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We’re starting off this week’s Green Deals by looking in on Aventon’s Spring Sale offers once again, this time focusing on the Level 2 Commuter e-bike that has dropped to $1,499 for the first time in a year. Next, we’ve secured an exclusive new low for our readers on EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station that drops costs to $360, with a separate collection of EcoFlow Spring Sale flash offers running through the rest of the day, led by the DELTA Max 2000 Portable Power Station at $899, along with two others. Lastly, Anker has added its latest EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers (as well as extended its massive F3800 Plus savings) to its SOLIX Spring Sale lineup, with the 40L model down at $700 while the dual-zone 58L model is down at $900. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, rounded up together in our Electrified Weekly coverage.

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.

Aventon’s Level 2 commuter e-bike with 60-mile range drops to $1,499 in spring savings for first time in over a year

Popping back in on Aventon’s Spring Sale that is running through March 31, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the brand’s Level 2 Commuter e-bikes that have fallen lower than we’ve seen them in the last year, with both the Step-Over and Step-Through models at $1,499 shipped for this event. Though they carry a $1,899 price tag, over the last year we’ve seen them keeping down at $1,699 and $1,599 rates, never budging lower, even during Black Friday and Christmas sales. It has been since 2023 that we saw this model drop to $1,499 directly from Aventon (which is the lowest we’ve tracked from the brand and likely due to the upgraded Level 3 e-bike’s release), though we did spy a one-day-only sale from Best Buy a year ago that saw a short-term fall to the $1,299 low. You’re looking at a rare opportunity to score your own at the best price coming from Aventon and the second-best overall, saving you $400 to invest in accessories or other gear.

The Level commuter e-bikes have carried the mantle of Aventon’s flagship model, which is being passed off to the newest smart generation of the Level 3, but the Level 2 models still provide tried-and-true quality support for you on your daily travels. They come with a streamlined frame that houses a 500W rear hub motor (750W peak) alongside a fully integrated 14.0Ah battery, providing a 60-mile travel range at up to 28 MPH speeds on a single charge. There is a throttle to enjoy pure electric cruising that requires no effort from you, though you will only be able to top out at 20 MPH like this, with the 28 MPH top speed possible using the five PAS levels that come supported by a torque sensor.

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There are also some solid stock features on Aventon’s Level 2 e-bike, like the front suspension fork for smoother riding, a Shimano 8-speed derailleur, fenders over both tires, and the rear-mounted cargo rack, which gives you some added versatility, especially if you’re carrying bags to class or work with you. That’s not all you’ll find, as it also comes with integrated head and taillights – the latter having brake lighting – as well as the backlit LCD display for at-a-glance performance updates and setting adjustments.

Be sure to check out the other e-bike deals we’re seeing during Aventon’s ongoing Spring Sale event, with deals like the free extra battery bundles on the Pace 500.3 e-bikes for 120 miles of travel, the $400 markdown on the Abound Cargo e-bike, the rare $2,599 low on the Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike, and more – all through March 31.

EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station

Score exclusive $639 in savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 1,024Wh LiFePO4 power station at a new $360 low

We’ve got a fresh new exclusive deal for our readers from Wellbots, this time on the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station for $360.40 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5D2 at checkout. It’s already starting off coming down from its usual $999 price tag to $424, with the additional 15% off from the exclusive code bringing in a sizeable drop further. We’ve seen it go as low as $399 back during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with EcoFlow’s current Spring Sale only bringing things down to $474 at the moment. Today’s deal gives you the best rate we have seen yet, cutting a combined $639 off the going rate and marking a new all-time low price.

EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 power station makes an excellent companion out of your home for short-term off-grid backup power needs, especially if you already have appropriate solar panels to pair with it. Alongside the usual smart controls and the IP68 waterproof rating, it provides a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that expands to 3,000Wh with one or two expansion batteries. It keeps your devices and appliances running with up to 1,800W output through its 15 port options normally, but can surge as high as 2,200W. Its battery can be quickly refilled thanks to the fast-charging tech here, which gives you an 80% battery in 50 minutes when plugged into a wall outlet, while a full charge takes a little longer at up to 80 minutes. There’s also the solar charging capabilities, with the unit having a max 500W solar input that can have the battery back to full in three to six hours, depending on conditions.

Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 electric cooler

Anker’s new SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L and 58L electric coolers join in on the spring savings from $700

As part of its ongoing Spring Sale running through March 31, Anker has added its two sizes of SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers to the lineup, alongside the extended $2,598+ savings on the new F3800 Plus power station and its bundles. You’ll find the 40L model down at $699.99 shipped and the 58L dual-zone model falling to $899.99 shipped. These coolers normally carry $900 and $1,100 price tags, respectively, since releasing at the top of the month, with only the previous launch discounts on the books – which brought the 40L down to $600 while the 58L model dropped to $800 from Anker and $809 from Wellbots. While not the lowest, you’ll still be getting $200 off these new releases, which is nice for folks who missed the window on the launch savings.

There will be a smaller 23L model of Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers hitting the market later in the year, which comes in as a more compact version of the 40L model that only has one compartment with dual functionality, while the 58L model provides two compartments for simultaneous cooling and freezing. These new coolers are trading in the previous generation’s direct cooling systems for air-cooled refrigeration, which provides a chilled space for your food and drinks at much faster speeds (about 18 minutes).

Unlike the upcoming 23L model, the 40L and 58L models both sport dual battery ports (the second batteries are sold separately on the landing pages), allowing for up to 104 hours of continuous runtime when they are set to their Eco mode. Each battery comes with a 288Wh capacity, and alongside running the coolers, they can be removed and used as a power bank when needed, giving you the versatility to top off your personal devices with either the 60W USB-C or 12W USB-A ports. You have four means to recharge the batteries – connect its maximum 100W solar input, plug it into a wall outlet or a 12V car port (for 3.6-hour charge times), or use a USB-C connection for 5.5 hours of charging. Both models sport IPX3 water-resistance ratings, as well as large 6-inch wheels for semi-rough terrain and a fold-down tray that is also used as a handle. For $50 more (option on the landing page), you can also score them with the Road Trip Kit which includes a dual cup holder, knife holder, and rod holder.

As I mentioned earlier, Anker has extended the massive launch savings on its newest F3800 Plus power station and its bundles as part of its current savings event. You can browse the full lineup of Spring Sale offers in our original coverage here.

EcoFlow DELTA Max Portable Power Station

EcoFlow’s final Spring Sale flash offer drops the DELTA Max 2,016Wh power station to $899

Running as part of EcoFlow’s ongoing Spring Sale, the brand has launched the last of its limited-time flash sales, this time with three different offers – two power station deals and one accessory discount. Starting with the largest discount, there’s the DELTA Max 2000 Portable Power Station down at $899 shipped. This model would normally cost you $2,099 at full price here, with most of the discounts we’ve seen have been on the power station’s bundle options, though the standalone unit has been seen going as low as $759 in the past, though it more regularly keeps above $949. Today’s deal gives you a 57% markdown, cutting $1,200 off the going rate and landing it at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

You’ll be getting a 2,016Wh starting capacity with the DELTA Max 2000 power station, which can be expanded even further up to 6,000Wh with the addition of expansion batteries. It delivers up to 2,400W of power output through its 15 port options normally, with the X-Boost tech present to ramp things to 3,400W for larger appliance needs. You can refill 80% of the battery in just 65 minutes by plugging it into a wall outlet, with other options for combination fast-charging, including AC and solar, AC and a generator, or solar and a generator – with the battery being recharged in as fast as 2.5 hours should you have the maximum 800W solar input connected for those combo options.

The second of the power station deals is on the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station that comes with a waterproof bag for $459 shipped. This model offers a more compact 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity that’s expandable up to 3,000Wh and dishes out up to 1,800W through the 15 ports (surging to 2,200W). Recharging times vary from 50 minutes to six hours depending on whether you’re utilizing a wall outlet or its max 500W solar input. If you’re unconcerned with getting the bag, be sure to check out the exclusive new $360 low on the power station by itself that we’ve secured from Wellbots.

Lastly, you can score the brand’s 500W Bifacial Modular Solar Panel for $479 shipped, down from $899. This kit comes in four 125W segments that attach to the included frame to provide 500W of solar input – the largest of the brand’s panel options, which makes it a great add-on for your existing setups or for any new ones you’re planning to grab while the sale’s full savings are still running.

There’s only a few days left of EcoFlow’s second phase of Spring Sale deals, which are running through March 26, with up to 59% discounts, bonus savings, free gear, and 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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This new wireless e-bike charger wants to be the future of electric bikes

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This new wireless e-bike charger wants to be the future of electric bikes

Forget fumbling with cables or hunting for batteries – TILER is making electric bike charging as seamless as parking your ride. The Dutch startup recently introduced its much-anticipated TILER Compact system, a plug-and-play wireless charger engineered to transform the user experience for e-bike riders.

