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Headlining today’s Green Deals is the massive Anker SOLIX Easter Sale lineup with up to 54% discounts on power stations and solar generators, and there’s even free gear coming along with select model purchases. Among the huge lineup of deals, we’re seeing returning low prices on the new F3800 Plus Portable Power Station that starts from $3,199 on top of an even more expansive list of bundle discounts that we saw during its launch. We also noticed Lectric has changed up its April Showers Sale, with the XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes starting from $999 getting larger bundles up to $316 in size, among other offers. Lastly, Worx’s Landroid M 20V and L 20V Robot Lawn Mowers are down at $600 and $750 right now for a more affordable means to upgrade your lawn care with autonomous support. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery early Easter Sale deals, Tenways’ e-bike Spring Sale, 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.

Massive Anker SOLIX Easter Sale offers F3800 Plus from $3,199 and tons more at up to 54% off

Anker has launched its SOLIX Easter Sale through April 20 with up to 54% discounts on power stations and some free gear being given away with select model purchases. We’re seeing some returning low prices alongside even more bundle options on the newest release, the F3800 Plus Portable Power Station, which starts at $3,199 shipped. Sadly, it and its bundles do not come with the bonus free solar panel and rewards that we saw during its release – but you will be getting a free protective cover with it (valued at $160), making it a great option if you missed out on those launch deals. The station is coming down off its $4,799 price tag during this sale, which is a solid 33% markdown that puts $1,600 back in your pocket at the lowest price we have tracked.

As mentioned before, there are a few gifts available on select purchases, with the F3800 and F3800 Plus offers coming along with a free protective cover for the power station while the C800 Plus and C1000 offers get a free folding camping chair. Of course, as is often the case, purchasing direct from Anker’s website scores members AnkerCredit rewards that can be redeemed for rewards and benefits.

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Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus starts off with the same 3,840Wh capacity as the standard F3800 model, which can also expand up to 26,900Wh with the addition of six expansion batteries while also being compatible with its predecessor to be paired up with it. It provides up to 6,000W of initial power output through its 15 port options, surging to 9,000W for larger needs – but it doesn’t stop there, as its output expands to 12,000W when two stations are paired together, whether they both be plus or standard models.

There are a few key differences between this model and its predecessor, with the F3800 Plus having one additional way to recharge its battery, namely getting 6,000W input from a gas generator on top of an increased 3,200W solar input (800W over the F3800) and the usual AC outlet recharging too. Aside from those, a decision between the two models depends on how you’re powering up EVs and RVs. The standard F3800 sports both a L14-30R and 14-50R output, while the F3800 Plus sports L14-30R and TT-30R ports.

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To browse the full massive lineup of deals during Anker’s SOLIX Easter Sale, head to the landing page here.

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Lectric changes up April sale with larger XP Lite 2.0 long-range e-bike bundles starting from $999, more

Lectric has switched gears on its ongoing April Showers Sale with up to $654 in free gear accompanying your e-bike purchase. We’re seeing some changing bundle sizes across a sizeable selection of the brand’s models, with a notable increase on the XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes that have the standard models starting from $999 shipped and coming with up to $316 in free gear (the Arctic White model is only getting a $148 bundle), while the JW Black belt-drive model sitting higher at $1,099 shipped and coming with $365 in free gear. These bundles would normally run you from $1,147 to $1,464, respectively, but you’ll be able to outfit them with some solid add-on gear at no extra cost to you, with these bundles coming in as the third-largest packages that we have tracked.

While you could grab one of the shorter-range models starting from $799 right now, they unfortunately do not come with any additional gear like their long-range counterparts. Regardless of which you choose, these e-bikes offer a more expansive range of colorways than we usually see from Lectric, beyond just the black/white designs.

The standard long-range XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes are the brand’s lightest models, weighing in at just 49 pounds for a more manageable time when storing or transporting them outside of your journeys. They come with 672Wh batteries to run the 300W rear hub motor that peaks at 819Wh, providing up to 80 miles of travel time when the five levels of PAS are activated and a top speed of 20 MPH. For what they are priced at, you’re getting some solid features, including hydraulic mineral oil brakes, 20×2.5-inch slick tires with 3mm Hippo Skin liner, and pre-slimed tubes for anti-puncture resistance. There’s also the BMX-style handlebars, a foldable design at the handlebar stem and on the pedals, and a full color LCD display that has a USB-A charging port for your devices.

The difference between these standard models and the JW black model, is the change over from a chain-drive to a carbon fiber-reinforced Gates Carbon Drive belt system. This gives the e-bike a quieter, smoother, and oil-free experience that improves performance for greater efficiency while also providing a longer-lasting lifespan over longer-term usage.

