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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a bunch of new low prices, starting with the Greenworks 80V STEALTH Electric Mini-Bike that offers more expansive features than its e-bike counterparts and has dropped down to $1,349. Next, we have secured an exclusive $780 in savings on the refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station in like-new condition for $1,899. From there, we spotted ECOVACS’ new Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower falling to $850, with some alternative manual e-mower options too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power Mother’s Day Sale e-bike offers, the second phase of EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer 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.

New Lectric XP4 e-bike preorder deals now live

The new XP4 e-bikes are now up for pre-order starting from $999 with some notable bundle discounts that add as much as $365 in FREE add-on gear with purchase. You can browse through the new models and discounted pricing below – all of the details on the specs and new features are waiting right there.

  • XP4 Tempest Grey e-bike from $999
    • Plus $79 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 Step-Thru Stratus White e-bike from $999
    • Plus $79 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Pine Green e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Tempest Grey e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Tempest Grey e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Stratus White e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Raindrop Blue e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
Greenworks 80V STEALTH electric mini-bike

Greenworks’ 80V STEALTH electric mini-bike with 27-mile range and Bluetooth speakers at new $1,349 low

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 80V STEALTH Electric Mini-Bike for $1,348.99 shipped. Carrying a $1,800 MSRP, it was released last year as part of its new e-transportation lineup and hasn’t seen much by way of discounts compared to the brand’s e-bikes. We’ve seen it brought down to $1,530 recently, which is where the brand’s direct site current has it priced at, but Amazon is taking things further here today. You’re looking at a 25% markdown from its MSRP, cutting $451 off the tag to give you the lowest price we have tracked.

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Part of Greenworks’ e-transportation line, which utilizes the brand’s interchangeable batteries so you can get more out of them than just running its lawn care solutions. This 80V electric mini-bike comes with two 8.0Ah batteries to provide up to 27 miles of travel, which the 8A dual-port charger will have back to full in up to two hours, while its 1,000W brushless rear hub STEALTH motor can reach 20 MPH speeds when set to Eco mode and a max 25 MPH speed in its Sport mode. It’s been given an array of smart battery and motor systems, paired with a beltless design to reduce energy waste and protect from damage from over-current, short circuit, over-discharge, extreme temperatures, and more.

There’s a surprising amount of features that are also quite notable compared to its e-bike lineup, like the push button start with forward, neutral, and reverse functionality, as well as integrated Bluetooth speakers to jam out as you cruise along. There are also 19-inch all-terrain tires, a front fork suspension with dual rear shock absorbers, an integrated headlight with three light settings, an integrated taillight, an IPX4 water-resistance rating, and an LED screen for real-time performance data.

Anker SOLIX F3800 Power station

Our readers get exclusive $780 off the refurbished and expansive Anker SOLIX F3800 power station at $1,899

We’ve secured another solid exclusive discount from Wellbots on the refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station for $1,899 shipped, after using the code 9TO5ANKER100 at checkout. This renewed backup power solution is starting off with a discount from its $2,679 pricing to $1,999, which gets taken down lower thanks to our exclusive code for an additional $100 in savings. This is a great opportunity for folks looking to save a little more over a new model, which goes for $3,999 and is currently discounted to $2,799 direct from the brand right now, giving you an extra $900 in savings on a like-new model while also letting you start or expand your existing setup at $100 under last month’s previous mention.

You’ll be getting a two-year warranty when jumping on this exclusive refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 power station deal, which is one of the brand’s two largest expandable backup power solutions for camping, tailgating, emergency home backup, and more. The station starts with a 3,840Wh LiFePO4 battery that you can scale up as high as 26.9kWh with the compatible expansion batteries (and higher with two stations, each with six batteries), dishing out a steady stream of power at up to 6,000W and surging up to 9,000W for hungrier appliances (up to 12,000W with the dual-station setup). There are 15+ port options for versatile power distribution to devices, appliances, and more, with it even sporting L14-30R and NEMA 14-50 ports to cover RV and EV power needs.

