Gain utility with mobility on Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike at $1,299
Rad Power has switched up savings through September 18 that is cutting prices on a selection of e-bikes while also offering some additional promotions on one of the brand’s newest models and its SafeShield batteries. You’ll find the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike leading the group this time around at $1,299 shipped. Normally this model goes for $1,599, and the few times we’ve seen it discounted in 2024 have often cut the price tag down to its $1,299 rate, with a few going further to the $1,249 low. You’re getting another chance today to score it at its second-lowest price, which is still a solid $300 markdown landing only $50 above the lowest price we have tracked – matching last year’s Black Friday rate.
An ideal addition for riders who may be concerned with having the proper space to store it, the RadExpand 5 e-bike has been given a folding frame that is activated by a mechanism at its center and condenses in size to fit in closets, car trunks, RVs, and more. The frame houses a 750W brushless geared rear-hub motor powered by the 672Wh battery, topping out at 20 MPH max speeds and carrying you up to 45+ miles on a single charge. There are four low-profile cadence-sensing pedal assistance levels here too that extend the bike’s travel distance, or you can use the half-twist throttle for pure electric action at a decreased range.
Along with its main features, it comes with a standard LED headlight, as well as an integrated taillight with brake light functionality for safer trips through darker hours – with both coming on automatically with enough light loss. It’s also been given an integrated cargo rack to better assist you with transporting some cargo (55 pound limit), fenders over both wheels, a water-resistant wiring harness, a 7-speed MicroShift derailleur, and a simple LED display.
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Best 2024 deal cuts $1,000 off Greenworks CrossoverZ 80V Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower for $4,500
Best Buy is giving folks another shot at one of the best rates on Greenworks’ CrossoverZ 80V 42-inch Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower that is back down at $4,499.99 shipped. Normally sitting at a $5,500 price tag, with a higher $6,000 MSRP on other sites, it spent the first half of 2024 keeping above $5,500, with these past few months getting more frequent lower rates of $4,999, which have been the best we’ve seen since its $4,266 low surfaced for a short period during 2023’s Christmas sales. Today you can add it to your lawncare routine at the best price we’ve seen this year with a $1,000 markdown ($1,500 off when counting Amazon’s $6,000 pricing).
One of Greenworks’ most highly-rated lawn care solutions, the comprehensive CrossoverZ tackles your mowing needs for up to 2 acres on a single charge of its six 80V 4.0Ah batteries. The heavy-duty 42-inch steel deck houses the powerful 80V Trubrushless motor that rivals a 24-horsepower gas motor. You’ll have comfortable seating with back support as you work, with the mower itself delivering a cutting height range between 1-1/2 inches and a maximum of 4-1/2 inches.
To charge the multiple batteries in one sitting, the CrossoverZ comes with three dual-port turbo chargers that gets them back to full in a collective 45-minute to 90-minute timeframe so you don’t have to wait around all day before crossing the lawn off your to-do list. You can also upgrade this model further with a 42-inch Bin Bagger Accessory for $600 on Amazon, while Best Buy doesn’t seem to have it available at the moment. With this dual-bin add-on, you’ll get a 6-bushel capacity in order to effectively collect all the clippings and debris from around your yard.
First post-launch discounts on new Anker SOLIX C300 90,000mAh DC/AC power bank stations start from $170
Anker has launched its Fall Savings sale through September 22, taking up to 46% off a large collection of SOLIX power stations, bundles, and accessories. There are two limited-time inclusions amongst the bunch that will be ending five days earlier than the rest and include a free gift in the form of an EverFrost Portable Cooler 40 (worth $849). First, there’s the return of the F2000 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with an expansion battery and a 400W solar panel for $2,699 shipped. Normally running for $4,347 (minus the cooler), we first saw this same deal back at the beginning of August, with it repeating here at the same $1,648 markdown ($2,497 when including the cooler) and giving you the absolute lowest price we can find.
