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Today’s Green Deals are being led by Rad Power’s latest EV sale, with the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike down at $1,599 and getting free gear too. We spotted a new low price on Aiper’s solar-powered Surfer S1 Robot Pool Skimmer at $300 ahead of early holiday shopping. Segway also just launched its Halloween sale running into November that has dropped the popular Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter to $460, while a lineup Camplux electric tankless water heaters are getting 20% markdowns across the board, with its 27kW model at $360. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $500 off launch discount on Tenways’ new 8-speed chain-drive CGO600 Pro e-bike, 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.

Rad Power’s reliable cargo-hauling RadWagon 4 e-bike drops to $1,599 with free gear

Rad Power has changed up its sale offerings with up to $300 being taken off three e-bikes through the rest of the month, while also offering bonus accessory gear. This time around the block sees the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike down at $1,599 shipped, plus giving you a free Ballard cargo bag along with it. Normally priced at $1,799, costs are usually brought down to this same $1,599 rate when it’s included in these sales. The price has only ever fallen lower twice before – once in summer 2023 when it dropped to $1,399 while the other was its $1,299 pre-order low in 2020 (which has never been repeated). This sale marks another chance to score it at the 2024 low price, with a combined $309 in savings when factoring in the free cargo bag that is valued at $109 – just be sure to add both to your cart to get the automatic discount.

Out of Rad Power’s EV lineup, the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike has been the main model I’ve consistently seen cruising around – often with parents/nannies using it to bus kids to and from appointments around NYC. The sturdy and durable frame comes with a 750W motor that is powered by a 672Wh battery and supported by five levels of pedal assistance, reaching top speeds of 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles on a single charge. You can also use just the half-twist throttle to coast on pure electric power, though keep in mind this lowers the expected travel distance to around 25+ miles.

It comes with a nice array of features to enhance the riding experience further, with a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires with fenders to go over each, an integrated taillight that provides brake light functionality, a 200-lumen headlight, and the integrated rear cargo rack that can be used for packages, groceries, and passengers alike (with a 120-pound carrying capacity). 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.

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Aiper Surfer S1 solar robot pool skimmer

Let Aiper’s S1 solar-powered robot pool skimmer handle floating debris at new $300 low

Through its official Amazon storefront, Aiper is offering a Prime-exclusive deal on its S1 Solar-Powered Robot Pool Skimmer for $299.95 shipped. Normally priced at $470, this model has not seen many discounts since it was first released in January. We saw it get its first official discount during Memorial Day sales to $420, falling the next month to $400. It’s mainly kept above $400 since, with two dips to $376 in August and December, but today, you’re looking at the best deal we’ve seen yet as it gets a 36% markdown that cuts $170 off the price tag and lands it at a new all-time low price. You’ll also find it matching in price over from Aiper’s direct site.

While we are heading into fall and winter, this new low price certainly makes this a great opportunity to score the robot for heated pools, for folks living in relatively warm climates year-round, or even to get some earlier Christmas shopping done. Aiper’s S1 robot sports a brushless motor that keeps the paddle wheels going as the ultrasonic sensors direct it toward every floating piece of debris, insects, and more – collecting it into an easy-to-remove basket. While its battery only provides a 10-hour runtime, it’s been given solar charging capabilities along with a bonus DC charging port for those more overcast days, greatly reducing your need to get involved with it or with a common stick pool skimmer. There’s also the complete array of smart controls through its companion app that lets you monitor and change settings, and even manually steer it when needed.

More fall Aiper deals to take advantage of:

  • Seagull SE Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner: $122 (Reg. $200)
    • for above-ground/in-ground pools up to 40 Feet
  • Seagull Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner: $500 (Reg. $800)
    • for in-ground pools up to 1,600 square-feet
  • Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner: $525 (Reg. $700)
    • for in-ground pools up to 1,600 square-feet
Segway Halloween sale

Segway’s Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter falls to $460 in Halloween sale

Segway has launched its Halloween sale through November 2 that is taking up to 60% off a lineup of its EVs, with the popular Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter down at $459.99 shipped. Down from an $800 price tag here, we saw discounts earlier in the year mainly drop costs between $615 and $600, with occasional falls further to $550 and $500. More recently, discounts have increased, with the brand’s Prime Day sales at the beginning of the month introducing a new $450 low. This new sale has cut $340 off the price tag, giving you the second-lowest price we have tracked, with it only sitting $10 above the all-time low, giving folks another strong opportunity to add it to their commute at one of its best prices.

