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Today’s Green Deals are seeing three separate sales with new low prices in each, starting with Rad Power’s Presidents’ Day sale that is offering up to $500 in savings across a massive lineup of e-bikes, with its RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike dropping to a new $1,499 low. Keep in mind for this sale though – some of the offers are ending February 17 while others continue to February 26. Next, Bluetti’s Valentine’s Day sale is taking up to 60% off its power stations, like the popular AC180 model that is hitting a new $436 low, among others. Bringing up the rear is Jackery’s Valentine’s Day flash sale that is running alongside its Tax Season Savings sale and dropping select offers to lower rates through the weekend, like the Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator bundle with two 200W panels at a new $1,799 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Xpeak 1.0 clearance sale, the EGO Power+ snow blower discounts, 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 Presidents’ Day sale drops the RadRunner Plus utility e-bike to new $1,499 low

Rad Power’s Presidents’ Day sale is in full swing, with up to $500 in savings across a large lineup of e-bikes, with some 50% off accessory promotions on newer models – and the brand is once again offering limited-time flash deals (ending February 17) alongside longer-lasting deals (ending February 26). Among the offers, which include some solid savings on the popular RadRover 6 Plus and RadCity 5 Plus e-bikes, we spotted the best rate yet on the RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike that is down at $1,499 shipped. Fetching $1,799 since Rad dropped the MSRP by $200 back at the top of 2024, we’ve only seen it go as low as $1,599 in early 2024, with the latter half of the year (and into 2025) seeing it drop to $1,699. You’ll be getting a nice $300 off its going rate here, landing it at a new all-time low and giving folks a great opportunity to upgrade their commutes.

A perfect companion for versatile commuters, Rad Power’s RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike is ready to get you to work, help out with errand running, or shepherd a friend along with you thanks to the combination of its 750W brushless geared hub motor, the 672Wh battery, five levels of pedal assistance, and its rear rack (that comes with a padded seat). You’ll get up to 45+ miles of travel on a single charge (as long as your not just using the throttle) at top speeds of 20 MPH.

The stocked features include Kenda K-Rad 20-inch tires with fenders over each, Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes, an LED Headlight that can be set to automatically turn on in lower light settings, an integrated taillight with brake lighting and a flash mode, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, an integrated rear cargo rack with a 120-pound carrying capacity, a half-twist throttle, and a backlit LCD display with a USB port to charge your devices.

Rad Power Presidents’ Day flash sale offers (ending Feb. 17)

Rad Power Presidents’ Day sale long-term offers (ending Feb. 26)

Rad Power Presidents’ Day sale new e-bike offers (ending Feb. 26)

  • RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • 50% off any four accessories
    • discounts applied when added to cart
  • Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • 50% off any four accessories
    • discounts applied when added to cart
  • Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • 50% off any four accessories
    • discounts applied when added to cart
  • RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike: $2,399
    • 28 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • 50% off any four accessories
    • discounts applied when added to cart

You can check out Rad Power’s Presidents’ Day sale, which includes all the above deals, by heading to the landing page here.

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Bluetti’s Valentine’s Day sale takes 60% off power stations with its AC180 1,152Wh LiFePO4 unit hitting a new $436 low

Bluetti has launched its Valentine’s Day sale through February 24 with up to 60% off in initial discounts, some short-term flash sale offers, member-only deals, and an extra 5% off sitewide promo code. Coming in as the most notable deal of the bunch is Bluetti’s popular AC180 Portable Power Station is dropping to $436.05 shipped, after using the promo code AFF5OFF for the additional 5% savings. This unit normally goes for $999 at full price, which we saw hit $455 in the previous New Year sale and is now dropping even lower this time around. Thanks to the extra 5% in savings, you’re looking at a new all-time low that saves you $563 while equipping you with one of the brand’s most reliable backup power solution.

One of the brand’s most popular units for portable backup power needs, the AC180 brings a 1,152Wh LiFePO4 capacity into the equation that is ready to cover devices and appliances with an 1,800W output that surges up to 2,700W when needed. It offers 11 port options to achieve these means: four ACs, four USB-As, one USB-C, one DC, and even a wireless charging pad. Recharging takes as little as 45 minutes to reach an 80% battery when plugging the station into a wall outlet, or you can get that same recharge in 2.8 to 3.3 hours when utilizing 500W of solar input. You’ll find solar generator bundles for this model starting from $664.05 (using the coupon code) for a 100W panel, with other options for 200W, 350W, and 400W panels on the same page.

***Note: The prices below have not had the 5% sitewide coupon factored in – be sure to use the code AFF5OFF at checkout to score the most savings!

