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Today’s Green Deals is jam-packed with amazing deals, starting with Anker’s SOLIX Mother’s Day Sale that is taking up to 55% off another massive lineup of power station offers, complete with limited flash sales and some free gear on select purchases – all starting from $70. We’re also looking back in on EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer Sale to spotlight the launch deals we’re seeing on the brand’s new WAVE 3 Portable AC/Heater and the multiple sizes of GLACIER Classic Electric Coolers that are getting bonus savings and start from $807. We also spotted three of Greenworks’ cordless electric riding mowers (CrossoverT, CrossoverZ, and MaximusZ) getting up to $1,000 taken off their tags, as well as EGO’s 56V 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah batteries starting from $110. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s latest EcoFlow sale offers, the new low prices on Lectric’s XP 3.0 e-bikes, 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.

Save up to 55% on a massive lineup of power station deals during Anker’s SOLIX Mother’s Day sale starting from $70

Anker has launched its Mother’s Day sale running through May 11, with up to 55% being taken off its massive lineup of power stations and solar generators, as well as some multi-day flash sale offers and extra savings in the form of free gear on select purchases. A notable inclusion for campers is the brand’s F2000 Portable Solar Generator bundle that comes along with a 400W solar panel for $1,599 shipped, and also matching in price over at Amazon. Coming down off its usual $2,898 price tag, we’ve seen discounts in 2025 mostly dropping costs between $1,899 and $1,599, with today’s deal only beaten out by the discount from Christmas sales that dropped things $100 lower. You’re looking at the best price we’ve otherwise tracked, which saves you $1,299 while also equipping you with a reliable means of backup power for trips and emergencies.

As mentioned before, there are some benefits you can take advantage of during this event, with three different gift offers accompanying select purchases. When you buy a C1000 and EverFrost 2 40L bundle, you’ll get a free Tritan water bottle, while any of the C300 bundles come along with a free car charging cable, and purchases of either the F3800 or F3800 Plus score you a free protective cover.

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A solid mid-tier option for keeping devices and appliances running, Anker’s SOLIX F2000 power station provides a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can deliver up to 2,400W of output on average with the ability to surge to 3,600W for larger appliance needs. Its 12 output ports give you a versatile range of coverage, including a TT-30 port to connect to your RV while out on the road and beyond. You can regain 80% of its battery in 1.4 hours by plugging it into a standard wall outlet, with it also boasting a 1,000W max solar input that would yield the same amount in 2.5 hours (and a little over 5 hours for the included 400W panel). There’s also the option to connect it to your car’s auxiliary port, as well as the usual array of smart controls available through its companion app.

Anker SOLIX Mother’s Day Sale flash offers (ending May 2):

Anker Mother’s Day Sale SOLIX F2000 deals:

Anker Mother’s Day Sale SOLIX C1000 deals:

Anker Mother’s Day Sale SOLIX C800 deals:

Anker Mother’s Day Sale SOLIX C200 & C300 deals:

Standard F3800 power station/solar generator offers:

Standard F3800 home backup bundles:

F3800 Plus power station/solar generator offers:

F3800 Plus home backup bundles:

Anker Mother’s Day Sale SOLIX accessory deals:

You can browse the entire lineup of Anker’s SOLIX Mother’s Day sale on the landing page here.

EcoFlow WAVE 3 AC/Heater

EcoFlow launches WAVE 3 AC/Heater and GLACIER Classic electric coolers at up to 49% off starting from $807

EcoFlow has launched its newest portable AC/heater and electric cooler units, which are joining the lineup of power station deals we’re seeing as part of the brand’s Spring-to-Summer Sale, but will be outlasting the sale through May 25 – plus, there’s even bonus savings and free gear to be had! Things start at the base WAVE 3 Portable Air Conditioner and Heater for $806.55 shipped, after using the promo code EFWGAFF5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. This new unit will carry a $1,299 price tag once the launch savings have ended, with the combined 38% markdown we’re seeing striking $492 off the going rate to set the bar for discounts down the road. Head below to learn more about this new device and check out its many bundle deals that we’ve collected together for you.

As a bonus, you’ll also be getting some free gear along with both the AC and the cooler, with the WAVE 3 coming along with a free 110W solar panel while the GLACIER coolers are getting a free Power Hat. These offers are only slated to continue through May 2, however, with the extra savings code lasting through May 25.

