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We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a focus on Lectric’s XPedition Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike, including the limited-edition pink colorway, which is getting $455 in free gear at $1,699. We also spotted the GE Profile Smart Combo Electric Washer & Ventless Heat Pump Dryer that is back down in price at $2,200. We also have some of the lowest prices on Worx’s Landroid Robotic Lawn Mowers that are starting from $560, as well as Anker’s Halloween sale that has dropped its SOLIX C800 and C800 Plus Portable Power Stations back to their lowest prices starting from $399. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.

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’s XPedition dual-battery e-bike provides cargo-hauling support up to 150 miles at $1,699 ($455 in free gear)

Heading back over to Lectric’s autumn sale, there’s still time to score the brand’s XPedition Dual-Battery Cargo e-bikes with $455 in free gear, including the limited-edition pink colorway for $1,699 shipped, which would normally cost you $2,154 in total. Along with a reliable and long-distance commuter solution, you’ll be getting all you need to maximize its cargo-hauling capabilities, with the bundle including rear-rack running boards and plush cushions for cargo and passengers, two XL pannier bags, an orbitor basket, and a 6L frame bag. You can learn more about the e-bike below, or check out our hands-on review.

Lectric’s XPedition Cargo e-bike is one of the best cargo-hauling models on the market at a significantly lower price than you’d expect, making it an affordable purchase for folks hoping to cart kids off to their appointments or even delivery workers in need of an e-bike that can go the distance. The 48V battery powers the 750W rear hub motor that provides top speeds of 20 MPH using only its throttle, or you can go as fast as 28 MPH when taking advantage of the five pedal assistance levels. This dual-battery model boasts an incredible 150-mile travel distance on a single charge, or if you want to save a little extra, you’ll find the standard model that provides a 75-mile travel distance at $1,399, and coming with $406 in free gear.

A notable design success here is the higher-than-normal 450-pound payload, which gives you significantly more room to play with in terms of rider weight vs. cargo/passenger weight – especially if you’re on the lower end of the weight spectrum, like me at 135 pounds. Aside from the free gear you’re getting from the bundle here, it also comes pre-stocked with hydraulic mineral oil brakes that are paired with 180mm rotors, custom puncture-resistant tires for added peace of mind no matter how rough the ride may get, as well as a headlamp, taillights, fenders over both wheels, and a backlit LCD display.

While there are a few models that have sold out during this ongoing sale, there are still a bunch of great e-bike bundle deals that you can take advantage of while they last, which you can browse in full on the landing page here.

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Save space or double up with GE’s smart electric 2-in-1 washer & ventless heat pump dryer at $2,200

Best Buy is offering the GE Profile Smart Combo Electric Washer & Ventless Heat Pump Dryer for $2,199.99 shipped. Normally priced at $2,900, this unit hasn’t seen much by way of discounts over the year, but savings come in every so often. We spotted it hitting its lowest $1,749 price earlier in the year, but it’s spent most of the time since keeping well above $2,200. While it did sit for a short period at $2,000 back at the top of the month, you’re still looking at a solid $700 markdown here today. If you want to save a little more though, you can find it in an excellent open-box condition at $1,804.

I’ve been using this same model for several months now and I find it a very reliable washer & dryer option, especially as we have a bunch of cats running around our home and there has been an added benefit with one of its latest software updates. It now uses the airflow system to separate shed hair and dander from fabrics before the wash cycle starts, collecting it into the EZ access lint filter. Aside from that, there are plenty of other great benefits to adding it to your home, like the 2-in-1 design that can get through both washing and drying large capacity loads in two hours.

There’s also the ventless heat pump tech that not only “provides 50% more energy efficient airflow drying,” but also allows you to place it anywhere in your home (or double up for twice the efficiency), no longer dictated by where vents may be located. It boasts a wide array of smart features too, making life much easier as it updates itself regularly through your local Wi-Fi, while also providing status alerts and remote controls over its settings through the SmartHQ app.

