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Closing out this week’s Green Deals is Tenways’ Valentine’s Day sale, which is taking up to $500 off its e-bikes with an additional $200 in savings taken off the order for two models together – and their getting up to $307 in free gear on top of it all. The standout for the sale is the brand’s CGO600 Pro e-bikes, with both the 8-speed chain drive and its belt drive counterpart at $1,499. Next, we have Autel’s MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A Level 2 EV Charger that’s been given an in-body holster down at $391, as well as a new low price on Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bike for $400. Running alongside Jackery’s direct sale that ends tonight, we spotted the Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator Combo with two 220W solar panels at $2,199 over at Amazon, among some smaller units too. Lastly, we wanted to shine a little spotlight on Lectric’s XP Trike that comes with $419 in free gear at $1,499. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Game Day Power sale launch, Rad Power’s two e-bike weekend flash sale lows, 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.

Tenways’ latest sale that is taking up $500 off its e-bike lineup has a bonus Valentine’s Day deal taking an additional $200 off the total price when buying any two e-bikes together. We’re seeing the popular CGO600 Pro e-bike with either an 8-speed chain or belt drive starting at $1,499 shipped when buying one, but when grabbing two for you and your Valentine the additional savings drop things to $1,399 shipped a piece. This e-bike normally fetches $1,899 at full price, with the initial $400 markdown dropping things to the second-lowest rate we have tracked. Taking advantage of the Valentine’s Day deal then cuts the price down to they’re lowest rates – plus, each bike comes with free mudguards and a kickstand worth $118. Medical providers, military, first responders, and teachers can also score a further $150 cut on orders.

The Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike weighs in at just 37 pounds, making it a manageable model for urban residents and beyond who enjoy active cycling but also want the option for PAS support. There’s no throttle for pure electric riding here, with the bike also sporting a smaller 350W rear hub motor and 360Wh battery combination to cut down on weight. It still provides an impressive 53-mile max travel distance on a single charge through its four-pedal assistance levels (activated via a torque sensor) with a top speed of up to 20 MPH.

The CGO600 pro e-bike comes with two drivetrain options – either the Gates carbon belt drive for quieter operations or the new 8-speed Shimano drivetrain (which also gets the brand’s newest motor). Aside from those big differences, you’ll enjoy the same features elsewhere on the bikes, with internally routed cables for a streamlined look, LED lighting, puncture-proof tires, Tektro dual-piston hydraulic brakes, and a compact OLED display for controls.

***Note. These are the initial sale prices below. Remember that buying two e-bikes of any model (including two different models) cuts an additional $200 off your total order.

More Tenways Valentine’s Day sale e-bike deals:

  • CGO800S Step-Thru Commuter e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 20 MPH for up to 53 miles
    • Turn-signaling and color display
    • comes with $227 in free gear
  • AGO X Step-Over Urban e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,499)
    • 20 MPH for up to 62 miles
    • Shimano 10-speed drivetrain
    • comes with $307 in free gear
  • AGO T Step-Thru Premium e-bike: $2,699 (No initial price cut)
    • 20 MPH for up to 62 miles
    • Enviolo stepless shifting hub
    • comes with $178 in free gear

Autel’s MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A level 2 EV charger with an in-body holster at $391

Coming through its official Amazon storefront, Autel is offering a great new rate on its MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A Level 2 EV Charger with in-body holster for $391 shipped – and both options for either a NEMA 14-50 plug or a NEMA 6-50 plug are feeling the savings. Normally priced at $559, costs have kept above $439 with discounts since its release, which were first beaten by the short-term $363 Lightning deal that popped up at the end of December. Today’s deal is the second-lowest price we have tracked (and also a first-time appearance) and saves you $168 on a more affordable means to juice up your EV.

Outside of Tesla models (which I recommend the Universal Wall Charger for), the ENERGY STAR-certified Autel MaxiCharger Home AC Elite comes compatible with all J1227 EVs or hybrids, delivering “up to 7X faster than a Level 1 (120 Volt) regular outlet charger.” It dishes out power for your ride within a range of 6A all the way to 40A, helping you to find the level that fits your needs while avoiding costly electrical upgrades. It comes boasting remote smart controls through its app, with more efficient connectivity across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet – plus, there’s an optional RFID card to start and stop it, preventing unauthorized use. Head below for more.

