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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have three major e-bike sales alongside low prices on popular power station models. At the forefront is Velotric’s latest sale which has the updated 2024 Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike down at $1,199 with $102 in free gear, among the other models. Next, we have EcoFlow’s next scheduled flash sale which is offering the new RIVER 3 Portable Power Station with a backpack at a return low alongside a DELTA 2 bundle, as well. We have the latest sales from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes – the former offering 10% off sitewide, while the latter has switched around models and added some of its new lineup to the savings. Lastly, Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station has fallen to a new $500 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive discounts on the VMAX R40 Pro and R55 Pro Full-Suspension Electric Scooters, and much more.

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.

Velotric 2024 Discover 1 Plus commuter e-bike at $1,199 and get $102 in free gear

Velotric has launched a new sale in celebration of fishing season with up to $702 in savings on four of the brand’s popular e-bikes, with the 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike at the forefront for $1,199 shipped, with $102 in free gear too. Normally priced at $1,599, this model is usually included in sales events like today, with it more often falling to $1,299 in 2024, though we did see it drop to the $1,099 low back in March. You’re looking at a solid $400 markdown that combines with the additional rear rack and left mirror (valued at $102) for a combined $502 in savings at the second-lowest price we have tracked. You can even bump the savings up by another $200 when buying two models together, with the discount being applied automatically in your cart.

Velotric’s updated 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike arrives as an affordable and capable commuter solution with a 692Wh battery that powers the 500W motor (900W peak) for up to 65 miles of travel. There are five levels of pedal assistance to support the rider, or you can also use the throttle on its own for a reduced range of up to 58 miles. It reaches a standard speed of 20 MPH, but you can unlock its capabilities further up to 28 MPH (an increase from the previous build’s 25 MPH).

While Velotric’s Discover 1 Plus e-bike doesn’t sport the higher power ratings, upgraded parts, and Apple Find My integration as the new Discover 2, it does still come with a nice collection of features at such a low price. There is the SHIMANO 7-speed derailleur, an integrated 60 lux LED headlight, a taillight with braking functionality, double hydraulic disc brakes, larger 26-inch puncture-resistant tires, an increased IPX7 waterproof rating, fenders above both tires, and a 3.5-inch LCD display. There’s a USB-A port on the display to charge your phone as you ride, and it even has a walk assist mode for when you are forced to stop your ride to get it up extreme inclines.

More Velotric fishing season e-bike deals:

  • Velotric Fold 1: $1,149 (Reg. $1,399)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with rear basket and left mirror ($123 value)
    • Get extra $200 off when buying two
  • Nomad 1 Plus: $1,399 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with rear rack and left mirror ($102 value)
  • Summit 1 Hybrid: $1,999
    • comes with adventure pack ($207 value)
    • fenders, rear rack, water bottle and cage, left mirror
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EcoFlow flash sale offers new RIVER 3 power station with backpack alongside DELTA 2 bundle, starts from $169 low

EcoFlow’s next 24-hour flash sale is here and is now offering two different backup power deals at a significantly reduced price. One is a bundle direct from the brand’s site while the other, the new RIVER 3 Portable Power Station is coming to us via its official Amazon storefront at $169 shipped – plus, you get a free backpack valued at $79. This is the second official time we have seen this model drop down from its $259 price tag, with the first occurring right along with its official release on September 10 to the same rate, albeit without the gifted bag. To claim this deal, be sure to add both the power station and the backpack to your cart, where the discount will be automatically applied.

The next in EcoFlow’s line of compact backup solutions, the RIVER 3 delivers a 245Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity alongside X-GaNPower technology for increased efficiency by “delivering double runtime for appliances under 100W while reducing the size and controlling the volume to less than 30 dB at a distance of 1.5 ft.” It comes with six output options to cover charging needs: two AC ports, two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and a car port. After draining it to empty, the battery can quickly be recharged in just a single hour plugged into a wall outlet, or hook up a 110W solar panel to refuel in up to 2.6 hours.