This F2000 solar generator bundle provides an expanded 4,096Wh LiFePO4 capacity with 2,400W of output power potential to cover off-grid needs during camping trips, power outages, and more. In up to 1.4 hours the battery can be recharged from 0 to 80% after plugging into a standard wall outlet, with a 1,000W solar input to utilize solar charging. There are 12 output ports too, with four AC ports, three USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, two car ports, and an exclusive RV port. It’s also been given a power-saving mode that works with the smart AC ports to extend its lifespan and prevent you from wasting energy.
With the included EverFrost 43L battery-powered cooler you’ll be able to keep food and drinks cold and crisp for up to 35 hours (and you’ll never need ice to do it). It has a 299Wh personal capacity with a 100W solar input for solar charging too, as well as two USB-A ports and a USB-C port so it can double as a device charger when the above power station isn’t available.
Also repeating for the second time is Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station that comes with two 405W solar panels for $3,599, down from $4,998 – plus, you’ll get the free EverFrost 40 too. You’re starting here with a 3,840Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can expand all the way to 53,800Wh with the appropriate add-on equipment. As it comes here you’ll get up to 6,000W of power output (that expands to 12,000W) along with plenty of appliance-powering ports: eight ACs, three USB-Cs, two USB-As, one DC, and one car port, as well as connections for plugging into your RV, an electric car, and even your home’s circuit breaker (but you will need either a Home Backup Kit for sections to be supported or learn about the Home Power Panel that covers the entire household).
There are several ways to recharge the battery, with the two primary means being a standard wall outlet (in 2.7 hours) or with its 2,400W solar input (2+ hours at max input, depending on conditions). Everything is housed within a rollable design, with an LCD display to monitor real-time levels as well as adjust settings – or you can do all this on your phone via the companion app.
Hiboy’s S2 MAX Electric Scooter drops to $500 2024 low
Amazon is offering one of the best deals on the Hiboy S2 MAX Electric Scooter that is currently down at $499.99 shipped for folks looking for an affordable commuting alternative. Normally this model is priced at $900, but Amazon more regularly sees its starting rate down at $700, which is already a great starting point. While most of 2024 has mainly seen discounts cutting costs to $600, today you can grab it at the second-lowest price we have tracked (and the lowest so far in 2024) – just $28 above the short-lived all-time low that we last saw during 2023’s Christmas sales. Not only are you adding a reliable solution to your commuting needs here, but you’ll be saving $200 doing it ($400 going by its original MSRP elsewhere).
Many folks these days are desperate to find alternative ways of getting to and from life’s appointments, whether that’s work, school, or just getting around town – and let’s face it, cars can often be well out of the price range for many of us. Hiboy’s S2 Max arrives ready to take on the challenge with a massive 40.4-mile travel range on a single charge of its 48V battery, while the 500W motor provides top speeds of 19 MPH (which beats out a lot of slower competitor models from brands like GoTrax and Segway). It comes with three riding modes that balance out travel distance versus speed at various rates, which can also be customized to your preferences through the companion app. It even sports a rear regenerative e-brake to recoup some mileage, opposite its front drum brake.
The frame effortlessly folds for easier storage and transport decisions when you’re not riding – including taking it on public transport. Your safety and peace of mind has even been taken into consideration, with the brand adding a bright headlight to see where you’re heading while the taillight lets everyone behind you know where you are. And going back to its app-controlled support, this scooter has a handy security feature to lock and unlock its controls when you’re not around, with there being no physical way on the frame itself to override these commands.
Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $177 in free gear: $999 (Reg. $1,176)
Lectric XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes with $49 in free gear: $799 (Reg. $848)
Best 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.
Portable power station specialist EcoFlow is kicking off its third annual Member’s Festival this month and is offering a unique new rewards program to those who become EcoFlow members. The 2025 EcoFlow Member’s Festival will offer savings of up to 65% for its participating customers, and a portion of those funds will be allocated toward rescue power solutions for communities around the globe through the company’s “Power for All” fund.
