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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’re starting with Bluetti’s newly launched Spring Sale that is taking up to 54% off a massive collection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories while also offering some limited flash offers and exclusive extra savings. Among the many notable inclusions, we spied the brand’s AC300 solar generator package with an expansion battery and a 350W solar panel returning to the $1,899 low we last saw during Black Friday. Next, Aventon’s Spring Sale has a mix of increased and continuing savings on its e-bikes, like the Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike that has fallen to $2,599, among others. We’re also seeing up to $1,000 off Greenworks’ 30-inch, 42-inch, 54-inch and 60-inch electric riding mowers starting from $2,997, as well as Eve’s Aqua HomeKit Smart Water Controller dropping to $99. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Home Improvement Sale, the price cut on Lectric’s XPeak 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes, 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.

Bluetti Spring Sale drops AC300 solar generator with expansion battery and 350W panel back to $1,899 low

Bluetti has launched its Spring Sale taking up to 54% off units through March 31, complete with some exclusive extra savings and scheduled flash sale offers (but the promo code won’t apply here). One notable bundle that is returning to its lowest rate and offers more versatility for users is the AC300 Portable Power Station alongside the B300K expansion battery and a 350W solar panel for $1,899.05 shipped, after using the exclusive promo code AFF5OFF at checkout for an additional 5% off discount. This combo package usually goes for $2,999 at full price, which we last saw brought down this low during Black Friday sales, with the sales since leaving it out or keeping it at least $100 higher in price. Today’s deal comes in as a combined 37% markdown that saves you $1,100 for the lowest price we have tracked. You can even upgrade this same package with two 200W solar panels instead for just $95 more, after using the promo code.

Off-grid living and power outages alike will be of less concern when you have this AC300 backup bundle with you, which provides you with a 2,764.8Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can keep being expanded upward to a maximum 22,118.4Wh capacity. The power station boasts 16 output ports – seven AC ports (including a 120V TT-30 port), four USB-A ports, two DC ports, a single USB-C port, and two 15W wireless charging pads – with a normal 3,000W output that surges to 6,000W when needed by larger appliances. There are four different ways to recharge the battery on this setup: either plugged into a wall outlet, connected to its maximum 2,400W of solar input or to a car port, and also dual-charging when utilizing both its AC input and solar input together.

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***Note: None of the prices below have had the extra savings factored in, so be sure to use the exclusive promo code AFF5OFF at checkout to score the maximum savings!

Bluetti’s current Spring Sale flash deals (changes March 23):

Bluetti’s Spring Sale top deals for outdoor escapades:

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To browse the entire lineup of Bluetti’s Spring Sale deals, follow the link here to the landing page.

Aventon Ramblas mountain e-bike

Hit off-road trails with Aventon’s Ramblas mid-drive electric mountain bike down at $2,599

Only a few days after we spotted Aventon’s clearance sale offers, the brand has now increased savings on various models as part of its Spring Sale through March 31. One notable inclusion we’re seeing this time around the track is the newer Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike for $2,599 shipped. Carrying a $2,899 full price tag since tariffs hit the e-bike market over last summer, we’ve seen discounts mainly dropping costs to $2,699 most of the time, though we did spy it dropping to $2,599 back during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, which was the last time we saw this same rate. While we have seen it go lower to $2,399, that rate was before tariffs added $200 to its MSRP, and is likely to not be seen again anytime soon, meaning today’s deal is a return to the best price we’ve tracked since with $300 off the going rate.

The Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike was the first of Aventon’s e-bikes to be given a mid-drive motor, this one being a 250W model that peaks up to 750W for incline climbing and is paired with a 708Wh battery – with the whole thing weighing in at 54 pounds and boasting a 300-pound rider payload. Supported by three PAS profiles (eco, trail, and turbo) that each boasts five levels and are themselves supported by the torque sensor, you’ll enjoy up to 80 miles of travel on a single charge with it hitting top speeds of 20 MPH.

While it doesn’t have some of the more advanced smart features we’re seeing out of the brand’s recent releases, it does offer more customization of its performance due to the Ride Tune features. Through its app, you’ll be able to tweak settings to your preferences, like adjusting the motor’s output, as well as fine-tuning the assistance, pedal response, and max torque. Plus, with your phone wirelessly connected, it can automatically update its software through the app to maintain optimal performance at all times, even while you’re riding. There’s a bunch of top-quality stock features too, including the SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed derailleur, 4-piston SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, a KS dropper seat post, a RockShox 35 suspension fork, LED lighting built into the chainstays for rear visibility on top of the optional front headlight, and a full-color display.

