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For today’s Green Deals we have Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator bundle that comes with two 200W panels and a manual transfer switch to backup your circuits at $2,499, along with an alternate option. With Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter available for preorder with a hefty enough price tag, we spotted the more budget-friendly Ninebot F2 Electric Kickscooter with Apple Find My capabilities down at $529. Aiper’s robot pool cleaners are getting a bunch of savings attached, with the Surfer S1 Solar-Powered Robotic Pool Skimmer joining the lineup at $300. We also have two low prices that will only last through the rest of the day – the first being Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Kit at $456 alongside GoTrax’s Z4 Pro Foldable e-bike dropping to $799. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s deals from Lectric’s e-bike flash sale (with free gear and price cuts), Anker’s SOLIX power station 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.

Save $1,500 on Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator with two 200W panels and transfer switch at $2,499

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is offering a great bundle deal on its Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator kit that comes with two 200W panels and a manual transfer switch for $2,499 shipped, after clipping the on-page $1,500 off coupon. You’d usually have to shell out $3,999 for this package at full price, with the rate here only beaten out by its $2,374 low from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. You’ll be saving $1,500 today at the second-lowest price we have tracked, saving you a sizeable chunk of money while providing you with one of the brand’s best solar generator combinations for your on-the-road and at-home backup needs.

If you want a reliable means to ensure your devices and appliances will get the power they need to function – whether out in the wilds of the world or at home – and you’re not looking to invest in Jackery’s new Explorer 5000 setups, this Explorer 3000 Pro combo is the next best option, especially for RV travelers. It starts with a strong 3,024Wh capacity, dishing out power at up to 3,000W, which surges to 6,000W for even larger-scale jobs. There are 10 port options here to cover all your needs: five AC ports (including a TT30 port for your RV), two USB-A quick-charge ports, two USB-C ports, and a car port. You regain a full battery on the power station in just 2.4 hours hooked up to a wall outlet or get the same in three to four hours when using a full 1,200W of solar input.

The included manual transfer switch that comes with this Jackery Explorer 3000 pro bundle allows you to choose up to 6 circuits from your home breaker to connect, with the power station kicking the power back on should the grid ever go down unexpectedly. It comes pre-wired for easier installation, with plenty of design features to protect it, like from the dangers of back-feeding, for example. If you only want Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator without the transfer switch, you’ll find that bundle at Amazon right now at $2,199, after clipping the on-page $1,500 off coupon.

You’ll also find a bunch of Jackery’s smaller on-the-go power stations down at some of their lowest prices right now, like the Explorer 1000 v2 model that boasts serious output in one of the brand’s most compact new options, among others.

Segway Ninebot F2 e-scooter

Segway’s Ninebot F2 electric kickscooter with 25-mile distance and Apple Find My hits $529

Folks looking for a reliable commuter that will last years can find Segway’s Ninebot F2 Electric KickScooter down at $529 shipped over at Amazon right now. This model usually goes for $700 at full price, but we just spotted a 24% markdown taking $171 off that rate. We’ve mainly seen it keeping above $550 for the last year, with some recent sales direct from Segway dropping it to the $500 low. You can add it to your travel schedule right now at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which is a great deal when you consider Segway currently has it down at $600 at the moment.

Commuters will get their travelling needs met on the Ninebot F2 e-scooter, with it carrying you up to 25 miles on one 3.5-hour charge. Its 350W motor even peaks up to 700W for quicker pickup and to tackle slopes with up to a 15% incline. There are three riding modes here – and eco mode for better mileage at lower speeds, a standard mode for its base settings, and a sports mode for more speed and power at the cost of travel distance. It’s foldable design even makes it easier to carry into buildings and up stairs once you’ve reached your destination, taking up less space should you need to store it in tighter spaces. It even boasts Apple Find My capabilities should you forget where you’ve left it or if you’re concerned about theft.

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Aiper’s Surfer S1 solar-powered robot pool skimmer drops to $300 in off-season discounts

Aiper’s official Amazon storefront is offering some off-season savings on its autonomous pool cleaners, with the Surfer S1 Solar-Powered Robotic Pool Skimmer dropping to $299.99 shipped. Recently seen keeping to $400 at full price, after falling from $470 a few months back, this newer addition to Aiper’s armada mainly stayed above $376 until October brought things down to $300 for the first time during Prime Day. That same rate is coming back here, saving you $100 at the second-lowest price we have seen – just $30 above the all-time low from October. It’s also matching in price direct from Aiper’s site.

