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We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer Sale, which is taking up to 52% off power stations along with new offers and bonus savings. One of the new bundles we’re seeing gives you the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with two 130W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger for $1,709. We also spotted Lectric cutting prices on its XP 3.0 e-bikes to new lows of $799 and $999, while Segway has announced tariff hikes on select models starting May 1, with those EVs currently up to $300 off and starting from $170. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale on the Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower that comes with a 2.5Ah battery for $180. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly Roundup.

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.

Gear up for outings with up to 52% off EcoFlow power stations + bonus savings in latest sale, deals from $209

EcoFlow has launched its Spring-to-Summer Sale running through May 7 and taking up to 52% off its power station lineup, complete with new offers and sitewide bonus savings. Among the new units and bundles making their debut, including the brand’s new WAVE 3 Portable AC unit, we spotted a solid combination in the brand’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station that is coming along with two 130W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger for $1,709.05 shipped, after using the sitewide promo code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout for the additional 5% off. This collective package would normally cost you $3,497 at full price, giving you a significant 49% discount straight out of the gate. The deal only gets better with the 5% bonus savings attached, which totals $1,788 in all that has been cut from the price. You won’t find this bundle at Amazon either, with the station and alternator charger combo sitting at its full rate of $1,799 right now.

A sizeable companion for your out-of-the-house travels, as well as offering some backup support during unexpected emergencies, EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max covers your devices and appliances with a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can expand up to 6,144Wh by adding expansion batteries. The 2,400W power output through its 15 ports should handle most of your appliances, though, for larger needs, the X-Boost mode can be activated to increase the output up to 3,400W too.

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It allows for two solar inputs to be hooked up to reach a maximum of 1,000W for recharging, or you can take advantage of its dual-charging capabilities using solar alongside a standard wall outlet for 80% battery in 43 minutes, among other options. On top of the solar generator capabilities that the panels provide, the alternator charger gives you another way to recharge the battery by simply hooking the station to your car and hitting the road.

***Note: The 5% sitewide coupon has not been factored in to the prices below, make sure to enter the code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout to score the maximum savings!

EcoFlow’s other new arrival bundles (2x EcoCredits):

  • DELTA 3 Plus (1,024wh) with 500W alternator charger and free bag: $949 (Reg. $1,188)
  • WAVE 3 Portable AC with add-on battery and 500W alternator charger: $1,699 (Reg. $2,587)
    • Comes with free 110W solar panel

EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer Sale deals for outings:

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You can shop through EcoFlow’s entire Spring-to-Summer Sale on the landing page here.

Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike

Lectric cuts prices on its best-selling XP 3.0 e-bikes with 45 to 65 miles of travel to new lows of $799 and $999

Alongside the ongoing Earth Day Sale bundles, Lectric has switched up the Lightning Deals on its XP3.0 e-bikes, getting rid of any bundled gear in favor of offering them with price cuts to new all-time low rates. While these flash savings last, you’ll find the brand’s Standard XP 3.0 models down at $799 shipped while the Long-Range XP 3.0 models are dropping to $999 shipped. Normally priced at $999 and $1,199, respectively, we’ve only seen a few rare $100 flash price cuts in the past, with the savings coming in doubled during this limited-time sale. With $200 off the going rate, you’ll be scoring these already affordable best-sellers at new all-time low prices.

Lectric has been a major leader in the EV market for the last number of years, with these XP 3.0 models taking the mantle as the best-selling e-bikes in America, which isn’t hard to see why with their solid performance and lower prices, especially at these new lows. Regardless of which you choose, they all come with a folding frame that condenses them down for easier storage, each with a 500W hub motor that peaks at 1,000W and can top out at either 20 or 28 MPH speeds, depending on your state’s laws.

The only real difference (aside from the step-over/step-thru designs) is the battery size and the travel distance they provide, with the Standard models carrying you up to 45 miles while the PAS is activated and the Long-Range models going further to 65 miles. There are throttles for when you want to cruise off pure electric power, though keep in mind that this will decrease your travel range. They also come stocked with an integrated rear cargo rack, puncture-resistant tires, 180mm hydraulic disc brakes, and an LCD display.

Lectric is also continuing its Earth Day Sale bundle pricing across its other e-bike models, which you can shop in our original coverage of the sale here, or on the landing page here.

Segway eKickScooter

These Segway EVs are currently up to $300 off ahead of tariff price hikes on May 1 – deals start from $170

Segway has announced that it will be increasing prices on a selection of its EVs due to tariffs starting May 1, with many of the models now seeing short-term discounts ahead of the price hikes. Among the included models is many of the brand’s latest releases, including the Ninebot F3 eKickScooter that is currently down at $699.99 shipped. This model launched at the top of the month with a $250 preorder discount off its $850 price tag. With the initial preorder savings over, you’re now looking at a $150 markdown off the going rate, which drops costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked. There’s no telling how high the price will rise in a few days, so this might just be the best post-launch discounts we’ll see for a while, with it beating Amazon by $45. Head below for more on this model and the other EVs that will be rising in price.

