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We’ve got another jam-packed day of Green Deals for you, headlined by a spotlight on the Anker SOLIX Mother’s Day Sale offers for the brand’s latest F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and its bundles that start from $3,199. Right behind it is Jackery’s latest Home Backup Sale that is taking up to 43% off units through the weekend, with offers like the Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator bundle that comes with a 500W panel for $1,499. We also spotted Greenworks’ latest 60V 17-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower dropping to a new $280 low, which comes with a 4.0Ah battery. Last and certainly not least, riding on the momentum of Rad Power’s launch of the refreshed RadRunner series, Best Buy is offering a one-day-only second chance to score the brand’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike at its $1,099 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Anker SOLIX Mother’s Day Sale lineup, the launch deals on EcoFlow’s WAVE 3 AC and GLACIER coolers, 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 $5,394 on Anker’s new SOLIX F3800 Plus expandable LiFePO4 power station and bundles from $3,199

Looking back in on Anker’s ongoing Mother’s Day Sale running through May 11, we wanted to highlight the deals on the brand’s new SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station, many of which are continuing over from the previous Spring Sale while others are limited to flash savings through May 2. Starting with the standalone unit at $3,199 shipped, which brings costs down from its usual $4,799 tag, this is the same starting price we saw during both its launch and its extended Spring Sale offer, maintaining its position as the lowest price we have seen to date and also matching at Amazon. On top of the $1,600 in savings you’ll be keeping in your pocket, you’ll also be getting a bonus $150 in savings in the form of a free protective cover, with that same gift available to all other purchases of this model’s bundles and any Standard F3800 deals too.

Anker’s latest SOLIX F3800 Plus, like its standard counterpart, provides you with a 3,840Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can invest in over time to expand up to 26,900Wh by adding up to six expansion batteries – plus, it is also compatible for pairing with its predecessor. Through its 15 port options it can deliver a steady stream of up to 6,000W of output, not only surging to 9,000W for larger appliance needs, but also being expandable up to 12,000W with two stations connected together, regardless of them being Plus or Standard models.

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Of course, there are a few key differences between the two. For starters, the F3800 Plus has been given an additional way to recharge its own battery, with it able to receive 6,000W of input from a gas generator while its solar input has been increased by 800W to a 3,200W maximum. 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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You can browse the entirety of Anker’s massive Mother’s Day Sale here, which includes the Standard F3800 deals – plus, there are other free gifts with select purchases.

Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station

Keep essentials running with Jackery’s Explorer 2000 v2 solar generator bundle with 500W panel at $1,499 in latest sale

With Earth Day having passed, Jackery is still providing folks with some quality savings on eco-friendly backup power solutions in its latest Home Backup Sale through May 5, which is focused on models to keep your essential devices, appliances, and home running. Among the small collection of offers we’re seeing, one of the notable standout bundles is the brand’s newer Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station that comes with a 500W solar panel for $1,499 shipped. A new package from Jackery, this bundle was previously offered at a lower rate only once, starting $100 lower and getting some short-term extra savings at the end of the brand’s Earth Day Sale that bumped a little more off the tag. You’re still looking at a solid $850 in savings during this sale, though, with it even coming in $100 under Amazon’s current pricing. This is the third-lowest price we have tracked overall.

Whether you’re planning to use it for outdoor work, DIY jobs, covering camping sites, or just want a reliable means to keep essentials running during emergencies and blackouts, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 v2 is quite the versatile choice with a 2,042Wh LiFePO4 battery and a 2,200W output through its seven ports (peaking to 4,400W). Thanks to Jackery’s honeycomb design paired alongside exclusive CBT tech, it comes in a much smaller and lighter form factor than you may expect, complete with 62 different forms of charging protections and a silent mode for when you plug it in while you sleep.

You’ll be able to get it back to an 80% battery capacity in around 66+ minutes when plugging it into a wall outlet, though if you’re rushing to meet last-minute plans, the supercharge feature gives you a full battery in 102+ minutes. You can even plug it into your car’s auxiliary port for a 24-hour charge, or invest in solar panels to utilize the sun’s rays to refill the battery.

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Greenworks 60V 17-inch Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower

Greenworks’ latest budget-friendly 60V 17-inch cordless electric mower just hit a new $280 low

Amazon is now offering the Greenworks 60V 17-inch Cordless Push Lawn Mower with a 4.0Ah battery for $279.99 shipped, while also matching directly from the brand’s website. This newer model hit the market back during fall 2024 carrying a $400 tag, which has only seen two previous discounts in January and March that both dropped costs to $300. Today, those rates are being beaten out by $20 thanks to the 30% markdown we’re seeing, which saves you a total of $120 at a new all-time low price, making it quite a steal for homeowners looking to upgrade to an electric alternative while avoiding some of the higher rates we see on more premium models.

As mentioned, this 60V mower is a solid budget-friendly option from Greenworks, which comes with a 4.0Ah battery that provides a 40-minute runtime for smaller yards, though you can extend its performance with any additional 60V batteries that you have lying around. It sports a 17-inch lightweight deck for easier maneuverability and control that also happens to be rust-resistant, bolstering its durability. Equipped with a brushless motor, it features a six-position cutting height adjustment from 1.5 to 3.15 inches while also offering rear bagging and mulching functionality.

RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike

For the rest of the day you can score Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 folding e-bike back at a $1,099 low

As part of its Deals of the Day, and going right alongside the launch of Rad Power’s new RadRunner series of e-bikes this morning, Best Buy is now offering the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike at $1,099 shipped. Coming down off its $1,599 price tag, we’ve only seen this same rate once before coming directly from the brand for a short while last month, with it otherwise discounted to $1,299 in sales since October. It’s currently beating out the price from Rad Power’s latest sale by $200, giving you a one-day-only chance to grab one at the lowest price we have tracked.

Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 e-bike is a space-saving model that is perfect for folks with more limited storage, or who want an easier time transporting it within car trunks, on RVs, and the like. It cruises into view sporting a combination of a 750W brushless geared hub motor alongside a 672Wh battery, delivering 20 MPH top speeds and up to 45+ miles of travel on a single charge with its four PAS levels engaged. You’ll also be able to ride on pure electric power thanks to the throttle, but do keep in mind that this shortens its travel distance.

Alongside its performance capabilities, some quality features make the ride better and lend some versatility to its uses, like the integrated rear cargo rack that allows you to haul up to 55 pounds, whether that’s packages, groceries, or other cargo. You’ll also be getting an LED headlight and integrated taillight, which both feature auto-on activation when light levels drop low enough. There’s also the 7-speed MicroShift derailleur, fenders over both fat tires, a water-resistant wiring harness, and an LED display.

You can check out the $300 discounts that Rad Power is offering in its latest sale here – which includes on the RadExpand 5 but also the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike too – plus, there’s the ongoing final stretch of low prices on the previous RadRunner series that is making way for the newly launched RadRunner series, which you can read about in our coverage here.

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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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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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