For folks in year-round swimming climates or those who want to secure some of the best prices in off-season sales, right now is a great opportunity to prep for summer. Aiper’s Surfer S1 comes with a first from this brand – a 10-hour battery runtime that can be topped off via solar charging, as well as its normal DC charging port option. The brushless motor that its been given drive the paddle wheels for maneuvering around your pool, with ultrasonic sensors directing it to any floating debris, insects, and the like – all of it getting swept into the easy-to-remove basket. It comes with full smart controls via its app, letting you monitor or change settings, while also offering manual steering when you want it.

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Greenworks 80V 20-inch snow blower & 12-inch snow shovel kit with $744 in savings at new $456 low (Today only)

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Kit with two 4.0Ah batteries for $455.99 shipped through the rest of the day. It’s normally carrying a $1,200 tag at full price, which is getting a $744 cut from it today to a new all-time low. You won’t find this combo kit on Greenworks’ site or Amazon, with the two individual tools at Amazon discounted to $360 and $234 right now ($594 total) – and that’s not even considering that both come with 2.0Ah batteries over 4.0Ah, which would cost you more to upgrade.

This 2-tool combo kit from Greenworks is the perfect package to support you through the seasonal duties of snow clearing – with the two included 4.0Ah batteries and complimentary rapid charger coming along to ensure there’s enough power to clear your 4-car driveway on a single charge. The snow blower carves out a 20-inch wide path as deep as 10 inches, with the snow discharged up to 20 feet away thanks to the 180-degree rotating chute. Heavy snow and ice is better broken up with its auger-assist system, and the main chassis has been given LED headlights for those low visibility hours.

The snow shovel is a great companion that is much better suited for 12-inch wide paths through your buried walkways, going as deep as 6 inches. There’s a 45-minute runtime here, with it featuring a lock-out button that keeps you from automatically starting it – a great safety precaution for when your digits start getting stiff from the cold.

GoTrax Z4 Pro foldable e-bike

For today only you can save $501 on GoTrax’s class 3 Z4 Pro foldable e-bike at the $799 low

Through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is bringing back the December holiday lows on the GoTrax Z4 Pro Foldable e-bike for $799 shipped. Down from its regular $1,300 full price, which rose in June from $1,100 thanks to those tariffs, we mostly saw it falling to $1,000 over the last year, with it occasionally falling further to $860 and one drop to the $799 low last month. That same low rate is returning here for today only, giving you the chance at a great starter e-bike with $501 in savings at the lowest price we have seen anywhere. It can’t be found directly from GoTrax or at Amazon either, with Best Buy being the main retailer offering it so low – and you won’t be hard stretched to find replacement parts as they are fairly easy to come by.

GoTrax’s Z4 Pro is a great option for first-time riders wanting to jump into the e-bike world, as well as veteran riders in need of a budget-friendly commuter that offers more travel time. It will support you through your travels for up to 50 miles on one full charge, hitting a maximum 28 MPH speed. One of the biggest draws here is the performance mixed with its foldable design that is “built to go where other e-bikes can’t…even when you aren’t riding.” It also comes stocked with off-road fat tires, a front wheel suspension, fenders on both wheels, a rear storage rack, and a display that gives you real-time data.

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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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Ford F-150 Lightning retakes America’s best-selling electric pickup crown

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Ford’s electric pickup truck is back at the top. The F-150 Lightning is once again the best-selling electric pickup in the US after overtaking the Tesla Cybertruck in the first quarter.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the best-selling electric pickup

After launching in 2023, Tesla’s Cybertruck quickly outpaced the Lightning to become America’s top-selling EV pickup last year.

Since Tesla doesn’t break down regional sales, registration data gives us our best estimate. The latest registration data from S&P Global Mobility (via Automotive News) shows that the F-150 Lightning retook the title in March and the first quarter of 2025.

Ford’s electric pickup notched 2,598 registrations in March, topping the Tesla Cybertruck with 2,170. In the first quarter, the F-150 Lightning remained ahead with 7,913 registrations, compared to the Cybertruck’s 7,126.

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Although the Cybertruck was the fifth top-selling EV in the US last year, it didn’t even crack the top ten in March. It placed ninth through the first three months of 2025, behind the Volkswagen ID.4.

