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Today’s Green Deals are being led by Velotric’s Mother’s Day Sale, which is offering up to $400 off e-bikes, along with some select 30% accessory discounts and free gear, like the Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike for $1,299 that you can also bundle with a bunch of add-on gear at $487 off, among others. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest flash sale through the rest of the day that is taking up to 43% off a DELTA Pro Ultra Solar Generator bundle and a dual-RAPID 5,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank bundle from $76. We also have two solid tool deals for you, with EGO’s 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower coming with dual-toggle handles and a 6.0Ah battery at $449, as well as CRAFTSMAN’s 1,900 and 2,100 PSI Electric Pressure Washers starting from $149. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus Mother’s Day savings, Jackery’s latest 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.

Velotric Mother’s Day Sale takes up to $400 off e-bikes with select free gear and accessory discounts from $999

Velotric has launched its Mother’s Day Sale with up to $400 being taken off its e-bike lineup while also offering select 30% off accessory discounts and free gear with certain models. Among the offers, one of the biggest discounts we’re seeing during this sale is on the popular Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike for $1,299 shipped. Having recently had its price raised to $1,699 due to tariffs, you’re looking at a $400 markdown here, with the option to bundle the e-bike with a rear rack, front basket, phone mount, and left-side mirror at $1,503 shipped. This is the third-lowest price we have seen this model go for, sitting $200 above the all-time low we last spotted during Black Friday.

Upgraded in 2024 to provide more comfort during commutes, the Velotric Discover 1 Plus e-bike is a popular means to get around with its 500W rear hub motor (peaking at 900W) and 691.2Wh battery delivering up to 65 miles of travel with the five PAS levels activated alongside 20 MPH speeds that can be ramped up to 28 MPH when unlocked. There is a throttle to enjoy cruising around on pure electric power, though at the cost of mileage.

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It doesn’t offer as fancy an array of features like its Discover 2 counterpart, like the Apple Find My integration, but does still provide some solid features for the price. It arrives sporting a Shimano 7-speed derailleur, an integrated 60 lux LED headlight, a taillight with braking functionality, double hydraulic disc brakes, larger 26-inch puncture-resistant tires, an increased IPX7 waterproof rating, fenders above both tires, and a 3.5-inch LCD display. The display even has a USB-A port to charge up your phone as you go on top of a walk assist mode to help you get up extreme inclines.

Velotric Mother’s Day Sale offers with free gear:

  • T1 ST Plus Lightweight e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,649)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • comes with free rear cargo rack
  • Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike (new model): $1,799 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • Comes with free front basket

Velotric’s other Mother’s Day Sale offers (30% off accessories):

You can browse the full lineup of Velotric’s Mother’s Day Sale on the landing page here.

EcoFLow DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station

Through today, EcoFlow takes up to 43% off a DELTA Pro Ultra solar generator bundle or dual RAPID Qi2 power banks from $76

As part of its ongoing Spring-to-Summer Sale that will continue through May 7, EcoFlow is offering flash savings on two backup power packages for members (sign-up is free) through the rest of the day – one for your home and appliances, and one for your personal devices. The first is the brand’s DELTA Pro Ultra Solar Generator bundle that comes with four 125W panels and a trolley for $5,224.05 shipped, after using the sitewide promo code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout for an additional 5% off. Non-members can use the same code to score it at $190 more, with this package normally running you $7,296 in all. This is a first-time offer on this particular bundle, and what’s more, the sitewide extra savings are rarely valid on flash offers, making it all the sweeter a deal. You’ll be getting $2,072 struck from the price tag at the best price we can find.

EcoFlow’s most expansive backup power option, an especially strong choice for home coverage, the DELTA Pro Ultra starts at a 6.1kWh LiFePO4 capacity and 7,200W output that can be built up all the way to 90kWh capacity and 21.6kW output with additional equipment. For example, were you to have the fully expanded system, you’d be able to keep things running for up to 15 days, though that doesn’t account for any solar charging equipment you’ve connected, which extends that timeframe. Adding the brand’s Smart Home Panel 2 to the equation brings smart home integration into the mix, allowing your power usage to be analyzed, offsetting peak rates while also providing connections to any roof panels you have installed in order to lower energy costs.

Speaking of its solar charging capabilities, this modular station carries an expandable 5.6kW to 16.8kW solar input, as well as the usual AC wall outlet recharging, and the hook-ups for EV piles and generators. Investing in its full system to its absolute limit (three Ultra Pro stations + expansion batteries + max solar input) would provide you the power to run your home for a day after around an hour of the most ideal sunny conditions. Of course, it is also a handy portable option, with an IP54 dust-proof and splash-proof rating, and a design that can withstand severe temperatures from -4 degrees to 113 degrees. Whether you’re using it for year-round needs at home or taking it travelling to campsites, RV trips, and more – it’s quite the sizeable means to keep all your essentials running.