There are tons of protections and safety measures built into its design here too, like the X-Guard tech that combines an advanced algorithm with a cloud-based battery monitoring system for 40+ safeguards against various currents, voltages, temperatures, and circuit risks. The most prominent addition though is the X-Boost tech that lets it run larger 600W heating appliances while only using 300W of power, which is a big changeup for folks who prefer these smaller units. The whole thing also arrives waterproof, fireproof, and drop-resistant for better case scenarios when the unexpected unfortunately happens.

The other deal in this flash sale is on the tried and true DELTA 2 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with a smart extra battery and a free waterproof bag for $899, down from $1,798. You’ll get a 2,048Wh capacity with this combo, which you can expand with more extra batteries up to 3,000Wh. It can be recharged via solar charging or get an 80% battery in about 50 minutes through a standard wall outlet. It dishes a reliable output of 1,800W of power to cover a wider array of devices and appliances, with 15 ports to choose from: six ACs, four USB-As, two USB-Cs, and three DCs.

EcoFlow’s Prime Big Deal Days sale will be running through October 13 giving folks up to 50% off its lineup of power stations, bundles, and accessories – with deals on the brand’s new DELTA 3 Portable Power Station too, which are worth checking out.

Juiced sitewide sale

Juiced launches additional sitewide 10% off discount with e-bikes starting from $1,349

Juiced has launched another sitewide 10% off sale that will combine with existing discounts to give you quality commuter solutions at even more affordable rates after using the promo code BIKES at checkout. While a notable model is the brand’s latest JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike back at its second-lowest price, one of the best deals you can score is on the CrossCurrent X Commuter e-bikes that start from $1,709.10 shipped for the Step-Through model, while its Step-Over counterpart is down at $1,799.10 shipped – but make sure to use that promo code to get those lower rates! These aren’t the lowest prices we’ve seen, as we’ve seen both models go as low as $1,399 back in the pre-tariff market, but today you’re looking at the second-best prices we have tracked in 2024, with a Step-Through model purchase saving you $290 and a Step-Over model purchase saving you $400 in total.

The CrossCurrent X Commuter Step-Through e-bike arrives with a 750W Bafang rear-gear hub motor (peaks at 1,300W) and a 52V 15.6Ah battery that tops out at 28 MPH speeds for up to 65+ miles of travel on a single charge. Its pedal assistance comes supported by an advanced torque and cadence combination of sensors to better eliminate lag time between your pedaling and the system cutting on that you often experience with sole cadence sensors. It pulls up with a nice collection of additional features too, with hydraulic disc brakes, Schwalbe Marathon Plus puncture-resistant tires, a thumb throttle for pure electric riding, an Altus 9-speed cassette, 1,050-lumen headlight with rear LED lighting, included fenders for both wheels as well as a rear rack, and a backlit LCD display.

The Step-Over CrossCurrent X model shares most of the same design traits as its above counterpart, though there is one major difference that take things a bit further (literally). It comes equipped with a larger 52V 19.2Ah battery that increases its travel distance on a single charge up to 80+ miles.

Juiced Sitewide sale discounts (use code BIKES at checkout):

Velotric Discover 1 Plus e-bike

RadWagon Cargo e-bikes and the brand’s new folding model are now up to $309 off, deals start from $1,299

Rad Power has shuffled its offerings of discounted e-bikes and bundle deals while extending others – all through October 2. The biggest discount and lowest price among the bunch remains on the RadRover 6 Plus ST e-bike at $1,299, but I want to shift my focus this time around to one of my hands-down favorite models from the brand: the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike at $1,599 shipped that also comes with a free cargo bag. It normally sits at a $1,799 price tag these days, with occasional inclusions in these sales often bringing costs down to $1,599. We’ve only seen the price on this model fall lower twice before, once to $1,399 over summer 2023 and the other time being its very first pre-order discount to $1,299 years ago (which has never been seen again since). You’re getting the opportunity to land it here today at its 2024 low and its third-lowest price overall, with a combined $309 in savings when you factor in the free cargo bag valued at $109 (make sure to add both to your cart for the automatic discount).