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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning (Source: Ford)

While Tesla and Ford remained the leaders in the electric pickup market, several new models are gaining momentum. According to the most recent numbers from Cox Automotive, GM sold 2,383 Chevy Silverado EVs and 1,249 GMC Sierra EV models in Q1. Meanwhile, Rivian sold 1,727 R1Ts during the quarter.

Earlier today, Electrek reported that new models, including the Honda Prologue and Chevy Blazer EV, helped drive EV registrations up 20% in the US in March.

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2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 (left) and Elevation (right) trims (Source: GMC)

Although the Lightning reclaimed the crown from Tesla, Ford’s electric pickup isn’t exactly flying off the lot. Ford reported Lightning sales fell 16% to just 1,740 units in April. Through April 2025, Ford has sold 8,927 electric trucks, down 9% from the 9,833 it handed over last year.

Electrek’s Take

To be fair, Tesla is still ahead by a wide margin in the US. The S&P numbers show Tesla had over 51,000 registrations in March, up 1% after two months of lower YOY growth.

GM’s Chevy surpassed Ford to become the second-best-selling EV brand with nearly 8,500 registrations, an increase of 274% from last year. Ford dropped to third with 7,361 registrations.

Although it’s just one quarter, it’s starting to show how Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political antics are likely impacting sales. After the Cybertruck’s initial hype, it appears many buyers are opting for traditional pickups, like the F-150 Lighting.

Meanwhile, Ram is delaying its first electric pickup, the 1500 REV, again. Ram is pushing production back until summer 2027, saying it’s “extending the quality validation period.” The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Ramcharger will also be delayed until the first quarter of 2026.

After pulling the Ramcharger ahead of the fully electric version last year, Stellantis blamed weak demand for EV pickups in the US.

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Podcast: EV tax credit on chopping block, Tesla’s China problem, Slate gets interest, and more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how the GOP plans to kill the EV tax credit, Tesla’s China problem, Slate getting some interest, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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Tesla’s robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’

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Tesla’s Austin robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’ as it “can’t screw up”, according to a new report from Morgan Stanley after meeting with Tesla.

You won’t hear anything negative about Tesla from Morgan Stanley very often.

Morgan Stanley’s Tesla analyst, Adam Jonas, has often been described as a ‘Tesla cheerleader’ on Wall Street for his extremely rosy view of the company. He generally believes whatever Elon Musk claims and adds a slight delay to the CEO’s timeline.

Recently, Jonas met with Tesla with some clients and released a new note that he hinted to be based on what he learned from Tesla during the meeting.

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He claims that the planned “robotaxi” rollout in Austin next month is going to use “plenty of tele ops to ensure safety levels”:

Austin’s a ‘go’ but fleet size will be low. Think 10 to 20 cars. Public roads. Invite only. Plenty of tele ops to ensure safety levels (“we can’t screw up”). Still waiting for a date.

‘Tele ops’ stands for teleoperations, meaning that Tesla employees will be able to remotely access Tesla’s vehicles and operate them in some capacity.

Last year, Electrek reported that Tesla started hiring for this teleoperation team before the Robotaxi launch in Austin.

We have been extensively reporting on how much Tesla’s planned robotaxi fleet in Austin diverges from its previously disclosed plans of deploying “unsupervised Full Self-Driving” in its consumer vehicles.

Tesla plans to deploy “10-20” Model Y vehicles to offer ride-hailling services in a geo-fenced area of Austin, Texas using a version of its ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ (FSD), but instead of being supervised by a driver inside the vehicle, like the current product in consumer vehicles, Tesla is going to used employees to remotely supervise the vehicles.

The service is supposed to launch in June.

Electrek’s Take

I seriously don’t get why anyone could get excited about this. It is going to be a bit better than the current FSD, which has stalled for months as Tesla focuses on optimizing the system for Austin, but it will still basically be supervised – just remotely.

There’s a chance that it won’t even be remote as some believe Tesla will even fumble that timeline and use safety drivers, but I don’t know. I’m about 50/50 on that prediction right now.

Remote supervisors make more sense as Tesla can claim a little victory even though it would be less impressive than what Waymo has been doing for years.

The real goal that Tesla sold to consumers is that their privately owned vehicles would become self-driving without supervision and we are still so far from that. It’s clear that this project is mainly to distract them from that fact.

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