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We’re starting this week’s Green Deals by welcoming MOD’s new and improved Groove Step-Thru 3 Beach Cruiser e-bike to the scene at $1,849 ($650 off), which is joining the other e-bikes under the brand’s flag for its Spring Sale event through most of the month. We’ve also got the penultimate, limited-time flash sale from EcoFlow on both the DELTA 3 and DELTA 2 MAX solar generator bundles that start from $1,199 – which will be ending tonight, so don’t dawdle there. Lastly, GE’s Smart Combo Electric Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump has fallen to $2,100 right now, giving you the chance to save space or double up units for quicker laundry routines with some significant savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.

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.

MOD Spring Sale introduces new and improved Groove Step-Thru 3 beach cruiser e-bike at $1,849

After last month being relatively quiet for MOD Bikes, the brand has now launched its Spring Sale promotions through March 21, which is taking $150 off all its e-bikes (with the discount automatically applied in your cart). One notable return/new release during this sale is the MOD Groove Step-Thru 3 Beach Cruiser e-bike that is combining discounts to $1,849 shipped. This model will normally carry a $2,499 price tag, the same rate its predecessor carried before going off the market at the end of summer last year. This is the first chance at savings here, with the sale’s additional discount providing a solid $650 markdown, setting the bar for future deals while also prepping summer riders with a strong opportunity to hop aboard a premium cruiser.

Coming in three colorway options, MOD’s Groove Step-Thru 3 returns to the scene sporting the previous generations’ classic Americana beach cruiser frame design, which houses a 750W geared hub motor paired with a removable 720Wh Samsung battery (improved from the previous 614Wh model). The cadence sensor from the previous generation has been replaced by a superior torque sensor, which supports the five customizable levels of pedal assistance to provide up to a 28 MPH top speed and 50 miles of travel on a single three to six hour charge – plus, it comes dual-battery capable to extend travel times up to 100 miles. There is also a throttle for pure electric cruises, though this will reduce your travel range.

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Like the MOD’s other models, there’s a solid array of stock features on the Groove Step-Thru 3, like the front suspension, hydraulic brakes, 3-inch multi-terrain tires with fenders over each, a Shimano ALTUS 7-speed derailleur, a snap-on rear cargo rack, a wide premium gel saddle, a suspension seatpost, LED headlight and taillight with braking functionality, a variety of waterproof protections, and a S3 Smart Color Display that has a USB port to charge your devices and password security to lock and unlock the bike.

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EcoFlow flash sale offers DELTA 3 and DELTA 2 MAX solar generator bundles starting from $1,199

EcoFlow has launched its penultimate flash sale offers as part of its ongoing Spring Sale event that runs through March 13. These two member-exclusive deals (free to sign-up) give you a little more bang for your buck at significantly reduced rates – though keep in mind they end tonight. First, there’s the brand’s DELTA 3 Portable Power Station that comes with a 400W solar panel for $1,199 shipped. This package would normally run you $1,898 were it at full price, with the last time we saw it featured being the brand’s Halloween sale at $1,148. Today’s deal comes in with a 37% markdown, giving you back $699 in savings at the second-lowest price we have tracked.

EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 power station is a solid choice for folks looking for a smaller-scale modular system for road trips, camping trips, party/event needs, and emergency backup – with the 400W panel that’s included ensuring you’ll be able to recharge for sustained power. It starts off with a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity which can be expanded up to 5kWh after connecting an expansion battery from the DELTA 3, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, or DELTA 2 stations. It dishes out up to 1,800W of power through its 13 port options, though it can surge up as high as 3,600W for larger appliance needs, thanks to the X-Boost tech here.

That X-Boost tech also extends to its five recharging options, the first of them being a standard wall outlet that can get you back to full in just 56 minutes, which matches the rate that the brand’s Smart Generator 4000 takes. If you already have an 800W alternator charger, hooking it up to your car provides a full battery in 1.3 hours of driving. Hooking up its maximum 1,000W solar input will take you 70 minutes to recharge (with the 400W setup here taking a bit longer obviously), while opting for its multi-charge capability – wall outlet with solar – takes about an hour.

The second option of these flash offers is on the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station that comes with a 220W solar panel and an 800W alternator charger for $1,499 shipped, down from $3,147. This station takes things a little further, starting with the 2,048Wh LiFePo4 capacity that can expand up to 6,144Wh with additional batteries. It dishes out 2,400W of power through its 15 ports, with the activation of its X-Boost mode kicking that up to 3,400W for larger needs. You can connect up to 1,000W of solar input here, with a similar dual-charging mode to the above model providing an 80% battery in 43 minutes, among its other options.