Among Segway’s lineup, the Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter remains one of the best budget-friendly commuter solutions on the market for e-scooter lovers, which New Yorkers have seemed to take notice of, as I regularly see them cruising through the streets on any given day. Tucked inside is a 350W motor paired with a 36V 367Wh battery that provides it with a 25-mile travel range on a single charge, hitting top speeds of 18.6 MPH while tackling inclines up to 20% with no problem.

It features three riding modes to provide a more balanced riding experience depending on your commute needs: a speed limit mode, a standard mode, and a sport mode. Even in its sport mode, where speed is maximized at a lower travel range, the scooter’s regenerative brakes (which we need more of on e-scooter models) recycle energy when you activate the brakes to extend travel times, hitting their peak levels while in the speed limit mode. Aside from that, there’s also a secondary braking system, a foldable frame, a built-in LED headlight, smart controls via the companion app, and an LED digital dashboard.

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You can browse the full lineup of this Halloween sale on the landing page here.

Camplux 27kW electric tankless water heater

Get 3-second-to-hot output with Camplux’s 27kW electric tankless water heater at $360

Coming to us through its official Amazon storefront, Camplux is offering 20% discounts across a range of electric tankless water heaters from 8kW to 27kW sizes. One of the best opportunities from the bunch is the largest 27kW model that is down at $359.99 shipped. Coming down from its usual $450 price tag after a year of few discounts, especially after ending 2023 at $350 during Black Friday and Christmas sales, we’ve mainly spotted it keeping above $380 when benefitting from price cuts, though August did see a rare drop to the new $304 low coming direct from Camplux’s site, which currently lists it at its MSRP. Today, you can add it to your home for reliable hot water at a solid $90 markdown off the going rate and the second-lowest price we have seen from Amazon – just $10 above last year’s winter holiday pricing and $56 above the all-time low.

With this 240V electric tankless water heater you’ll only be waiting for three seconds before receiving plenty of hot water for your shower. The low-consumption heating rod bolsters efficiency up to 99.8%, saving you up to 60% on your water-heating costs for your home. It features overheating protection, anti-dry heating protection, and water-electricity separation to provide you with a stable and consistent water temperature output. Installation takes under 3 hours, with Camplux promising an easy installation process compared to standard large gallon tanks – but keep in mind that it will require three 40A breakers, a wire gauge of 3X8 AWG, and a 3/4-inch NPT connection.

More Camplux electric tankless water heater deals:

Fall e-bike deals!

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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This hilarious-looking electric motorcycle just launched after a seven year tease

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This hilarious-looking electric motorcycle just launched after a seven year tease

Back in 2018, when most electric motorcycle startups were showing off what looked like clunky science experiments or budget-minded e-scooters, a little company out of Stuttgart quietly unveiled one of the wildest-looking two-wheelers I’d ever seen. As one of the first motorcycle journalists to cover Sol Motors and their outlandish debut seven years ago, I’ve been keeping tabs on them ever since. And now I am excited to share that the Sol Pocket Rocket is finally preparing to launch in full production form. Yes, really.

The German company is now taking pre-orders for its uniquely tubular electric motorcycle that somehow looks like a mashup between a torpedo, an irrigation pipe, and a Star Wars prop. And yet, despite its cartoonish silhouette, it might just be one of the coolest ultra-urban e-motos headed for the streets.

The Sol Pocket Rocket comes in two versions: the standard model and the more powerful Pocket Rocket S. The latter packs an 8.5 kW (roughly 11.4 hp) electric motor that propels the bike to a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph), while the standard version tops out at 45 km/h (28 mph), putting it in moped territory in many markets.

