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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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China’s 3-row 872hp SUV would destroy the EU/US market: $40K Lynk & Co 900 PHEV 

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China's 3-row 872hp SUV would destroy the EU/US market: K Lynk & Co 900 PHEV 

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On our trip to Shanghai auto show facilitated by Zeekr, my colleague Scooter and I got to see an unbelievable amount of EVs from 20+ makers, many of which we’d never heard of. Each maker offered an incredible array of models but one in particular stood out to me: the Lynk & Co 900.

One thing I love about this Plug-in Hybrid is that it has a relatively huge battery and could be ridden fully electric, outside of road trips. The two 45-52kWh battery options provide somewhere between 220 and 280 km of range using China’s optimistic calculator. That’s 137 – 174 miles of EV range before the gas motor kicks in and about six times the average daily commute.

Zeekr, Lynk & Co’s sister company, has an even bigger battery, but gawdier PHEV with a 380km/236 mile range before the gas kicks in. At this point, we are really talking about an EV with a range extender.

As with many Chinese luxury vehicles, the second row seats really stood out. They are as comfortable as a laz-y-boy and offer to electronically spin around 360 degrees to make the 2nd and 3rd row a conference area. I nearly fell asleep in them a few times. OK I did but that’s because of jet lag or something. I can’t get over how futuristic the back of this car is.

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Lynk & Co 900 is 524 cm long, 199 cm wide, 181 cm high and has a wheelbase of 316 cm and uses the SPA Evo modular architecture.

The drive is smooth and quick and never once did that petroleum engine kick in.

The 900 comes with standard roof-mounted LiDAR, with higher-priced variants powered by Nvidia’s Thor smart driving chip enabling door-to-door navigation with G-Pilot H7.

Its sleek body isn’t just for looks as it hits the wind tunnel with an impressive drag coefficient of 0.291 Cd. It also boasts a top tier 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.

Lynk & Co is making waves with its upcoming 900 model, which has already received over 40,000 pre-orders ahead of its official launch on April 28. Built on the SPA Evo architecture, the six-seater combines class-leading 88.2% space efficiency with innovative 180-degree rotating second-row seats, targeting premium family buyers seeking versatile cabin configurations. The intelligent cockpit features front and rear 30-inch 6K displays driven by dual Qualcomm 8295 chips, delivering 60 TOPS computing power for eight-screen coordination via the LYNK Flyme Auto system. Powering the SUV is a 2.0T plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with 3-speed DHT Pro transmission and dual rear motors, generating 650kW total output to achieve 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.3 seconds – positioning the 900 as one of the fastest electrified SUVs in its segment.

It turns out that there are other similar vehicles from other Chinese makers including the Li L9, Denza N9 and Aito M9.

Electrek’s take:

The Lynk & Co 900 is the Chinese EV market in a nutshell:  90% of the car at half the price of its western rivals. Compare to a Range Rover, Rivian R1S, the upcoming Scout, Hyundai Ioniq 7 or a Kia EV9 and it is hard to imagine how well these would sell in the US and Europe.

Something else I love to see is a huge battery PHEV with enough range for reasonable daily tasks before the gas engine kicks in. Scout has a similar idea so we might get to try something similar in the US.

Even in China Lynk&co has noted it had 40,000 pre-orders before launch, so I think this is going to be a popular vehicle. I don’t think, even with the bananas current trade climate, this one will show up in the US. Europe on the other hand might want to keep an eye out however.

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Home solar prices just hit record lows – and storage is even cheaper

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If you’ve been holding off on going solar, now might be the time to revisit that quote. According to EnergySage’s new Solar & Storage Marketplace Report, prices for both home solar and solar + storage reached record lows in the second half of 2024.

EnergySage, an online solar shopping marketplace (and Electrek affiliate) analyzed millions of quotes from installers across the US in its 20th semiannual report. The data covers January through December 2024 and offers a detailed look at what homeowners pay for solar panels, batteries, inverters, and more.

Home solar and battery storage price quotes hit record lows

The median price for solar-only systems dropped to $2.65 per watt in the second half of 2024, down from $2.80 per watt earlier in the year. That’s the lowest price EnergySage has recorded.