If you’re a Tesla driver who wants to invest in an Autel model but need an adapter, you’ll find the popular Rexing J1772 to Tesla EV Charger Adapter at Best Buy for $50 at the moment, down from $80. This device arrives rated for a maximum 80A input and a 240V output, allowing Tesla drivers to gain wider access to level 1 and 2 EV chargers by using home and portable setups.

If you want to go even further, you’ll find the brand’s MaxiCharger Home AC Lite 50A Level 2 EV charger also benefitting from discounts to its $455 low right now.

Solving commute problems doesn’t break banks with Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch folding e-bike at a new $400 low

We just spotted Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bike dropping to $399.99 shipped for its black and white colorways over at Amazon, and folks looking for an affordable means to upgrade their commutes won’t want to miss it. This model normally goes for $500 at full price here, with a higher $560+ MSRP direct from the brand and elsewhere. We last covered it falling to its former $423 low during Christmas sales, which is getting beaten out here to crown a new low price, saving you $100 and equipping you with a great starter bike that won’t break the bank. It’s also beating out Hoverfly’s direct pricing where it currently is down at $425.

Great for newbie riders, or anyone looking for a inexpensive commuting solution regardless of experience (especially at this low of a rate), Hoverfly’s H3 e-bike gives you the means to travel up to 25 miles on a single charge when utilizing its PAS mode thanks to the removable 280.8Wh battery – plus, there’s also a traditional bike mode to get in some cardio and an electric mode. The 350W brushless hub motor provides top speeds up to 15.5 MPH, and it comes with a nice array of features like the adjustable handlebars and saddle to accommodate a wider range of rider heights, as well as front absorbers, an integrated rear cargo rack, a headlight and taillight, 16-inch wheels, and a foldable bike frame.

Grab Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator bundle with two 220W panels at $2,199

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is offering its Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator Combo with two 220W solar panels at $2,199 shipped. Normally you’d be pressed for $3,999 with this bundle at full price, with discounts only going lower to $1,999 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. You’ll be getting the second-best price we have seen here today, saving you $1,800 on one of the best solar generator packages that the brand offers – with it also matching Jackery’s direct pricing right now too.

One of the most comprehensive backup packages from under Jackery’s flag, the flagship Explorer 3000 Pro covers camping needs, at-home backup, and even RV support. The 3,024Wh capacity provides plenty of juice for devices and appliances, with power output up to 3,000W normally that surges to 6,000W through its 10 port options, including the TT30 RV port. Recharging its own battery takes just 2.4 hours when plugged into a wall outlet, or you can hook up its full 1,200W of solar input to hit 100% in three to four hours (time increased for the included 440W input here). If you want to be able to hook it directly to your home’s breaker to cover up to 6 circuits, check out its other bundle with the manual transfer switch included while it is $1,500 off.

Other notable Jackery Amazon discounts:

Enjoy leisurely cruises on Lectric’s XP e-Trike that comes with $419 in free add-on gear at $1,499

Among Lectric’s current New Year offerings, which saw many of its e-bike bundles shrink in size after the previous flash sale’s end, we’re seeing a continued $419 in free gear accompanying the brand’s XP Trike at $1,499 shipped. This bundle would normally run you $1,918, but as is the case with Lectric, the savings come in the form of the additional free gear over price cuts, which are rare. Your package with this model includes steel-encased front and rear cargo baskets, an upgraded wide saddle with a backrest, a suspension seat post, a bell, and an Elite 850 lux headlight.

Lectric’s XP e-Trike is great option for folks who enjoy leisurely cruises around the neighborhood, but would also like some added versatility to carry cargo along while on errands and the like. The 500W planetary geared brushless motor (peaking at 1,092Wh) joins the removable 48V 13Ah battery to top out at 14 MPH speeds for up to 50 miles with its five PAS levels activated. It features a default mode for less experienced riders, limiting the acceleration and speed until some comfort has been gained, helping teens and elderly individuals rather well.

There’s also an array of add-on features outside of the free gear, like hydraulic brakes, parking brakes, integrated rear lights, brake lights on both back-wheel fenders, slim tires for sharper turns, a foldable frame for easier storage options, an ergonomic twist throttle for electric-only riding, and a backlit LCD display with an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant rating.