EcoFlow’s WAVE 3 provides similar performance to its previous-generation model, but with some notable upgrades, like the space coverage from the previous 108 square feet to 120 to 180 square feet. Whether you’re looking to utilize it for camping in a tent, car, RV, or other enclosed space, it’s 1,800W cooling output (6,100 BTU power) is claimed by the brand to drop temperatures by 15 degrees in 15 minutes, with the 2,000W heating output (6,800 BTU power) providing a similar speed of warming a space by 17 degrees in 15 minutes. It comes with an expanded list of smart controls through its companion app, with new features like the PetCare mode that automatically starts cooling once temperatures reach 77 degrees to protect your fur-babies from heatstroke, while also sending you notifications. There are also notifications for when its water drain needs attention, as well as offering a dehumidification mode and a sleep mode that drops operating noise to 44dB so you can sleep while it runs.

Like its predecessor, the standalone WAVE 3 can be powered by simply plugging it into an outlet or power station, or you can get up to 8 hours of wireless action with its add-on LiFePO4 battery (bundles below). Of course, once its battery is attached, there are some alternative ways to keep it juiced up and going, like utilizing up to its 400W max solar input to refill the battery in up to 3 hours, which can also be split between solar and an AC outlet to cut that time to 75 minutes. You can also connect it to your car with the brand’s 800W alternator, charging to regain a full battery after a little more than one hour of charging, while connecting it to your car’s auxiliary port takes longer, at 10 hours.

***Note: The 5% promo coupon has not been factored into the prices below; make sure to enter the code EFWGAFF5 at checkout to score the maximum savings where applicable!

EcoFlow’s WAVE 3 AC/Heater bundles:

EcoFlow GLACIER CLASSIC deals:

Be sure to also check out EcoFlow’s full Spring-to-Summer Sale power station lineup, which are getting up to 52% discounts on top of bonus savings in the form of an alternate sitewide 5% off code – with these deals only lasting through May 7.

Greenworks 60V CrossoverZ 42-inch Cordless Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower

Cover up to 1.5 acres on Greenworks’ 60V CrossoverZ zero turn cordless electric riding mower at $3,800

Amazon is offering the Greenworks CrossoverZ 60V 42-inch Zero Turn Cordless Electric Riding Mower with four 8.0Ah batteries and two dual-port chargers for $3,799.99 shipped, and also matching the price directly from the brand’s website. Normally fetching $4,800 when it’s not on sale, discounts have been more stagnant than we saw last year, with it spending most of the time since October keeping to its full price and occasionally dropping down to $3,800 at best. Today’s deal is no different as the 21% markdown here cuts $1,000 off the tag and returns costs to the best price we’ve tracked since fall Prime Day. Head below to learn more and check out the other riding mowers seeing discounts.

One of Greenworks’ most highly-rated lawn care solutions, you’ll get a fully comprehensive mowing experience aboard the CrossoverZ, with this 60V package able to tackle up to 1.5 acres on a single charge of the included batteries. It’s been given a TRUBRUSHLESS motor housed within a 42-inch reinforced 12-gauge steel cutting deck, providing the equivalent output of a 24-horsepower gas motor that can easily handle inclines up to 15 degrees. The whole thing comes with an IPX4 waterproof design, ensuring it can handle sudden weather shifts when you’re in the middle of a job.

You’ll sit comfortably with the high-back padded seat that supports your back, all while the mower gets your lawn to desired heights ranging from 1-1/2 inches to 4-1/2 inches. This deal includes two dual-port turbo chargers which can have batteries refilled and ready to go in just 90 minutes. A quick tip from the brand – you can use two batteries to run the mower while charging the other two simultaneously, and switching them out when needed for more continuous mowing. If you have any additional 60V batteries from the brand, you’ll also have to option to throw them into the mix for extended performance too.

Other Greenworks riding mower discounts:

  • CrossoverT Pro 80V 42-inch Electric Lawn Tractor: $3,999 (Reg. $4,500)
    • Comes with four 5.0Ah batteries and plug-in charger
  • CrossoverZ 80V 42-inch Zero Turn Mower: $3,999 (Reg. $5,000)
    • Comes with four 5.0Ah batteries and plug-in charger
  • MaximusZ 80V 60-inch Zero Turn Mower: $7,500 (Reg. $8,500)
    • Comes with two 16.0Ah batteries, four 8.0Ah batteries, and wall charger
EGO 56V 2.5Ah ARC battery

Stock up on EGO 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah batteries for your lawn care arsenal while they’re up to $80 off starting from $110

EGO Power+ fans are getting a great opportunity to build up their battery collection as Amazon is now offering significant discounts on two varying sizes of batteries, starting with the brand’s 56V 2.5Ah ARC Battery at $109.99 shipped. Normally carrying a $180 price tag, it’s been more recently seen with discounts that keep it bouncing between $160 and $130. This is the second time we’re seeing it drop this low in 2025, with the $70 markdown here only beaten out by its $99 low that we haven’t seen for some time.

