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Running ahead of the pack in today’s Green Deals is Velotric’s Spring Sale that is cutting up to $400 off its e-bikes while also offering select free gear bundles and 30% off accessory promos. Running alongside its newest release (more below), we’re seeing Velotric’s upgraded 2024 Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike with $134 in free gear down at $1,399, among other models. We also spotted Jackery’s palm-sized Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station returning to its $89 low, as well as Autel’s non-hardwired MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 40A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug returning to its $399 low. Bringing up the rear is a collection of Greenworks equipment, led by the Greenworks 24V 8-inch Cordless Pole Saw and 20-inch Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo at $161. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 59% spring savings from EcoFlow, the $762 off e-bike bundles from Lectric, 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.

Go anywhere on Velotric’s 2024 Nomad 1 Plus all-terrain fat tire e-bike with free gear at $1,399

Velotric’s Spring Sale is in bloom with up to $400 in price cuts across its e-bike lineup, with some models getting free accessory bundles while others are seeing 30% off accessory promotions. Coinciding with the release of Velotric’s newest Nomad 2 All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike, we’re seeing the upgraded 2024 Nomad 1 Plus e-bikes (both the step-over and step-thru models) dropping down to $1,399 shipped and getting $134 in free gear during this event. Normally going for $1,799, we mainly see sales dropping costs between $1,499 and $1,399, with a few falls lower to the $1,299 low – last seen during Black Friday. You’ll be saving $400 here today at the second-lowest price we have tracked.

Ready to carry you on or off the beaten paths, Velotric’s upgraded Nomad 1 Plus e-bike arrives with a 750W motor (1,200W peak) alongside a removable 691Wh battery that provides an increased 28 MPH top speed (up from 25 MPH) and a travel range up to 55 miles when utilizing the five levels of pedal assistance. The fat puncture-resistant tires ensure your fun won’t be stopped early once you go off-road, while the hydraulic suspension fork works to smooth out rougher paths and the hydraulic disc brakes provide solid stopping power – all with an IPX6 waterproof rating.

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Other features on Velotric’s Nomad 1 Plus include a Shimano 8-speed derailleur, fenders over both tires, an integrated LED headlight, a taillight with a braking indicator, a removable thumb-throttle for pure electric riding, and a 3.5-inch backlit LCD display with USB port to top off your devices as you ride – especially if you’re using it as a GPS. You’ll also be getting the free additions of a rear cargo rack and a double spring comfort saddle along with your purchase.

Velotric’s Spring Sale e-bike offers with free gear:

  • Discover 1 Plus Step-Thru Commuter e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • comes with free rear cargo rack and left-side mirror
  • T1 ST Plus Lightweight e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,549)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • comes with free rear cargo rack and left-side mirror

Velotric’s other Spring Sale e-bike offers (30% off accessories):

jackery explorer 100 plus portable power station

Jackery’s two-pound Explorer 100 Plus 99Wh LiFePO4 power station returns to its $89 low

The official Jackery Amazon storefront is dropping the price on the Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station to $89 shipped. Normally fetching $149 most days, this rate has been popping up more recently since Black Friday sales, already having appeared as a Lightning deal and two longer-lasting cuts since the new year began. It’s back again today with the 40% markdown that cuts $60 off the going rate, dropping the price back to the lowest we have tracked – even beating out Jackery’s direct pricing by $40.

This palm-sized, airline-approved power station from Jackery starts off already beating some of the larger 20,000mAh and 25,000mAh power banks we normally see sitting at higher rates. Weighing in at just two pounds, you’ll be getting a 99Wh (31,000mAh) LiFePO4 capacity here for your device’s backup power needs, delivering up to 128W of power output through the dual USB-C and single USB-A ports. Connecting it to a wall outlet can refill the battery to 70% in about an hour, with things taking a little longer at two hours for a full battery. There’s also the solar charging option too, with its maximum 100W solar input pushing it back to full in about two hours, or you could also connect it to your car’s auxiliary port for a three-hour recharge. There are also the two bundle options you’ll find, with the power station coming with a fast charge kit for $140, down from $170, or a 40W solar panel for $169, down from $229.

