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Today’s Green Deals are led by ENGWE’s Autumn Sale, which has dropped its new entry-level L20 2.0 e-bike to $799 while also giving you $268 in free gear, among many other models. We also spotted a second chance to score Jackery’s new Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station back at its $999 Prime Day low price. Goal Zero’s 500 Lumen Torch Light which also doubles as a 5,200mAh solar charging power bank is getting a nice price cut to $40, while we also have two one-day-only discounts on Anker’s 400W SOLIX PS400 Portable Power Station at $629 and Greenworks’ 80V 26-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer at $175. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike flash sale that ends tomorrow or Bluetti’s ongoing post-Prime Day sale, and 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.

ENGWE’s L20 2.0 e-bike with 28 MPH top speeds and 68+ miles of range falls to $799

ENGWE has an ongoing Autumn sale that is taking up to $500 off single e-bike models and up to $800 off dual e-bike bundles – plus, you’ll also be getting up to $268 in free gear (including some extra battery options)! One of the best bang-for-your-buck entry-level models is the L20 2.0 e-bike that is down at $799 shipped with $268 in free gear being thrown in with your purchase. It normally sits at $999 since first being released back in March, which already makes it a more affordable model for riders on a budget. We’ve seen it go a bit lower in past sales earlier in the year – hitting $699 at the start of summer, and falling lower to the $659 low by the end of summer. Today, you can add it to your commute with a solid $200 slashed off its going rate, dropping it to the fourth-lowest price we have tracked – just $140 above the all-time low from August. You can learn more about this model by heading below or checking out our hands-on review.

A newer model under ENGWE’s flag, the L20 2.0 e-bike cruises into view with a 750W geared hub motor (peaking at 1,125W) and a 52V 676Wh battery that provides top speeds of 20 MPH when only using its throttle and an even greater 28 MPH when taking advantage of its pedal assistance capabilities. For the price, you’re also getting a decent travel distance here, with throttle-only riding carrying you up to 28 miles while the pedal assistance increases that range up to 68 to 80 miles, depending on conditions.

The L20 2.0 e-bike has been given a folding frame that makes storage and transport outside of riding far less of a hassle – especially considering most folks on a tight commuting budget are likely to live in apartments without garage space (plus it weighs in at about 68 pounds too). It’s also been stocked with some solid features, like mechanical disc brakes on 180 mm rotors, a rear cargo rack, integrated head/tail/brake LED lights, front fork and post suspension, a SHIMANO 7-speed derailleur, puncture-resistant fat tires, and a color LED display.

Notable ENGWE Autumn Sale e-bike deals:

  • Engwe EP-2 Pro e-bike: $1000 (Reg. $1,498)
    • 75-mile max range
    • with extra battery (up to 150-mile range)
  • X20 Triple-Suspension Folding e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,599)
    • with $199 in free gear
    • Dual-battery option available for $100 more
  • LE20 Step-Thru Cargo e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 109-mile travel distance
    • with $268 in free gear
    • Dual-battery option (211 miles) available for $300 more
  • X26 Triple-Suspension Folding e-bike: $1,749 (Reg. $1,999)
    • with dual batteries for 93-mile range + $69 in free gear
  • And even more…

You can browse through the entire lineup of ENGWE’s autumn sale on the landing page here, with discounts on single e-bike purchases and double purchases alike. 

Second chance to grab Jackery’s new Explorer 2000 v2 LiFePO4 power station at return $999 Prime Day low

The official Jackery Amazon storefront is giving folks a second chance to grab its new Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station at Prime Day pricing for $999 shipped. After releasing a few weeks ago at a $1,499 price tag, we’ve already seen a few discounts take costs down lower, with the first being the brand’s Prime Big Deals Day sale that lowered the price to $999 (while only dropping to $1,399 on Amazon), followed by the short Halloween sale that closed out last week at a higher $1,099 rate. Today, you can grab it while it’s back down at the lowest price we have tracked, saving you $500 on this all-new release for your backup power needs. It even beats out Jackery’s website at the moment, where it is listed at full price. There’s also a discounted bundle offer that gives you the power station with two 200W solar panels for $1,599, saving you $900.

Described by Jackery as “the smallest, lightest home backup power” thanks to the exclusive CTB tech and its honeycomb design, the new Explorer 2000 v2 delivers a reliable 2,042Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity alongside 2,200W of power output (surging to 4,400W) that can cover campsites, travel routes, and even home backup for one or more days. There are seven ports here to cover your devices and appliances, with three ACs, two USB-Cs (one of which offers 100W lightning-fast charging), one USB-A, and one car port. It’s also been given the brand’s next-gen ChargeShield 2.0 for 62 forms of protection so you won’t have to worry about charging mishaps during storms, outages, and the like.