The second of these offers gives you two RAPID 5,000mAh Magnetic Power Banks for $75.99 shipped, after using the sitewide promo code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout for an additional 5% off. Of course, like the above deal, non-members will be paying $9.50 more with the code. These compact devices provide you with Qi2 15W wireless charging speeds or 30W speeds through the built-in USB-C cable or the additional USB-C port. They can recharge to 70% in about 33 minutes and even feature built-in kickstands to prop up as they charge your phone or other devices.

Be sure to check out the lineup of other deals we’re seeing as part of EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer Sale, which is taking up to 52% off through may 7 – all with the extra sitewide savings too. You’ll also find the launch deals for the brand’s new WAVE 3 AC/Heater and GLACIER electric coolers that start from $807, with a bunch of bundle options available for them.

EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch electric lawn mower

This EGO 56V 21-inch cordless self-propelled mower comes with a 6.0Ah battery and dual-toggle handles for $449

Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with 6.0Ah battery for $449 shipped. This particular model with the battery normally goes for $550, with March having seen it drop down to $499 and hold strong at that rate until today. Now, you can take advantage of the $101 markdown here to grab one for your lawn care needs at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $25 above the low from early Christmas sales.

A great replacement for noisy, fume-belching gas-guzzlers, this 56V mower from EGO provides 50 minutes of run time with the included 6.0Ah ARC battery, which you can quickly change out with other batteries you may have for extended performance. The 21-inch deck houses a brushless motor for better efficiency, with a 7-position cutting height range from 1.25 to 4 inches, as well as 3-in-1 functionality for rear bagging, side discharging, and mulching. It starts up at the press of a button, so no more wrestling with pull strings – plus, its self-propelled system is easier to engage thanks to the dual-toggle handle set.

And if you want to stock up on batteries, you’ll find EGO’s 2.5Ah and 5.0Ah ARC models starting from $110 right now.

CRAFTSMAN 2,100 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

Grab the budget-friendly CRAFTSMAN 1,900 PSI or 2,100 PSI electric pressure washers for outdoor cleaning from $149

Amazon is giving folks a solid budget-friendly option for outdoor cleaning needs by offering the CRAFTSMAN 2,100 PSI Electric Pressure Washer for $189 shipped. A tried-and-true model that may be older but still gets the job done, we’ve been seeing this model keep at $219 at Amazon while going for a higher $239 MSRP elsewhere, not receiving any discounts here since the summer of last year. Today, we’re getting some respite from the monotony with a $30 markdown that drops costs to the lowest price we’ve seen in the last two years, sitting just $10 above its all-time lowest rate.

With spring in bloom, there will be plenty of gunk from pollen buildup and more that needs clearing away, and this CRAFTSMAN pressure washer is a popular means to do just that. It delivers a maximum 2,100 PSI of cleaning power for your outdoor spaces and furniture, with a 1.2 GPM flow rate. It sports an integrated soap tank that adds an additional level of cleaning when needed, along with onboard storage for the included nozzles, 25-foot kink-resistant hose, 35-foot power cord, and wand.

If you don’t need such a high PSI, you can save a little more by going with the CRAFTSMAN 1,900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer for $149 shipped. This slightly smaller model offers most of the same features and gear, just with a lesser 1,900 PSI power.

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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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The US’s largest virtual power plant now runs on 75,000 home batteries

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Sunrun just turned thousands of homes into the US’s largest virtual power plant to help keep the lights on in California this summer.

The company’s virtual power plant, CalReady, has more than quadrupled in size, linking together around 75,000 home batteries from over 56,000 Sunrun customers with solar + storage. As summer heat pushes California’s grid to the brink, CalReady is ready to step in with up to 375 megawatts (MW) of backup power, enough to power around 280,000 homes, the equivalent of all of Ventura County.

This massive battery network isn’t just about keeping homes cool during a heat wave. It also helps to lower electricity bills and cut pollution by sending clean energy back to the grid when needed most: between 4 and 9 pm, from May through October. That’s when demand spikes and fossil fuel plants usually kick in.

Sunrun CEO Mary Powell calls it a “customer-led energy revolution.” The idea is simple: homeowners can become part of the grid solution instead of depending only on giant power plants. And they’re getting paid for it. Customers in CalReady can earn up to $150 per battery for sharing their stored solar energy. Last year, Sunrun customers made over $1.5 million from the program. This year, they could bring in nearly $10 million.

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In 2024, CalReady enrolled over 16,000 households and pushed out an average of 48 MW to the grid during heat waves. Now, it’s expected to deliver 250 MW per two-hour event, with bursts up to 375 MW.