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Jackery Valentine’s flash sale drops Explorer 2000 Plus solar generator with two 200W panels to new $1,799 low

As part of its ongoing tax season sale, Jackery has added a 3-day Valentine’s flash sale on five backup power solutions, which is cutting the sale’s price on these offers down further through the rest of the weekend. Among the bouquet of savings, we noticed Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels falling to $1,799 shipped. Normally costing you $3,299 at its full price, it’s only been seen going as low as $1,899 since Black Friday, when the rate first appeared. Today’s flash deal is taking things lower than ever, with the 45% markdown here saving you $1,500 at a new all-time low. It’s also beating out the pricing through the brand’s official Amazon storefront, which is keeping it $100 higher.

Coming in as one of the brand’s expandable setups, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus starts with a solid 2,042.8Wh LiFePO4 capacity that have five extra batteries added to the mix, taking things up to 12,000Wh – plus, you can connect two of these full setups (two power stations + 10 batteries) to double things to 24,000Wh. The station produces plenty of output power for devices and appliances alike through its 10 ports, with it regularly dishing out up to 3,000W that can surge up to 6,000W. There’s also the 1,200W of max solar input here too, which gives you a full battery in two hours when utilized (six 200W panels), so you’re looking at around four to five+ hours with this bundle. You can also regain a full battery in two hours by plugging the station into a wall outlet too, though keep in mind this doesn’t account for any expanded setups.

***Note: Some of these offers may have extra 5% off promotions going during these sales, which have not been factored into the prices below. Be sure to use the provided on-page codes at checkout for the maximum savings!

Jackery’s other Valentine’s Day flash sale offers:

You can check out the entire lineup of Jackery’s ongoing Tax Season Sale (ending February 19) by following the link here to our original coverage.

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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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EcoFlow members can save up to 65% on power stations while supporting disaster relief during the 2025 Member’s Festival

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Portable power station specialist EcoFlow is kicking off its third annual Member’s Festival this month and is offering a unique new rewards program to those who become EcoFlow members. The 2025 EcoFlow Member’s Festival will offer savings of up to 65% for its participating customers, and a portion of those funds will be allocated toward rescue power solutions for communities around the globe through the company’s “Power for All” fund.

EcoFlow remains one of the industry leaders in portable power solutions and continues to trek forward in its vision to power a new tech-driven, eco-conscious future. Per its website:

Our mission from day one is to provide smart and eco-friendly energy solutions for individuals, families, and society at large. We are, were, and will continue to be a reliable and trusted energy companion for users around the world.

To achieve such goals, EcoFlow has continued to expand its portfolio of sustainable energy solutions to its community members, including portable power stations, solar generators, and mountable solar panels. While EcoFlow is doing plenty to support its growing customer base, it has expanded its reach by giving back to disaster-affected communities by helping bolster global disaster response efforts the best way it knows how– with portable power solutions.

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EcoFlow and its members look to provide “Power for All”

Since 2023, EcoFlow has collaborated with organizations worldwide as part of its “Power for All” mission. This initiative aims to ensure access to reliable and timely power to disaster-affected communities across the globe, including rescue agencies, affected hospitals, and shelters, to support rescue and recovery efforts.

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This fund most recently provided aid for communities affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, assistance to the Special Forces Charitable Trust (SFCT) in North Carolina following severe hurricanes, and support for non-profits engaged in hurricane preparedness in Florida and the Gulf Coast. Per Jodi Burns, CEO of the Special Forces Charitable Trust:

In the wake of devastating storms in Western North Carolina, reliable power was a critical need for the families we serve. Thanks to EcoFlow’s generous donation of generators, we were able to provide immediate relief, ensuring these families and their communities had access to power when they needed it most. We are so impressed with EcoFlow’s commitment to disaster response through their ‘Power for All’ program. It has made a tangible impact, and we are deeply grateful for their support and partnership in helping these families recover and rebuild.

In 2024, the US experienced 27 weather and climate events, each causing losses exceeding $1 billion, marking the second-highest annual total on record, according to National Centers for Environmental Information. The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters underscore the critical need for reliable and timely power solutions during emergencies, much like EcoFlow and its members are helping provide through the “Power For All” initiative.

To support new and existing EcoFlow members, the company is celebrating its third annual Member’s Festival throughout April to offer a do-not-miss discount on its products and donate a portion of all sales to the “Power for All” fund to provide rescue power to those in need in the future. Learn how it all works below.

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Save big and give back during the 2025 Member’s Festival

As of April 1st, you can now sign up to become an EcoFlow member to participate in the company’s exclusive 2025 Member Festival.

As a member, you can earn “EcoFlow Power Points” by completing tasks like registration, referrals, and product purchases and tracking your individual efforts toward disaster preparedness and recovery.

Beginning April 4, EcoFlow members will also be able to take advantage of exclusive discounts of up to 65% off select portable power stations, including the DELTA Pro Ultra, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, DELTA 3 Plus, RIVER 3 Plus, and more. However, these sale prices only last through April 25, so you’ll want to move quickly!

Click here to learn more about EcoFlow’s “Power for All” campaign. To register for EcoFlow’s 2025 Member Festival in the US, visit the EcoFlow website. To register as a member in Canada, visit here.

