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Happy July friends! We’re kicking off the month alongside this week’s Green Deals with Lectric’s 4th of July sale that is taking up to $405 off e-bike bundles, with the biggest savings happening on the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes at $1,199. This official sale is joined by an unofficial one from ALLPOWERS that is taking up to $1,300 off select power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $79. And bringing up the rear is a 1-day discount on the Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $109. 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.

Lectric 4th of July sale takes up to $405 off the best-selling XP 3.0 e-bike bundles and more

If you missed out on the previous Lectric sales, don’t worry, cause the company has just launched its 4th of July sale that is taking up to $405 off its lineup of e-bike bundles. The biggest discounts this time around are on the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike for $1,199 shipped along with $405 in free accessories. As is the norm with Lectric EV sales, this brand’s models are keeping to their MSRPs, with the savings being on the bundle packages that come along with your purchase. We’ve seen bigger bundles offered for this model in the past, often during major holiday sales, but today’s deal still comes in as a solid and affordable commuter solution with a larger-than-normal giant cushioned saddle that is better supported by the coiled spring suspension, an Elite 850 lux headlight, a front cargo rack, and both small and large baskets. The XP 3.0 models were also named the third best-selling EV in America last month, coming in behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3. You can learn more about this e-bike below, or by reading through our hands-on review.

Lectric’s XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes come in three options: the standard black model, the black step-thru model, and a white step-thru model. All three come stocked with the same 500W hub-motor (peaking at 1,000W) alongside a long-range internal 48V battery that lets it hit speeds up to 20 MPH for 30 miles using only the throttle, or it can hit 28 MPH for up to 65 miles when utilizing the pedal assist modes – now supported by the company’s new Pedal Assist Wattage Regulation (PWR) Programming that you can learn more about here. You’ll also enjoy built-in features like the hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated rear cargo rack, puncture-resistant tires, a headlamp and taillight combination for safer riding at night, an LCD display with water and dust resistance ratings, and a foldable body for effortless storage.

XPeak Off-Road e-bikes with $315 in free accessories

XP 3.0 Standard e-bikes with $228 in free accessories

XPedition Cargo e-bikes with $187 and $306 in free accessories

Other Lectric 4th of July e-bike discounts

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Be sure to also check out Lectric’s latest upcoming model, the new XP Lite 2.0 e-bike that will begin shipping sometime in the coming weeks of July.

ALLPOWERS R1500 Portable Power Station within post for Lectric 4th of July sale with XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike

ALLPOWERS has some featured discounts taking up to $1,300 off a selection of its power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories. A notable addition to these discounts is the R1500 Portable Power Station that has dropped down to $499 shipped. Normally fetching $899, this unit first dropped to $499 back in February, with March bringing costs down further to the short-lived $409 low, before it shot back to its MSRP. For the last three months its been bouncing between $600 and $499, with the most recent Father’s Day sale skipping over it entirely. Today it returns as a 44% markdown that gives you a solid $400 in savings and returns it to the second-lowest price we have tracked – $90 above the all-time low. There’s three good bundle options too – you can get the power station with a 100W solar panel for an additional $100, the power station with a 200W solar panel for $200 more, or bump it all the way up to a 600W solar panel combo for $1,148, down from $1,599.

The R1500 power station has been upgraded to new LiFePO4 batteries, giving you 1,152Wh of capacity alongside 1,800W of power output (3,000W peak). You’ll have 11 versatile ports (four ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two wireless chargers on top, and a car port) for your device charging needs at home or out and about in the world – plus, full smart controls for monitoring and adjusting settings via the ALLPOWERS app. You’ll be able to get a full recharge with a standard outlet in just one hour, or in just two hours with 650W of solar input – meaning the 600W panel combo will likely take a little over two hours to refill the battery.

Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch cordless electric chainsaw within post for Lectric 4th of July sale with XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike

Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw now $109 in one-day Best Buy sale

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $109 shipped through the end of the day. Usually going for $150, we saw it fall to its lowest $94 price during last year’s Christmas sales, before rising back and keeping above $129 with less frequent and more sporadic discounts. In 2024, we’ve seen a few drops to $99 over the months, but nothing much else below $112. Today’s deal comes in as a 27% markdown that is giving you $41 in savings and dropping costs to the fourth-lowest price we have tracked – just $15 above the all-time low from Christmas. It also currently matches the price over at Amazon too.

Weighing only 6.2 pounds and equipped with a 10-inch bar and chain, this compact chainsaw puts far less strain on your arms while working – equal to holding a 2L soda. It features an automatic oiler to ensure the chain remains operating at peak efficiency, and a tension control knob allows you to adjust the chain’s tension tool-free, while it simultaneously prevents the chain from over-tightening. The 2.0Ah battery is compatible across the WORX PowerShare ecosystem, allowing you to interchange batteries between 20V, 40V, and 80V cordless tools. It even has a battery indicator that tells you at a glance how much juice is left for the tasks at hand. Also includes charger and sheath with purchase.

And after having a 1-day sale of its own last week, Best Buy is now offering a longer-term deal on the Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Pole/Chainsaw for $139, down from $170, which is also matched over at Amazon as well. With this combo, you’ll be getting the above chainsaw along with a pole arm to convert it into a high-reaching cordless polesaw when your tree’s branches need trimming. In this form, its 6.2-pound body bumps up to only 10 pounds, plus you get the extra 12 inches of extension for a more versatile tool.

Summer e-bike deals!

Bluetti 3-part Prime Day sale within post for Lectric 4th of July sale with XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike

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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Kia’s new EV9 and EV6 qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit — except this one trim

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Kia's new EV9 and EV6 qualify for the ,500 EV tax credit — except this one trim

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The new and improved 2026 Kia EV9 and 2025 EV6 are eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but one trim is excluded.

Do the Kia EV6 and EV9 qualify for the federal tax credit?

Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the EV6, received some pretty major upgrades for its mid-cycle update this year.

The 2025 EV6 features a bigger battery providing more range (now up to 319 miles), a stylish interior and exterior redesign, and an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers.

Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, also has a native NACS charging port and will be the first model year to offer a high-performance GT trim.

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We got a good look at the EV9 GT at the LA Auto Show last year (check it out here). The sporty electric SUV boasts 501 hp, which is quite a bit more than the current GT-Line’s 379 hp. The added power is enough for the big-body SUV to move from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds.

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Although Kia America’s vice president of sales, Eric Watson, confirmed the EV6 and EV9 are now in “full-scale production” at its plant in West Point, Georgia, not all trims will qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

According to CarsDirect, Kia told dealers that the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 GT trims wouldn’t be eligible for the credit. A spokesperson said the exclusion is because Kia builds the EV6 GT and EV9 GT in South Korea, while all other trims are assembled in Georgia.

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If Trump’s 25% tariff on South Korea is still in effect when the GT models launch in the US, it could create a significant price gap between trims.

Despite this, you will likely still be able to take advantage of the credit through leasing. Kia, like many, is passing the $7,500 on through lease cash, which can significantly cut monthly payments.

Kia will reveal more info, including prices, closer to launch. Check back soon. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.

With the new models arriving soon, Kia is offering clearance pricing on outgoing models. Monthly leases start as low as $179. You can use our links below to find deals on the Kia EV6 and EV9 near you.

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Coal is dead and Trump’s executive order won’t revive it

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Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders today to resuscitate the US coal industry – here’s why this is a complete waste of time.

Once again, using “emergency authority” by citing the growing power needs from data centers, EVs, and AI, the executive orders will allow some old coal-fired power plants scheduled for retirement to stay online.

The orders will also direct federal agencies to identify coal resources on federal lands, lift barriers to coal mining barriers, and prioritize coal leasing on US lands.

An Obama-era moratorium that paused coal leasing on federal lands will officially be acknowledged and federal agencies will be required to scrap policies moving away from US coal production. Trump also wants to boost coal exports and speed up coal technology development.

