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Leading today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s second phase of Game Day Power sale deals, with increased savings up to $3,398, including continuing 15% accessory discounts, new offers, and the 5% in extra savings switching to a threshold minimum. One of the newly added offers is the brand’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled alongside a smart extra battery and a transfer switch for home breaker backup for $3,499. We also have an appliance sale from Samsung that has dropped the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo All-in-One Washer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer to $1,999, among other models, with up to $648 in additional saving options. Lastly, we spotted Greenworks’ 60V 42-inch CrossoverT Cordless Electric Riding Lawn Mower coming with a larger bundle package of six 8.0Ah batteries and the 42-inch Bin Bagger accessory for a $4,300 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Valentine’s Day e-bike bundle offers, Bluetti’s limited-time flash 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.

EcoFlow increases savings up to $3,398 and more in phase 2 of Game Day Power sale – deals start from $170

EcoFlow has switched over its Game Day Power sale into its second phase through February 9, with savings on power stations and bundle packages increasing up to $3,398, including new offers – with the sale’s bonus savings also changing (discussed further below). Of these two new flash offers joining the lineup, the most notable is EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled with a smart extra battery and a transfer switch for $3,499 shipped. Normally costing you $6,498, we’ve seen this particular combo rarely pop up, with August having seen the lowest rate of $3,696 during a similar sale. Today, you can score this home backup solution at a 46% markdown, saving you $2,999 off the going rate at the lowest price we have tracked. Over at Amazon, we can only find the station and the battery bundled together, with it sitting $100 higher than the price here.

As I mentioned, there’s some change-ups with the bonus savings during the second phase of EcoFlow’s Game Day Power sale. To start, the 15% accessory discounts are continuing as they were in phase 1, while members will now be getting a slightly reduced 2x EcoCredits, but on all purchases, not just those featured on the main page. The extra 5% in savings has now been given a price threshold of over $3,000, which will be automatically applied in cart – and sadly doesn’t apply to the above flash sale offer.

This EcoFlow DELTA Pro bundle is a perfect balance for out of the house trips while also being equipped with all it needs to backup your home during sudden power outages. To start, the power station alone provides a 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity with a 3,600W output (surging to 4,500W thanks to the X-boost tech) through its 14 port options. With the smart extra battery included, that capacity is doubled to 7,200Wh and can be further expanded all the way to 25kWh with additional equipment.

The power station’s own battery takes just 1.8 hours to recharge to full when plugged into a wall outlet (So expect about twice that time for both it and the extra battery to refill), while connecting its maximum 1,600W of solar input should get the same result in 2.8 hours (again, for the power station alone). And as always, you’ll find the usual array of remote smart controls here, all accessed through the app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. If you want to utilize it for more solar generator needs over home backup, I recommend the bundle for the power station with two 220W panels and a protective bag for $2,499 shipped, which beats starting your journey by getting just the power station alone at $300 less the price.

***Note. The 5% threshold discount, as well as the 15% accessory discount, have been factored into prices for the first time for all offers over $3,000 (and accessories) and is automatically applied in your cart. Reminder: the extra savings don’t include the flash sale offers.

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You can browse all the entirety of EcoFlow’s Game Day Power Sale phase 2 offers on the landing page here. If you’re considering the brand’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station, you can save a bit more money by scoring it with the exclusive $541 low we secured from Woot.

Samsung AI Laundry Combo

Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo all-in-one washer/ventless heat pump dryer is down at $1,999 + $648 in bonus savings

Samsung is offering folks a great chance at upgrading your laundry room with its Bespoke AI Laundry Combo All-in-One 5.3 cubic-foot Washer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer at $1,999 shipped with up to $673 in additional savings too. You’d normally have to shell out $3,324 for this unit at full price, with most of last year’s discounts averaging around $2,199, while we saw it fall as low as $1,899 direct from Samsung’s Black Friday sale while Best Buy dropped things as low as $1,700. You can grab it here today at the third-lowest price overall and the second-lowest coming from the manufacturer thanks to the 40% markdown here, giving you $1,325 in initial savings (more on the bonus savings below). If you want to save a bit more, there is an open-box option in excellent condition on the same page for $1,599. This is the lowest current price we can find, with Best Buy offering it at $1 higher.