That makes it a perfect fit for cities, especially in Europe where light electric mopeds and motorcycles are gaining traction among young riders who want something fast, fun, and emissions-free, but without the size, weight, or cost of a traditional motorcycle. The bike’s 2.5 kWh battery may not sound like much, but the company says it offers up to 108 km (67 miles) of range for the lower speed version or 68 km (42 miles) of range for the higher speed version, which is generally more than enough for most urban commutes. The battery is also removable, allowing for convenient charging inside your apartment or office. That can be a neat trick for riders who charge at work, essentially doubling the maximum range they can commute.

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And while we’re on the topic of design – yes, it’s unusual. The Pocket Rocket’s oversized aluminum top tube houses the battery and electronics, while a minimalist seat juts out from the back like a café racer’s rear hump. There’s no bodywork to speak of, giving it a raw and industrial aesthetic that’s either futuristic or ridiculous, depending on the lighting and your mood. But I’ve got to admit, I kind of love it.

The frame, wheels, and swingarm are all nicely machined, giving the whole thing a premium feel, or at least as premium as a potato gun on wheels can look. It’s like if Bauhaus made a Hot Wheels bike that could run on electrons.

Sol Motors is positioning the Pocket Rocket not just as a stylish e-motorcycle, but as a viable alternative to cars for city dwellers who want to skip traffic and parking headaches. It’s light, fast enough for urban streets, and small enough to squeeze into even the tiniest bike parking spot.

Pre-orders are now open and pricing starts at €5,990 for the standard model and €6,980 for the S version. That’s certainly not cheap, but not outrageous in today’s market for well-designed, European-made electric two-wheelers.

Electrek’s Take

I’ve covered a lot of oddball EVs over the years, but the Sol Pocket Rocket has a special place in my heart. There’s something honest about a company that doubles down on such a bold design and actually makes it work. Sure, it looks like a giant spool holder from the wrong angle, but it also looks like a lot of fun from the right angle! And the fact that it’s fast, fun, and actually headed to production means it offers three things that are far from a guarantee in today’s market.

It may have taken the scenic route and had a false start or two, but it looks like the company is finally ready to put that rubber on the road for good this time.

After nearly seven years of anticipation, I’m thrilled to see this bizarre beauty finally hitting the road. And hey, if anyone wants to send one over for a review, my driveway’s been waiting just as long.

They even have this cool charging stand for topping up the battery in your apartment

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The 2026 Chevy Blazer EV lineup looks a bit different, but prices still start at under $45K

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Chevy is introducing an updated lineup for the 2026 Blazer EV, including a few slight modifications. Despite the changes, prices will still start at under $45,000.

2026 Chevy Blazer EV prices by trim

GM’s Chevrolet is currently the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Through May, Chevy sold over 37,000 EVs, surpassing Ford, which sold about 34,000.

Although the Equinox EV stole the spotlight, becoming the third top-selling EV behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, Chevy’s electric Blazer has quiety been driving growth. In April, the Chevy Blazer EV was the sixth-best-selling EV.

With “the Equinnox and Blazer right in the heart of the market, they are really benefitting from that,” Tom Libby, an analyst at S&P Global Mobility, explained.

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With the 2026 model years arriving with a few updates, Chevy looks to continue closing the gap with Tesla. Earlier this month, the 2026 Chevy Silverado EV configurator went live with base prices about $10,000 cheaper than the outgoing model. Now, it looks like the electric Blazer will be next.

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2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS (Source: Chevrolet)

New order guide data show the 2026 Chevy Blazer EV LT FWD will still start at $44,600, not including the destination fee. The 2026 model year will be available in FWD, AWD, and performance AWD configurations. However, Chevy is dropping the RWD option.

Although the base LT model is priced the same, the 2026 Chevy Blazer RS AWD is $500 more than last year’s model, starting at $50,400.