The RadWagon 4 is one of the most frequent models I’ve seen riding around the streets of NYC, particularly for parents who are using its 350-pound payload capacity to haul their kids to and from daily appointments – especially in highly congested areas where subway stops are sparse and parking a car would be a nightmare. The durable frame houses a 750W motor and a 672Wh battery that maxes out at 20 MPH speeds with up to 45+ miles of travel distance on one full charge, supported by five levels of pedal assistance (and a half-twist throttle for pure electric action for up to 25+ miles).

It’s been stocked with a nice array of features too, like the custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires that each get a fender overtop, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, an integrated taillight that activates for braking, a 200-lumen headlight, as well as the integrated rear cargo rack that boasts versatility for objects and passengers alike. It also has a water-resistant wiring harness that protects it from the weather, and a backlit LCD display that comes complete with a USB port to charge your phone as you cruise onward.

More Rad Power e-bike discounts:

Rad Power e-bike bundles:

  • RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike: $1,899
  • RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike: $2,399
Goal Zero Yeti 1000X

Save $400 on Goal Zero’s 983Wh Yeti 1000X portable power station at new $500 low

Coming to us through its official Amazon storefront, Goal Zero is offering its Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station for $499.86 shipped. This model has been recently going for $900 to $1,000 since it fell from its original $1,300 MSRP back at the start of the year. We’ve only seen a small handful of discounts bring costs lower, with notable price cuts to $720 in March, $675 in May, and its former $630 low in August. Today, you can score it for your backup power needs at a combined $400 markdown that lands it at the lowest price we have tracked to date.

Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000X is a perfect on-the-go and/or emergency companion to keep your devices and appliances running while still retaining a manageable transport size. You’ll be getting a 983Wh capacity here with two pure sine 1,500W AC inverters that surge up to 3,500W when needed, as well as five other output ports to cover all your bases: two USB-As, one USB-C, and one car port. It can fully recharge in up to nine hours when plugged into a standard wall outlet, with the brand’s Yeti X 600W Power Supply cutting that recharge time down to just two hours when connected. You can also take advantage of up to 600W of solar input to recharge via sunlight in two to four hours, with the minimum 100W of needed input taking a longer 12 to 24 hours, depending on conditions.

Summer e-bike deals!

Velotric Discover 1 Plus e-bike

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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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Xpeng launches G7, a new Tesla Model Y competitor for just $27,000

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Xpeng has officially launched its new G7 electric SUV in China, entering the fiercely competitive electric crossover market with a starting price of just 195,800 yuan ($27,325 USD). The G7 is positioned squarely to compete with the Tesla Model Y and the newly unveiled Xiaomi YU7.

It is priced significantly more aggressively than the YU7, which shook up the industry just last week.

The G7, Xpeng’s seventh model, offers an attractive balance of performance, technology, and value, with an emphasis on the latter.

Like Lei Jun with the launch of the YU7 last week, He Xiaopeng was not shy about positioning the G7 against the best-selling Tesla Model Y.

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He compared the specs and pricing with the leading premium crossover. Like Jun, he brought up Tesla’s comparison challenge against the new Model Y:

The G7 is powered by a single rear-wheel-drive electric motor producing 292 horsepower (218 kW), it achieves a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.5 seconds. Impressively, the G7 can cover between 602 km and 702 km (374-436 miles) based on China’s generous CLTC standard, depending on the battery option and wheel size.

Two battery options are available, both using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology: a 68.5 kWh and a larger 80.8 kWh pack. With Xpeng’s advanced 5C charging technology, drivers can recharge up to 436 km (271 miles) of range in just 10 minutes.

Additionally, the G7 supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, providing up to 6 kW of external power, like the YU7 announced last week.

On the design front, the Xpeng G7 adopts the company’s second-generation “X Face” styling, featuring sleek running lights connected by a continuous LED strip, a closed front end for aerodynamic efficiency, and a distinctive “Star Ring” rear taillight design. Xpeng emphasizes the vehicle’s aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of just 0.238 Cd, slightly higher than the Model Y’s 0.230 Cd.

Inside, the G7 embraces minimalism, replacing conventional buttons with a large 15.6-inch central touchscreen powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295 chipset. A standout interior feature is the expansive 87-inch augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD), developed in collaboration with Huawei, that significantly enhances navigation and driving assistance.