Another of its big features that I’ve always appreciated in a washer unit is the SmartDispense tech that holds enough detergent and fabric softener for up to 32 loads before needing a refill. On top of that, you can also scan the barcode on your preferred detergent bottle so that the AI can adjust the dispensed amounts based on the brand and your load size. You can learn even more by heading below.

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Worx’s Landroid robotic lawn mowers are down at some of their lowest prices starting from $560

Amazon is offering discounts on three Worx Landroid Robotic Lawn Mowers, with the S 20V model starting at $559.99 shipped. More recently keeping near $900 instead of its original $1,000 MSRP, we’ve seen it getting plenty of discounts over 2024, beating out last year’s Black Friday sales in February when it fell to $589, followed by a fall further to $579 in June and hitting the $550 low first during July’s Prime Day event, which we saw repeat back at the top of this month. Today, you’re looking at the second-best price we have tracked, with the 44% markdown saving you $460 off its going rate.

Why work harder when you can get the work done smarter? Well, Worx’s Landroid S 20V robot mower is here to deliver the autonomous help you’re looking for, with this particular model covering up to 1/8 acres on a single charge (while its counterparts increase this coverage up to 1/2 acres, depending on the model). Driven by an advanced AI system that keeps it on its path, the floating blade disc can automatically lift to give the device more clearance when navigating the uneven sections of terrain in your yard, keeping it from getting trapped or stuck. Not only do you get the usual array of smart controls that you would expect, accessed through the companion app when connected to either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, but the 20V 2.0Ah battery is also part of the brand’s PowerShare ecosystem, letting you interchange it with other 20V, 40V, and 80V models in the family.

If you have a little more yard to cover, its two other models offer further support, with the M 20V Landroid covering a bit more area up to 1/4 acres at $719.99, while the 2024-updated L 20V Landroid can tackle even more up to 1/2 acres for $637.50 right now.

Anker SOLIX Halloween sale

Anker’s SOLIX C800 and C800 Plus power stations back at lowest prices from $399, with bundle options

Anker has launched a Halloween sale through November 3 that is giving folks another chance to score its SOLIX C800 and C800 Plus Portable Power Stations at their lowest prices, with the standard C800 model starting at $399 shipped. Normally priced at $599, we’ve been seeing a steady progression of discounts over the year so far on both models, with this particular unit down at $449 on average, though we have been seeing it hit the $399 low more often since first appearing back in September. You’re getting another chance to score this campsite companion at the lowest price we have tracked, saving you $200 in the process. You’ll also find this price matched over at Amazon.

Get the campsite, tailgate, and road trip backup power support you need with Anker’s SOLIX C800 power station, which delivers a 768Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity and a power output of up to $1,600W. There are 10 ports here to cover your charging needs, with five ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, and a single car port – plus, the full array of smart controls to monitor and adjust settings remotely. Plugging the power station into a standard wall outlet recharges the battery in just 58 minutes, or you can connect up to 300W of solar input to utilize its solar charging capabilities. There’s also a convenient on-board storage compartment on the top of the unit that can be used for your preferred gear or you can get the additional gear that comes when purchasing the C800 Plus model. You can also save some cash on its bundle options, getting you the power station with a 100W solar panel for $609, getting it with a 200W solar panel for $749, or getting a waterproof bag to protect it on your trips for $518.

The upgraded SOLIX C800 Plus power station is also down at its all-time low of $449. The extra $50 here delivers the station with two water-resistant LED camping lights that stow away inside the on-board storage I mentioned before. They provide three different lighting modes with an included retractable polearm that provides you with more versatility, acting as a hanger, a tripod, or even a selfie stick. It also comes with a bunch of bundle options, with the station coming with a 200W solar panel for $749, beating out the price to include a 100W panel by $70. You can also choose to get it with a waterproof bag for $568, or get the station with a 100W solar panel and an EverFrost Portable Cooler 30 for $1,449 (a $1,747 value).

