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We’ve got three sales for today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow’s March Monthly Madness sale taking the lead with up to 57% discounts on a selection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – with bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more. Among the sale’s offers, we spotted the DELTA 2 Max Power Station bundled with a 220W solar panel at a new $1,199 low. Right behind it, Rad Power has switched gears on its spring savings offers, with its RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike coming with an extra battery for 100+ miles of travel at $1,499, among other models. There’s also Blix Bikes’ Spring Sale offers with its Packa Genie Cargo e-bike coming with $148 in free gear at $1,599, as well as two other models seeing discounts. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s giant Anker SOLIX F3800 weekend flash sale savings, 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.

EcoFlow’s March Monthly Madness takes 57% off power stations with bonus savings, rewards, more – all from $169

EcoFlow has launched its March Monthly Madness sale through the end of the month with up to 57% off in discounts for members (free sign-up), along with bonus savings at higher price thresholds, 2x and 3x EcoCredit promotions, and the option to spin the online wheel for rewards. Among this month’s selections, we spotted the bundled DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station and a 220W solar panel dropping to $1,199 shipped. Normally fetching $2,598 at full price, we saw this same combination back a month ago dropping to $1,315, which was the former low until today. Now, while this sale continues, you’ll be getting a larger-than-ever $1,399 price cut to a new all-time low that also scores you up to 3x EcoCredits, depending on your member level (more on that below). You’ll even find it matching in price over at Amazon, but keep in mind you won’t be getting any of the EcoCredit rewards there.

Outside of the initial discounts on units, there are a few additional ways to save during this sale, starting with the extra 5% in savings you’ll get on orders over $3,000, which is automatically applied in your cart. Standard members will be getting 2x EcoCredits from their purchases and PLUS members will be getting 3x EcoCredits. Twice a day, you also have the option to exchange 500 EcoCredits to play the lucky spin game at the bottom of the page, which scores you even more savings, as well as two possible chargers or a RIVER 2 Pro power station. Of course, at the bottom of the page, you’ll also find options to exchange your EcoCredits for either discount codes or accessory gear.

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Your out-of-the-house adventures in the coming months will be well supported by adding EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max power station to your travel kit – with it even able to keep essentials running at home should unexpected emergencies occur. It provides a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can expand as high as 6,144Wh with the addition of expansion batteries. It puts out 2,400W of power to cover most appliances through its 15 ports, with the ability to ramp that rate to 3,400W once its X-Boost mode has been activated. You can connect two solar inputs to it, up to its maximum 1,000W, to utilize the sun’s rays for recharging, or you can even dual-charge using solar and a wall outlet together to regain an 80% battery in 43 minutes, among other options.

***Note: The extra 5% in savings has been factored into the prices below that start over $3,000 – just know that the discounted price will be added and reflected in your cart. Also keep in mind that you can place multiple items in your cart and gain the extra savings once you’ve reached $3,000.

EcoFlow March Monthly Madness power station deals:

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You can browse the entirety of EcoFlow’s March Monthly Madness Sale on the landing page here, including the EcoCredit trade-ins, spin wheel, and more.

Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike

Rad Power Bikes is gearing folks up for spring cruising through April 9 with up to $699 in savings on e-bikes and up to 20% off accessories. Among the offers, including the continued low prices on its three RadRunner e-bikes, we spotted a return of the extra battery bundle for double travel times on the RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike in the burgundy red colorway for $1,499 shipped. Coming down off its $1,699 price tag, this model was brought back to the lineup in December, with the sales we’ve seen since offering it at this same rate. This is the second chance we’ve seen to score it with an extra battery for doubled mileage (a $499 value), giving you the third-lowest price we have tracked. Just be sure to add both the bike and the battery to your cart for the discount to be applied automatically.

As I’ve stated before in past months, I regularly hop aboard my mom’s RadCity 5 Plus e-bike when I visit my family, and it has quickly become one of my favorites from under the brand’s flag – though I do wish it had been offered in the burgundy red colorway when they purchased theirs. You can ride through the warmer months ahead at top speeds of 20 MPH for up to 50+ miles achieved from the pairing of its 750W rear hub motor and the 672Wh battery.

