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Despite the excessive heat across multiple regions already, it’s officially the first day of summer! Kicking off the season’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s updated summer sale that has increased savings on e-bikes (with new additions) up to $500 and is now taking up to 40% off even more accessories than before, with the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike back at its $1,099 low. It is joined by Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000 Core Portable Power Station at a new $500 low, as well as a one-day deal on Anker’s popular SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station for $189. 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 takes up to $500 off e-bikes and up to 40% off accessories starting from $1,099

Rad Power’s flash sale has slid into a summer sale that is running through July 7, taking up to $500 off five of the brand’s popular e-bike models and also throwing in up to 40% off discounts on accessories. Back leading the pack of offerings with the biggest deal is the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,099 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 a repeat 31% markdown, returning it back to the all-time lowest price we have tracked. You can learn more below or check out our hands-on review.

Carrying the mantle of Rad Power’s “beast of a bike,” the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike 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.

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Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core power station within post for Rad Power RadRover 6 e-bike

Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core Portable Power Station hits new $500 low

Goal Zero is offering its Yeti 1000 Core Portable Power Station for $499.95 shipped. Down from its usual $900 price tag, it saw two discounts on Amazon in 2023, both of them dropping to $800 from its earlier $1,100 MSRP – alongside various minor discounts direct from Goal Zero. Today’s deal comes in as a larger-than-ever 44% markdown that gives you $400 in savings and lands it at a new all-time low, beating out the previous low by $149, and the current Amazon pricing that is $100 higher. This power station provides a 983Wh capacity alongside a 1,200W (2,400W surge) inverter and 10 ports to cover all your recharging needs: two ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two 6mm ports, one 12V high power port, and one car port. It can be fully recharged in nine hours via a standard wall outlet or a car port, and in just four hours when hooked up to a 300W solar panel.

You’ll also find three bundle options to score a solar panel along with the power station for solar charging action. First, you can get a Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel along with the power station for $770, down from $1,200. Second, you can get it bundled with a Boulder 200 Briefcase Solar Panel for $950, down from $1,400. And lastly, you can add on a more lightweight Ranger 300 Briefcase Solar Panel for $1,130, instead of its usual $1,600.

if you’re looking for bigger and badder power stations that can handle home backup needs, Amazon is currently offering massive discounts on two of Goal Zero’s larger devices, which also offer solar bundles at discounted rates as well:

Anker SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station within post for Rad Power RadRover 6 e-bike

Anker SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station now $189 for today only

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station for $189 shipped. Normally sitting at a $269 price tag, this power station first released in early 2023, not seeing any discounts until Black Friday sales rolled around, where costs were brought down to the $179 low. We’ve seen four discounts since 2024 began: the first to $189 in February, with the second in March taking things to $199, and then two of these one-day deals – one in April, one in May – both landing back at $189. Today’s deal comes in as a hat trick of sorts, repeating the 30% markdown for $80 in savings and returning it to the second-lowest price we can find. You won’t find a brand new model of this power station on Amazon either, only the 521 powerhouse for $11 more.

Upgraded with a LiFePO4 battery, this power station from Anker provides a 299Wh capacity with a maximum power output of 300W and six different ports: one carport, one USB-A, two USB-Cs, and two AC outlets – which is all surge protected for a little added peace of mind. By charging it with a wall outlet and a USB-C port you’ll only be waiting 3.5 hours for a full battery, or you can recharge 80% with an appropriate solar input in just 2.7 hours. The Anker app lets you monitor battery levels, set charging speeds, and even receive real-time alerts and status updates should anything happen when your back is turned.

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 makes a Honda a Honda? Prologue engineers help us find out!

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What makes a Honda a Honda? Prologue engineers help us find out!

On today’s informative episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got Honda engineers Jason Hwang and Emilio Sanchez to talk us through some of the things that make the GM Ultium-based Honda Prologue EV feel like a real Honda, and why that matters.

Jason and Emilio talk about some of the choices they made to make the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX feel different from its GM-branded cousins, and explain why this was much more than a case of badge-engineering. Give it a listen, then let us know what you think of the Prologue and ZDX in the comments.