Be sure to head over to the main page for Anker’s Halloween sale to check out all of its current offerings.

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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California’s e-bike voucher program stumbles again as ‘technical issue’ forces indefinite delay

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California's e-bike voucher program stumbles again as 'technical issue' forces indefinite delay

California’s rollercoaster of an electric bicycle voucher program, designed to make the highly effective transportation alternative affordable for more California residents, has hit yet another bumpy section of track. This time, a “technical issue” is being blamed for the second tranche of vouchers being delayed indefinitely, causing yet another headache for the beleaguered California E-Bike Incentive Program.

The program was set to launch its second round last night, opening its application window for one hour to distribute 1,000 more vouchers worth up to $2,000 off of an electric bicycle.

But program’s operators announced just before the application window was set to close yesterday that the website had experienced technical problems.

Unlike the first round of the incentive program, last night’s application window was designed to last for an hour, giving every eligible California resident who entered the website during the window an equal chance at receiving a voucher. That system was designed as an improvement to the first round, which was widely criticized for its “first come, first served” approach that rewarded fast typing and clicking to exhaust the first 1,500 vouchers in mere seconds.

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However, the timing of the announcement last night meant that many hopeful applicants were left waiting on the website for an hour before learning that the application round was being delayed indefinitely.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a spokesperson for the California Air Resources Board, which administers the program, said the board is investigating the issues and attempted to troubleshoot the problems “in real time.” The program “ultimately made the decision to reschedule once it became clear that not everyone was able to access the waiting room,” said CARB’s Lindsay Buckley.

It is unclear how many people entered the website during the one-hour application window, but the first round of applications launched last December saw over 100,000 people vying for the limited number of vouchers.

Despite occasional issues like these, such e-bike voucher programs are a powerful motivator for cities and states aiming to shift more trips away from cars and toward sustainable transportation. By directly reducing the upfront cost of an electric bike – often thousands of dollars – these incentives make e-bikes accessible to a broader population, especially lower-income riders who may not be able to afford one otherwise. And unlike subsidies for electric cars, which tend to benefit wealthier households, e-bike voucher programs often deliver a much higher return on investment in terms of mode shift, equity, and emissions reductions.

The benefits don’t stop at access. These programs help normalize e-bike use in urban and suburban areas, accelerating cultural adoption and proving that two wheels can be a practical alternative to four. Cities that have rolled out vouchers, like Denver and San Diego, have seen immediate surges in ridership and have reported that many recipients use their e-bikes as replacements for car trips.

As policymakers look to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and hit climate targets, e-bike vouchers offer a fast, scalable, and cost-effective tool that delivers results where it matters most: in people’s daily lives. Despite California’s own voucher program repeatedly hitting roadblocks, these types of programs have proven invaluable to making real changes in the accessibility of important commuting alternatives to cars.

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Facing pressure, Trump scales back tariffs for US automakers

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Facing pressure, Trump scales back tariffs for US automakers

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Donald Trump signed two executive orders today that walked back parts of tariffs he previously imposed on US automakers ahead of a rally in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office.

The Wall Street Journal first reported today in an exclusive that Trump was “expected to soften the impact of his automotive tariffs, preventing duties on foreign-made cars from stacking on top of other tariffs and easing some levies on car parts.”

Trump signed an executive order making sure the 25% tariffs on vehicles and certain auto parts won’t stack on top of existing aluminum, steel, or Canada and Mexico tariffs. He also gave automakers a credit to help blunt the impact of the 25% duties on imported parts that go into US-built cars.

Trump’s backpedal comes after weeks of meeting with automaker executives, and a week after a coalition that included GM, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai sent a letter urging him to drop tariffs on foreign auto parts due to land in May.