Aventon’s Spring Sale e-bike offers:

Aventon’s newest e-bike models (no price cuts):

  • Soltera 2.5 Lightweight e-bike: $1,199
    • 20 MPH for up to 46 miles
  • Sinch 2.5 Compact Folding e-bike: $1,799
    • 20 MPH for up to 55 miles
  • Abound SR Cargo e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Over Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Through Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Abound LR Cargo e-bike: $1,999
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • 6 inches longer, 8 pounds heavier, with lockable onboard storage over SR model
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
Greenworks CrossoverT riding lawn mower

Greenworks 30-inch to 60-inch riding mowers are seeing up to $1,000 discounts starting from $2,997

Greenworks is currently offering up to 21% off discounts across a selection of its riding mower packages, with prices starting lowest on the brand’s 60V 30-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Tractor that comes with four 8.0Ah batteries and a 600W wall charger for $2,997 shipped. This model with this package would normally cost you $3,500 at full price, which we’ve seen go as low as $3,010 before this sale. Today’s deal cuts a solid $503 in savings from the going rate, and lands it at the best price we have tracked, even matching over at Amazon, where it only recently released. Head below to get more details on this model and the others that are benefitting from these savings.

The Greenworks 60V 30-inch CrossoverT comes in as the most compact of the brand’s riding mowers (larger models can be found below), giving you the electric equivalent of a 16 HP gas engine. The four included 8.0Ah batteries provide enough juice to tackle up to 1.5 acres after 2.5 to 4 hours of charging via the wall charger, with seven different cutting height levels to choose from (1.5 inches to 4.5 inches). The heavy-duty 4-in-1 stamped steel deck features an integrated deck wash port that allows for easier and quicker cleaning sessions on its underside, with bagging, mulching, and side discharging functionality available. One thing to note here though, is that you’ll have to purchase the bagging system for this model separately for $350.

Speaking of mulching, it offers a mulch-on-demand feature that allows you to switch from bagging to mulching with a simple pull of a lever. It also comes with the brand’s SmartCut Technology that auto-adapts to your grass conditions to optimize its performance for the best cut so you can spend less time passing back over areas you already hit. Other features include the LED headlights for working in low-light conditions, a customizable comfort seat, a cup/phone holder, and USB (type A and C) charging ports to keep your devices juiced up as you ride – great if you prefer listening to music or some other media as you work.

Greenworks’ other direct riding mower deals:

Greenworks’ Amazon-specific riding mower deals:

  • 80V 42-inch CrossoverZ Cordless Zero Turn Mower: $4,000 (Reg. $4,500)
    • Comes with four 5.0Ah batteries and 600W wall charger
  • 80V 60-inch MaximusZ Cordless Zero Turn Riding Mower: $7,500 (Reg. $8,500)
    • Comes with two 16.0Ah, four 8.0Ah batteries and 1.5kW wall charger
Eve Smart Water controller

Eve’s Aqua HomeKit water controller expands outdoor water systems at $99

We just spotted Amazon offering up the best deal yet on the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller for $99 shipped. Normally sitting up at its $150 price tag, most of its previous discounts have kept above $100 since it first hit the market in 2022, with some occasional falls lower to $98 and the $80 low last seen during July’s Prime Day event, though these have been few and far between. Today’s deal is coming in with a sizeable 34% markdown, beating out much of the price cuts we’ve seen for $51 in savings at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

What’s really nice about Eve’s Aqua smart water controller is that you can install it without any additional bridges or gateways, accessing the provided smart controls over your sprinkler and/or irrigation system through its companion app or Siri thanks to the HomeKit support, while also offering Thread compatibility. Once it’s been attached to your outdoor spigot, you can set schedules for your lawn/garden to be watered automatically. It will also keep an eye on water usage and shut things off when too much has flowed through, saving you the time from babysitting while also protecting your yard from being flooded. It’s even fully compatible with popular hose systems and multi-channel water distributors like Gardena or Kärcher.