Battery-backed systems saw an even bigger price drop: home solar + storage quotes fell from $2.59 per watt in H1 2024 to $2.40 per watt in H2 2024. Tesla’s Powerwall 3 is playing a big role in the storage price drop. The new version includes an integrated inverter, which shifts some of the cost from the solar quote (measured in $/W) to the storage quote (measured in $/kWh).

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These falling prices were driven by a mix of factors. Equipment costs have dropped – Wood Mackenzie reports that residential solar panel prices were down 30% year-over-year. High interest rates and stable electricity prices have softened demand, pushing installers to offer more competitive pricing. And in California, changes to the state’s Net Billing Tariff have also pressured installers to drop prices.

“Heading into 2025, solar and battery prices had never been lower on the EnergySage Marketplace, and for homeowners, that means more affordable and accessible clean energy solutions,” said Emily Walker, director of content and insights at EnergySage. “This creates a compelling record-low benchmark to measure against as we begin to see the effects of shifting policies and tariffs take hold this year.”

Say hello to high-wattage solar panels

Home solar panels are getting more powerful, faster. In H2 2023, 81% of quotes included panels rated under 400 watts. By H2 2024, that number had dropped to just 14%. The shift is thanks to advances in panel efficiency and design: Either the panels themselves are getting bigger, or they’re packing more power into the same space.

High-wattage panels can reduce the number of panels needed per home, saving space and installation time. But there’s a wild card in 2025: tariffs. Bloomberg reported in April that the US had a stockpile of 40-50 gigawatts of solar panels at the end of 2024, which may buffer the US solar industry from big price hikes. However, that could slow down innovation and complicate the supply chain.

“As panel technologies improve, more homeowners are being offered higher-output systems – meaning fewer panels, more power, and a better return on investment,” said Walker. “We’re closely watching how inventory strategies and upcoming tariffs may shape this trend.”

Read more: Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market

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Rivian (RIVN) quietly built an EV battery supply to brace for Trump’s tariffs

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Rivian (RIVN) quietly built an EV battery supply to brace for Trump's tariffs

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Rivian (RIVN) is already preparing for changes under the Trump administration. In anticipation of Trump’s new auto tariffs, Rivian built a reserve of EV batteries from Asia as a countermeasure.

Rivian has a plan to overcome Trump’s tariffs

At this point, nearly every major automaker has acknowledged the damaging impact of tariffs on vehicle imports in the US.

GM, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Volvo all withdrew their financial guidance due to the uncertainty. Rivian wasted no time preparing for the changes.

According to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, Rivian has been stockpiling lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from Gotion High-Tech since last year. The battery cells are used in Rivian’s Commercial Van, initially used by Rivian and now open to other businesses.

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Sources familiar with the matter said Rivian covered the upfront costs to stockpile inventory for later use. China’s Gotion paid for and built a separate reserve in the US.

The sources also said that Rivian is working with Samsung SDI to move a significant portion of its battery supply from Korea to the US. Battery cells from Samsung are used in Rivian’s R1S electric SUV and R1T pickup. All three vehicles are built at Rivian’s manufacturing plant in Normal, IL.

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Rivian R1T (right) and R1S (left) Source: Rivan

The move is to ensure Rivian has enough supply while minimizing potential higher prices and other complications from the tariffs.

As it prepares to launch its smaller, more affordable R2, sources said Rivian is looking to secure similar deals for batteries and raw materials in the future. Rivian has reportedly already signed its first agreement, but no other details were offered.

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Rivian’s next-gen R2, R3, and R3X (Source: Rivian)

The upcoming R2 will use cells from LG Energy Solution. Although they will initially come from Korea, LG will produce the next-gen batteries in Arizona.

Electrek’s Take

Although Trump eased some of the impacts on imported vehicles on Wednesday, many tariffs remain in place and are already causing havoc in the industry.

Almost every major automaker has withdrawn earnings guidance due to the expected impacts. Like Rivian, others are taking countermeasures, including boosting US inventory in preparation. However, how long can this last?

Trump claims that the “Golden Age of America” is here, but it looks to be the complete opposite. The tariffs will only put the US further behind as China and others emerge as global leaders in tech.

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