EcoFlow’s Spring Sale will be continuing through March 13, with the final of these member-exclusive flash offers scheduled to start on March 12, so keep your eyes peeled come Wednesday.

GE Smart Combo electric washer and ventless heat pump dryer

GE’s 2-in-1 smart combo electric washer & ventless heat pump dryer saves more space at $2,100

Best Buy is now offering the GE Profile 4.8 Cubic-Foot Smart Combo Electric Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump for $2,099.99 shipped. Normally going for $2,900 at full price, we usually see sales bringing the cost down around $2,200, though things have gone as low as $1,750, which we last saw during Black Friday sales. Today’s deal provides a 28% markdown, which puts $800 back in your pocket at the fourth-lowest price we have tracked. Not only does it beat out GE’s own website where it’s listed for $99 more, but there’s also an open-box option to save extra money at $1,785.

This 2-in-1 washer/dryer combo from GE provides you with far more freedom for your laundry setup, even allowing you to double up using the space that would normally be occupied for single-use washer and separate dryer units. The ventless heat pump design here, while “providing 50% more energy efficient airflow drying,” also allows for more open placement options, no longer needing any pre-existing vents to be placed. There are the usual smart controls you’d expect via the SmartHQ app, with the unit’s systems also automatically updating itself through your Wi-Fi, sending you notifications and status alerts to your smartphone in the process. Among those updates from last year, we even saw a big one that now directs its airflow system to separate hair and pet dander from fabrics before the wash cycle begins, collecting it into the EZ Access lint filter.

Another of its standout features is the inclusion of the SmartDispense technology that allows it to hold up to 32 loads of detergent and fabric softener before you’ll need to refill it. You can even scan the barcode on whatever detergent bottle you’re using so that the unit’s AI can adjust the dispensed amounts out based on the brand and your laundry’s load size. Head below for more.

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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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Block leads rebound in fintech stocks as analysts downplay JPMorgan data fee risk

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies during a remote video hearing held by subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee on “Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation” in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2021.

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Block jumped more than 5% on Monday, leading a rally in shares of fintech companies as analysts downplayed the threat of JPMorgan Chase’s reported plan to charge data aggregators for access to customer financial information.

The recovery followed steep declines on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan had circulated pricing sheets outlining potential fees for aggregators like Plaid and Yodlee, which connect fintech platforms to users’ bank data.

In a note to clients on Monday, Evercore ISI analysts said the potential new expenses were “far from a ‘business model-breaking’ cost increase.”

In addition to Block’s rise, PayPal climbed 3.5% on Monday after sliding Friday. Robinhood and Shift4 recorded modest gains.

Broader market momentum helped fuel some of the rebound. The Nasdaq closed at a record, and crypto rallied, with bitcoin climbing past $123,000. Ether, solana, and other altcoins also gained.

JPMorgan announces plans to charge for access to customer bank data

Evercore ISI’s analysts said that even if JPMorgan’s changes were implemented, the most immediate effect would be a slight bump in the cost of one-time account setups — perhaps 50 to 60 cents.

Morgan Stanley echoed that view, writing that any impact would be “negligible,” especially for large fintechs that rely more on debit, credit, or stored balances than bank account pulls for transactions.

PayPal doesn’t anticipate much short-term impact, according to a person with knowledge of the issue. The person, who asked not to be named in order to speak about private financial matters, noted that PayPal relies on aggregators primarily for account verification and already has long-term pricing contracts in place.

While smaller fintechs that depend heavily on automated clearing house (ACH) rails or Open Banking frameworks for onboarding and compliance may face real pressure if the fees take effect, analysts said the larger platforms are largely insulated.

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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The global EV market is still charging ahead. According to new numbers from global research firm Rho Motion, 9.1 million EVs were sold worldwide in the first half of 2025, up 28% compared to the same period last year. But not every region is accelerating at the same pace.

China and Europe are doing the heavy lifting

More than half of the world’s EVs this year have been bought in China. That market hit 5.5 million sales in the first six months of 2025 – a 32% jump year-over-year. Around half of new cars bought in China are now electric.