Practicality is emphasized with ample cargo space: an 819-liter trunk that expands to 2,277 liters with the seats folded, plus an additional 120-liter compartment beneath the trunk floor and a modest 42-liter front trunk (frunk).

Xpeng is touting an adaptive AI-driven suspension system that actively adjusts to road conditions within milliseconds, allegedly surpassing comfort benchmarks set by the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Tesla Model Y. Cabin quietness also ranks high on Xpeng’s list of priorities.

Luxury and convenience features include dual 50W wireless phone chargers, a 20-speaker premium audio system, and a panoramic sunroof. Passengers in the second row enjoy premium touches like an 8-inch control screen, individual climate settings, a foldable table, and wireless charging.

The top-tier “Ultra” variant employs two proprietary Turing AI chips capable of delivering a massive 2,250 TOPS of computing power, enabling advanced Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities set to become active via an OTA update by December 2025, pending regulatory approval. Standard versions use dual Nvidia Orin-X chips with 508 TOPS.

The Xpeng G7 starts at 195,800 yuan ($27,325 USD) for the base “Max” variant with 602 km of range, stepping up to 205,800 yuan ($28,720 USD) for the longer-range “Max” (702 km) and topping out at 225,800 yuan ($31,510 USD) for the high-end “Ultra” trim.

Customers ordering the G7 Ultra before July 31 will receive complimentary upgrades including Nappa leather and power door handles.

G7 quickly demonstrated its popularity by securing 10,000 pre-orders in just 46 minutes.

Electrek’s Take

It’s not 200,000 orders within 3 minutes like the YU7, but Xpeng doesn’t have the brand power that Xiaomi has.

Nonetheless, it is pretty impressive.

The price is insane. The specs are competitive with the Model Y, which starts at 263,500 yuan and ranges up to 313,500 yuan ($36,770 – 43,750 USD), but the price starts at about $10,000 USD less.

Between this, the YU7 last week, and a few more models launching this month, the premium crossover segment is about to get crowded in China.

I think the Model Y is in serious trouble in China. We are about to see how it fares with real competition.

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Tesla Optimus is in shambles as head of program exits, production delayed

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Tesla’s humanoid robot program, Optimus, is reportedly in disarray amid the departure of the senior vice president in charge, Milan Kovac.

Production has been delayed due to a new redesign, as the robot has yet to prove useful in Tesla’s factories.

Elon Musk has previously set a goal for Tesla to produce 5,000 to 10,000 Optimus humanoid robots this year.

The goal has reportedly been delayed as sources within the Chinese supply chain report Tesla informed suppliers of a 2-month halt on orders.

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AI Invest first reported the news, and The Information later corroborated the report:

Two supplier sources said Tesla has not explicitly stated it will reduce robot parts orders but will wait until the Optimus design adjustments are completed before finalizing a new mass production plan and resuming procurement. The adjustments may take two months. Musk recently stated on social media that the new version of Optimus has seen significant improvements over the second-generation Optimus unveiled in 2023 and now includes voice interaction powered by Grok.

The news came after we learned that Milan Kovac, the head of the Optimus program left Tesla last month, just months after being promoted to senior vice-president by Musk.

The new reports confirm that Ashok Elluswamy, who was elevated to senior vice-president in charge of self-driving at the same time as Kovac, is taking over responsabilities.

AI Invest reported some concerns from Tesla about Optimus that reportedly trickled down to Chinese suppliers:

According to Tesla’s feedback to suppliers, Optimus still faces hardware challenges, including overheating in some joint motors, low load capacity in dexterous hands, short lifespan of transmission components, and limited battery life. Tesla is currently evaluating samples from multiple dexterous hand suppliers, testing at least three different technical approaches. On the software side, Tesla may use more synthetic data to train the robot model, improving Optimus’ autonomous operation capabilities and success rate in performing complex tasks.

According to the report, Tesla had secured parts to build over 1,000 Optimus robots earlier this year and built quite a few, but they are currently only used “for moving batteries in Tesla’s battery workshops, with efficiency less than half that of human workers.”

The redesign is expected to delay plans by at least two months and could push many of Tesla’s goals.