It boasts four different options for you to recharge its battery, with a connection to a standard wall outlet getting it back to 80% battery in about 66+ minutes – or, if you need a full capacity for unexpected needs, you can activate its supercharge feature through the companion app to get a full battery in 102+ minutes. Plugging the station into your car for charging will take up to 24 hours, but still gets the job done, while taking advantage of the bundle offer gives you its maximum 400W solar input to fully recharge in 5.5 hours. One more thing to note here is its silent charging mode for when you’ve plugged it in for nighttime use or recharging, as it keeps under 30dB so you or anyone else trying to rest won’t be disturbed.

Goal Zero 500 Lumen Torch Light

Goal Zero’s 500 Lumen Torch light and 5,200mAh solar power bank at $40

Through its official Amazon storefront, Goal Zero is offering its 500 Lumen Torch Light for $39.95 shipped. Usually priced at $50 most of the time, there have been few discounts over 2024, with most keeping costs above $42, with large periods where the price went unmoved or the device was out of stock. In May we saw things drop to $38 before a long stretch at its full price, with the most recent price cut we’ve seen being the short-lived Labor Day discount that dropped things down to the $30 low before going out of stock. It’s back again here today though with a solid 20% markdown that shaves $10 off the tag and gives you the chance to score it at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

This versatile device from Goal Zero delivers multi-functional power over standard light sources, with 500 lumens of bright LED lighting for when you are tinkering in your garage, working outdoors at darker hours, camping in the unlit wilds of the world, or even supporting you through blackouts. The light is provided through either a focused spotlight or a more area-covering flood light, with the unit itself small enough to fit into your hand or even hang above you using the built-in bars. Its internal 5,200mAh battery can even double as a power bank to charge your devices through the USB-C port – plus, when its capacity has been drained, it has an integrated solar panel for recharging when you’re not near any other power source.

Anker 400W SOLIX portable solar panel

Add Anker’s 400W SOLIX PS400 portable solar panel to your setup at $629 for today only

Coming to us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker SOLIX PS400 400W Portable Solar Panel for $629 shipped. Normally sitting at $899 at Best Buy and Anker – with a higher $999 starting rate at Amazon, we see this model regularly discounted from Anker’s direct sales events, like the most recent Prime Day sale, as well as occasional one-day discounts like we’re seeing today. While normally keeping above $799 most of the time, we have seen it fall to its lowest $599 rate, with today’s deal coming in slightly higher, but still giving you a solid $270 off the going rate at the second-lowest price we have tracked.

This is a great chance to score some major savings while also upgrading your existing Anker power station setup with solar charging capabilities or greater solar input. The second-largest solar panel from under Anker’s flag (5W under the largest), it boasts a 23% conversion rate with an IP67 waterproof and scratch-resistant design to combat sudden weather changes while it may be in use, alongside a more adjustable paneling layout for four optimized angles no matter the season, location, or time of day. It’s well worth the added charging function at such a large markdown today, so make sure to grab it while you can and don’t be caught off guard when you’re most in need of a backup power solution that can keep going when no other source is nearby.

greenworks 80V 26-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer

Keep limbs in shape with Greenworks’ 80V 26-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer at $175 for today only

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 26-Inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer for $174.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally priced at $250, we’ve mainly seen discounts hit this tool’s price tag in these one-day periods, with most of 2024 having seen them drop costs to $175, while July saw a drop further to the $165 low. Today, you can score one for your lawncare toolbox at a solid 30% markdown that slashes $75 off the tag and lands it at the second-lowest price we have tracked.

Powered by a 2.0Ah battery, this 80V cordless hedge trimmer sports the brand’s TRUBRUSHLESS motor and delivers up to 60 minutes of continuous cuts on a single charge so you can shape up your hedges and trees with more efficiency and comfort. It’s been given a 180-degree rotating rear handle alongside an over-molded, wrap-around front handle to provide this comfort, making its handling far easier and safer while trimming at varying angles. Limbs up to 1.1 inches in width will stand no chance against its 26-inch dual-action blades that reach up to 3,200 strokes per minute, letting you maintain a uniformed look year-round.

Fall e-bike deals!

L20 2.0 e-bike

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.

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MAN Trucks CEO: an electric semi will pay for itself in three years (*)

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MAN Trucks CEO: an electric semi will pay for itself in three years (*)

MAN Trucks says hydrogen will never work, bets the farm on batteries

Alexander Vlaskamp, the outspoken CEO of MAN Trucks, claims that an electric semi truck can pay for itself in less than three years – but there are a few asterisks in that statement. We’ll try to unpack them all for you here.

