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I hope all you Dads out there had a wonderful day amongst your family and loved ones! Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is the anniversary sale from NIU that is taking up to 51% off a collection of e-scooters, like the KQi Air RD Electric Scooter at $949. It is joined by EcoFlow’s Father’s Day sale that just began yesterday and is taking up to 56% off power stations, bundles, smart devices, and accessories starting from $299, as well as an upgraded model of the Greenworks CrossoverZ 80V 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower that just hit $4,999. Plus, all the other hangover Father’s Day 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.

NIU KQi Air RD Electric Scooter hits new $949 low in anniversary sales

NIU has launched its anniversary sale through June 30 that is taking up to 51% off a collection of its e-scooters, like the NIU KQi Air RD Electric Scooter for $949 shipped. Down from $1,399, this is technically the first discount on this red colorway, although it is not the first discount we’ve tracked on the KQi Air series scooters, which we’ve been seeing drop to $1,049 more regularly at sites like Best Buy. Today’s deal comes in as a 32% markdown that saves you $450 and lands it at a new all-time low, both for the individual colorway and the overall series of scooters.

The NIU KQi Air is now the second-lightest available model under the NIU brand (now that the KQi Air X is officially available and shipping – with a 0.4 pounds difference), coming equipped with a 350W motor (700W peak) and a 451Wh battery that hits up to 20 MPH top speeds for up to 31 miles on a single 5-hour charge. It offers five different riding modes to choose from: E-save, sport, dynamic, pedestrian, and cruise control – with the slower speeds obviously saving you battery juice for longer rides.

It also comes with a variety of features like a front disc brake with regenerative braking, an IP55 waterproof rating, an integrated LED display, a Halo headlight, a taillight with brake light functionality, turn signals on the ends of the wide-reaching handlebar, ambient lighting on its body, a 41% wider deck, 9.5-inch tubeless tires, and an electric horn. You’ll also be able to control the settings via the companion app, which you can lock and unlock your scooter with for added security.

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EcoFlow Father's Day sale takes 56% off lineup within post for NIU anniversary sale

EcoFlow Father’s Day sale takes up to 56% off power stations, bundles, smart devices, and accessories

Yesterday, EcoFlow launched its Father’s Day sale through June 23 that is taking up to 56% off a lineup of the company’s power stations, bundles, smart devices, and accessories. One of the notable standouts sitting at the top with the biggest discounts is the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a 400W Solar Panel for $2,899 shipped. Normally fetching $4,898, we’ve seen it only go $100 lower, with the most recent time being during last month’s Memorial Day sales, and before that it was during Black Friday and Christmas sales. Today’s deal comes in as a 41% markdown that saves you $1,999 and lands it back at the second-lowest price we have tracked. There’s also a few free gift options you can take advantage of, with the company giving you two free 110W solar panels when you place an order of $2,500 before taxes, or you’ll instead receive a free 882Wh DELTA mini Portable Power Station when you place an order of $5,000 before taxes. You’ll also be able to find most of these prices over at Amazon as well, however, there won’t be some of the free additions like on the direct site.

The DELTA Pro provides a 3,600Wh capacity that can be expanded up to 25kWh (which can handle home backup needs) with the purchase of separately sold expansion batteries. It boasts a 3,600W output power and offers 14 ports to cover all your appliance and charging needs: five AC ports, four USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, two DC ports, and a car port. It is able to fully recharge in 1.8 hours with a 240V outlet and 2.8 hours with a 1,600W solar input power. You’ll be able to monitor and control the settings in real-time on the EcoFlow app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth – you can even use it to break down your energy habits and customize your ongoing usage to fit your needs.

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Greenworks 80V 42-inch CrossoverZ Electric Zero-Turn riding mower within post for NIU anniversary sale

Greenworks CrossoverZ 80V zero-turn riding mower extends coverage to 2 acres for $4,999

Amazon is offering the Greenworks CrossoverZ 80V 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower with six 5.0Ah batteries and three dual-port turbo chargers for $4,999 shipped. Down from its usual $6,000 price tag, we’ve seen far less discounts on this particular package that includes 5.0Ah batteries instead of the more common 4.0Ah battery combination, with it spending most of 2024 so far keeping around $5,500 (which happens to be the MSRP of the 4.0Ah package). We’ve only seen it fall lower back during Christmas sales when it dropped to the $4,266 low. Today’s deal comes in as a $1,001 markdown and lands at the second-lowest price we have tracked. You’ll also find a 60V model that comes with four 8.0Ah batteries and two dual-port turbo chargers going for $3,797, the lowest price we have seen for it.

The CrossoverZ is the most comprehensive mowing solution from Greenworks to date, and was designed to handle up to 2 acres of land on a single charge with the six included 5.0Ah batteries (an upgrade from the 1.5 acres you’d get from the six 4.0Ah battery package). Sitting atop a 42-inch reinforced 12-gauge steel cutting deck, this mower comes equipped with a 80V TRUBRUSHLESS motor, the equivalent of a 24 horse-power gas motor, that can handle hills and inclines up to a 15-degree slope at a maximum speed of 8 MPH. You’ll be able to sit comfortable in the high-back padded seat with back support, able to adjust the cutting height between a minimum of 1-1/2 inches to a maximum of 4-1/2 inches. The three included dual-port turbo chargers can have the batteries refilled and ready to go in just 45 minutes. You can also upgrade this mower further with the Greenworks 42-inch Bin Bagger Accessory for $729, a dual-bin with a 6 bushel capacity that goes along with any of the Crossover series mowers.