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Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker.

Tesla changed how the entire auto industry looks at software.

Before Tesla, it was an afterthought; user interfaces were rudimentary, and you had to go to a dealership to get a software update on your systems.

When Tesla launched the Model S in 2012, it all changed. Your car would get better through software updates like your phone, the large center display was responsive with a UI that actually made sense and was closer to an iPad experience than a car.

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Tesla also integrated its software into its retail experience, service, and manufacturing.

David Lau deserves a lot of the credit for that.

He joined Tesla in 2012 as a senior manager of firmware engineering and quickly rose through the ranks. By 2014, he was promoted to director of firmware engineering and system integration, and in 2017, he became Vice President of software.

Lau listed the responsibilities of his team on his LinkedIn:

  • Vehicle Software:
    • Firmware for the powertrain, traction/stability control, HV electronics, battery management, and body control systems
    • UI software and underlying Embedded Linux platforms
    • Navigation and routing
    • iOS and Android Mobile apps
  • Distributed Systems:
    • Server-side software and infrastructure that provides telemetry, diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and configuration/lifecycle management
    • Data engineering and analytics platforms that power technical and business insights for an increasingly diverse set of customers across the company
    • Diagnostic tools and fleet management, Manufacturing and Automation:
  • Automation controls (PLC, robot)
    • Server-side manufacturing execution systems that power all of Tesla’s production operations
  • Product Security and Red Team for software, services, and systems across Tesla

Bloomberg reported today that Lau told his team he is leaving Tesla. The report didn’t include reasons for his stepping down.

Electrek’s Take

Twelve years at any company is a great run. At Tesla, it’s heroic. Congrats, David, on a great run. You undoubtedly had a significant impact on Tesla and software advancements in the broader auto industry.

He is another significant loss for Tesla, which has been losing a lot of top talent following a big wave of layoffs around this time last year.

I wonder who will take over. Michael Rizkalla, senior director of software engineering and vehicle firmware, is one of the most senior software engineers after Lau. He has been at Tesla for 7 years, and Tesla likes to promote within rather than hire outsiders.

There are also a lot of senior software execs working on AI at Tesla. Musk has been favoring them lately and he could fold Lau’s responsibilities under them.

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Kia’s EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK right now

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Kia’s electric SUVs are taking over. The EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK this year, giving Kia its strongest sales start since it arrived 34 years ago. And it’s not just in the UK. Kia just had its best first quarter globally since it started selling cars in 1962.

Kia EV3 is the best-selling EV in the UK through March

In March, Kia sold a record nearly 20,000 vehicles in the UK, making it the fourth best-selling brand. It was also the second top-seller of electrified vehicles (EVs, PHEVs, and HEVs), accounting for over 55% of sales.

The EV3 remained the best-selling retail EV in the UK last month. Including the EV6, three-row EV9, and Niro EV, electric vehicles represented 21% of Kia’s UK sales in March.

Kia said the EV3 “started with a bang” in January, darting out as the UK’s most popular EV in retail sales. Through March, Kia’s electric SUV has held on to the crown. With the EV3 rolling out, Kia sold over 7,000 electric cars through March, nearly 50% more than in Q1 2024.

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The EV3 was the best-selling retail EV in the UK in the first quarter and the fourth best-selling EV overall, including commercial vehicles.

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Kia EV3 Air 91.48 kWh in Frost Blue (Source: Kia UK)

Starting at £33,005 ($42,500), Kia said it’s the “brand’s most affordable EV yet.” It’s available with two battery packs, 58.3 kWh or 81.48 kWh, good for 430 km (270 miles) and 599 km (375 miles) of WLTP range, respectively.

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From left to right: Kia EV6, EV3, and EV9 (Source: Kia UK)

With new EVs on the way, this could be just the start. Kia is launching several new EVs in the UK this year, including the EV4 sedan (and hatchback) and EV5 SUV. It also confirmed that the first PV5 electric vans will be delivered to customers by the end of the year.

Electrek’s Take

Globally, Kia sold a record 772,351 vehicles in the first quarter, its best since it started selling cars in 1962. With the new EV4, the brand’s first electric sedan and hatchback, launching this year, Kia looks to build on its momentum in 2025.

Kia has also made it very clear that it wants to be a global leader in the electric van market with its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business, starting with the PV5 later this year.

Earlier today, we learned Kia’s midsize electric SUV, the EV5, is the fourth best-selling EV in Australia through March, outselling every BYD vehicle (at least for now). The EV5 is rolling out to new markets this year, including Canada, the UK, South Korea, and Mexico. However, it will not arrive in the US.

For those in the US, there are still a few Kia EVs to look forward to. Kia is launching the EV4 globally, including in the US, later this year. Although no date has been set, Kia confirmed the EV3 is also coming. It’s expected to arrive in mid-2026.

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