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It’s another day of new and returning lows on Green Deals, led by the latest changeup from Rad Power that is seeing the three new RadRunner series e-bike lows continue, along with a rare price cut on the brand’s RadTrike and a free extra battery promotion hitting the RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike (100-mile travel) at $1,499. We also have the last flash sale from EcoFlow’s Monthly Madness sale (running through Feb. 28) that is offering the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger back at its $849 low. Next, there’s the flash sale on Heybike’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike that has returned things to the $899 low, while the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 6.0Ah batteries is hitting a new $700 low, among other tools. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Aventon e-bike clearance sale, the direct Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 preorder deal, 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 has switched over its sale offers through March 12, which continue the three new low prices on its RadRunner series of e-bikes, while also adding a rare price cut on the RadTrike and a free extra battery promotion on its returned RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike in the stylish burgundy red colorway for $1,499 shipped. Brought down off its $1,699 price tag, the brand brought this favorite back to the market in December, with the sales since then dropping costs to this same rate. What’s different today though, is the inclusion of a free extra battery for doubled mileage (valued at $499). You’re looking at the third-lowest price we have tracked overall, though the battery definitely makes this deal stand out, especially for folks who enjoy spending plenty of time in motion. Just be sure to add both the bike and the battery to your cart for the discount to be applied automatically.

I regularly take trips on this model when visiting my family, as my mom bought one last year before it was “discontinued,” even taking it out to run errands over my car on sunny days. Rad’s RadCity 5 Plus e-bike cruises through the streets at up to 20 MPH top speeds for up to 50+ miles thanks to the combination of its 750W rear hub motor and the 672Wh battery. Of course, the maximum travel distance is for when you’re utilizing the five levels of pedal assistance (plus there’s a bonus zero-level), doubled here to 100+ miles with the extra battery being added into the mix.

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Alongside its performance, your ride is only enhanced with features like the water-resistant wiring harness, hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated taillight with brake light functionality, a standard LED headlight, fenders over both puncture-resistant tires, an integrated rear storage rack, and a backlit LCD display.

Rad Power’s continued new low prices (while supplies last):

Rad Power’s other e-bike deals (ending March 12):

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus power station

EcoFlow flash sale drops DELTA 3 Plus 1,024Wh LiFePO4 station with an alternator charger at $849 low

Running as part of EcoFlow’s February Monthly Madness sale (ending tomorrow night), the brand has launched the last of this event’s limited flash sale savings, with the EcoCredits purchase offer going out of stock in only two minutes. The other offer gives you the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger at $849 shipped. You’d normally have to shell out $1,398 for this coupling at full price, which we only saw coming this low during Black Friday and a similar flash sale during the brand’s previous Valentine’s Day sale. It’s returning here today with $549 slashed off the going rate for the lowest price we have tracked.

Only on the market for six months now, EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus is developing quite a reputation among the brand’s lineup, with its 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity able to expand up to 5kWh with the addition of expansion batteries for either the DELTA 3, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, or DELTA 2 stations. There’s some significant output power too at 1,800W through its 13 ports, with the X-Boost tech here surging that rate up to 3,600W for larger appliances.

This X-Boost tech takes things further for its own recharging too, as it allows for five fast-charging means to re-juice itself. A wall outlet will get the battery back to full in 56 minutes, which also lines up with the timeframe that EcoFlow’s Smart Generator 4000 would take. Connecting it to your car via the included alternator charger refills things after 1.3 hours of driving, or you can hook up to 1,000W of solar input to top it off in 70 minutes. Lastly, there’s the multi-charge feature that lets you take advantage of both solar charging and AC charging simultaneously.

Be sure to check out EcoFlow’s entire lineup of deals on its power stations, solar generators, and accessories while its February Monthly Madness sale continues through tomorrow.

Heybike Mars 2.0 folding fat tire e-bike

Heybike’s Mars 2.0 folding fat tire e-bike with a 28 to 32 MPH speed range returns to $899 low in flash sale

Heybike is having a flash sale on its Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike for $899 shipped through March 15. This model would normally cost you $1,499 if you were buying at full price, though we see regular discounts, often taking things down to $1,099, with some going further to $999 and the occasional fall lower to $899, like we saw during Black Friday. This is the first time we’re seeing the all-time low on this e-bike pop up in 2025, putting $600 back in your pocket – plus, you’ll also be getting a large basket free of charge with your purchase.

A great choice for riders on a budget, Heybike’s Mars 2.0 provides you with the means to commute up to 45 miles on a single charge thanks to the removable 600Wh battery, topping out at 28 MPH speeds. The 750W motor can also be upgraded to a 1,000W motor for $200 more, which gives you an increased speed up to 32 MPH. Your riding experience is supported by five levels of pedal assistance, and you’ll definitely get some solid features for what you’re paying.