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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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After a college football career and 2 failed House races, Bo Hines is helping steer U.S. crypto policy

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After a college football career and 2 failed House races, Bo Hines is helping steer U.S. crypto policy

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as Crypto czar David Sacks, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets Bo Hines attend the White House Crypto Summit at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 7, 2025. 

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Bo Hines has no professional background in crypto. He earned his law degree three years ago from Wake Forest. He’s twice unsuccessfully run for Congress in North Carolina.

Now the 29-year-old former football player is wrapping up his second month as one of the leaders of President Donald Trump’s crypto agenda.

“We’re well on our way in delivering on the President’s promise to welcome in the golden age for digital assets,” Hines told CNBC in an interview this week. “And make the United States the crypto capital of the planet.”

Hines is repeating a high-level message Trump has been uttering since the waning months of his campaign last year, when he became the crypto industry’s clear choice to run the country. Hines is working under former venture capitalist David Sacks, who Trump tapped to be the first White House AI and crypto czar.

Hines said he and Sacks are working “hand in glove” to not only rewire crypto regulation, but to do it quickly.

“The president’s given us the authority to do that,” Hines said. “He trusts his advisors.”

Hines played wide receiver for North Carolina State’s football team, and has said his interest in digital assets began as far back as 2014, when he played in the BitPay-sponsored Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl. N.C. State beat the University of Central Florida by a touchdown in the game, and Hines caught three passes.

Hines went to Wake Forest to pursue a law degree. He explored regulatory issues related to crypto and became a retail investor. He then turned his attention to public office, losing campaigns for Congress in 2022 and 2024.

But along the way, in the 2022 primary, Hines won the endorsement of Trump, who called the candidate a “proven winner both on and off the field” in a news release from his Save America PAC.

In late 2024, Hines was tapped by President Trump to lead his Council of Advisers on Digital Assets. Now, he’s tasked with helping steer national crypto strategy, under Sacks, with a promise to “move at tech speed.”

Hines said much of the group’s early work has focused on dismantling what industry insiders call “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” It’s how they refer to an alleged crackdown by legacy banks on digital asset firms.

“They were victims of lawfare for the last four years,” Hines said, referring to the Biden administration. “These are people that are doing nothing but helping our American economy grow.”

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On March 24, the group will hit its 60-day milestone — and deliver its first set of recommendations. Though Hines was light on specifics, he previewed a range of ideas under consideration, from proposals to scrap and rewrite outdated IRS rules to building up a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” through “budget-neutral” purchases.

“We view bitcoin as digital gold,” he said. “We want as much of it as we can possibly have for the American people,” he said. “And it’s not going to cost the taxpayer a dime.”

Hines floated one idea from the Bitcoin Act introduced by Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., which involves using the unrealized value of U.S. gold reserves to acquire crypto.

“There’s a bunch of creative ways we could get into,” he said.

Hines added that, like Sacks, he’s fully divested from crypto, though he declined to say whether others in the working group would follow suit.

“I can only speak for our office,” he said.

However, Hines said he’s not concerned about Trump’s own crypto-related financial entanglements, which could pose very obvious conflicts of interest. Trump and his family have launched several memecoins, digital collectibles, and a yet-to-be-launched crypto bank.

“He engaged with those assets before he took office,” Hines said. The Trump memecoin was introduced during inauguration weekend. “He’s an American citizen. He has a right to engage in any market that he wants to.”

Hines lauded SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who was tapped to lead a new crypto task force, as well as leadership at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. Regulators are already “on the ground making changes,” from throwing out lawsuits to rewriting enforcement rules, he said.

He’s also watching Congress, where a bipartisan Senate committee recently advanced stablecoin legislation, a move Hines called “monumental.”

“Stablecoins could usher in U.S. dollar dominance for decades to come,” he said. “It could alter the course of the way our financial markets work.”

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Hyundai’s limited-edition IONIQ 5 is heavily discounted right now

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The limited-edition Gold Matte IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition is Hyundai’s first vehicle designed with Walt Disney Imagineering. You know, the creative forces behind the Disney movies, stories, characters, and theme parks. With a new secret discount, Hyundai’s limited-edition IONIQ 5 is a steal, but getting your hands on one might be tricky.

Hyundai’s limited-edition IONIQ 5 goes on clearance

Hyundai launched the special edition IONIQ 5 last year to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. The electric SUV arrived with a Gravity Gold Matte exterior color, exclusive Disney100 wheels, and branding.