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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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Toyota says RAV4 is ‘100% electrified’ in 2026, but every one has a gas engine

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Toyota says RAV4 is '100% electrified' in 2026, but every one has a gas engine

Toyota USA has refreshed its RAV4 for 2026, and, in a significant step forward for efficiency, Toyota has axed the non-hybrid version of the vehicle. The RAV4 will now only be available in HEV and PHEV versions starting in the 2026 model year.

However, in an act of greenwashing reminiscent of many things Toyota has done before, it’s confusingly calling its vehicles “100% electrified” – despite that every single RAV4 includes a gas engine.

The improvements include new looks and trim lines, including an outdoorsy Woodland model (like the bZ just got) and a higher-performance “GR SPORT” model (though, we must remind everyone, that SUVs are not sportscars and will never be sportscars), and higher power from both PHEV and HEV models.

The PHEV model also boasts improved range, bumped from 42 miles to 50 miles – still lower than we’d typically consider worthy of coverage on Electrek, but the number is at least usable to keep the average driver on electric power for most of their daily driving (if they bother to plug it in).

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Some trims will have DC fast charging, and you’ll be able to charge from 10-80% in 30 minutes.

Notably, the RAV4 no longer includes any option for a non-hybrid powertrain. All trims are either hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Previously, it had been anticipated that an EV model might join the lineup, but it looks like Toyota is just sticking with the newly-renamed bZ model for that purpose.

Toyota calls its new RAV4 options “highly efficient electrified powertrains,” but did not specify anticipated EPA mileage numbers for the HEV model, or for the PHEV when operating on gas power. The current RAV4 hybrid gets 39mpg (that’s about 10mpg better than the non-hybrid), and we would imagine something in that ballpark for the updated model.

The 2026 RAV4 will be available in Toyota dealerships across the US “later this year.” Pricing has not yet been announced.

Electrek’s Take

But the real issue here is the use of the word “electrified,” and specifically, “100% electrified.”

Toyota has a long history of deceptive advertising when it comes to its electrification efforts. Its lies have gotten it in trouble before, both in Norway and in the US.

Toyota is also the largest auto industry funder of climate denial, and has consistently ranked as the worst auto industry lobbyist on climate policy worldwide.

So its use of the word “electrified” should be looked at with some skepticism, since the company has used it before to confuse consumers into thinking that its vehicles are more efficient than they really are. For some previous coverage on that, see the FTC complaint filed against Toyota over its false electrification claims.

In this case, Toyota has upped the ante, not just claiming that its vehicles are electrified, but “100% electrified.”

There are a lot of terms that get used confusingly in the EV industry, oftentimes purposefully, in order to greenwash companies’ efforts. EV, PHEV, EREV, FCEV, HEV, BEV, electrified, all-electric, and so on.

But one thing that has heretofore been reserved for models that do not include a gasoline engine is any variation on “all-electric,” “100% electric,” “fully electric” or the like.

So, moving from “electrified” to “100% electrified” certainly seems like intentional phrasing by Toyota here. “Electrified” was already questionable, but “100% electrified” is well over the line.

So despite that we should be happy about a step-change improvement in powertrain availability on the RAV4, and the elimination of the non-hybrid model, Toyota just had to play one of its tricks and remind us why they’re the greatest enemy of electrification in the auto industry (well… save one).

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Elon Musk says AI could run into power capacity issues by middle of next year

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Elon Musk interviews on CNBC from the Tesla Headquarters in Texas.

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Elon Musk said Tuesday that artificial intelligence development could run into power generation problems by the middle of next year, as the technology industry builds increasingly large data centers.

Musk told CNBC in an interview that his artificial intelligence startup xAI is planning a gigawatt-size facility outside Memphis, Tenn. He said the facility would be complete in six to nine months. A gigawatt is equivalent to the power capacity of the average nuclear plant in the U.S., according to the Department of Energy.

Musk said AI faces three major limitations as it scales up: chips, transformers and power generation. Transformers are used to ramp down the voltage of electricity produced by power plants so it can used by computers.