EGO is one of the most popular electric tool brands on the market, especially for lawn care needs. Its 56V ARC batteries are well known as interchangeable models between its ecosystem of equipment, which allows you to power most of its tools all with the same batteries. While the 2.5Ah batteries are the smallest of them, it still provides plenty of power to tackle many jobs around homes, with it even sporting a fuel gauge indicator light to keep you aware of its remaining battery level as you work. Right now, you can also find its larger 5.0Ah counterpart coming with a charger discounted at Amazon for $249.31 shipped, down from $329.

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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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Solar car maker Aptera is about to go public and I’m worried

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Aptera, the company behind a highly efficient electric vehicle capable of charging from the sun, is about to go public, but its approach raises concerns.

Is it the end of another solar car project?

There have been a handful of “solar car” projects and they all have failed so far.

I put “solar car” in quotes because they are essentially small electric vehicles that are so efficient that adding solar panels can contribute relatively significantly to charging the car.

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Aptera is one of the rare survivors, thanks to a couple of relatively successful crowdfunding efforts. The company has been inching closer to bringing its vehicle to production, but it still appears to need some investments to make it happen.

Now, Aptera is going public.

Generally, that’s good news. An initial public offering (IPO) means that a company is going to raise capital for its operations and give more people the opportunity to invest in the company.

However, Aptera is not doing a traditional IPO. It’s not even doing a SPAC deal. It’s doing a direct listing, which means that if approved by NASDAQ, it will allow shareholders to trade their shares on the public market.

This is usually an exit strategy for existing shareholders. Aptera won’t receive any proceeds from going public. They wrote in their SEC filing:

This prospectus relates to the registration of the resale of up to 31,741,948 shares of our non-voting Class B common stock… We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of Class B common stock by the registered stockholders.”

What good could come out of this for the company?

As of the end of June 2025, the last reporting date, Aptera had about $13 million in the bank, and it is burning through more than that in a year – meaning it is running out of cash.

The company needs to be infused with capital soon, and this direct listing is not it.

Meanwhile, Aptera stated that the public listing will not occur until at least October 14, next week, to allow shareholders, including those who invested in the crowdfunding rounds, sufficient time to transfer their shares into their broker accounts and trade them.

Electrek’s Take

As I previously disclosed, I invested a small amount in Aptera’s crowdfunding campaign a few years ago. Nothing I wasn’t entirely willing to lose. I knew and consistently stated that the project would be challenging to bring to market.

I invested because I love the project and wanted to help give them a chance to succeed. I not only like the solar aspect, but also the idea of creating a hyper-efficient vehicle that still retains a relatively high level of utility.

But this smells like the end to me. I’d love to hear your take in the comments below, but I don’t see a way out of this for the company.

I guess there’s a possibility that insiders somehow hold, and there’s some public demand for the stock amid this crazy bubble we are in – resulting in a price increase, which Aptera takes advantage of with a public offering. But that sounds far-fetched, doesn’t it?

What other possible scenarios are there except for the obvious one where current shareholders quickly dump their shares, the stock crashes, Aptera can’t raise capital, and closes its door and sell itself for parts?

While solar cars are cool, the most efficient way to power an electric car with solar energy is to have solar panels on your home. If you are in the US, the next few weeks are likely the last opportunity to secure a solar installation and take advantage of the federal tax credit, which is set to expire.

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, including those who install Tesla Solar and Powerwalls, 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. The company is currently working double time to help people secure solar installations before the end of the tax credit.


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The new Nissan LEAF is back in the UK and it’s nothing like the old one

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The new Nissan LEAF hit the streets of the UK for the first time, bringing a fresh crossover SUV-like look, up to 386 miles of driving range, and a host of other upgrades.

Nissan introduces the new LEAF in the UK

Nissan’s electric hatch is back, but you may not recognize it. The LEAF drops its hatchback design for its third generation, adopting a new crossover SUV-like style.