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Chevy Blazer EV RS (Source: GM)

The 615 horsepower Blazer EV SS, the quickest SS Chevy vehicle to date, will still start at $60,600. Like the 2025MY, GM’s Super Cruise is standard on the SS and available for other trims. It costs $3,255 this year, the same as it did in 2025.

Other upgrades for the new model include a new Polar White Tricoat paint option and a standard dual-level charging cord, but it still lacks a NACS port.

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Chevy Blazer EV SS interior (Source: GM)

A Chevy spokesperson confirmed to Car and Driver last month that “To simplify the product lineup while still offering the most popular options for consumers, RWD will not be available beginning with the 2026 model year.”

Up next will be the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV, or “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV,” as GM calls it. The base 2025 LT model starts at $34,995. Chevy keeping entry-level Blazer prices the same could be a good sign for the Equinox.

2026 Chevy Blazer EV trim Starting MSRP* Range
(*2025MY EPA-estimated)
LT FWD   $44,600 312 miles
RS FWD   $50,400  312 miles 
SS AWD $60,600 303 miles
2026 Chevy Blazer EV prices by trim (*Does not include destination fee)

With the federal EV tax credit set to expire at the end of September, Chevy is offering some serious savings opportunities. Starting at just $289 per month, the 2025 Equinox EV is hard to pass up. GM is also offering 0% APR across all 2025 Equinox EV, Blazer EV, and Silverado EV models.

Ready to test one out for yourself? You can use our links below to find deals on Chevy EV models at a dealer near you.

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Tesla’s penis-shaped Robotaxi expansion illustrates how unserious the business is

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Tesla's penis-shaped Robotaxi expansion illustrates how unserious the business is

Tesla has expanded the service area of its Robotaxi service in Austin, and it did so to draw a penis-shaped service map, seemingly for no other reason than to satisfy the juvenile humor of its CEO, but what it really achieved is to illustrate how unserious Tesla’s Robotaxi business is compared to other efforts.

Last month, Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, and as expected, the service was mostly for show and to give CEO Elon Musk a win after years of failed predictions regarding Tesla’s self-driving efforts.

The service was launched only for a small group of Tesla stock promoters on X, and it required a Tesla employee sitting in the front seat with a finger on a kill switch at all times.

In other words, it’s basically Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) in consumer vehicles, but with the supervisor moved from the driver’s seat to the front passenger seat.

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Tesla also launched into a small area of South Austin, but last week, Musk said that the company would expand the service area by the weekend.

Late on Sunday, Tesla did update the service area, and it now looks like this:

There’s no practical reason to cover this specific section of Austin. The update appears to be solely to satisfy Musk’s famously juvenile sense of humor, which includes fascinations with the numbers “69” and “420”.

Tesla has also been offering rides in Robotaxi (invite-only) for $4.20 a ride.

In practice, what this joke does is illustrate just how unserious Tesla’s Robotaxi effort is in comparison to other autonomous ride-hailing programs.

Waymo already operates a larger area of Austin, and it does so without any supervisor inside the vehicle. It also operates in San Francisco, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Phoenix:

Tesla shareholders are holding on to the hope that Tesla will be able to scale faster, but Waymo has even launched in Atlanta since Tesla launched its limited service in Austin, and they are preparing to launch in Philadelphia and New York.

Meanwhile, Tesla still operates with supervisors inside its vehicles – a step that Waymo completed years ago.

Electrek’s Take

Look, I love a joke as much as the next guy, but when the whole service is a joke, maybe don’t draw a penis with the service map.

In China, I rode in Baidu’s Apollo Go, and it simply works without anyone in the car, and it is in operation in half a dozen cities.

It’s cool to see Tesla making progress here, but what’s less cool is the moving of the goalpost that leads to people forgetting that Tesla has promised unsupervised self-driving in all vehicles built since 2016.

Meanwhile, its progress has yet to outpace competition and CEO Elon Musk is out there claiming Tesla is the leader in self-driving with no close second.

It’s a level of delusion that you don’t want to see in someone deploying “self-driving” 5,000-lb machines moving at high speeds on public roads.

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