You’ll also find a cheaper option in the 60V 42-inch Cordless Electric CrossoverT Riding Lawn Mower with four 8.0Ah Batteries for $3,497, down from $4,300. A predecessor to the above model, it offers many of the same features and similar specs, but it doesn’t provide the same zero-turn maneuverability and control.

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Trek Electra Curiser Go! e-bike within post for NIU anniversary sale

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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Block leads rebound in fintech stocks as analysts downplay JPMorgan data fee risk

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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.

JPMorgan announces plans to charge for access to customer bank data

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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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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The global EV market is still charging ahead. According to new numbers from global research firm Rho Motion, 9.1 million EVs were sold worldwide in the first half of 2025, up 28% compared to the same period last year. But not every region is accelerating at the same pace.

China and Europe are doing the heavy lifting

More than half of the world’s EVs this year have been bought in China. That market hit 5.5 million sales in the first six months of 2025 – a 32% jump year-over-year. Around half of new cars bought in China are now electric.

While some Chinese cities’ subsidies have dried up, Rho Motion expects momentum to pick back up later in the year as more funding is released.

In Europe, 2 million EVs were sold in the first half of the year, up 26%. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales also rose 26%, thanks in part to affordable models like the Renault 4 (pictured) and 5 entering the market. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) weren’t far behind, growing 27% year-to-date. Chinese automakers are leaning into PHEVs as a way to work around the EU’s new tariffs on BEVs.

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Spain is leading the pack with EV sales soaring 85% so far this year. Its generous MOVES III incentive program was extended in April and has kept sales strong. The UK and Germany are also seeing solid growth – 32% and 40%, respectively. France, however, is slumping. With subsidies cut, EV sales there have dropped 13%.

North America is stuck in the slow lane

Things aren’t looking quite as bright in North America. EV sales in the US, Canada, and Mexico are up just 3% so far this year.

Mexico is the one bright spot, with a 20% boost. The US is up 6%. But Canada is down a whopping 23%.

And things could get bumpier. On July 4, Trump signed Congress’s big bill into law, which axes all the Inflation Reduction Act EV tax credits. Those consumer credits for EVs now officially end on September 30.

Just over half of the EVs sold in the US this year qualified for those credits. Rho Motion predicts a rush in Q3 before the subsidies disappear – and a decline in sales after that.

Rho Motion data manager Charles Lester said, “With Trump’s latest cuts in his ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ the US could struggle to see any growth in the EV market overall in 2025.”

Global EV sales snapshot, H1 2025 vs H1 2024

  • Global: 9.1 million (+28%)
  • China: 5.5 million (+32%)
  • Europe: 2.0 million (+26%)
  • North America: 0.9 million (+3%)
  • Rest of world: 0.7 million (+40%)

Read more: China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

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Lucid’s electric sedan can drive further, charge faster, and packs more advanced tech than most of the competition. That might explain why it’s leading the segment. The Lucid Air remained the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US after widening its lead in the Q2.

The Lucid Air is America’s best-selling luxury EV sedan

The 2025 Lucid Air Pure arrived as the “World’s most efficient car” with an EPA-estimated range of 420 miles and a record 146 MPGe.

It just set a new Guinness World Record last week for the longest journey by an electric car after travelling 749 miles (1,205 km) on a single charge.

That record was set in the range-topping Lucid Air Grand Touring model, which is rated for up to 512 miles of EPA-estimated range. On the WLTP scale, it’s rated at 597 miles (960 km). Either way, it still crushed the estimates.

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According to second-quarter sales data, released by Kelley Blue Book on Monday, the Lucid Air is still America’s best-selling luxury EV.

Lucid sold 2,630 Air models in Q2, up 10% from the previous year. Through the first half of 2025, Lucid Air sales are up 17% with 5,094 units sold.

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Lucid Air (Source: Lucid)

Tesla, on the other hand, only sold 1,435 Model Ss during the quarter, 71% fewer than it did in Q2 2024. Tesla Model S sales in the US are down 70% through the first half of the year at 2,715.

Although Porsche Taycan sales were up 32% with 1,064 models sold, the significantly upgraded 2025 model year was expected to see even more demand. Porsche has 2,083 Taycans in the US this year, up just 1% from 2024.

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Lucid Air Pure interior (Source: Lucid)

Other luxury EV sedans, such as the BMW i5 (1,434), i7 (820), and the Mercedes EQS (498), experienced steep double-digit sales declines year-over-year.

And it’s not just electric luxury sedans. The Lucid Air is currently outselling many gas-powered vehicles in its segment.

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Lucid Air (left) and Gravity (right) Source: Lucid

Lucid’s first electric SUV, the Gravity, is also rolling out. Although only five were sold in the second quarter, Lucid is quickly scaling production. Lucid aims to produce 20,000 vehicles this year, more than double the roughly 9,000 it built in 2024.

Earlier today, Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, confirmed during an interview with Bloomberg that the company expects higher Gravity output in the second half of the year.

The interview was at the grand opening of Panasonic’s new battery cell plant in De Soto, Kansas. Winterhoff said Lucid will start using new cells from the facility, but not until next year.

Lucid’s CEO stressed the importance of establishing a local supply chain, as policy changes under the Trump Administration are taking effect. Lucid and Panasonic are collaborating to localize EV materials, such as graphite. Last month, Lucid secured a multi-year supply agreement with Graphite One for US-sourced Graphite.

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