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Autel 40V MaxiCharger AC Lite Home level 2 EV charger

Autel’s 40A MaxiCharger AC Lite Home level 2 EV charger comes with a NEMA 14-50 plug and AI assistant for $399 low

Autel’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 40A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger (non-hardwired with a NEMA 14-50 plug) for $399 shipped. This unit normally carries a $470 price tag since hitting the market back in September, with only six previous discounts on the books – all of them to the $399 low, half of which were short-term Lightning deals. You’re getting another shot at the lowest price we have tracked today, albeit in a non-limited supply period, that puts $71 back in your pocket while equipping you with a reliable means to keep your EV juiced up and running. It also matches in price direct from Autel’s website.

This ENERGY STAR-certified plug-and-play level 2 EV charger from Autel is perfect for anyone driving a J1772-compatible vehicle and has the appropriate NEMA 14-50 plug available, with “installation only taking a few minutes.” It provides between 16A to 40A charging speeds, with a NEMA 4X protection rating against the elements, should you decide to set it up outdoors. You’ll have full smart controls through its companion app, allowing you to monitor and adjust settings, schedules, and the like – plus, this model comes with its very own AI-powered voice assistant. One other notable inclusion is the RFID card that rounds out the package, ensuring the option to prevent any unauthorized use when it’s not plugged into your own car.

If you’re a Tesla driver looking for a more affordable model, or you would prefer a higher output, you can also find the brand’s 50A hardwired counterpart down at $455 right now. While Amazon only offers the J1772-compatible model, you can find the option to switch to a NACS connector direct from Autel’s website, where it is matching in price.

Greenworks 24V pole saw and pole hedge trimmer combo

Greenworks’ 24V 8-inch cordless electric pole saw and 20-inch pole hedge trimmer combo falls to $161

Amazon is now offering the Greenworks 24V 8-inch Cordless Pole Saw and 20-inch Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo for $160.99 shipped. Normally fetching $210, we’ve mainly seen discounts over the last year keeping costs between $168 and $180. While we have seen it go lower, particularly during Black Friday sales and in past years, you’re still looking at a solid 23% markdown here that cuts $49 off the going rate, giving you the lowest price we’ve seen since November – $27 above the all-time low from 2023. It’s even beating out Greenworks’ direct site by $7.

Why deal with the noise and fumes that come with gas-powered models when you can keep your trees and hedges trimmed with this 24V alternative? This combo kit from Greenworks gives you two tools in one package, with an 8-inch bar and chain pole saw that features an automatic oiler to keep things running smoothly, ensuring durability and extending its lifespan. Outside of branch and small trunk trimmings, you’ll also get the 20-inch pole hedge trimmer for those higher-reaching hedges and tree tops, which has a 7-position pivoting head to hit any angle. Along with the tools themselves, you’ll also be getting a 2.0Ah battery and charger to round everything out.

Other notable Greenworks deals:

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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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CNBC Daily Open: Most people don’t start a political party after separation

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CNBC Daily Open: Most people don't start a political party after separation

US President Donald Trump, right, and Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, May 30, 2025.

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When they find themselves without a significant other, most men finally start living: They pay attention to their personal grooming, hit the gym and discover new hobbies.

What does the world’s richest man do? He starts a political party.

Last weekend, as the United States celebrated its independence from the British in 1776, Elon Musk enshrined his sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump by establishing the creatively named “American Party.”

Few details have been revealed, but Musk said the party will focus on “just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” and will have legislative discussions “with both parties” — referring to the U.S. Democratic and Republican Parties.

It might be easier to realize Musk’s dream of colonizing Mars than to bridge the political aisle in the U.S. government today.

To be fair, some thought appeared to be behind the move. Musk decided to form the party after holding a poll on X in which 65.4% of respondents voted in favor.

Folks, here’s direct democracy — and the powerful post-separation motivation — in action.

 — CNBC’s Erin Doherty contributed to this report.

What you need to know today

Trump confirms tariffs will kick in Aug. 1. That postpones the deadline by a month, but tariffs could “boomerang” back to April levels for countries without deals. Trump on Friday said letters with “take it or leave it” offers will go out to 12 countries Monday.

U.S. stock futures slipped Sunday. Despite the White House pushing back the return of “reciprocal” tariffs, some investors could be worried trade negotiations would result in higher-than-expected duties. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index dropped 0.48% Friday.

OPEC+ members to increase oil output. Eight members of the alliance agreed on Saturday to hike their collective crude production by 548,000 barrels per day, around 100,000 more than expected.