At the heart of the new system is a clever combo: a charging kickstand that mounts directly to almost any e‑bike, and a thin charging mat that you simply park over. Once you drop the kickstand and it lands on the mat, the bike begins charging automatically via inductive transfer – no cable required. According to TILER, a 500 Wh battery will fully charge in about 3.5 hours, delivering comparable performance to traditional wired chargers.

It’s an elegantly simple concept (albeit a bit chunky) with a convenient upside: less clutter, fewer broken cables, and no more need to bend over while feeling around for a dark little hole.

TILER claims its system works with about 75% of existing e‑bike platforms, including those from Bosch, Yamaha, Bafang, and other big bames. The kit uses a modest 150 W wireless power output, which means charging speeds remain practical while keeping the system lightweight (the tile weighs just 2 kg, and it’s also stationary).

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TILER has already deployed over 200 charging points across Western Europe, primarily serving bike-share, delivery, hospitality, and hotel fleets. A recent case study in Munich showed how a cargo-bike operator saved approximately €1,250 per month in labor costs, avoided thousands in spare batteries, and cut battery damage by 20%. The takeaway? Less maintenance, more uptime.

Now shifting to prosumer markets, TILER says the Compact system will hit pre-orders soon, with a €250 price tag (roughly US $290) for the kickstand plus tile bundle. To get in line, a €29 refundable deposit is currently required, though they say it is refundable at any point until you receive your charger. Don’t get too excited just yet though, there’s a bit of a wait. Deliveries are expected in summer 2026, and for now are covering mostly European markets.

The concept isn’t entirely new. We’ve seen the idea pop up before, including in a patent from BMW for charging electric motorcycles. And the efficacy is there. Skeptics may wonder if wireless charging is slower or less efficient, but TILER says no. Its system retains over 85% efficiency, nearly matching wired charging speeds, and even pauses at 80% to protect battery health, then resumes as needed. The tile is even IP67-rated, safe for outdoor use, and about as bulky as a thick magazine.

Electrek’s Take

I love the concept. It makes perfect sense for shared e-bikes, especially since they’re often returning to a dock anyway. As long as people can be trained to park with the kickstand on the tile, it seems like a no-brainer.

And to be honest, I even like the idea for consumers. I know it sounds like a first-world problem, but bending over to plug something in at floor height is pretty annoying, not to mention a great way to throw out your back if you’re not exactly a spring chicken anymore. Having your e-bike start charging simply by parking it in the right place is a really cool feature! I don’t know if it’s $300 cool, but it’s pretty cool!

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Tesla launches new software update with Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car

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Tesla has launched a new software update for its vehicles that includes the anticipated integration of Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car yet.

Earlier this week, CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla would integrate Grok, the large language model developed by his private company, xAI, into its vehicles.

Today, Tesla started pushing the update to the fleet, but there’s a significant caveat.

The automaker wrote in the release notes (2025.26):

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Grok (Beta) (US, AMD)

Grok now available directly in your Tesla

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Grok is currently in Beta & does not issue commands to your car – existing voice commands remain unchanged.

First off, it is only available in vehicles in the US equipped with the AMD infotainment computer, which means cars produced since mid-2021.

But more importantly, Tesla says that it doesn’t send commands to the car under the current version. Therefore, it is simply like having Grok on your phone, but on the onboard computer instead.

Tesla showed an example:

There are a few other features in the 2025.26 software update, but they are not major.

For Tesla vehicles equipped with ambient lighting strips inside the car, the light strip can now sync to music:

Accent lights now respond to music & you can also choose to match the lights to the album’s color for a more immersive effect

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Here’s the new setting:

The audio setting can now be saved under multiple presets to match listening preferences for different people or circumstances:

The software update also includes the capacity to zoom or adjust the playback speed of the Dashcam Viewer.

Cybertruck also gets the updated Dashcam Viewer app with a grid view for easier access and review of recordings:

Tesla also updated the charging info in its navigation system to be able to search which locations require valet service or pay-to-park access.

Upon arrival, drivers will receive a notification with access codes, parking restrictions, level or floor information, and restroom availability:

Finally, there’s a new onboarding guide directly on the center display to help people who are experiencing a Tesla vehicle for the first time.

Electrek’s Take

Tesla is really playing catch-up here. Right now, this update is essentially nothing. If you already have Grok, it’s no more different than having it on your phone or through the vehicle’s browser, since it has no capacity to interact with any function inside the vehicle.

Most other automakers are integrating LLMs inside vehicles with the capacity to interact with the vehicle. In China, this is becoming standard even in entry-level cars.

In the Xiaomi YU7, the vehicle’s AI can not only interact with the car, but it also sees what the car sees through its camera, and it can tell you about what it sees:

Tesla is clearly far behind on that front as many automakers are integrating with other LLMs like ChatGPT and in-house LLMs, like Xiaomi’s.

