single charge, this hedge trimmer is designed with efficiency and comfort. Its 180-degree rotating rear handle allows for easier and safer trimming at multiple angles while the 26-inch dual-action blades provide a 3/4-inch cutting capacity, able to hit 3,200 strokes per minute.

There second of these one-day tool deals is on the WORX 20V Power Share Cordless Electric Cube Vacuum for $90 shipped, down from $120. This compact vacuum is a handy and ultra-portable on-the-go device that comes from the company’s Power Share family, meaning its battery is compatible with 75+ other Worx 20V, 40V, and 80V tools – and vice-versa. It has two different speed settings to tackle various needs, a flexible and retractable 4-foot hose alongside a crevice nozzle for those harder-to-reach and deeper-to-clean spots, plus a one-touch easy-empty 6 ounce dry debris tank. It delivers approximately half the power of a standard upright vacuum, but at only 1/6th the size, intended more for specific tasks like emergency cleanups, car interior details, or office cleaning sweeps.

Summer e-bike deals!

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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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What EV sales slump? Illinois’ EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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What EV sales slump? Illinois' EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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Fueled by incentives from the Illinois EPA and the state’s largest utility company, new EV registrations nearly quadrupled the 12% first-quarter increase in EV registrations nationally – and there are no signs the state is slowing down.

Despite the dramatic slowdown of Tesla’s US deliveries, sales of electric vehicles overall have perked up in recent months, with Illinois’ EV adoption rate well above the Q1 uptick nationally. Crain’s Chicago Business reports that the number of new EVs registered across the state totaled 9,821 January through March, compared with “just” 6,535 EVs registered in the state during the same period in 2024.

Those numbers represent more than 50% growth in EV registrations – far beyond the expected 12% first-quarter increase nationally being projected by Cox Automotive. (!)

What’s going on in Illinois?

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the Chicago Auto Show; by Ray Cunningham.

While President Trump and Elmo were running for re-election, they campaigned on the threat promise of canceling the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. Along with California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker made countermoves – launching a $4,000 rebate for new electric cars and up to $1,500 for the purchase of a new electric motorcycle.

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At the same time, the state’s largest utility, ComEd, launched a $90 million EV incentive program featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles. That program has driven a surge in Class 3-6 medium duty commercial EVs, which are eligible fro $20-30,000 in utility rebates on top of federal tax credits and other incentives (Class 1-2 EVs are eligible for up to $7,500).

We covered the launch of those incentives when the program was announced at Chicago Drives Electric last year, but the message here is simple: incentives work.

SOURCES: Chicago Business, Ray Cunningham; featured image by the author.

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

he XE215EV, XCMG’s fully electric hydraulic excavator, powers a new materials processing base in Guangxi with its green energy.

The electric construction equipment experts at XCMG just released a new, 25 ton electric crawler excavator ahead of bauma 2025 – and they have their eye on the global urban construction, mine operations, and logistical material handling markets.

Powered by a high-capacity 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery capable of delivering up to 8 hours of continuous operation, the XE215EV electric excavator promises uninterrupted operation at a lower cost of ownership and with even less downtime than its diesel counterparts.

XCMG is delivering on part of that reduced downtime promise with the lower maintenance and easier repair needs of electric equipment, and delivering on the rest of it with lickety-quick DC fast charging that can recharge the machine’s massive battery in 1.5-2 hours … but that’s not the slick bit. The XCMG XE125EV can be powered up without leaving the job site thanks to its BYD battery swap technology.

We first covered XCMG and its battery swap technology back in January, and covered similar battery-swap tech being developed by MOOG Construction offshoot ZQUIP, as well – but while XCMG’s battery tech has been in production for several years, it’s still not widely known about in the West (even within the industry).

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XCMG showed off its latest electric equipment at the December 2024 bauma China, including an updated version of its of its 85-ton autonomous electric mining truck that features a fully cab-less design – meaning there isn’t even a place for an operator to sit, let alone operate. And that’s too bad, because what operator wouldn’t want to experience an electric truck putting down 1070 hp more than 16,000 lb-ft of torque!?

Easy in, easy out

XCMG battery swap crane; via Etrucks New Zealand.

The best part? All of the company’s heavy equipment assets – from excavators to terminal tractors to dump trucks and wheel loaders – all use the same 400 kWh BYD battery packs, Milwaukee tool style. That means an equipment fleet can utilize x number of vehicles with a fraction of the total battery capacity and material needs of other asset brands. That’s not just a smart use of limited materials, it’s a smarter use of energy.

You can check out all the XE215EV’s specs at this tear sheet, and get an in-person look at the Chinese company’s latest electric excavator this week in Munich, Germany.

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Volvo shows off production PU500 battery energy storage system

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Volvo Energy introduces the Volvo PU500 – A reliable power solution for powering any site, anywhere!

As “extreme” weather events become more commonplace, the demand for reliable and portable energy continues to rise. In response to that growing demand for dependable off-grid power, Volvo has developed the new PU500 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed to take electrical power when it’s needed most.

Designed to be deployable in a number of environments at a moment’s notice, the Volvo Energy PU500 BESS is equipped with approximately 500 kWh of usable battery capacity (up to 540 kWh total). More than enough juice, in other words, to power a remote construction site, disaster response effort, or even a music festival – anything that needs access to reliable electricity beyond a grid connection.

That’s great, but what sets the PU500 apart from other battery storage solutions is its integrated 240 kW DC fast charger.

“With an integrated CCS2 charger, the PU500 is designed to work with all brands of electric equipment, trucks, and passenger cars,” says Niklas Thulin, Head of BESS Product Offer at Volvo Energy. “This ensures that no matter what type of electric vehicle or machinery you rely on, the PU500 can provide the power you need, making it a truly flexible solution for any grid constrained site or location.”

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The integrated charger in the PU500 has the impressive ability to charge a heavy equipment asset (be that an electric semi truck or something like a wheel loader) in under two hours. Its on-board capacity allows to fully recharge up to 3 electric HD trucks or 20 electric cars per day, making it an incredibly versatile disaster response asset.

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Electric job site; via Volvo CE.

As we often say over at The Heavy Equipment Podcast, “just because you’re working for the power company doesn’t mean you have power,” and there are hundreds of scenarios where the extra power provided by something like the new PU500 would be useful. Its ability to be palletized and easily moved or swapped out of a larger BESS array, too, just add to its flexibility.

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