Elon Musk forms a new political party. On Saturday, the world’s richest man said he has formed a new U.S. political party named the “American Party,” which he claims will give Americans “back your freedom.”

[PRO] Wall Street is growing cautious on European equities. As investors seek shelter from tumult in U.S., the Stoxx 600 index has risen 6.6% year to date. Analysts, however, think the foundations of that growth could be shaky.

And finally…

Ayrton Senna driving the Marlboro McLaren during the Belgian Grand Prix in 1992.

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The CEO mindset is shifting. It’s no longer all about winning

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/06/the-ceo-mindset-is-shifting-its-no-longer-all-about-winning.html

CEOs today aren’t just steering companies — they’re navigating a minefield. From geopolitical shocks and economic volatility to rapid shifts in tech and consumer behavior, the playbook for leadership is being rewritten in real time.

In an exclusive interview with CNBC earlier this week, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown outlined a leadership approach centered on urgency, momentum and learning from failure. 

— Spriha Srivastava

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Honda now has an electric Ruckus. Will they bring it to the US?

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Honda now has an electric Ruckus. Will they bring it to the US?

The Honda Ruckus has earned cult status thanks to its minimalist styling, exposed frame, and seemingly endless customizability. The scooter, also known in international markets as the Honda Zoomer, has spent years being seen as a blank canvas for scooter tuners, urban commuters, and anyone who just wanted something simple, small, and kind of weird to zip around town. A few years ago, Honda finally answered the call for an updated version by announcing and producing the “Zoomer e:”, which was an electric version of the Honda Ruckus. So where is it?

When Honda launched the all-electric version of the Ruckus, the Zoomer e:, back in 2023, many fans hoped it was only a matter of time before we saw it quietly glide onto U.S. streets.

But two years later, there’s still no sign of a stateside release, and no indication that Honda plans to change that anytime soon.

The Zoomer e: was first introduced in China in early 2023 alongside two other retro-inspired electrics: the Cub e: and Dax e:.

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The Zoomer e: keeps the stripped-down, industrial look of the classic gas-powered Ruckus, but swaps the 49cc engine for a 400W rear hub motor and a 48V 24Ah battery (around 1.15 kWh).

It was originally given a top speed of a mere 25 km/h (15.5 mph) to keep it street legal as an electric bicycle in its first market of China, where it also came with functional but stubby pedals so riders could pretend it was actually pedalable.

The first version of the electric scooter claimed a range of up to 80–90 km (50–56 miles) from its removable lithium-ion battery, depending on conditions.

An advertisement for a Honda Zoomer e: in the Philippines via Facebook

We’ve since seen the performance bumped up to 40 km/h (25 mph) top speeds when the scooter was introduced into the Philippines market, where the local L1B classification allowed for higher speeds. It’s fairly obvious that the performance can be software-tweaked by Honda depending on the market, though likely to a limit. To achieve speeds much higher than 25 mph, a motor and controller swap may be required, though neither would be complicated.

In other words, the electric Ruckus’ debut revealed an ultra-lightweight, street-legal runabout designed for countries with expansive low-speed e-bike laws. But in the U.S., these types of quasi-e-bikes that are actually scooters are few and far between. The same performance can be had from a $1,000 electric bicycle, and in fact, Class 3 e-bikes in the US can go nearly twice as fast as the original electric Ruckus.

So Honda obviously hasn’t been in a rush to bring its low-spec version of the bike to the US market, where it would be a slower and heavier competitor to the wide range of cheap imported electric bicycles. However, its iconic design and cultural legacy have kept enthusiasm up for riders who have managed to privately import their own models. One Redditor appears to have imported two Honda Zoomer e: models in parts to assemble in the US, while someone else posted a YouTube video of his completely assembled Honda Dax e: model that was launched along the Zoomer e:.

Two Honda Zoomer e: electric mopeds imported to the US in pieces then assembled; image via: Reddit

Despite clear consumer interest and a growing market for low-speed electric vehicles, as well as Honda’s own proven interest in growing its electric scooter market, the company hasn’t made any moves to release the Zoomer e: in the US. That’s not surprising since America still lacks a robust electric scooter culture (or even a gasoline scooter culture, for that matter), and anything motorcycle-shaped that doesn’t hit 30+ mph tends to get passed over by mainstream buyers.