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You can browse the full lineup of deals on the landing page here, and we have a few alternate brand sales running at the same time too.

Worx Landroid Robot Lawn Mower

Automate your lawn care with Worx’s Landroid 1/4 and 1/2-acre robot lawn mowers from $600 (Save up to $149)

Amazon is now offering the Worx Landroid M 20V Robotic Lawn Mower for $599.99 shipped. While it does carry a $900 price tag, we’ve been more recently seeing it keep at $719 on average at Amazon, with discounts in 2025 mainly bringing costs down to $661, though there has been one previous fall to this same rate back in February. While we have seen it go as low as $529 in the past, you’re looking at a solid $119 markdown here today that drops costs among its lowest rates that we have tracked. It’s S 20V counterpart is sitting just $1 lower, while the L 20V model is down at $750 from its more recent $899 pricing.

The Worx Landroid robot mowers are a popular means to add autonomous support to your lawn maintenance routines, with the S 20V covering up to 1/8 acres, the M 20V covering 1/4 acres, and the L 20V covering up to a 1/2 acre of land on a single charge. They’ve been given an advanced AI system that keeps them on the course that you set around your yard, equipped with a floating blade disc that will lift itself to provide extra clearance while moving through uneven terrain. The full array of smart controls can be accessed in its companion app through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth – plus, the included batteries are compatible and interchangeable with other tools in Worx’s PowerShare ecosystem.

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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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Gogoro goes affordable with new Ezzy battery-swapping scooter

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Gogoro goes affordable with new Ezzy battery-swapping scooter

Taiwanese smart-scooter pioneer Gogoro is taking a step into more accessible territory with its newest model, the Ezzy. The company hopes to leverage its massive lead in battery-swapping technology while also bringing its smart scooters to a broader audience by lowering its price point.

Designed as a no-frills, budget-friendly ride that doesn’t skimp on modern conveniences, Ezzy is priced around NT$59,980 (around US $2,000). Once you add in the government subsidies from its native Taiwan, that price drops below NT$30,000 (around US $1,000). For Gogoro, this is the smartscooter distilled to its essential core: practical, connected, and ready for daily life.

The Ezzy looks like it is trying to build on Gogoro’s success with its 2024 Jego launch, the company’s previous forray into lower cost electric scooters. The Jego was a massive success and wound up resulting in around 40% of the company’s sales. Now the Ezzy looks to keep the good vibes rolling in a sleek, compact, and intuitive package.

The scooter features a rounded, minimalist body with a durable front panel and straightforward controls. Practicality is the guiding principle: a 68 cm (27 inch) long seat, spacious footwell, and a 28 liter (7.4 gallon) under-seat storage compartment, which the company says is large enough for two helmets – if they’re a 3/4 and a half helmet. Put it all together, and the features sound like they should make the Ezzy ideal for urban errands or weekend jaunts. Add in a built-in cupholder and flip-out footrests, and you’ve got a scooter designed to seamlessly slot into everyday routines with one or two riders aboard.

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The design is cute, but it’s under the panels where Gogoro usually tries to set itself apart. Ezzy is powered by a new hub motor capable of speeds up to 68 km/h (42 mph), high enough for city traffic while keeping maintenance low. The last time I was scootering around in Taipei, those speeds felt like plenty on the congested streets.

And while Gogoro’s scooters have long been impressive, the most important part of the company’s offerings isn’t even its rides, it’s how they’re powered. Ezzy integrates directly into Gogoro’s famed battery-swapping network, which includes thousands of swap stations around Taiwan.

Riders can skip charging downtime by swapping depleted packs at GoStation kiosks, which regularly see hundreds of thousands of battery swaps every day.

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In terms of performance, Ezzy strikes a balance. It’s not built for speed demons, but it likely won’t bog down in traffic either. It’s not overflowing with gadgets, yet includes thoughtful features that matter – cup holder, flip-out footrests, and room for two helmets. At around US $2,000 retail before subsidies, it’s clearly aimed at broadening access to smart two-wheeling in dense cities. And since the combustion engine scooters still dominate cities in most countries, making electric alternatives more affordable is a key part of displacing those heavy polluters.

This feels less like a normal launch and more like a strategic pivot for Gogoro. While the company’s premium Smartscooters – like the sports car-inspired Pulse or high-performance SuperSport – are impressive, they’re also spendy and niche. Ezzy, by contrast, looks like what Gogoro might want every city overpopulated by cars to embrace: a stylish, comfortable, and economical electric scooter that’s accessible to the masses.