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American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) president Matt Blunt today said in response to the executive orders, “American Automakers Ford, GM, and Stellantis appreciate the administration’s clarification that tariffs will not be layered on top of the existing Section 232 tariffs on autos and auto parts. Applying multiple tariffs to the same product or part was a significant concern for American automakers, and we are glad to see this addressed. We will review the details of the executive order closely to assess how effectively it will mitigate the impact of tariffs on American automakers, our domestic supply chains and ultimately American consumers.” The AAPC represents Ford, GM, and Stellantis. 

Electrek’s Take

The 25% auto tariffs implemented under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act aren’t going anywhere, and most economists say that tariffs will raise car prices and slow auto sales. This White House Fact Sheet is titled, “President Donald J. Trump Incentivizes Domestic Automobile Production.” Where’s the incentive? US automakers are just getting hit with the stick once instead of twice, and they’re thanking Trump for it.

The carrot that worked as an incentive was Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, along with the stability that came with it. All this whiplash is terrible for the US and global economy.

Read more: Killing IRA EV tax credits will ruin US EV and battery industries – Princeton study

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Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market

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New data suggests that the Tesla Powerwall 3 is significantly disrupting the US solar inverter market.

The home battery pack’s integrated inverter is changing the game.

Tesla acquired its solar business when it bought SolarCity in a controversial deal due to Musk being a large shareholder of both Tesla and SolarCity, and Musk’s cousin led the latter.

The automaker kept the SolarCity operations going for a few years. In fact, it continued until after Tesla shareholders sued Musk over the acquisition, and Musk defended himself by claiming that SolarCity had become an integral part of Tesla.

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Shortly after he won the lawsuit, Tesla virtually stopped all operations that came from its SolarCity acquisition, which primarily consisted of residential solar financing and installations.

Tesla even stopped reporting solar deployment. The company’s energy business now consists almost entirely of Powerwall and Megapack deployments.

However, the launch of the Powerwall 3 has indirectly brought Tesla back into the solar business, as the home battery pack features an inverter that works for both solar and storage applications.

EnergySage is a company that matches solar installers with potential buyers, and as a result, it has a wealth of interesting data about the solar industry in the US. Today, it released its Spring 2025 Marketplace report.

In the report, EnergySage revealed that Tesla became the second-most quoted inverter brand in the second half of last year:

Tesla became the most quoted battery brand in H2 2024, occupying 63% of Marketplace share nationwide. Because the Powerwall 3 includes an integrated inverter, Tesla also became the second-most quoted inverter brand. With batteries increasingly being added to solar systems—the national battery attachment rate jumped to 45% in H2 2024, an all-time high—Tesla’s growth was a key driver of the low storage and solar prices seen on EnergySage. In 2025, we are examining whether brand backlash and equipment shortages will affect Tesla’s Marketplace share.

This is also a byproduct of the increased popularity of energy storage systems when deploying new solar systems.

In big solar markets like California and Texas, the majority of residential solar quotes are attached to batteries, and Tesla is not the top quoted brand, thanks to Powerwall 3:

Powerwall was already the preferred home battery pack for many homeowners, and the fact that it now includes a solar inverter has made it even more attractive, as most home energy storage systems in the US are being deployed along with rooftop solar.

The Powerwall 3’s solar inverter integration is pushing solar plus storage costs down quite a bit.

The popularity of the Powerwall 3 has particularly hurt Enphase, a leader in solar inverter. It had 73% of the US market in 2022, and now it is down to 53%.

Despite Tesla driving prices down, Powerwall 3 is not the cheapest battery pack available. Panasonic and EG4 batteries were both priced lower on a per kWh basis than Tesla’s in the second half of 2024, but Tesla won on cost when also replacing the solar inverter.

However, it’s not all good news from Tesla. EnergySage also recently reported an increase in customers requesting alternatives to Powerwalls in 2025, partly due to Elon Musk’s increasing controversy.

If you’re interested in installing solar panels and/or batteries for your home, we recommend using EnergySage. You will be able to get quotes without any hassle and only talk to someone when you are ready to move forward. Within minutes, you can get on the path to producing your own power with solar and battery storage, including with Powerwall.

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