Before we get into the washer/dryer’s performance capabilities, let’s go over the bonus savings you can currently take advantage of direct from Samsung. First, there is the usual free installation (normally $25) alongside the two-year Samsung Care+ plan for just $1 (normally $149). Next, the brand is offering a special promotion for the units on this landing page here (including the washer/dryer), which gives you $100 off when you buy two appliances together, $250 off when buying three, and $500 off when buying four or more.

Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo comes ENERGY STAR-certified with AI supporting you through settings management and also increasing its energy efficiency by identifying and adjusting settings based on the different fabrics you place inside and how soiled they are. The AI also pairs with the dual-inverter heat pump, calculating and estimating your electricity costs to “reduce energy usage by up to 19%.” There’s also the ventless design, which allows you to place it virtually anywhere, no longer needing to be next to a dedicate exhaust vent.

The detergent tank here sports a much larger capacity, holding up to 47 loads worth of detergent so you don’t have to regularly worry about filling and refilling in between laundry loads – plus, it also has a Flex One compartment that takes that convenience to the next level as it can be split between 25 loads of detergent and 34 loads of softener. It’s also been given self-cleaning and self-drying tech to keep laundry coming out fresh, smart controls via the SmartThings app (as well as hands-free voice controls), the EPA’s seal of approval, and much more.

And of course, the biggest news surrounding Samsung right now is its new Galaxy S25 smartphones that are still open for preorder with up to $1,250 in savings while also coming with FREE Galaxy 3 Buds Pro and an exclusive $50 credit by using our links – find out how to score yours at $400 or less in our coverage here.

Greenworks 60V 42-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Mower

Cover 2.5 acres on Greenworks’ CrossoverT 60V riding mower with six 8.0Ah batteries and bin bagger for $4,300 low

Greenworks is offering the best rate we’ve seen on its 60V 42-inch CrossoverT Cordless Electric Riding Lawn Mower that comes with six 8.0Ah batteries and the 42-inch Bin Bagger for $4,299.98 shipped. This complete package usually sits at a $5,100 full price, with this being one of the rare discounts hitting this bundle with two additional 8.0Ah batteries (over the usual four that is more frequently cut down in price) as well as the Bin Bagger accessory too. You’ll be saving $800 off the going rate while these savings last, giving you a reliable electric riding mower at its all-time lowest price that we have tracked. You won’t find this bundle at other retailers either – with only an option for the mower with four 8.0Ah batteries at $4,297 from Amazon, while Best Buy currently offers it with six 4.0Ah batteries and the Bin Bagger for $5,600.

The Greenworks CrossoverT riding mower arrives ready to tackle up to 2.5 acres of land with its six 8.0Ah batteries, which take 90 minutes to charge with the included three dual port chargers. Sitting atop a 42-inch reinforced 13-gauge steel cutting deck that boasts an IPX4 waterproof rating, this mower comes equipped with three 60V intelligent TRUBRUSHLESS motors, the equivalent of a 24 horse-power gas motor, that can handle hills and inclines up to a 15-degree slope at a maximum speed of 6 MPH. You have seven cutting height settings to choose from, ranging from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches. Not only can you bag your clippings, but it also offers you the options to discharge or mulch them as well.

While the mower itself sports an onboard bin storage for up to 200 pounds of clippings, with the additional Bin Bagger accessory, you’ll be getting an extra 6-bushel capacity for even more effective clipping collection, especially if you’re using it for multi-acre yards. Greenworks also offers a tip on how to gain virtually endless runtime – just keep three of its batteries in the mower while the other three charge (one per every dual-port charger). You can browse all the CrossoverT packages on the landing page here, or check out the full lineup of the upgraded zero-turn riding mowers here.

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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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Chicago plans more, and more equitable public charging as EV sales climb

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Chicago plans more, and more equitable public charging as EV sales climb

More public EV charging, including curbside, envisioned in Chicago plan
DC fast charging stations in Chicago; via EVgo.

Electric vehicles’ share of the market continues to climb in America’s second city, with BEV registrations up more than 50% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year. Great news, but charging hasn’t up – but a new plan from Chicago Department of Transportation aims to build up enough infrastructure for the city to keep up.