However, Tesla is expected to still move ahead with the prgroam and it is likely to unveil the new generation of Optimus robots at its shareholders meeting this year.

Electrek’s Take

As I previously stated, I’m actually quite hyped for humanoid robots, but I don’t think they will be nearly as big as Musk claims and I simply don’t see Tesla having a significant advantage over the competition, which is significant.

Companies like Unitree are already selling robots, Figure has made impressive progress and poached from Tesla, then there’s Boston Dynamics and dozens more.

Kovac leaving just as Tesla is supposed to ramp-up production to 50,000 units next and make this a “multi-trillion-dollar” product is a red flag.The engineer would have certainly received sweet stock option packages when he was elevated to SVP and would have likely made a fortune if he would have been able to deliver on Musk’s goals.

But I think the real product at Tesla now is the stock – hence why they reportedly plan to unveil the next generation of the robot at the shareholders meeting and have it do another shady demostration, like it did at the ‘We, Robot’ event where the robots were remotely controlled by humans.

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Honda’s new electric two-wheeler doubles the power and range

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Honda is stepping up its electric scooter game with the launch of its second electric model for Europe, the CUV e:. Following Honda’s previous debut of the EM1 e:, a compact, city-focused moped, the CUV e: brings more power, more range, and more real-world usability to riders who want a practical electric alternative to a 125cc scooter.

Now finally ready for the spotlight, the CUV e: is built on an underbone-style frame and powered by a 6 kW side-mounted electric motor producing 22 Nm of torque. That puts it squarely in the 125cc-equivalent category, allowing it to reach a top speed of 83 km/h (52 mph).

It’s not built for the highway, but rather for urban and suburban riders who want to achieve speeds seen on the fastest of urban roads and keep up with just about any traffic in the city. For that role, it looks like a solid performer – more than capable of keeping up with city traffic or carrying a second passenger.

One of the most useful features, especially for urban residents and apartment dwellers, is its use of Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery system. The scooter carries two of these Gogoro-style removable battery units, each rated at 50 V and 1.3 kWh. Combined, they offer over 70 km (43 miles) of WMTC-rated range. Compared to the Honda EM1 e:’s single Mobile Power Pack battery, the dual batteries of the CUV e: give Honda the chance to pull twice as much power or offer twice the range.

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Honda’s swappable battery standard is designed for portability and long life, with each pack weighing around 10 kg (22 lb) and rated for 2,500 full charge cycles. Honda has been slowly building a swappable battery ecosystem, and the CUV e: is clearly meant to be part of that larger infrastructure play.

Charging of the batteries is designed to be done easily off-board, either at home or at a battery station (where available). A full charge from 0 to 100% takes about six hours per pack, but Honda says 75% can be reached in just three hours. While fast charging would be nice, the swappable format means riders can keep an extra pair charged and ready if necessary, eliminating downtime altogether.

Honda didn’t skimp on features, either. The CUV e: offers three ride modes (Sport, Standard, and Econ), plus Reverse Assist for easier maneuvering. It includes a fairly spacious flat floorboard, under-seat storage, LED lighting, a USB-C port, and keyless ignition. Buyers can choose between a five-inch color TFT display or an upgraded seven-inch “RoadSync Duo” screen, which supports turn-by-turn navigation, music control, Bluetooth phone integration, and EV-specific ride data.

Positioned as a mid-range electric scooter, the CUV e: fills the space between low-speed mopeds and larger, premium e-motorcycles. It’s a key piece in Honda’s broader electrification strategy, which aims to introduce 10 or more electric motorcycle models globally by 2025 and reach full carbon neutrality in its motorcycle division by the 2040s.

With anticipated pricing starting at around €4,000 (approximately US $4,300), the CUV e: is expected to roll out in Europe first, with other global markets potentially following. Its combination of practical range, moderate speed, high build quality, and swappable batteries could make it an appealing option in cities where electric two-wheelers are on the rise.

If the EM1 e: was Honda dipping a toe into the electric waters, the CUV e: feels like a confident step forward. It’s not flashy, but it’s functional, well-designed, and undeniably useful, which is exactly the kind of machine that could help electric scooters go mainstream.

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