It’s still early days and Gogoro hasn’t confirmed availability beyond Taiwan, but enthusiasm for affordable, swappable-battery electric scooters is growing. If Ezzy finds even moderate success in its initial market, it could pave the way for Gogoro to expand its smart ecosystem deeper into urban centers worldwide.

In short, Ezzy may not be a headline-grabbing performance machine, but that’s exactly the point. Sometimes progress happens not with fireworks, but with smart, thoughtful moves that make electric mobility more attainable for everyone. And that’s an evolution worth riding along with.

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750W e-bikes in Europe? Discussions underway to update e-bike laws

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The e-bike industry in the West has long been a tale of two territories. North Americans enjoy higher speeds and power limits for their electric bicycles while Europeans are held to much stricter (i.e. slower and lower) speed and power limits. However, things might change based on current discussions on rewriting European e-bike regulations.

New power levels are not totally without precedent, either. The UK briefly considered doubling its own e-bike power limit from 250 watts (approximately 1/3 horsepower) to 500 watts, though the move was ultimately abandoned.

But this time, the call for more power is coming from within the house – i.e., Germany. The Germans are the undisputed leaders and trend setters in the European e-bike market, accounting for around two million sales of e-bikes per year. Home to leading e-bike drive makers like Bosch, the country has yet another advantage when it comes to making – or regulating – waves in the industry.

And while there aren’t any pending law changes, the largest German trade organization ZIV (Zweirad-Industrie-Verband), which is highly influential in achieving such changes, is now discussing what it believes could be pertinent updates to current EU electric bike regulations.

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Some of the new regulations involve creating rules maxing out power at levels such as 400% or 600% of the human pedaling input. But a key component of the proposed plan includes changing the present day power limit of e-bikes from 250W of continuous power at the motor to 750W of peak power at the drive wheel.

The difference includes some nuance, since continuous power is often considered more of a nominal figure, meaning nearly every e-bike motor in Europe wears a “250W” or less sticker despite often outputting a higher level of peak power. Even Bosch, which has to walk the tight and narrow as a leader in the European e-bike drive market, shared that its newest models of motors are capable of peak power ratings in the 600W level. That’s still far from the commonly 1,000W to 1,300W peak power seen in US e-bike motors, but offers a nice boost over an actual 250W motor.

Other new regulations up for discussion include proposals to limit fully-loaded cargo e-bike weights to either 250 kg (550 lb) for two-wheelers or 300 kg (660 lb) for e-bikes with more than two wheels. As road.cc explained, ZIV also noted that, “separate framework conditions and parameters must be defined for cargo bikes weighing more than 300 kg (see EN 17860-4:2025) as they differ significantly from EPACs and bicycles in their dynamics, design and operation.” Such heavy-duty cargo e-bikes, which often more closely resemble small delivery vans than large cargo bikes, are becoming more common in the industry and have raised concerns about cargo e-bike bloat, especially in dedicated cycling paths.

It’s too early to say whether European e-bike regulations will actually change, but the fact that key industry voices with the power to influence policy are openly advocating for it suggests that new rules for the European market are a real possibility.

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China overhauls EV charging: 100,000 ultra-fast public stations by 2027

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China just laid out a plan to roll out over 100,000 ultra-fast EV charging stations by 2027 – and they’ll all be open to the public.

The National Development and Reform Commission’s (NDRC) joint notice, issued on Monday, asks local authorities to put together construction plans for highway service areas and prioritize the ones that see 40% or more usage during holiday travel rushes.

The NDRC notes that China’s ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure needs upgrading as more 800V EVs hit the road. Those high-voltage platforms can handle super-fast charging in as little as 10 to 30 minutes, but only if the charging hardware is up to speed.

China had 31.4 million EVs on the road at the end of 2024 – nearly 9% of the country’s total vehicle fleet. But charging access is still catching up. As of May 2025, there were 14.4 million charging points, or roughly 1 for every 2.2 EVs.

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To keep the grid running smoothly, China wants new chargers to be smart, with dynamic pricing to incentivize off-peak charging and solar and storage to power the charging stations.

To make the business side work, the government is pushing for 10-year leases for charging station operators, and it’s backing the buildout with local government bonds.

The NDRC emphasized that the DC fast chargers built will be open to the public. This is a big deal because a lot of fast chargers in China aren’t. For example, BYD’s new megawatt chargers aren’t open to third-party vehicles.

As of September 2024, China had expanded its charging infrastructure to 11.4 million EV chargers, but only 3.3 million were public.

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

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