EcoFlow remains one of the industry leaders in portable power solutions and continues to trek forward in its vision to power a new tech-driven, eco-conscious future. Per its website:
Our mission from day one is to provide smart and eco-friendly energy solutions for individuals, families, and society at large. We are, were, and will continue to be a reliable and trusted energy companion for users around the world.
To achieve such goals, EcoFlow has continued to expand its portfolio of sustainable energy solutions to its community members, including portable power stations, solar generators, and mountable solar panels. While EcoFlow is doing plenty to support its growing customer base, it has expanded its reach by giving back to disaster-affected communities by helping bolster global disaster response efforts the best way it knows how– with portable power solutions.
Source: EcoFlow
EcoFlow and its members look to provide “Power for All”
Since 2023, EcoFlow has collaborated with organizations worldwide as part of its “Power for All” mission. This initiative aims to ensure access to reliable and timely power to disaster-affected communities across the globe, including rescue agencies, affected hospitals, and shelters, to support rescue and recovery efforts.
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This fund most recently provided aid for communities affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, assistance to the Special Forces Charitable Trust (SFCT) in North Carolina following severe hurricanes, and support for non-profits engaged in hurricane preparedness in Florida and the Gulf Coast. Per Jodi Burns, CEO of the Special Forces Charitable Trust:
In the wake of devastating storms in Western North Carolina, reliable power was a critical need for the families we serve. Thanks to EcoFlow’s generous donation of generators, we were able to provide immediate relief, ensuring these families and their communities had access to power when they needed it most. We are so impressed with EcoFlow’s commitment to disaster response through their ‘Power for All’ program. It has made a tangible impact, and we are deeply grateful for their support and partnership in helping these families recover and rebuild.
In 2024, the US experienced 27 weather and climate events, each causing losses exceeding $1 billion, marking the second-highest annual total on record, according to National Centers for Environmental Information. The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters underscore the critical need for reliable and timely power solutions during emergencies, much like EcoFlow and its members are helping provide through the “Power For All” initiative.
To support new and existing EcoFlow members, the company is celebrating its third annual Member’s Festival throughout April to offer a do-not-miss discount on its products and donate a portion of all sales to the “Power for All” fund to provide rescue power to those in need in the future. Learn how it all works below.
Source: EcoFlow
Save big and give back during the 2025 Member’s Festival
As of April 1st, you can now sign up to become an EcoFlow member to participate in the company’s exclusive 2025 Member Festival.
As a member, you can earn “EcoFlow Power Points” by completing tasks like registration, referrals, and product purchases and tracking your individual efforts toward disaster preparedness and recovery.
Beginning April 4, EcoFlow members will also be able to take advantage of exclusive discounts of up to 65% off select portable power stations, including the DELTA Pro Ultra, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, DELTA 3 Plus, RIVER 3 Plus, and more. However, these sale prices only last through April 25, so you’ll want to move quickly!
Click here to learn more about EcoFlow’s “Power for All” campaign. To register for EcoFlow’s 2025 Member Festival in the US, visit the EcoFlow website. To register as a member in Canada, visit here.
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Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker.
Tesla changed how the entire auto industry looks at software.
Before Tesla, it was an afterthought; user interfaces were rudimentary, and you had to go to a dealership to get a software update on your systems.
When Tesla launched the Model S in 2012, it all changed. Your car would get better through software updates like your phone, the large center display was responsive with a UI that actually made sense and was closer to an iPad experience than a car.
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Tesla also integrated its software into its retail experience, service, and manufacturing.
David Lau deserves a lot of the credit for that.
He joined Tesla in 2012 as a senior manager of firmware engineering and quickly rose through the ranks. By 2014, he was promoted to director of firmware engineering and system integration, and in 2017, he became Vice President of software.