***Note: the brand is offering a free service package valued at $129 on select purchases that includes an extended 6-month warranty and shipping protections for the F3, MAX G3, GT3 SuperScooter, and the ZT3 Pro through May 11. You can learn more about it on the landing page here.

Commuting is the name of the game with Segway’s new F3 eKickScooter, which comes with a brushless motor that can peak at 1,000W of output to tackle up to 20% inclines while also offering faster pick-ups to its 20 MPH max speed. There’s also a 477Wh battery here that provides ample travel range at up to 44 miles on a single charge. There’s been some smart innovations (discussed further below) that take things to the next level, while also coming stocked with 10-inch self-sealing jelly tires, a larger footboard, front hydraulic and rear elastomer suspension, a 6W auto-on headlight, brake lighting, turn signals, a front mechanical disc brake, as well as a rear electronic brake, and a 2.4-inch TFT smart display with navigation and caller ID – plus, the whole thing sports an IPX6 water-resistance rating.

As mentioned, there are a bunch of new smart features on this model, one of the biggest of which is the Apple Find My capabilities and Airlock proximity locking/unlocking – which can both be accessed through the companion app, with the latter’s distance also being fully adjustable. It’s also been given the brand’s SegRange optimization that improves travel range by 20%, as well as the SegRide Stability Enhancement System that improves handling by making it far more resistant to disturbances you ride over and slipping on wet roads, even at its top speeds.

Segway’s other EVs seeing price hikes May 1:

  • C2 Lite eKickScooter: $170 (Reg. $200)
    • 9.9 MPH for up to 5.9 miles
  • C2 Pro eKickScooter: $270 (Reg. $300) | $39 cheaper at Amazon
    • 12.4 MPH for up to 9.3 miles
  • S2 Self-Balancing Scooter: $500 (Reg. $600)
    • 11.2 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
  • ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter: $1,000 (Reg. $1,300) | matched at Amazon
    • 24.9 MPH for up to 43.5 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • MAX G3 eKickScooter: $1,100 (Reg. $1,400) | $100 cheaper at Amazon
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • GT3 SuperScooter: $1,600 (Reg. $1,700) | matched at Amazon
    • 31 MPH for up to 45 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • GoKart Pro 2: $2,000 (Reg. $2,300) | matched at Amazon
    • can be reassembled into a S Max self-balancing scooter
    • can be used as an indoor racing controller
  • Xyber Electric Bike: $3,000 (No price cut)
Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld blower

Clear debris with up to 750 CFM air flow from this 80V Greenworks cordless handheld blower at $180 (Today Only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower with a 2.5Ah battery for $179.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Usually fetching $250 at full price, you’re looking at a 28% markdown off the going rate while these savings last, which saves you $70 at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $10 above the low that we last saw during Christmas sales. The closest match to this model you’ll find at Amazon is this 500 CFM blower for $170 right now, while Greenworks’ direct site is offering a refurbished version at $200 or a brand new model with some additional gear at full price.

With this Greenworks leaf blower in your arsenal, you’ll get plenty of strong force hitting up to 170 MPH speeds to clear out leaves and debris from around your home. The included 2.5Ah battery provides a 60-minute runtime on a single charge, with it easily switching out with other batteries from the brand you may already have for extended duties. It’s been given a quieter design thanks to the brushless motor and also sports a variable speed trigger for on-demand power bumps as you need them, complete with a cruise control and turbo function – plus, the whole thing comes in much lighter than other models at just 8.82 pounds.

We’ve got some hangover Greenworks deals holding onto their savings from last week, like the combo bundle that gives you a 60V 540 CFM leaf blower alongside a 13-inch string trimmer and a 4.0Ah battery for $165 or the brand’s 40V 12-inch Cordless Compact Chainsaw that is down at $128.

Best Spring EV deals!

Best new Green Deals landing this week

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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Lucid’s Gravity SUV just smoked the Corvette Z06 to 150 mph

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Lucid’s electric minivan can outsprint the Chevy Corvette Z06, and it has more interior space than a Ford Explorer. Is the Lucid Gravity really the “ultimate uncompromising SUV?”

Lucid Gravity SUV is faster than a Corvette Z06

Lucid’s electric SUV is impressive inside and out. The Gravity provides up to 450 miles of driving range, ultra-fast charging (200 miles in under 11 mins), and it even offers up to 120 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s more than the Ford Explorer (87.8 cu ft).

It’s also faster than most sports cars. The Grand Touring trim has up to 845 hp, good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds, but the Dream Edition takes it to another level.