MAN began series production of its eTruck electric semi in July on a flexible line capable of building up to 100 trucks per day with either diesel or battery-electric power. With production underway, the challenge now is selling the things. That means proving that the higher upfront cost pays off with a lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and the first stop on that train is incentives.

The good news is that, in the EU, incentives are plentiful. MAN says those programs, together with Europe’s much higher diesel prices compared to the US (about $6.80/gal compared to $3.70, as I type this), can help the eTruck pay for itself in as little as two and a half years.

And, if you’re not familiar with European incentives for electric semi trucks, hold on to your hats because they are wild:

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  • up to 80% of vehicle purchase price subsidy in Austria (ENIN)
  • in Belgium, there’s a subsidy for up to 32% of the price of the truck (up to 2 trucks per company)
  • in Ireland, government incentives cover 30–60% of the up-front cost difference versus a comparable diesel truck
  • Norway offers a similar 60% diesel cost difference incentive
  • etc., etc., ad nauseam

MAN’s customers can do that math easily enough – the company says it already has 700 orders on the books already, and expects to hit 1,000 by year’s end. But that math only maths if those customers can actually access the electrons to replace all that diesel … and the charging infrastructure they’re going to need for all those trucks? That’s still a ways off.

“It’s all about the charging infrastructure, that’s the problem,” Vlaskamp told Börsen-Zeitung. “When it comes to investment in charging stations, Europe is lagging far behind … what’s needed now is the political will to reverse this trend,” adding, “We need to act quickly.”

Charging is key

MAN electric truck charging
Charging an eTruck; via Man Trucks.

Spanish-language site Motorpasión notes that red tape isn’t the only reason charging lags. Driving investment into new charging infrastructure is lagging, too – but MAN’s CEO thinks there’s a simple fix: take half of annual toll revenues generated by commercial trucks (around €7 billion in Germany, alone) and funnel it directly into DC fast charging.

In addition to the still deficient charging network, another obstacle is the cost of electricity for charging. Vlaskamp proposes a reduced price for commercial truckers, as has traditionally been the case with diesel. Currently, the average price is 45 to 50 cents per kWh, but says the ideal would be, “between €0.20 and €0.30/kWh.”

TL;DR: if charging was cheaper and easier to access and the government was willing to subsidize EVs as much as they’ve subsidized oil with the creating and ongoing support of a globalized military industrial complex, MAN Trucks’ CEO thinks plug-in semis would be a no-brainer.

Head on down to the comments and let us know if you agree.

SOURCE | IMAGES: MAN, via Börsen-Zeitung, Motorpasión.

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Celebrate Labor Day with these awesome (electric) work truck deals

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Celebrate Labor Day with these awesome (electric) work truck deals 2025

It’s Labor Day weekend, which means big deals on car lots across America – especially if you’re shopping for a new electric vehicle to help with your labor. We’ve rounded up the best offers on electric pickups, vans, and even a great option for ride share drivers!

Sure, there’s a bit of irony in pitching “work vehicles” on a holiday meant for not working – but for many small business owners, work is part of who they are. And with the $7,500 federal EV tax credit set to expire, plus a wave of great Labor Day deals on work-ready EVs, now might be the best time yet to plug into a new electric ride.

Here are some of the standout electric vehicles offers we found this Labor Day weekend (2025), organized by vehicle type.

Electric pickup | F-150 Lightning

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Is Cheaper To Lease Than Its ICE-Powered F-150 Sibling
F-150 Lightning; via Ford.

The “Ford for America,” summer sales event continues through Labor Day with interest-free 0% financing, $0 down payment, and zero payments for up to 90 days for retail customers. Ford is also throwing in $0 maintenance for 24 months.

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But wait, there’s more! Ford Authority is reporting that a complimentary home charger and standard installation might also be included as part of the Ford Power Promise promotion happening at participating dealers in select markets with the purchase of a new F-150 Lightning pickup through the end of September.

Lease customers aren’t being left out, either. You can lease a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT 4P 311A pickup at $399 per month for 36 months, with “just” $399 due at signing (basically your first month’s payment).

Electric van | Chevy Brightdrop

Chevrolet Brightdrop ZEVO; via GM.

The best electric vehicle deal in the business keeps on truckin’ into Labor Day weekend, with new 2025 Brightdrop models currently eligible for up to $21,500 in manufacturer rebates before any Federal, state, local utility, or even Costco membership incentives kick in.