Lau listed the responsibilities of his team on his LinkedIn:
Vehicle Software:
Firmware for the powertrain, traction/stability control, HV electronics, battery management, and body control systems
UI software and underlying Embedded Linux platforms
Navigation and routing
iOS and Android Mobile apps
Distributed Systems:
Server-side software and infrastructure that provides telemetry, diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and configuration/lifecycle management
Data engineering and analytics platforms that power technical and business insights for an increasingly diverse set of customers across the company
Diagnostic tools and fleet management, Manufacturing and Automation:
Automation controls (PLC, robot)
Server-side manufacturing execution systems that power all of Tesla’s production operations
Product Security and Red Team for software, services, and systems across Tesla
Bloomberg reported today that Lau told his team he is leaving Tesla. The report didn’t include reasons for his stepping down.
Electrek’s Take
Twelve years at any company is a great run. At Tesla, it’s heroic. Congrats, David, on a great run. You undoubtedly had a significant impact on Tesla and software advancements in the broader auto industry.
He is another significant loss for Tesla, which has been losing a lot of top talent following a big wave of layoffs around this time last year.
I wonder who will take over. Michael Rizkalla, senior director of software engineering and vehicle firmware, is one of the most senior software engineers after Lau. He has been at Tesla for 7 years, and Tesla likes to promote within rather than hire outsiders.
There are also a lot of senior software execs working on AI at Tesla. Musk has been favoring them lately and he could fold Lau’s responsibilities under them.
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Kia’s electric SUVs are taking over. The EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK this year, giving Kia its strongest sales start since it arrived 34 years ago. And it’s not just in the UK. Kia just had its best first quarter globally since it started selling cars in 1962.
Kia EV3 is the best-selling EV in the UK through March
In March, Kia sold a record nearly 20,000 vehicles in the UK, making it the fourth best-selling brand. It was also the second top-seller of electrified vehicles (EVs, PHEVs, and HEVs), accounting for over 55% of sales.
The EV3 remained the best-selling retail EV in the UK last month. Including the EV6, three-row EV9, and Niro EV, electric vehicles represented 21% of Kia’s UK sales in March.
Kia said the EV3 “started with a bang” in January, darting out as the UK’s most popular EV in retail sales. Through March, Kia’s electric SUV has held on to the crown. With the EV3 rolling out, Kia sold over 7,000 electric cars through March, nearly 50% more than in Q1 2024.
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The EV3 was the best-selling retail EV in the UK in the first quarter and the fourth best-selling EV overall, including commercial vehicles.
Kia EV3 Air 91.48 kWh in Frost Blue (Source: Kia UK)
Starting at £33,005 ($42,500), Kia said it’s the “brand’s most affordable EV yet.” It’s available with two battery packs, 58.3 kWh or 81.48 kWh, good for 430 km (270 miles) and 599 km (375 miles) of WLTP range, respectively.
From left to right: Kia EV6, EV3, and EV9 (Source: Kia UK)
With new EVs on the way, this could be just the start. Kia is launching several new EVs in the UK this year, including the EV4 sedan (and hatchback) and EV5 SUV. It also confirmed that the first PV5 electric vans will be delivered to customers by the end of the year.
Electrek’s Take
Globally, Kia sold a record 772,351 vehicles in the first quarter, its best since it started selling cars in 1962. With the new EV4, the brand’s first electric sedan and hatchback, launching this year, Kia looks to build on its momentum in 2025.
Kia has also made it very clear that it wants to be a global leader in the electric van market with its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business, starting with the PV5 later this year.
Earlier today, we learned Kia’s midsize electric SUV, the EV5, is the fourth best-selling EV in Australia through March, outselling every BYD vehicle (at least for now). The EV5 is rolling out to new markets this year, including Canada, the UK, South Korea, and Mexico. However, it will not arrive in the US.
For those in the US, there are still a few Kia EVs to look forward to. Kia is launching the EV4 globally, including in the US, later this year. Although no date has been set, Kia confirmed the EV3 is also coming. It’s expected to arrive in mid-2026.
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