But perhaps that could change one day. Technically, bringing the Zoomer e: to the US wouldn’t be a monumental task for Honda. The U.S. is a self-certify country, meaning Honda could design a version that meets federal vehicle safety standards, beef up the motor and controller for higher speeds, and sell it as either a Class 2/3 e-bike, or perhaps more appropriately, as a low-speed motorcycle with a top speed in the 35-45 mph range (55-70 km/h).

With the rise of micromobility, electrification, and growing frustration with car-centric cities, now might actually be the perfect time for a reborn electric Ruckus to hit US roads. But until Honda decides to take that step, American riders will have to keep dreaming – or start importing.

A private import of a Honda Zoomer e: to the US

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BMW ups the ante with the fastest, most powerful electric maxi-scooter

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BMW ups the ante with the fastest, most powerful electric maxi-scooter

BMW Motorrad’s futuristic electric scooter just got its first real refresh since beginning production in 2021. The BMW CE 04, already one of the most capable and stylish electric maxi-scooters on the market, now gets a set of upgraded trim options, new aesthetic touches, and a more robust list of features that aim to make this urban commuter even more appealing to riders looking for serious electric performance on two wheels.

The BMW CE 04 has always stood out for its sci-fi styling and high-performance drivetrain. It’s built on a mid-mounted liquid-cooled motor that puts out 31 kW (42 hp) and 62 Nm of torque. That’s enough to rocket the scooter from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) in just 2.6 seconds – quite fast for anything with a step-through frame.

The top speed is electronically limited to 120 km/h (75 mph), making it perfectly capable for city riding and fast enough to hold its own on highway stretches. Range is rated at 130 km (81 miles) on the WMTC cycle, thanks to the 8.9 kWh battery pack tucked low in the frame.

But while the core performance hasn’t changed, BMW’s 2025 update focuses on refining the package and giving riders more options to tailor the scooter to their taste. The new CE 04 is available in three trims: Basic, Avantgarde, and Exclusive.

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The Basic trim keeps things clean and classic with a Lightwhite paint scheme and a clear windshield. It’s subtle, sleek, and very much in line with the CE 04’s clean-lined aesthetic. The Avantgarde model adds a splash of color with a Gravity Blue main body and bright São Paulo Yellow accents, along with a dark windshield and a laser-engraved rim. The top-shelf Exclusive trim is where things get fancy, with a premium Spacesilver metallic paint job, upgraded wind protection, heated grips, a luxury embroidered seat, and its own unique engraved rim treatment.

There are also a few new tech upgrades baked into the options list. Riders can now spec a 6.9 kW quick charger that reduces the 0–80% charge time to just 45 minutes (down from nearly 4 hours with the standard 2.3 kW onboard charger). Tire pressure monitoring, a center stand, and BMW’s “Headlight Pro” adaptive lighting system are also available as add-ons, along with an emergency eCall system and Dynamic Traction Control.

BMW has kept the core riding components in place: a steel-tube chassis, 15-inch wheels, Bosch ABS (with optional ABS Pro), and the impressive 10.25” TFT display with integrated navigation and smartphone connectivity. The under-seat storage still swallows a full-face helmet, and the long, low frame design means the scooter looks like something out of Blade Runner but rides like a luxury commuter.

With these updates, BMW seems to be further cementing the CE 04’s role at the high end of the electric scooter market. It’s not cheap, starting around €12,000 in Europe and around US $12,500 in the US, with prices going up from there depending on configuration. However, the maxi-scooter delivers real motorcycle-grade performance in a package that’s easier to live with for daily riders.

Electrek’s Take

I believe that the CE 04’s biggest strength has always been that it’s not trying to be a toy or a gimmick. It’s a real vehicle. Sure, it’s futuristic and funky looking, but it delivers on its promises. And in a market that’s still surprisingly sparse when it comes to premium electric scooters, BMW has had the lane mostly to itself. That may not last forever, though. LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric spin-off brand, has teased plans for a maxi-scooter-style urban electric vehicle in the coming years, but as of now, it remains something of an undefined future plan.

Meanwhile, BMW is delivering not just a concept bike but a mature, well-equipped, and ready-to-ride electric scooter that keeps improving. For riders who want something faster and more capable than a Class 3 e-bike but aren’t ready to jump to a full-size electric motorcycle, the CE 04 hits a sweet spot. It delivers the performance and capability of a commuter e-motorcycle, yet with the approachability of a scooter. And with these new trims and upgrades, it’s doing it with even more style.

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