While some Chinese cities’ subsidies have dried up, Rho Motion expects momentum to pick back up later in the year as more funding is released.

In Europe, 2 million EVs were sold in the first half of the year, up 26%. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales also rose 26%, thanks in part to affordable models like the Renault 4 (pictured) and 5 entering the market. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) weren’t far behind, growing 27% year-to-date. Chinese automakers are leaning into PHEVs as a way to work around the EU’s new tariffs on BEVs.

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Spain is leading the pack with EV sales soaring 85% so far this year. Its generous MOVES III incentive program was extended in April and has kept sales strong. The UK and Germany are also seeing solid growth – 32% and 40%, respectively. France, however, is slumping. With subsidies cut, EV sales there have dropped 13%.

North America is stuck in the slow lane

Things aren’t looking quite as bright in North America. EV sales in the US, Canada, and Mexico are up just 3% so far this year.

Mexico is the one bright spot, with a 20% boost. The US is up 6%. But Canada is down a whopping 23%.

And things could get bumpier. On July 4, Trump signed Congress’s big bill into law, which axes all the Inflation Reduction Act EV tax credits. Those consumer credits for EVs now officially end on September 30.

Just over half of the EVs sold in the US this year qualified for those credits. Rho Motion predicts a rush in Q3 before the subsidies disappear – and a decline in sales after that.

Rho Motion data manager Charles Lester said, “With Trump’s latest cuts in his ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ the US could struggle to see any growth in the EV market overall in 2025.”

Global EV sales snapshot, H1 2025 vs H1 2024

  • Global: 9.1 million (+28%)
  • China: 5.5 million (+32%)
  • Europe: 2.0 million (+26%)
  • North America: 0.9 million (+3%)
  • Rest of world: 0.7 million (+40%)

Read more: China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

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Lucid’s electric sedan can drive further, charge faster, and packs more advanced tech than most of the competition. That might explain why it’s leading the segment. The Lucid Air remained the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US after widening its lead in the Q2.

The Lucid Air is America’s best-selling luxury EV sedan

The 2025 Lucid Air Pure arrived as the “World’s most efficient car” with an EPA-estimated range of 420 miles and a record 146 MPGe.

It just set a new Guinness World Record last week for the longest journey by an electric car after travelling 749 miles (1,205 km) on a single charge.

That record was set in the range-topping Lucid Air Grand Touring model, which is rated for up to 512 miles of EPA-estimated range. On the WLTP scale, it’s rated at 597 miles (960 km). Either way, it still crushed the estimates.

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According to second-quarter sales data, released by Kelley Blue Book on Monday, the Lucid Air is still America’s best-selling luxury EV.

Lucid sold 2,630 Air models in Q2, up 10% from the previous year. Through the first half of 2025, Lucid Air sales are up 17% with 5,094 units sold.

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Lucid Air (Source: Lucid)

Tesla, on the other hand, only sold 1,435 Model Ss during the quarter, 71% fewer than it did in Q2 2024. Tesla Model S sales in the US are down 70% through the first half of the year at 2,715.

Although Porsche Taycan sales were up 32% with 1,064 models sold, the significantly upgraded 2025 model year was expected to see even more demand. Porsche has 2,083 Taycans in the US this year, up just 1% from 2024.

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Lucid Air Pure interior (Source: Lucid)

Other luxury EV sedans, such as the BMW i5 (1,434), i7 (820), and the Mercedes EQS (498), experienced steep double-digit sales declines year-over-year.

And it’s not just electric luxury sedans. The Lucid Air is currently outselling many gas-powered vehicles in its segment.

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Lucid Air (left) and Gravity (right) Source: Lucid

Lucid’s first electric SUV, the Gravity, is also rolling out. Although only five were sold in the second quarter, Lucid is quickly scaling production. Lucid aims to produce 20,000 vehicles this year, more than double the roughly 9,000 it built in 2024.

Earlier today, Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, confirmed during an interview with Bloomberg that the company expects higher Gravity output in the second half of the year.

The interview was at the grand opening of Panasonic’s new battery cell plant in De Soto, Kansas. Winterhoff said Lucid will start using new cells from the facility, but not until next year.

Lucid’s CEO stressed the importance of establishing a local supply chain, as policy changes under the Trump Administration are taking effect. Lucid and Panasonic are collaborating to localize EV materials, such as graphite. Last month, Lucid secured a multi-year supply agreement with Graphite One for US-sourced Graphite.

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