“As we solve the transformer shortage, there will be the fundamental electricity generation shortage,” Musk told CNBC’s David Faber. “My guess is people are going to start hitting challenges with power generation maybe by the middle of next year, end of next year.”

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Alphabet’s Google unit warned in February that the U.S. is facing a power capacity crisis as the U.S. races against China to achieve dominance in AI. Google started looking into nuclear energy after realizing renewables were potentially causing instability on the grid, said Caroline Golin, Google’s global head of energy market development. The output of wind and solar is dependent on weather conditions.

Google ran into a “very stark reality that we didn’t have enough capacity on the system to power our data centers in the short term and then potentially in the long term,” Golin said at a February conference hosted by the Nuclear Energy Institute in New York City.

Musk said Tuesday that China is building significantly more power generation than U.S. “China power generation looks like a rocket going to orbit and U.S. power generation is flat,” the Tesla CEO said.

Musk’s xAI is using natural gas turbines to help power its Colossus data center in Memphis. Environmental advocates have accused xAI of violating the Clean Air Act and permitting requirements for “major sources of air pollution” by using gas turbines without mitigation technologies or permits in place.

Utilities such as Dominion Energy told investors on recent earnings calls that they are not seeing evidence of slowing data center demand, despite anxiety in the market that the tech sector might cut back on concerns about of a possible recession. Dominion serves the largest data center market in the world located in northern Virginia.

But Constellation Energy cautioned that although demand is strong, some of the forecasts by utilities are overstated as developers shop their data centers in multiple jurisdictions. Constellation is the largest operator of nuclear plants in the U.S.

“I just have to tell you, folks, I think the load is being overstated,” CEO Joe Dominguez said on the power company’s first quarter earnings call. “We need to pump the brakes here.”

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Hyundai is temporarily halting IONIQ 5 and Kona EV production in Korea

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Hyundai is temporarily halting IONIQ 5 and Kona EV production in Korea

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Hyundai is shutting down a production line at its Ulsan plant in Korea, where the IONIQ 5 and Kona EV are built. Although it’s only for a few days, the move comes as the automaker faces slower exports.

Why is Hyundai pausing EV production in Korea?

For the third time this year, Hyundai is planning to pause production of some of its most popular EV models in Korea.

Industry sources said on May 20 (via Newsis) that Hyundai will shut down Line 2 at its Ulsan plant in Korea, where it builds the IONIQ 5 and Kona Electric. The pause will start on May 27 and end on May 30.

Despite launching a new discount campaign in Korea earlier this month, offering over $4,300 (6 million won) in savings on the IONIQ 5, sales are still lagging. In particular, Hyundai has exported significantly fewer IONIQ 5 models this year.

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Through April, Hyundai exported just 9,663 IONIQ 5s, down from 27,476 sold overseas in the same period last year.

Kona EV exports have also fallen sharply. Through April 2025, Hyundai shipped just 3,428 Kona EV models, down 42% from nearly 6,000 last year.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 refresh in Korea (Source: Hyundai)

According to the report, Hyundai said in an internal note, “The sluggish sales in the global electric vehicle market have not improved,” adding, “We have made every effort to secure additional orders, but we are currently unable to secure the quantity.”

Following a temporary halt in February and April, this will be Hyundai’s third time pausing EV production in Korea this year.

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Hyundai Kona Electric N Line (Source: Hyundai)

In a turn of events, Hyundai’s joint venture in China, Beijing Hyundai, announced losses improved by over 100 million won ($72 million) in Q1. With its first custom-tailored electric SUV launching in China later this year, Beijing Hyundai could turn a profit by the end of 2025.

The Korean automaker reported its seventh consecutive record sales month in the US. The IONIQ 5 remains a top seller with over 12,000 units sold through April, up 14% from last year.

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV (Source: Hyundai)

IONIQ 6 sales, on the other hand, are down 10% this year, with 4,424 sold through April, and Hyundai doesn’t give a breakdown for Kona EV sales.

Hyundai is also offering generous discounts in the US right now with up to $12,500 in upfront savings on the new three-row IONIQ 9. The 2025 IONIQ 5 is a steal with leases starting at just $209 per month.

Ready to try out Hyundai’s electric vehicles for yourself? We’ve got you covered. You can use our links below to find popular Hyundai EV models in your area.

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