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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.

Lectric XP Lite 2.0 LR e-bike offers with up to $365 bundles:

Lectric XPedition 2.0 offers with up to $654 bundles:

Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike offers with up to $455 bundles:

Lectric XP Trike with $420 bundle

Lectric XPeak 2.0 offers with up to $316 bundles:

Lectric XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with up to $316 bundle

Lectric ONE LR e-bike with $220 bundle

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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What’s happening with Tesla’s solar roof?

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The Tesla Solar Roof tiles are still alive, but the product is on the back burner at Tesla as it failed to achieve its promises.

When launching the solar roof in 2016, CEO Elon Musk presented it as a critical product to accelerate solar power deployment, as it opens up the market to people who want to go solar but also need to replace their roof soon.

He said that he aimed for Tesla to produce 1,000 new solar roofs per week by the end of 2019. 

However, Tesla didn’t reach volume production of the solar roof tiles until 2020, and even then, it was at a fraction of the deployment it was aiming for.

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In 2022, Electrek reported that Tesla installed solar roofs for the first time and confirmed that the Company deployed 2.5 MW of solar roofs during the second quarter of 2022, equivalent to approximately 23 roofs per week, which is far short of its goal.

Since then, Tesla has even further pulled back its solar effort – and even stopped reporting its solar deployment.

Many people are asking what it means for the solar roof, which Musk touted as a revolutionary product.

In 2023, we reported that Tesla began phasing out its solar business, particularly its in-house installations.

Tesla shifted its focus on deploying Powerwalls and solar inverters through third-party installers.

The same thing is happening with Tesla’s solar roof tiles. The company appears to be giving up on installing them itself, but some installations are still happening with third-party certified installers.

Tesla doesn’t even give online quotes on its solar roof anymore and has people submit requests for quotes through third-party installers:

“In order to receive pricing and product information, Tesla will share your contact information with a Tesla Certified Installer.”

We are hearing less about solar roof installations lately, as Tesla has gone virtually silent on the program; however, some ongoing installations are still being carried out by third-party installers.

Weddle and Sons Roofing just posted about a new 20 kW Tesla Solar Roof installation in Topeka, Kansas:

It’s challenging to determine the exact deployment rate of the solar roof, but based on our checks with a few installers, it doesn’t appear to have increased since 2022.

Tesla-certified installers are even convincing potential buyers to opt for a regular roof with solar panels instead of a solar roof. Potential buyer Jeff Betty shared this text from an unnamed installer:

This is not entirely surprising, as the primary issue with the Tesla Solar Roof tiles is their pricing. Tesla aimed for the solution to be competitive with higher-end roofing options, but it remains expensive and much less affordable than many durable roof options, plus solar panels.

Electrek’s Take

In short, the Tesla Solar Roof is still alive, but it’s nowhere near the revolutionary product Tesla claimed it would be.

Instead, it has become a very niche higher-end roofing product that Tesla deploys in very low volume through third-party installers.

It’s not in any way a significant part of Tesla’s energy business, which is now almost entirely Megapacks and Powerwalls.

While Tesla’s solar roof is not for everyone, now is a great time to go solar with rooftop solar panels.

If you want to make sure you’re finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage. EnergySage is a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar – whether you’re a homeowner or renter. They have hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20 to 30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and you share your phone number with them.

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

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Retrospec Valen Rev+: A fat tire e-bike with the spirit of an all-terrain scrambler [Video]

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Retrospec Valen Rev+: A fat tire e-bike with the spirit of an all-terrain scrambler [Video]

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For the Valen Rev+, Retrospec managed to get the best out of that iconic moto-style scrambler spirit and put it into a comfortably handling fat tire e-bike while also keeping the performance bits that make it fun, and the best part is it comes at a reasonable price of just under $1,800

Aside from the looks and price this bike has a unique fun factor that comes from a combination of a few key components here.

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One is the 20 by 4.0 inch Fat MTB tires with puncture protection and reflective sidewalls. Aside from these tires offering an extra layer of protection and suspension, Retrospec’s decision to offer wide tires also gives way more stability than a typical bike tire, which makes going through ruts, mud, or sand pretty effortless. 

The second key component is the front suspension, which is fully adjustable and has 100mm of travel. Combined with the extra suspension from the fat tires, as mentioned earlier, this makes otherwise challenging terrain turn into fun detours that you’ll likely go out of your way to use. 

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The third component is the 750w rear hub motor, which gives the bike a 28 mph assisted top speed. Combined with the secure handling and added front suspension, the Valen Rev+ is the kind of bike you want to plan an adventure with. Whether that’s a dirt road shortcut on your commute or a day to the beach, the comfortable long seat makes it hard to say no to a trip with the Valen Rev+

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Retrospec bike

On the practical side, Retrospec put some significant thought into the design and build of this bike to ensure that riders are cared for with those often less thought of yet still essential features. Starting with the battery, the fully integrated 720Wh battery uses LG 21700 cells for a total of 68 miles of range when fully charged. In addition, the battery is lockable and easily removable for both on- and off-bike battery charging. It’s also seamlessly integrated into the bike’s frame, making for a clean look. 