You’ll utilize this maximum travel distance when activating its five levels of PAS (plus, there’s a bonus zero-level), and keep in mind that the bundle here with the extra battery provides you with a doubled 100+ miles of travel time. 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 Spring Gear-up e-bike deals:

  • RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
  • RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
    • comes with free add-on caboose ($199 value)
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • RadTrike Electric Tricycle: $1,699 (No price cut)
    • 14 MPH for up to 55+ miles
    • comes with free large basket
    • add both to cart for automatic discount

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

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Blix Packa Genie Cargo e-bike

Enjoy spring cruising with your kids on Blix’s Packa Genie cargo e-bike with $148 in free gear at $1,599 ($2,247 value)

Blix Bikes is having a Spring Savings event with up to $500 being taken off three of its e-bike models, with the biggest of these deals being on the Packa Genie Cargo e-bike for $1,599 shipped that also comes with $148 in free gear. This cargo-hauling e-bike would normally run you $2,099 outside of sales, with the price only going lower to $1,499 a few times in 2024, which was last seen during the brand’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. We’ve mostly seen it in the time since at $1,699, though last month’s Valentine’s sale was the first we saw it return to the same rate we are getting here. All-in-all, with the included running boards and rear rack cushion, you’re looking at $648 in savings at the second-lowest price we have tracked. As is always the case with Blix models, buying any two e-bikes together gives you an additional $200 off your order after using the promo code RIDETOGETHER at checkout.

A solid option for cargo-hauling needs – including kids – Blix’s Packa Genie tops out at 20 MPH speeds for up to 40 miles on a single charge, thanks to the pairing of its 750W geared rear hub motor (peaking at 1,350W) with the 672Wh battery. You’ll have five PAS support levels with this model, helping you to maximize its mileage, or there’s also a throttle for pure electric riding that will cut down the travel range to around 25 miles.

There’s a collection of solid features on this model, like the full digital display that sports a USB port to charge your phone as you go, especially if you’re using it for GPS. You’ll also get an elevated ride with integrated head and taillights, puncture-resistant tires with fenders over each, hydraulic disc brakes, a 7-speed gear shifter, a smart bell, and the rear cargo rack (with a 200-pound payload) comes with many mounting points for further accessory add-ons. There’s even a complimentary net guard for the rear wheel for folks who plan to take kids along for the ride.

Blix’s other Spring Savings e-bike 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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This Hyundai IONIQ 5 drove 360,000 miles on its original battery [video]

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This Hyundai IONIQ 5 drove 360,000 miles on its original battery [video]

I Found an Ioniq 5 with 414,000 Miles in Just 3 Years, Hyundai Replaced the Battery for Free at 360K Miles

This white Hyundai IONIQ 5 is single-handedly rewriting the rules on EV longevity by driving over 360,000 miles on its original battery. What’s even wilder? The battery still had 87% battery health, despite the owner exclusively using DC fast charging to charge the car to 100%.

That was more than 50,000 miles ago, and the car is still going strong!

Take a good look at that digital dashboard display up there, and you might notice the Hyundai IONIQ 5’s odometer is sitting pretty at 666,255 km. That’s over 413,990 miles, and the South Korean EV is, reportedly, still racking up miles — and fast! Over at the Facebook Group Mileage Impossible, the car’s owner claimed he covered all those miles in less than three-and-a-half years … which works out to just under 10,000 miles per month! (!!!) 

Nearly 400 miles per day

This Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Over 400,000 Miles. Here’s What Broke
Nearly 10,000 miles/mo.; via Mileage Impossible.

Like any vehicle being driven extreme miles, Hyundai’s excellent IONIQ 5 isn’t perfect. That means a bunch of stuff broke, including the car’s Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which means it can’t currently be charged on AC (L1/L2) charger. And, while electric cars don’t need oil changes, they do need other types maintenance, and the differential oils and brake fluids have been regularly changed on this car — which, no doubt, has contributed to its longevity.

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The most significant repair to date was the battery replacement at 360,000 miles (almost 55,000 miles ago, by my math). Remarkably, Hyundai covered the cost of the replacement despite the battery being way, way beyond its original 10 year/100,000 mile warranty.

The most impressive part of all this? Even after enduring 360,000 miles and countless fast-charging cycles, the battery reportedly retained 87% of its original health. (!)

Electrek’s Take

The caption reads, “free replacement of battery, motor, and reduction gear at 580,000 km.”

We’ve written about high-mileage Teslas in the past, but stories like this are massively important to people who are still on the fence about EVs. And, with the average age of vehicles on US roads creeping up on 13 years, it’s hard to argue with the relevance of those long-term drivability and dependability concerns.

And now, with this 400,000 IONIQ 5, Hyundai has a shining example of the fact that its soon-to-be American-made EVs can go the distance.

Hyundai is still offering 0.99% APR financing for 60 months on all versions of the hot-selling 2025 IONIQ 5, as well as up to $7,500 in Retail Bonus Cash, which (when combined with other incentives in certain markets) can make a huge difference to customers’ bottom line. It doesn’t look like the two offers can be combined, however, so be sure to do the math and see which deal makes the most sense for you.