In a bid to keep up with the rapid growth of EVs, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT is currently seeking public feedback on a plan called “Chicago Moves Electric Framework.” The city’s first such plan, it outlines initiatives that include a curbside charging pilot through the city’s utility, ComEd, and expanded charging access in key areas throughout the city.

Unlike other such plans, however, the new plan aims to focus on bringing electric vehicle charging to EIEC and low income communities, too.

“Through this framework, we are setting clear goals and identifying solutions that reflect the voices of our residents, communities, and regional partners,” said CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney. “By prioritizing equity and public input, we’re creating a roadmap for electric transportation that serves every neighborhood and helps drive down emissions across Chicago.”

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Neighborhoods on the south and west sides of Chicago experience a disproportionate amount of air pollution and diesel emissions, largely due to vehicle emissions according to CDOT. Despite that, most of Chicago’s public charging stations are clustered in higher-income areas while just 7.8% are in environmental justice neighborhoods that face higher environmental burdens.

“Too often, communities facing the greatest economic and transportation barriers also experience the most air pollution,” explains Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. “By prioritizing investments in historically underserved areas and making clean transportation options more affordable and accessible, we can improve both mobility and public health.”

The Framework identifies other near-term policy objectives, as well – such as streamlining the EV charger installation process for businesses and residents and implementing “Low-Emission Zones” in areas disproportionately impacted by air pollution by limiting, or even restricting, access to conventional medium- and heavy-duty vehicles during peak hours.

The Chicago Moves Electric Framework includes the installation of Level 2 and DC fast charging stations in public locations such as libraries and Chicago’s Midway Airport, “supporting not only personal EVs but also electric taxis, ride-hail and commercial fleets.”

Chicago has a goal of installing 2,500 public passenger EV charging stations and electrifying the city’s entire municipal vehicle fleet by 2035.

Electrek’s Take

Chicago Drives Electric | ComEd Press Conference
ComEd press conference at Chicago Drives Electric, 2024; by the author.

I hate to sound like a bed-wetting liberal here, guys, but Chicago is getting EVs absolutely right with big utility incentives on both vehicles and infrastructure, a governor willing to stand behind smart environmental policy, and a solid push for more and better infrastructure in the areas where they’ll do the most good. They’re even thinking of the children.

Here’s hoping more cities follow suit.

SOURCE: ComEd, via Smart Cities Dive; featured image by EVgo.

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Meet Bodo – the 35 mph electric golf cart that thinks it’s a G-Wagen

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Meet Bodo – the 35 mph electric golf cart that thinks it's a G-Wagen

Bodo G-Wagon electric golf cart; via Mecum Auctions.

With a fully-enclosed, G-Wagen-inspired body and an 80 mile electric range, the Bodo G-Wagon golf cart is the NEV you need when you decide it’s time to get serous one-upping the rest of the Palm Beach country clubbers.

If you love the look of the $230,000 Mercedes-Benz G580 off-roader, but think the 579 hp, 6,800 lb. electric 4×4 is probably overkill for occasional trips to the golf course and country club, this G-Wagen-inspired golf cart might be just what you’re looking for.

The shiny black 2024 Bodo G-Wagon sold at Mecum Auctions last month for $31,900, which seems like it might not be a lot of money to the sort of person who decides to take a flyer on a goofy, limited-use EV that ships with real, metal doors, power windows, heating and air conditioning, fully digital instrument cluster and infotainment, and a “posh,” caramel leather interior.

It even has windshield wipers, power steering, and a rear-seat entertainment system that’s built into the front headrests!

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It’s really nice in there

Under the hood, the Bodo packs a 15 kW (20 hp) electric motor drawing power from a 10 kWh li-ion battery that won’t deliver a scorching 0-60 mph time (it only goes 35), but will deliver you and your buddies from one end of any golf course in North America and back several times over, thanks to the G-Wagon’s 80 mile range.