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The Eastern US’s first CFI-funded EV charging hub comes online

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The Eastern US's first CFI-funded EV charging hub comes online

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The first EV charging hub funded by the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program in the Eastern US is now online in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

The town installed the region’s first DC fast chargers (four ports), along with four Level 2 chargers, at 59 North Main Street in South Deerfield.

These new charging stations, funded with $2.46 million from the CFI program, are conveniently located near Interstate 91 in Franklin County, the most rural county in Massachusetts, which serves drivers from Connecticut up to the Canadian border.

The hub also features local and regional bus stops and designated bike lanes with secure onsite bike racks. The chargers are meant to cater to everyone: from local residents and visitors to municipal EVs and commercial vehicles that service the region’s businesses, like those in food and beverage manufacturing.

Gabe Klein, executive director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, sees this as a model for future projects:

Multi-modal charging hubs in communities are key to giving more people the choice to ride and drive electric. The Town of Deerfield is showing leadership in building out convenient charging infrastructure that brings new transportation choices to rural and disadvantaged communities while supporting local commerce.

In recent years, Deerfield has experienced increased climate change-driven flooding from nearby rivers, including the Deerfield River, the Connecticut River, and the Bloody Brook. The project incorporates environmental engineering designed to mitigate and adapt to the effects of flooding and climate, including the installation of permeable asphalt and rain gardens, planting of native trees, grasses, and shrubs, and the creation of new greenspace in the center of Deerfield.

The Biden-Harris administration’s CFI Grant Program is expanding EV infrastructure nationwide. It offers grants for projects that complement and expand upon the initiatives of the NEVI program in urban, rural, and disadvantaged and low-income communities. So far, the CFI Grant Program has allocated over $1 billion to nearly 100 projects across the US, encouraging private investments and expanding the EV charging network to make EV ownership more practical and convenient.

Read more: The US reaches milestone of 200,000+ public EV charging ports

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Kia’s new low-cost EV4 was just spotted in the US for the first time

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Kia’s upcoming EV4 electric sedan was just spotted testing in the US for the first time. The low-cost EV is expected to make its big debut by the end of the year. Here’s a look at the new model.

The EV4 will round out Kia’s new “EVs for all” master plan launched last year. Kia showcased three new models, the EV3, EV4, and EV5, during its first annual EV Day in October 2023.

During the event, Kia outlined its new global strategy to “lead and accelerate the EV revolution” with a wide range of models priced from $30,000 to $80,000.

Kia plans to rapidly expand its lineup with a series of smaller, lower-priced models. It launched the EV9, its first three-row electric SUV, which is already proving to be a hot seller in the US. Starting at under $55,000, the EV9 is still a great deal compared to others in its class, but Kia plans to go even lower.

The EV3 and EV4 are expected to be among the most affordable electric vehicles when they arrive in the US.

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Kia EV4 (back) showcased alongside (from left to right) the EV9, EV3, EV5, EV4, and EV6 (Source: Kia)

Kia’s new EV4 is now testing in the US

Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s new EV4 sedan was recently caught driving on US streets for the first time.

The latest image from KindelAuto doesn’t reveal much more than what’s been shown in the past, but the fact that it’s now testing in the US is significant.

Kia EV4 caught on US streets for the first time (Source: KindelAuto)

Kia’s EV3 is already on sale in Korea, starting at around $30,000 (42.08 million won). Earlier this week, the company said its new compact SUV is now available across Europe, starting at around $38,000 (36,000 euros) with a “segment-leading range” of up to 375 miles (WLTP).

Next up will be the EV4. Kia is expected to officially reveal the new EV by the end of the year, with deliveries starting in 2025. It could be as soon as next week at the 2024 LA Auto Show.

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Kia EV4 concept (Source: Kia)

The interior will feature Kia’s advanced new ccNC infotainment system with dual 12.3″ navigation and driver display screens. An otherwise minalimalistic design is expected inside.

Kia’s EV4 will also be available in a hatchback variant. Although the hatch is likely aimed at European buyers, it was also recently spotted testing in the US for the first time.

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Kia EV4 concept interior (Source: Kia)

We will learn official prices closer to launch, but the EV4 is expected to start at around $35,000 to $40,000.

Kia is teasing five new vehicles for the US, at least one being a new EV, that will debut at the LA Auto Show next week. Will it be the EV3? EV4?

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