Powered by dual electric motors, the Lucid Gravity Dream Edition boasts 1,070 hp. To see how Lucid’s minivan stacks up against the competition, Car and Driver nabbed one for testing.

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On the test track, the Lucid’s minivan covered a quarter-mile in just 10.6 secs, beating a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to 150 mph by nearly three seconds.

According to Car and Driver, the Gravity didn’t just impress in the quarter-mile, “it was a beast in every acceleration metric.” Lucid’s SUV hit 30 mph in 1.4 seconds, 70 mph in 3.7 secs, and topped 100 mph in just 5.9 seconds.

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Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (Source: Lucid)

Dave Vanderwerp, the testing director who took the Gravity for a spin, said the electric SUV “gets a sort of second wave of thrust starting around 60 mph.”

With a quarter-mile of just 10.6 secs, Lucid’s Gravity is the fastest SUV they have ever tested, beating out the Rivian Tri-Motor Max (11.1 secs), BMW iX M60 (11.5 secs), and Mercedes-AMG EQE53 SUV.

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Lucid Gravity (Source: Lucid)

Although the Rivian’s 850 hp R1S Tri-Motor beat the Gravity to 60 mph, Lucid’s SUV sprinted ahead in the quarter-mile, traveling nearly 20 mph faster.

It was also faster than gas-powered super SUVs, including the Lamborghini Urus Performante (11.2 secs) and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (11.2 secs). However, they have yet to test a Tesla Model X Plaid, so that could change the game.

Lucid Gravity Dream Edition vs Audi RS Q8 Performance, Range Rover Sport SV, Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Rivian R1S Quad, and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (Source: Hagerty)

In what it called the “1,000 hp mom missiles” drag race, Hagerty recently pitted the Gravity Dream Edition against the Audi RS Q8 Performance, Range Rover Sport SV, Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Rivian R1S Quad, and Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

The result was a three-way tie between Lucid’s Gravity, the Porsche Panamera Turbo, and Rivian R1S Quad hitting the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds.

The Lucid Gravity is available to order starting at $94,900 in the US. Later this year, Lucid is launching the lower-priced Touring trim, priced from $79,900.

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EIA: Solar outproduced wind for the first time ever in May

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Solar provided over 11% of total US electrical generation in May, while wind + solar produced over one-fifth, and the mix of all renewable energy sources generated nearly 30%, according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Solar continues to set new records

Solar continues to be the fastest-growing source of US electricity, according to EIA’s latest “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through May 31, 2025), which the SUN DAY Campaign reviewed.

In May alone, electrical generation by utility-scale solar (>1-megawatt (MW)) increased by 33.3% year-over-year, while “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar PV increased by 8.9%. Combined, they grew by 26.4% and provided over 11% of US electrical output during the month.

For the first time ever, the mix of utility-scale and small-scale solar produced more electricity than wind: solar – 38,965 gigawatt-hours (GWh); wind – 36,907-GWh.

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Moreover, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic expanded by 39.8% while that from small-scale systems rose by 10.7% during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The combination of utility-scale and small-scale solar increased by 31.1% and was nearly 8.4% of total US electrical generation for January to May – up from 6.6% a year earlier.

Solar-generated electricity easily surpassed the output of US hydropower plants (6.1%). Solar now produces more electricity than hydropower, biomass, and geothermal combined.

Wind is also on the rise in 2025

Wind produced 12.2% of US electricity in the first five months of 2025. Its output was 3.9% greater than the year before, almost double that produced by hydropower.

During the first five months of 2025, electrical generation by wind + utility-scale and small-scale solar provided 20.5% of the US total, up from 18.7% during the first five months of 2024. Solar + wind accounted for nearly 21.5% of US electrical output in May alone.

During the first five months of this year, wind and solar provided 26.2% more electricity than coal, and 15.4% more than US nuclear power plants. In May alone, the disparity increased further when solar + wind outproduced coal and nuclear power by 55.7% and 22.1%, respectively.

All renewables produced almost 30% in May

The mix of all renewables – wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, geothermal – produced 9.7% more electricity in January to May than they did a year ago (7.6% more in May alone) and provided 28.1% of total US electricity production compared to 26.5% 12 months earlier.

Electrical generation by all renewables in May alone provided 29.7% of total US electrical generation. Renewables’ share of electrical generation is now second only to that of natural gas, whose electrical output actually dropped by 5.9% during the month.  

“Solar and wind continue to grow, set new records, and outproduce both coal and nuclear power,” said Ken Bossong, the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director. “Consequently, the ongoing Republican assault against renewables is not only misguided and illogical but also a good example of shooting oneself in the foot.”

Read more: FERC: Solar + wind made up 96% of new US power generating capacity in first third of 2025

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Podcast: Tesla’s disturbing earnings, self-driving challenge, solid state batteries, and more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s disturbing earnings, a new self-driving challenge, solid-state batteries, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:

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