For your money, you get a capable, Ultium-based electric cargo van with more room than your college dorm and a nationwide dealer network to keep it up and running when you need it most.

Electric van (hon. mention) | Mercedes eSprinter

2024 eSprinter; via Mercedes-Benz.

Despite being based on the company’s existing diesel platform, Mercedes’ eSprinter has proven itself a capable urban hauler in the hands of Amazon, DHL, and countless European tradespeople. Despite that, there are still a handful of leftover 2024 models hanging around dealer lots – enough that Mercedes is offering up to $30,000 (!) Customer Cash on any new ’24MY eSprinter purchased from dealer stock.

That discount is enough to bring the price of this 2024 eSprinter in Chicago from $87,823 all the way down to $57,823 this Labor Day weekend – and that’s before you factor in state and local utility incentives that can bring the price down even further.

As you can imagine, there’s some fine print on that Customer Cash deal. It can’t be combined with Special APR programs through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS), but it can be combined with the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Medium Fleet Program.

Ride share ride | VW ID.4

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VW ID.4 AWD Pro S; via Volkswagen.

Ride share drivers looking for comfortable seats, room for five adults and their luggage, proven battery life, and lickety-quick charging speeds can stop looking. Volkswagen is offering a sweet ID.4 lease at nearly half the cost of an entry-level Jetta with payments starting at just $129/mo. – that’s despite the ID.4 carrying a significantly higher MSRP.

And, while we’re at it, it’s probably worth noting that serious road warriors will probably save more than $129/mo. in fuel alone.

If you prefer to own your vehicles after making payments on them for a few years, you can also get 0% interest financing on select ID.4s for up to 72 months. It’s important to note here that Volkswagen’s deals can vary wildly by region. That $129/mo. offer is available in California and a few other West Coast states, for example, but the electric crossover’s listed at $329 for 24 months with $4,499 due at signing in others.

Disclaimer: the vehicle models and financing deals above were sourced from CarsDirect, CarEdge, and (where mentioned) the OEM websites – and were current as of 29AUG2025. These deals may not be available in every market, with every discount, or for every buyer (the standard “with approved credit” fine print should be considered implied). Check with your local dealer(s) for more information.

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Denver Public Library deploys novel solar and battery storage system

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Michael Graves Denver Public Library

Sustainable construction experts McKinstry have teamed up with leading BESS developers Viridi and the Denver Public Library to deploy a first-of-its-kind solar and battery storage system that sets a new standard for fire safety.

The Denver Public Library sought a battery energy storage system (BESS) that could deliver cost savings without compromising safety for staff, visitors, or the architecturally significant, Michael Graves–designed structure itself. That required a battery backup solution that not only met the city’s fire safety standards, but also addressed public fears about the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.

That unique set of project priorities led the library to Viridi, makers of the RPSLinkEX battery solution that’s equipped with a unique, “passive Fail-Safe thermal management and anti-propagation technology” designed to prevent the sort of thermal runaway that leads to li-ion battery fires.

“Public facilities like the Denver Public Library are at the forefront of demonstrating that energy resilience and safety can go hand in hand,” said Jon M. Williams, CEO at Viridi. “This installation highlights how fail-safe battery storage can empower communities to maximize renewable energy, reduce costs, and maintain reliability – all without compromise.”

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Keeping it safe

Denver Public Library; by Michael Graves.
Denver Public Library; by Michael Graves.

Viridi doesn’t talk too much about how its passive Fail-Safe thermal management system works, but if you’re picturing heat-dissipating layers, fire-resistant insulation, and strategically-placed phase change materials (or PCMs) limiting the transfer of heat from one cell to another if it begins to overheat, you’ve probably cracked it.

These passive safety features enable safer deployment scenarios in occupied buildings or near critical infrastructure by reducing dependence on active fire suppression systems like sprinklers or fire extinguishers, and convinced the City of Denver to move forward with the project, which is the city’s first-ever solar + battery storage system.

“The entire McKinstry team is very excited about developing and constructing the first Solar + BESS project for the City and County of Denver,” said Jon Ensley, Sr. Construction Project Engineer at McKinstry. “We are appreciative of all our partners and stakeholders who helped to achieve this goal. We value Viridi’s expertise in deploying this technology and the whole team has been great to work with.”

McKinstry says this latest solar project sets, “a new benchmark for how cities can combine renewable energy and battery storage without compromising safety.” And, with solutions like the RPSLinkEX building systems that meet city planners and politicians where they are, instead of trying to educated them about the objective, proven safety of li-ion batteries, Viridi is helping communities adopt cleaner, more resilient clean energy solutions sooner rather than later.

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