“The all-new LEAF is the embodiment of our DNA here at Nissan: smart, sleek, stylish, and ready for the next generation of EV drivers,” Cliodhna Lyons, Nissan’s VP of product and services planning for the AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania) region, said on Thursday.

Nissan announced the new LEAF hit the streets of the UK for the first time as it prepares to open pre-orders. The new LEAF will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland, UK, plant alongside the Qashqai and Juke SUVs.

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The new LEAF will be available with two battery options, 52 kWh and 75 kWh, offering a WTLP range of 271 miles and 386 miles.

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The new Nissan LEAF hits the streets of the UK (Source: Nissan UK)

According to Nissan, the 75 kWh battery delivers a range of up to 269 miles (WLTP) and energy consumption as low as 4.5 miles/kWh when travelling at 70 mph on the highway.

With DC charging speeds of up to 150 kW, the new LEAF can add 273 miles of range in just 30 minutes. It’s also equipped with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) with up to 3.1 kW output, to power up mobile devices, a camping setup, a work site, and more.

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The interior of the new Nissan LEAF (Source: Nissan)

Inside, the new LEAF features dual 14.3″ driver display and infotainment screens. Powered by NissanConnect with Google built-in, drivers have access to Google Maps Car Route Planner, Google Assistant, and more.

The new model offers a suite of advanced safety and driver assistance (ADAS) features, such as Intelligent Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist. Other optional features include 3D Around View Monitor, Invisible Hood View, and Front Wide View.

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The new Nissan LEAF (Source: Nissan)

Nissan will open pre-orders for the new LEAF by the end of 2025, with the first customer deliveries slated for Spring 2026. Prices will be announced soon.

In the US, Nissan said the 2026 LEAF has “the lowest starting MSRP for any new EV currently on sale in the US,” priced from just $29,990. It will begin arriving at US dealerships any day now. The 2026 Nissan LEAF offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 303 miles. That’s a big upgrade from the up to 212 miles of range in the outgoing LEAF.

What do you think of the new LEAF? Are you a fan of the crossover look? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.


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World’s first autonomous, hydrogen farm tractor debuts in Kubota orange [video]

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Japanese equipment giant Kubota has pulled the wraps off a world’s first. The new, Autonomous Fuel Cell Tractor packs electric drive motors powered by a hydrogen fuel cell — one that can get topped off with hydrogen made from farm waste!

As longtime Electrek readers already know: I’m no fan of hydrogen as a transport fuel, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work in other applications — and one of those is certainly large-scale farming. In that context, Kubota’s latest announcement feels like a natural sequel to the company’s broader push into electrification and intelligent farming tools.

At CES 2025 for example, Kubota showed off a suite of connected, ADAS-equipped commercial machinery with electric drive, including an “Agri Concept” robotic farm tractor and a hydrogen fuel cell-powered genset, intentionally signaling the brand’s transition from an equipment manufacturer to a more holistic (and marketing-driven) “agricultural solution partner.”

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The company has high hopes for its electric farm equipment, as Japan (like other Western nations) is struggling to attract young people into farming, leading to a continually aging and shrinking workforce and ongoing labor shortage.

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“The concept behind this model is to simultaneously achieve environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and labor saving,” reads the official press copy. “Since only water is discharged during operation, it is environmentally friendly, and is also designed for operation without operators onboard via autonomous driving and remote control.”

You’ve heard all that before. What may be new to you is the notion that hydrogen can be produced locally, by many kinds of farmers, using existing farm inputs that convert biowaste into methane, then reform or electrolyze it into hydrogen. That circular model gives farmers in areas with limited grid access (or a desire to stay off the grid, for their own reasons) a viable way to generate and store energy.

Energy that, unlike the electricity from solar panels, can power modified reciprocating engines like Cummins’ (relatively) new X15 diesel or a number of Volvo Penta engines.

Electrek’s Take

Cummins hydrogen combustion 15L engine; image by the author.
Cummins hydrogen combustion 15L engine; image by the author.

Do any research at all into farming and agriculture as-a-whole and you’ll be shocked by the age of farmers and the age of their equipment, too. The industry is packed with combustion engines, people fearful of big corporations taking their data, and of big governments cutting off their fuel supplies (however ironic that may be). To them, and to the heavy machines that are already too big and heavy to work in rain and mud in some cases, a relatively lightweight, on-site energy solution might be a welcome thing.

You know, until they remember that the sun exists, anyway.

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