The interior features a two-tone (terra brown and mud gray) color scheme with Disney100 logos on the front seat headrests, center console, and floormats. Oh, and don’t forget the Disney-themed intro that plays on the center screen when you turn the car on. It even plays those classic Disney tunes we’ve grown to love.

Hyundai said production of the Disney-themed electric SUV would be “extremely limited,” with just 1,000 vehicles available for purchase.

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A little over a year later, Hyundai’s limited-edition IONIQ 5 is actually a pretty good deal. But that’s if you can find one.

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According to CarsDirect, Hyundai launched a “secret” new $2,500 dealer cash incentive earlier this month. It’s considered a secret because the offer isn’t advertised, and the dealership can choose to keep it.

The $2,500 is on top of the $10,000 discount Hyundai introduced last March, only a few months after the special edition IONIQ 5 hit the market.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition interior (Source: Hyundai)

Hyundai is also promoting a 0% APR financing offer for 60 months or up to $7,500 in Bonus Cash. On a 36-month lease, CarsDirect estimates you can score up to $13,750 in discounts on Hyundai’s Disney-themed IONIQ 5 right now. With the dealer cash, savings could amount to over $16,000. The deal is only good until March 31.

The 2024 Hyundai D100 Platinum Edition starts at $59,400 and has a range of up to 260 miles. With $16,000 off, prices could drop to as low as $43,400, which is even cheaper than the SE trim ($45,850).

Hyunda’s limited-edition IONIQ 5 is part of the outgoing 2024 lineup. The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 received several major upgrades, including more range (up to 318 miles), an interior and exterior refresh, and an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. With leases as low as $199 per month, the 2025 IONIQ 5 may be an even better option.

The base 2025 IONIQ 5 starts at $42,500 with up to 245 miles range, while the extended range version starts at $46,550.

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim EV Powertrain Driving Range (miles) Starting Price* 
IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range 168-horsepower rear motor 245 $42,500
IONIQ 5 SE RWD 225-horsepower rear motor 318 $46,550
IONIQ 5 SEL RWD 225-horsepower rear motor 318 $49,500
IONIQ 5 Limited RWD 225-horsepower rear motor 318 $54,200
IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD 320-horsepower dual motor 290 $50,050
IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD 320-horsepower dual motor 290 $53,000
IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor  AWD 320 horsepower dual motor 259 $55,400
IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD 320-horsepower dual motor 269 $58,100
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range by trim (*includes $1,475 destination fee)

Hyundai is also offering a free ChargePoint Level 2 Home Flex EV charger (or $400 public charging credit) right now if you buy or lease a 2024 or 2025 IONIQ 5.

Want to test out Hyundai’s electric SUV for yourself? We can help you get started. You can use our link to view offers on 2024 and 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 models at a dealer near you today.

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California now has nearly 50% more EV chargers than gas nozzles

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California now has nearly 50% more EV chargers than gas nozzles

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California now has 178,549 public and shared private EV chargers – hitting a major milestone with 48% more chargers statewide than gas nozzles.

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), who made the announcement, said:

As the federal government works to make it harder for you to charge your electric car, California is doing the opposite. We now have nearly 50% more chargers than gas nozzles in the state, meaning you have more options than ever to charge your vehicle.

We’re embracing our clean car future and providing consumers more choices – no matter what ‘big government’ mandates come out of Washington.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) estimates about 120,000 gas nozzles in the state, compared to 178,000 public and shared private EV chargers.

That includes more than 162,000 Level 2 and nearly 17,000 DC fast chargers, and that doesn’t count the estimated 700,000-plus Level 2 chargers in single-family homes, according to the CEC.

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The new charger totals released yesterday reflect the CEC’s improved data-tracking efforts, tapping into additional sources to get a clearer picture of operational chargers statewide. Of the 73,537 chargers added to the data set in 2024, nearly 38,000 are newly installed, while the other 35,554 were already plugged in before 2024 but just recently identified.

California approved a $1.4 billion investment plan in December to expand zero-emission transportation infrastructure. The plan funds projects like the Fast Charge California Project, which has earmarked $55 million of funding to install DC fast chargers at businesses and publicly accessible locations. The project is part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), the US’s largest EV charging incentive initiative. 

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