SOURCES | IMAGES: 수와호수스와호수 and Mileage Impossible; via InsideEVs and Torque News.

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Porsche set to pilot closed-loop raw material EV battery recycling program

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Porsche pilots recycling of high-voltage batteries

Porsche is launching a new EV battery recycling pilot to recover valuable raw materials from its cars’ high-voltage battery packs at the end of their useful life in vehicles. The new pilot hopes to develop a “closed-loop” raw material cycle that would have new batteries made from old batteries without the need for new, high carbon cost mineral mining.

The German company best known for building ultra high-performance sports and racing cars has an equally long history in engineering and innovation, and has fully embraced EVs in recent years – launching all-electric versions of its Macan compact crossover and, of course, the excellent Porsche Taycan.

With this new initiative, Porsche engineers hope to address the growing importance of recycled battery raw materials and promote the responsible handling of high-voltage batteries at the end of life.

In the long term, a recycling network for EV batteries is planned to be established in collaboration with external partners.

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“With the help of innovative recycling processes, we strive to increase our independence from volatile and geopolitically unstable raw material markets,” says Barbara Frenkel, Executive Board Member for Procurement at Porsche. “Circular Economy is a core pillar of our sustainability strategy, and with this pilot project, we want to underscore our ambitions.”

Three phase plan

“Second Life” concept uses EV batteries as backup power; via Porsche.

Porsche is advancing its commitment to sustainability by embracing the principles of, “reduce, reuse, recycle.” The company is developing more efficient electric vehicles with longer-lasting batteries, which are repurposed in “Second Life” Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) like the one implemented at its Leipzig plant (above). Now, through a new closed-loop recycling pilot, Porsche is emphasizing that “recycle” part by approaching the project in three phases.

In the first project phase, EV batteries from development vehicles are mechanically shredded at the end of their use-phase and processed into “black mass” that contains valuable raw materials like nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium. So far, the program has produced about 65 tons of processed black mass.

In the next phase, the black mass is further separated and refined until the materials reach both the levels of quality and purity Porsche demands from the “virgin” materials it buys for its new batteries.

In the third phase, Porsche takes the raw materials recovered from its decommissioned high-voltage batteries and makes new batteries with them, demonstrating Porsche’s, “holistic understanding of the circular economy.”

Porsche hopes its new pilot will help prepare the company for upcoming regulatory changes – for example, the expected requirements for batteries in the European Union by 2031. By adopting recycled materials early, the company says it intends to make an active contribution to the technology while further reducing its environmental impact.

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Yamaha celebrates 50th anniversary with new, in-house golf cart battery

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Yamaha Motor Launches New Five-seater Electric Golf Cars with New In-house Battery Technology - G30Es and G31EPs Launching in Japan This June - AC Motor Enhances Ride Comfort -
New 5-passenger G30Es electric golf cart (right); via Yamaha.

Yamaha has announced plans to launch a pair of new five-seater electric golf carts featuring new lithium-ion batteries and vehicle control units developed in-house this June. The launch is scheduled to coincide with the company’s 50 year anniversary in the golf car/golf cart business.

Yamaha Motor launched its first golf cart, the YG292 “Land Car,” in June 1975. That original golf cart was powered by the company’s air-cooled, 292cc 2-stroke snowmobile engine, while its fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite bodywork was developed using the companies maritime and boat-building expertise.

Just as those early golf carts used existing products to shorten their development times, company’s golf carts were one of the earliest product lines to get electrified – and the lessons learned there have influenced other Yamaha e-mobility product lines.

The company’s newest golf carts, five-seater electric models dubbed the G30Es and G31EPs, continue to lean on Yamaha’s top-shelf engineering expertise.

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G30Es and G31EPs; via Yamaha.

The in-house developed batteries use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry in their cells, with the company claiming higher levels of reliability and an extended lifespan compared to other battery chemistries it’s worked with. The Yamaha batteries are available in both 4 kWh and 6 kWh capacities, enabling buyers to tailor their choice based on their individual driving range requirements, course conditions, and individual play/mobility preferences.

Both new models are 144.5″ (367 cm) long and 49.5″ (125 cm) wide, with an 84.25″ (214 cm) wheelbase, and are powered by an AC motor with, “superior speed and torque control, combined with optimized regenerative braking and a brushless design,” that, according to Yamaha, give the brand’s new golf carts far greater efficiency than the company’s previous models, resulting in 30% better efficiency.

You can check out more detailed pictures of the Yamaha-developed parts and full specs, below, then let us know what you think of the tuning fork brand’s newest mobility products in the comments.

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