What makes CalReady special is that it doesn’t need new land or expensive infrastructure. It uses what people already have – solar panels and batteries at home.

“CalReady’s decentralized nature eliminates any potential single point of failure while offering greater resilience and flexibility for the state’s evolving energy needs,” added Powell.

Thanks to California’s growing rate hikes, more people are turning to solar and battery storage. By the end of 2024, over 60% of new Sunrun customers added battery storage to their solar systems; in California, that number was nearly 90%.

Read more: Sunrun sets a record in California with the US’s largest virtual power plant

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Block shares plunge 15% as company takes ‘cautious stance,’ issues weak guidance for year

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Block shares plunge on revenue miss, slashed guidance

Block reported first-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations on Thursday and issued a disappointing outlook. The stock tumbled 15% in extended trading.

Here is how the company did, compared to analysts’ consensus estimates from LSEG.

  • Earnings per share: 56 cents, adjusted. That figure may not be comparable to estimates.
  • Revenue: $5.77 billion vs. $6.2 billion expected

Revenue decreased about 3% from $5.96 billion a year earlier. Gross profit rose 9% to $2.29 billion from $2.09 billion a year earlier. That missed analysts’ forecasts of $2.32 billion for the quarter.

Block provided weaker-than-expected profit guidance for the second quarter and full year, reflecting challenging economic conditions. A growing number of tech companies are warning investors about the rest of the year following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on imported goods last month.

“We recognize we are operating in a more dynamic macro environment, so we have reflected a more cautious stance on the macro outlook into our guidance for the rest of the year,” the company wrote in its quarterly report.

The company expects gross profit in the second quarter of $2.45 billion and $9.96 billion for the full year. Analysts were expecting $2.54 billion and $10.2 billion, respectively, according to StreetAccount.

In the first quarter, gross payment volume, or a measure of money moving through Square and Cash App, came in light at $56.8 billion, versus expectations of $58 billion, according to StreetAccount.

Cash App’s gross profit was a bit softer than expected. CFO Amrita Ahuja cited lower inflows and muted tax-season spending, but said the company expect a pickup later this year, in part because of the nationwide expansion of the Cash App Borrow program following regulatory approval.

While Wall Street is selling on the results, CFO Amrita Ahuja said Block delivered its most profitable quarter ever, which she said is “a reflection of the continued discipline across our business and the efficiency with which we operate.”

— CNBC’s Robert Hum contributed to this report.

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Jeep’s new Compass EV just leaked: Is this the affordable electric SUV we’ve waited for?

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Jeep is set to reveal the new Compass any day now. Ahead of its official debut, Jeep’s new Compass leaked online, showing several different variants, including an EV. Is this the affordable electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?

Jeep’s new Compass EV leaks ahead of global debut

We knew it was coming soon after Jeep teased the next-gen Compass for the first time last October. As part of its “Freedom of Choice” strategy, the new SUV will be available in fully electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants. It will also be offered with AWD on select models.

Jeep confirmed the global reveal would take place this Spring in Europe. The new SUV is based on the STLA Medium platform, the same one that underpins the Peugeot E-3008, Peugeot E-5008, and Opel Grandland.

Stellantis claims the platform offers “best-in-class” WLTP range of up to 435 miles (700 km). However, that’s for the Performance pack. The Standard pack provides 310 miles (500 km) WLTP driving range.

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With its debut this spring, we’re already getting a look at Jeep’s new Compass EV, thanks to images that leaked online. Although several sources claim to have released the new photos, they appear to be from the Brazilian website, Quatrorodas, revealing several new variants.

You can see the new Compass remains true to Jeep’s signature look with its traditional seven-slot grille, but there are a few updated design elements.

Like the Avenger, the new Compass has a revamped front end with vertical LED headlights and a closed-off grille. The backside features a new illuminated light strip with “Jeep” integrated into the middle. On one of the variants, the letter “e” is featured on the bumper, suggesting it’s the electric version.

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Leaked images of the interior reveal a knob for different drive modes, a horizontal infotainment screen, and plenty of physical buttons below it.

Jeep will build the new Compass at its plant in Melfi, Italy. According to the report, it will also be manufactured in Brazil.

Although prices will be revealed closer to launch, the company said the new Compass will offer “affordable Jeep capability” across all powertrains. To give you an idea, the 2025 Jeep Compass starts at $26,900 in the US. In Europe, the 2025 Jeep Compass 4xe plug-in hybrid starts at €42,995 ($48,500).

Despite this, Stellantis froze all activities at its Brampton plant earlier this year, including work on the next-gen Compass. The pause comes as Stellantis reassesses what powertrain options to offer in North America.

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