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Robinhood is up 160% this year, but several obstacles are ahead

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Florida AG opens probe into Robinhood. Here's the latest

Robinhood stock hit an all-time high Friday as the financial services platform continued to rip higher this year, along with bitcoin and other crypto stocks.

Robinhood, up more than 160% in 2025, hit an intraday high above $101 before pulling back and closing slightly lower.

The reversal came after a Bloomberg report that JPMorgan plans to start charging fintechs for access to customer bank data, a move that could raise costs across the industry.

For fintech firms that rely on thin margins to offer free or low-cost services to customers, even slight disruptions to their cost structure can have major ripple effects. PayPal and Affirm both ended the day nearly 6% lower following the report.

Despite its stellar year, the online broker is facing several headwinds, with a regulatory probe in Florida, pushback over new staking fees and growing friction with one of the world’s most high-profile artificial intelligence companies.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a formal investigation into Robinhood Crypto on Thursday, alleging the platform misled users by claiming to offer the lowest-cost crypto trading.

“Robinhood has long claimed to be the best bargain, but we believe those representations were deceptive,” Uthmeier said in a statement.

The probe centers on Robinhood’s use of payment for order flow — a common practice where market makers pay to execute trades — which the AG said can result in worse pricing for customers.

Robinhood Crypto General Counsel Lucas Moskowitz told CNBC its disclosures are “best-in-class” and that it delivers the lowest average cost.

“We disclose pricing information to customers during the lifecycle of a trade that clearly outlines the spread or the fees associated with the transaction, and the revenue Robinhood receives,” added Moskowitz.

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Robinhood is also facing opposition to a new 25% cut of staking rewards for U.S. users, set to begin October 1. In Europe, the platform will take a smaller 15% cut.

Staking allows crypto holders to earn yield by locking up their tokens to help secure blockchain networks like ethereum, but platforms often take a percentage of those rewards as commission.

Robinhood’s 25% cut puts it in line with Coinbase, which charges between 25.25% and 35% depending on the token. The cut is notably higher than Gemini’s flat 15% fee.

It marks a shift for the company, which had previously steered clear of staking amid regulatory uncertainty.

Under President Joe Biden‘s administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission cracked down on U.S. platforms offering staking services, arguing they constituted unregistered securities.

With President Donald Trump in the White House, the agency has reversed course on several crypto enforcement actions, dropping cases against major players like Coinbase and Binance and signaling a more permissive stance.

Even as enforcement actions ease, Robinhood is under fresh scrutiny for its tokenized stock push, which is a growing part of its international strategy.

The company now offers blockchain-based assets in Europe that give users synthetic exposure to private firms like OpenAI and SpaceX through special purpose vehicles, or SPVs.

An SPV is a separate entity that acquires shares in a company. Users then buy tokens of the SPV and don’t have shareholder privileges or voting rights directly in the company.

OpenAI has publicly objected, warning the tokens do not represent real equity and were issued without its approval. In an interview with CNBC International, CEO Vlad Tenev acknowledged the tokens aren’t technically equity shares, but said that misses the broader point.

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“What’s important is that retail customers have an opportunity to get exposure to this asset,” he said, pointing to the disruptive nature of AI and the historically limited access to pre-IPO companies.

“It is true that these are not technically equity,” Tenev added, noting that institutional investors often gain similar exposure through structured financial instruments.

The Bank of Lithuania — Robinhood’s lead regulator in the EU — told CNBC on Monday that it is “awaiting clarifications” following OpenAI’s statement.

“Only after receiving and evaluating this information will we be able to assess the legality and compliance of these specific instruments,” a spokesperson said, adding that information for investors must be “clear, fair, and non-misleading.”

Tenev responded that Robinhood is “happy to continue to answer questions from our regulators,” and said the company built its tokenized stock program to withstand scrutiny.

“Since this is a new thing, regulators are going to want to look at it,” he said. “And we expect to be scrutinized as a large, innovative player in this space.”

SEC Chair Paul Atkins recently called the model “an innovation” on CNBC’s Squawk Box, offering some validation as Robinhood leans further into its synthetic equity strategy — even as legal clarity remains in flux across jurisdictions.

Despite the regulatory noise, many investors remain focused on Robinhood’s upside, and particularly the political tailwinds.

The company is positioning itself as a key beneficiary of Trump’s newly signed megabill, which includes $1,000 government-seeded investment accounts for newborns. Robinhood said it’s already prototyping an app for the ‘Trump Accounts‘ initiative.

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