The battery can be recharged by plugging the unit into a standard wall outlet, while also boasting a 2,400W max solar input that can get the battery back to 80% in 1.5 hours with ideal sunny conditions. It is rated for 3,000 life cycles up to an 80% battery, which means an 8-year lifespan were you to discharge and recharge it every single day. Pairing it with Anker’s home backup kit allows for section support for your home’s circuit breaker, while the more advanced smart home power kit expands that support to your entire household alongside connectivity options for roof panels.

– Units are Grade A Refurbished by Anker (Like new condition)
– 2 year warranty applies
– 30 day return policy

ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK robot lawn mower

ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK robot lawn mower with LiDAR and fisheye camera hits new $850 low

Amazon is now offering the best rate yet on the new ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower down at $849.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon, which beats out the brand’s direct website, where it’s still sitting at $900. Unveiled at CES 2025 and releasing in February, this new model normally goes for $1,000 at full price, which we’ve only been seeing brought down to $900 since March, until today. Now you can score it at $50 less than ever, giving you a combined $150 discount that marks a new all-time low. You’ll also find two of its upgraded counterparts discounted below.

The ECOVACS Goat O1000 is one of five new robot mowers that were released from the brand following CES 2025, with this model covering lawns up to 1/4-acres in size on a single charge. It’s been designed to be more compact and narrow, only measuring in at 27.8 inches long, 11.22 inches wide, and 16.93 inches tall, allowing it to better fit in tight spaces where a normal mower can’t reach, while also boasting an IPX6 waterproof construction to stand against any changes in the weather while in the middle of things. Like robot cleaners, this model also provides remote smart controls through its companion app, allowing you to adjust settings while also editing the 3D map.

It’s been given some advanced AI tech to shed any need for perimeter wires in favor of RTK navigation, which keeps track of where it’s been, plans where it needs to go, and also provides integrated AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance. This latter programming isn’t just limited to objects, but also small animals that may frequent your yard, even at night. There’s also a LiDAR (3D-ToF) and fisheye camera to bolster its capabilities, especially when entering heavily shaded areas where the satellites can’t find it. Head below for more.

ECOVACS’ other new robot mower deals:

If you would prefer going with a manual electric mower that saves you more, you can find EGO’s 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Touch Drive Electric Lawn Mower coming with 6.0Ah and 4.0Ah batteries at a new $550 low, with some alternate options available in the same post.

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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This 350 hp, 425 mile Stellantis EV really SHOULD be the new Chrysler 300

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This 350 hp, 425 mile Stellantis EV really SHOULD be the new Chrysler 300

The DS No. 8 is France's umpteenth attempt to take on Audi, BMW, and Mercedes: an electric car worthy of a president, but cheaper than its German rivals.

After canceling the upcoming Airflow electric crossover and killing its popular 300 sedan, Chrysler only has one nameplate left in its lineup – but it doesn’t have to be this way. Stellantis already builds a full-size electric sedan that could prove to be a badge-engineered winner.

And, yes – it really should have been the new Chrysler 300. Meet the DS No. 8.

Stellantis’ US brands have had a tough go of the last few years, with Jeep trying and failing to bait luxury buyers willing to part with six-figure sums for a new Grand Wagoneer or generate excitement for the new electric Wagoneer S. The Dodge brand is doing to better with the Charger, a confusing electric muscle car that has, so far, failed to appeal to enthusiasts of any kind. Meanwhile, the lone Chrysler left standing, the Pacifica minivan, made its debut back in 2016. Nearly ten long model years ago.

All the while, Stellantis’ European brands have been forging ahead with desireable EVs – most recently launching the new DS No. 8 high-riding sedan, shown here, back in December … and I’m here to tell you that it really SHOULD have been the new Chrysler 300.

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This, but with rich Corinthian leather

With a different grille, a Chrysler badge on the steering wheel, and a few different plastichrome numbers on the back, the DS Automobiles No. 8 could easily be a new-age Chrysler 300. Heck, even the interior’s avant-garde styling and architecturally-inspired stitching could tie-in to the Art Deco-style Chrysler Building in New York, further strengthening the big No. 8’s Chrysler-brand credibility.