Along with the folding frame that relieves limited storage space concerns, there’s also the 4-inch puncture-protected fat tires with fenders over each that stabilize and smooth out journeys, as well as a front suspension, integrated rear cargo rack, an LED headlight and taillight, an LED display, a Shimano 7-speed derailleur, and hydraulic disc brakes for the upgraded 1,000W model.

You’ll also find Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike still down at its new $1,199 low right now, as well as the brand’s extended launch discount on its new ALPHA Off-Road e-bike that was supposed to only last until February 25.

EGO Powr+ 56V 21-inch cordless self-propelled lawn mower

EGO’s 56V 21-inch self-propelled mower with Select Cut and two 6.0Ah batteries hits new $700 low

Amazon is now offering the EGO POWER+ 56V 21-inch Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 6.0Ah batteries for $699.99 shipped. This package with the dual 6.0Ah batteries normally carries a $879 full price, which we don’t often see benefitting from discounts like the single 6.0Ah battery combo we’ve more frequently covered. Today’s deal trims $100 off the total cost, giving you a reliable means to maintain your lawn while replacing gas-guzzlers at a new all-time low price.

The brushless motor inside this cordless electric mower from EGO Power+ gets double the juice, thanks to the two included 6.0Ah batteries, delivering up to 100 minutes of runtime to cover all the corners of your lawn. The Touch Drive here allows for a more maneuverable self-propelled device, which even has a variable speed from 0.9 to 3.1 MPH. The Select Cut feature provides a more customizable cutting performance, with eight cutting height positions from one inch to four inches. There’s also the 3-in-1 functionality too, which gives you the option to either mulch, rear-bag, or discharge clippings out the side – and the throwing away of pull strings in favor of a push button start is always appreciated.

Of course, if you’re looking to save a bit more (and don’t need the full 100-minute runtime due to a smaller yard), you can find a near-similar mower from the brand with only a single 6.0Ah battery at $499 right now.

Other notable EGO Power+ lawncare deals:

EGO Power+ also has some great ongoing deals across a selection of its popular single-stage and double-stage snow blowers starting from $549.

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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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Perplexity partners with PayPal for in-chat shopping as AI race heats up

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Perplexity partners with PayPal for in-chat shopping as AI race heats up

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Perplexity is extending its bet on chat-powered shopping, aiming to stand out in the crowded generative artificial intelligence market against OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

The company said on Wednesday that it’s partnering with PayPal to let users make purchases directly in chat. U.S. customers will soon be able to book travel, buy products, and secure concert tickets without leaving the platform.

Payments will be completed in the chat with PayPal or Venmo, and PayPal will handle processing, shipping, tracking, and invoicing. Purchases will be completed with one click, with the help of the payment company’s passkey checkout.

“Perplexity wants to be wherever users are asking questions and making decisions,” said Ryan Foutty, Perplexity’s vice president of business. “Our vision for assistive AI is that everything just gets better and easier for people — wherever they are and however they prefer to make decisions.”

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Perplexity jumped into e-commerce last year, adding a shopping feature for paid U.S. users and integrating with sellers using services like Shopify. Now Perplexity is allowing users to complete transactions within a chat, a feature that OpenAI’s ChatGPT has yet to roll out.

PayPal is competing for AI deals against companies including Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard.

PayPal technology chief Srini Venkatesan said PayPal’s system can directly connect to the merchants, handling payments, shipping, and billing information without requiring users to re-enter details. The company also manages support.

“The next generation of commerce is happening on the agentic side. People are starting to research and shop online through agents,” Venkatesan said, referring to AI-driven systems that can complete tasks without human intervention. “Agentic commerce is not only the searching but making it all the way to the purchase — paying for it and then buying it from that merchant. So that’s what PayPal has been leading, and we’ve been trying to get the agentic commerce piece right.”

Venkatesan said PayPal’s edge in this space comes from its ability to securely verify both buyers and sellers. PayPal authenticates users through their wallet and automatically fills in billing and shipping information, aiming to reduce friction.

“We provide the trust that the business is legitimate on one side, and then the customer is legitimate on the other side,” he said.

The partnership comes as Perplexity is finalizing a $500 million funding round at a $14 billion valuation, down from an initial target of $18 billion.

The use of AI-driven chat services for buying decisions has jumped 42% in the past year, according to Salesforce data, based on 1.6 trillion page views on its platform. Global sales influenced by AI climbed to $229 billion between November and December, up from $199 billion during the same period a year earlier.

ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s AI Overviews have climbed ahead in search, building powerful real-time results and AI-enhanced answers. OpenAI launched its ChatGPT search feature last year, positioning it to compete directly with Perplexity, while Google’s AI Overviews brought real-time insights to search.

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1 in 4 cars sold in 2025 will be EVs, and that’s just the beginning

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BYD Shenzhen, the world’s largest car transport ship (Source: BYD)

More than 1 in 4 cars sold around the world in 2025 are expected to be EVs, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). And if EVs stay on track, they could make up over 40% of global car sales by 2030.

The IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2025 report, released today, shows the electric car market is still charging ahead, even with some bumps in the road. Despite economic pressures on the auto sector, EV sales hit a record 17 million in 2024, pushing their global market share past 20% for the first time. That momentum carried into early 2025, with EV sales jumping 35% in Q1 year-over-year. All major markets saw record-breaking Q1 numbers.

China continues to lead the EV race by a wide margin. Nearly half the cars sold there in 2024 were electric. That’s over 11 million EVs – more than the entire world sold just two years earlier. EV adoption is also booming in emerging markets across Asia and Latin America, where sales shot up by more than 60% last year.

In the US, EV sales grew about 10% year over year, with electric vehicles now making up over 10% of all new car sales. Meanwhile, Europe’s EV sales hit a plateau. As government incentives started to taper off, the continent’s market share held steady at around 20%.

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“Our data shows that, despite significant uncertainties, electric cars remain on a strong growth trajectory globally,” said IEA executive director Fatih Birol. “Sales continue to set new records, with major implications for the international auto industry.”

One of the main drivers is lower prices. The average cost of a battery electric car dropped in 2024, thanks to increased competition and falling battery prices. In China, two-thirds of EVs sold last year were cheaper than their gas-powered counterparts, and that’s without subsidies. But in markets like the US and Germany, EVs are still pricier up front: around 30% more in the US, and 20% more in Germany.

Still, EVs win when it comes to operating costs. Even if oil drops to $40 per barrel, it’s still about half as expensive to charge and run an EV at home in Europe than to drive a gas car.

The report also notes the growing role of Chinese EV exports. About 20% of all EVs sold globally last year were imported. China, which produces over 70% of the world’s EVs, exported 1.25 million of them in 2024. These exports have helped push down prices in emerging markets.

And it’s not just electric cars that are on the rise. Electric truck sales jumped 80% globally last year, now making up nearly 2% of the truck market. Most of that growth came from China, where some heavy-duty electric trucks are already cheaper to run than diesel, even if the upfront cost is higher.

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April’s global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China

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April's global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China

Global research firm Rho Motion has shared its monthly global EV sales report for April, which details continued long-term growth. While global EV sales are down compared to March 2025, the year-over-year tally remains strong, despite uncertainty amid the threat of tariffs and trade wars.

Since merging with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence last June, Rho Motion has become one of the go-to platforms for data surrounding critical mineral and energy transition supply chains. Its monthly updates on market intelligence, including prices and sales data, are must-see research every time they’re published.

This month’s report is no different.

In March 2025, we reported that EV sales worldwide had surged to 1.7 million units, bringing the total to 4.1 million units for Q1. March marked a 40% increase compared to February 2025, and a 29% increase year-over-year.

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For April 2025, Global EV sales stumbled slightly compared to the prior month, but held steady in YoY growth.

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April global EV sales fall MoM but rise YoY

According to Rho Motion’s latest report, global EV sales for April 2025 were 1.5 million units, bringing the year-to-date tally to 5.6 million NEVs (BEVs, PHEVs, and LDVs). April sales fell 12% compared to March 2025, but matched the previous month’s year-over-year growth at 29%.

Here’s how those 2025 global EV sales breakdown by region, compared to January to April 2024:

  • Global: 5.6 million, +29%
  • China: 3.3 million, +35%
  • Europe: 1.2 million, +25%
  • North America: 0.6 million, +5%
  • Rest of World: 0.5 million, +37%

As has been the case with every Rho Motion report we cover, China continues to lead the world in EV adoption despite sales dropping 9% month-over-month. Having recently visited the Shanghai Auto Show alongside some OEM visits in Hangzhou, I can see why adoption is moving more quickly. The number of available makes and models at affordable prices is incredible, and the technology you get for your money is downright staggering.

Even amongst ongoing talks of tariffs between global superpowers, including EV powerhouse China, EV sales continue to grow. Per Rho Motion data manager, Charles Lester:

Ongoing tariff negotiations are dominating talk in the electric vehicle industry but quietly, domestic manufacturers in China and the EU continue to perform well and grow market share. The EU is certainly the success story for EV sales in 2025 so far, with emissions targets lighting a fire under the industry to accelerate the switch to electric, they have grown the market by a quarter in the first third of the year. In China, that year on year sales increase is even greater at 35%, spurred on by the vehicle trade in scheme.

Europe, whose adoption numbers stumbled in 2024, has seen steady growth in EV adoption in 2025, landing second to China in sales growth last month (a 25% increase). This increase has been fueled by the increasing number of BEV and PHEV imports to the region from China from brands like BYD, ZEEKR, NIO, and XPeng.

North American sales have only grown by 5% in 2025, with Mexico leading the pack. The rest of the global EV market saw a 37% increase in sales, but those numbers only accounted for about half a million units.

Next time anyone tells you EV adoption is slowing down, you can just send them this data, because it is quite the contrary. Global EV sales continued to grow in April, and that trend should continue through 2025 and beyond.

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