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Electrek’s Take

The coal and mineral industry is happy about this executive order, as well as the EPA recently giving them a free pass to pollute, and the MAGA crowd might think this is great, but no one else thinks this clever.

Trump can try to pretend that coal is “clean,” but it doesn’t change the fact that coal is the dirtiest of fossil fuels – its emissions killed 460,000 people between 1999 and 2020. Plus, it’s not even cost-effective – even natural gas is cheaper than coal. And these plants are old – the average age of the plants that are online is 53.

Coal has been in decline for a long time – it peaked in 2007. As I just wrote last month, coal fell to a record low of 15% of total electricity generation in the US in 2024, and wind and solar accounted for 17% of total electricity generation. That’s right – wind and solar successfully provided more power generation in the US than coal last year.

And while electricity demand will indeed skyrocket over the following decades, clean energy is capable of meeting that demand. The Energy Information Administration projects that in 2025, 93% of new power added to the US grid will be from solar, wind, and battery storage.

In an emailed statement, Kit Kennedy, managing director for power at the Natural Resources Defense Council, questioned whether a mandate for Americans to commute by horse and buggy would be next. It’s a fitting sentiment because the fact that I’m even writing a story in 2025 about why trying to revive coal is a bad idea feels ludicrous. Trump seems to forget he’s not William McKinley and this isn’t 1900.

Read more: Renewables to continue driving US power generation growth – EIA

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BMW EVs are gaining more range this year as the 2026 iX hits an impressive 364 miles

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BMW EVs are gaining more range this year as the 2026 iX hits an impressive 364 miles

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After a few “technical advances,” BMW is upgrading its EVs with more driving range, features, and options. All BMW i5 models now have more range, while the 2026 iX has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 364 miles.

BMW iX and i5 EVs gain more range

BMW announced 2025 model year updates coming this spring with a few exciting improvements to look forward to.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 features up to 310 miles of range, up from 295 miles in the outgoing model. Meanwhile, the i5 xDrive40 has a driving range of up to 278 miles, up from 266 miles in the 2025 model year.

BMW said that the improvements are due to “a number of technical advances that reduce energy consumption, and, thus, improve their range.” The new i5 uses a more efficient, more powerful SiC inverter, which also powers the new 2026 iX.

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All BMW 5 Series models are available with a new Frozen Portimao Blue metallic paint color. Two new Merino leather interior colors have also been added: Dark Violet/Atlas Grey and Taupe/Atlas Grey.

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i5 eDrive40 (19-in wheels) 310 mi (+ 5%)
i5 eDrive40 (20-in wheels) 300 mi (+ 8%)
i5 eDrive40 (21-in wheels) 278 mi (+ 3%)
i5 xDrive40 (19-in wheels) 278 mi (+ 5%)
i5 xDrive40 (20-in wheels) 272 mi (+ 4%)
i5 xDrive40 (21-in wheels) 259 mi (+ 4%)
BMW i5 range by trim

Although BMW revealed the 2026 iX earlier this year, the company now says it has an even greater EPA-estimated range than it projected.

The 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 is rated with a range of 364 miles when equipped with 20″ Aero wheels on summer tires, 7% higher than the 340 miles it initially expected. It’s also a drastic improvement from the 309-mile rating for the 2025MY.

Despite the upgrades, BMW’s electric SUV gets a $12,100 price cut thanks to a new entry-level xDrive45 model, which starts at just $75,150.

Horsepower Starting Price* Driving Range
2026 BMW iX xDrive45 402 hp $75,150 312 miles
2026 BMW iX xDrive60 536 hp $88,500 364 miles
2026 BMW iX M70 650 hp $115,500 303 miles
2026 BMW iX prices and range by trim (*excluding $1,175 destination fee)

BMW fine-tuned the exterior, which now includes new vertical headlights and a revamped Kidney Grille that illuminates.

The 2026 BMW iX is also the first BMW to feature its new Curved Display OS with video streaming, in-car gaming, and more.

Ready to try out BMW’s electric cars for yourself? We can help you get started. Check out our links below to find BMW iX and i5 models near you.

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