For safety, Retrospec added Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with e-bike-specific rotors, which is an important upgrade, considering an improved rotor typically allows for better heat dissipation and better overall performance. There are also Integrated front and rear lights with 100 Lux illumination for the front. Safety aside, the design here for the front light looks amazing.

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For the less thought-of yet essential features, Retrospec included an easy-change rear wheel removal system that uses braze-ons located at the lower part of the bike, so there’s no need to remove zip ties. Unlike other e-bikes, the Valen Rev+ kept it simple with the same axel nut for both the front and rear which means fewer tools, but what makes the process itself a lot easier is not having to wrestle the chain when re-installing the wheel thanks to the chain hanger.

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One of the great feelings of the Retrospec Valen Rev+ e-bike is how simple yet stylish it is; the display is a center-mounted color display with controls on the left-hand side of the handlebars. The control panel has only three buttons, so it’s as simple as it gets. With the up or down control, you can change through 6 levels of pedal assist, but if you’re looking for more control, you can also use the controls on the right side of the handlebars to cycle through the eight speeds on the Shimano Altus derailleur.

For how comfortable the moto-inspired Valen Rev+ is, it also feels great to pedal on in case you’re looking for more exercise and want to opt for the pedal assist rather than the throttle only. Unlike other e-bikes on the market, Retrospec’s Rev+ makes riding very approachable. For those who are newer to riding, that long seat and wide tires add a level of stability, making the overall learning experience much more enjoyable. With how comfortable the bike rides, it might make you think more about leaving the car at home more often and opting for the bike paths. 

For those looking to get as much fun as possible out of an e-bike aside from the fat tires and front suspension, Retrospec’s BMX style handlebars offer excellent geometry and height that gives you much more control over the bike in case you wanna stand up and tackle some of the more challenging trails. In addition, if you’re looking to forget pedaling altogether, you could even choose to get the optional footpeg accessories, which, combined with the BMX-styled handlebars, will make the bike much more functional for off-road riding. 

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Overall, Retrospec seems to have put a lot of effort into bringing that scrambler moto spirit into a comfortable bike with loads of features that other manufacturers haven’t quite nailed down. From the easy rear wheel removal to the BMX-styled handlebars and comfortable long seat, it’s a very approachable and easy-to-maintain e-bike that can still rip on trails for those who want to tackle more of that tough off-road terrain.

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This is it: Mazda EZ-60 crossover interior revealed ahead of global launch [video]

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Mazda EZ-60 SUV’s cabin exposed: 26.5-Inch 5K screen, & Dolby Atmos

We got our first look at the new-for-2026 Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover just last week, but Mazda played coy with the interior, leading many in the media (including us) to believe that the interior would be pretty similar to the EZ-6 sedan‘s. We were wrong.

I’ll cut right to the chase. The new Model Y rival from Mazda is coming for the Y’s old sales crown with a starkly elegant 26.45-inch 5K ultra-wide display with dual screens and (get this) a massive 100″ (!) augmented reality heads-up display (AR-HUD) that projects key driving information onto the windshield, alerting the driver of pedestrians, speed limits, etc.

You can check it out for yourself, below.

Mazda EZ-60 interior revealed

Via Planet Car News.

As you can see, the interior largely eschews buttons, knobs, or physical interfaces of any kind in favor of touchscreens. Those screens enable EZ-60 drivers and passengers to control and adjust a 23-speaker, 7.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos audio system, while a separate touchscreen in the rear allows drivers passengers to adjust climate and entertainment settings for themselves.

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Other interior features include super-slick digital wing mirror displays (the exterior “side mirrors” are aerodynamic cameras), and fully twenty kid- and family-friendly storage compartments sprinkled liberally throughout the vehicle. A relatively small 350-liter (12.3 cu ft) rear trunk expands to 2,036 liters (71.9 cu ft) with the seats folded flat. A 126-liter frunk (4.4 cu ft, or about the size of the mini fridge in your college dorm) adds extra practicality.

The electric Mazda SUV itself is built on the Changan EPA1 platform, and is believed to be powered by an 80 kWh battery good for 295 miles of WLTP range, and a 93 kW charging speed that can take the EZ-60 from 30 to 80% charge in a little over 30 mins.

Following the crossover’s Chinese launch – officially slated for April 23rd. Changan Mazda plans to release the EZ-60 in overseas markets under the Mazda CX-6e nameplate.

Electrek’s Take

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EZ-60 electric crossover SUV; via Changan Mazda.

Mazda is on a hot streak right now – and not just in China, but in the US as well. The brand’s near-premium positioning is perfect, targeting middle class buyers who are willing to pay a premium to drive a vehicle with better fit and finish than the Ford, Chevy, and Stellantis offerings – but not enough of a premium to justify a move into Acura/Volvo territory. And, frankly, no one in the industry is doing paint as well as Mazda right now. Not until you start doubling the Mazda’s MSRPs, anyway.

Here’s hoping this one comes to the US.

SOURCE | VIDEO: Changan Mazda, via China Auto Show, Planet Car News.

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