The official Mecum Auctions listing goes into a bit more detail, and I’ve included it here, in case it gets deleted after a while and you’re just finding this for the first time in 2027:

Be the envy of any country club or golf community showing up with this 2024 Bodo G-Wagon Golf Cart. Perhaps more appropriately known as an E-Wagon, this baby G-Wagon is powered by a 15kW motor with a 10kWh lithium battery. Boasting an 80-mile range and a 35 MPH top speed, the Bodo is an enclosed, luxury golf cart that pampers occupants with heating and air conditioning, rear-seat entertainment, power windows, power locks and a posh, caramel-colored interior. With the Bodo fitted with power steering and 4-wheel power disc brakes with brake boost, drivers will think they’re in a full-size G-Wagon, thanks to the multiscreen entertainment cluster, the rearview camera, windshield wipers, turn signals, running lights and so much more.

Finished in black with the right amount of brightwork, the overall vibe is one of jaw-dropping, smile-inducing fun. While the Bodo would be an excellent choice for any golf community, it should also prove to be hugely popular around a race track or car condo community as well, or maybe even a neighborhood with its own airplane runways. Over the past decade in particular, the demand for unique, luxury golf carts has been on the rise, and understandably so. The number of luxury communities with specific interests in sports, aero and auto has also been on the rise, with people buying homes in these exclusive locations to better engage with like-minded people. All too often a golf cart is the perfect way to get around these gated neighborhoods, and this one is enclosed, comes with the amenities of a full-size car and is infinitely more stylish.

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You can check out a few more photos of the 2024 Bodo G-Wagon golf cart that sold at Mecum, below – and if you want one for yourself, you’re in luck! I found this brand-new 2025 “G600 E-Wagon” (in white) for $23,900 at Gulf Carts in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Head on down to the comments and let us know if you buy it.

SOURCE | LOTS MORE PHOTOS: Mecum Auctions.

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It’s back: Hyundai IONIQ 5 qualifies for $7,500 tax credit – again!

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Eligible For The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Again

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 got a raft of upgrades and sporty, rally-focused XRT trim level for 2025 – but the biggest upgrade for the Made in America Hyundai might be this: the 5 has regained eligibility for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit!

Despite being assembled at Hyundai’s Georgia meta plant for the last four month, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was nowhere to be found on the EPA’s list of rebate-eligible vehicles. But that was then – with a fresh updated to the list coming online May 1st, Hyundai’s new-age electric hot hatch is back in the rebate game.

It’s worth noting that lease customers had been able to access the incentive under some circumstances, but this latest update to the EPA list makes it possible for cash and payment buyers to take advantage of the full Federal incentive, too – as long as they earn less than $300,000 as a married couple filing jointly, less than $225,000 as a head of household, or less than $150,000 as an individual.

With the $7,500 federal tax credit in the equation, you can get a new 2025 IONIQ 5 for somewhere in between $36,575 and $49,475, well under the $80,000 Federal MSRP cap.

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As if to celebrate, Hyundai announced that it was taking on the celebrate One Lap of America road rayy and race event in a factory collaboration with the track-focused enthusiasts at Grassroots Motorsports this week with One Lap veterans Andy Hollis and Tom Suddard campaigning a stock, 601 hp 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N in the Alternative Fuels class.

“After winning our class in a gutted, caged race car last year, we wanted to compete in the best-of-all worlds this year: A vehicle that’s incredibly fast, incredibly comfortable on a road trip, and incredibly capable on a racetrack,” explains Suddard. “Electrification means it’s finally possible to have huge power without huge compromises in a street car, and the IONIQ 5 N promises to pair that huge power with the durability and capability to survive a week of racing.”

One Lap is widely regarded as one of the toughest street-legal motorsports events in the world, pitting amateur and professional drivers alike compete in stock and heavily modified vehicles of every description, battling it out in a series of scored challenges, including timed events at road courses, drag strips, skid pads, and autocross courses.

In between tracks, competitors safely travel thousands of miles around the country, proving the mettle and durability of the vehicles and the teams that drive them. This year, 86 teams from all over the country will compete in 17 scored events over the course of eight days at tracks like Virginia International Raceway and NCM Motorsports Park.

The Tire Rack One Lap of America is currently underway – you can track the Hyundai’s progress here, then let us know what you think of this new tax development in the comments.

SOURCES | IMAGES: Hyundai, One Lap of America; FuelEconomy.gov.

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