Spec-wise, the DS meets the bill, as well. With a 92.7 kWh battery and the standard 230 hp electric motors on board, the electric crossover is good for 750 km (466 miles) of range on the WLTP cycle. With the same battery and a 350 hp dual-motor setup that sacrifices about 40 miles of range for a more sure-footed AWD layout and a 5.4 second 0-60 time that compares nicely to the outgoing Chrysler 300 V8.

The DS offers reasonably rapid 150 kW charging, too, enabling a 10-80% charge (over 300 miles of additional driving range) in less than thirty minutes.

Why it would work

DS Automobiles No. 8; via Stellantis.

Think of all the reasons the Wagoneer S and Charger Daytona EVs have failed to reach an audience. From the confusing Wagoneer “sub-branding” to the fact that no one was really asking for either an eco-conscious muscle car or a loud EV. On the flip side of that, the 300 is something different.

Since its first iteration seventy years ago, the Chrysler 300 (called the “C-300” back in 1955) has been a forward-looking vehicle. Even the most recent versions, developed off the Mercedes-Benz W210 platform Chrysler inherited while it was part of the “merger of equals” with Mercedes-Benz, looked forward from the malaise-era K-car brand to a bright, Mercedes-infused future.

With the DS No. 8, Chrysler could do it again. It could revive its classic American nameplate on a European-designed platform that wasn’t designed to be a Chrysler, doesn’t look like a Chrysler, and shouldn’t work as a Chrysler, but somehow does. The fact that it could also be the brand’s first successful electric offering in the US would just be a bonus.

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Autonomous electric haul truck fleet set to revolutionize mineral mining in China

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Autonomous electric haul truck fleet set to revolutionize mineral mining in China

A fleet of Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks have been deployed in China, supported by Huawei's Cloud Services and 5G-Advanced network

Powered by tech giant Huawei 5G-Advanced network, a fleet of over 100 Huaneng Ruichi all-electric autonomous haul trucks and heavy equipment assets have been deployed at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia.

With more than 100 units on site, China’s state-backed Huaneng Group officially deployed the world’s largest fleet of unmanned electric mining trucks at the Yimin coal plant in Inner Mongolia this past week. The autonomous trucks use the same Huawei Commercial Vehicle Autonomous Driving Cloud Service (CVADCS) powered by the ame 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network that powers its self-driving car efforts. Huawei says it’s the key to enabling the Yimin mine’s large-scale vehicle-cloud-network synergy.

Huawei is calling the achievement a “world’s first,” saying the new system has improved operator safety at Yimin while setting new benchmarks for AI and autonomous mining.

The autonomous mine project aligns with a broader push by Chinese government and industry to integrate AI and advanced connectivity into traditional industries – an approach we’ve already seen meet with great success in port environments by Hesai and Westwell.

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And, if technology like Rocsys’ charging robots take off, these autonomous haul trucks won’t even need anyone to plug them in at the end of their shifts!

For their part, Huaneng Ruichi claims its cabin-less electric offer an industry-leading 90 metric ton rating (that’s about 100 imperial tons) and the ability operate continually in extreme cold temperatures as low as -40° (it’s the same, C or F), while delivering 20% more operational efficiency than a human-driven truck.

The Huawei-issued press release is a bit light on truck specs, but similar 90 tonne electric units claim 350 or 422 kWh LFP battery packs and up to 565 hp from their electric drive motors and some 2,300 Nm (1,700 lb-ft) of tq from 0 rpm.

Huawei executives said the Ruichi trucks reflect the company’s vision for smarter mining operations, with the potential to introduce similar technologies in markets like Africa and Latin America. The 100 asset electric fleet marks the first phase of a plan to deploy 300 autonomous trucks at the Yimin mine by 2028.

Electrek’s Take

Chinese autonomous electric mining trucks get to work in Mongolia
Electric haul trucks; via Huawei.

From drilling and rigging to heavy haul solutions, companies like Huaneng Group are proving that electric equipment is more than up to the task of moving dirt and pulling stuff out of the ground. At the same time, rising demand for nickel, lithium, and phosphates combined with the natural benefits of electrification are driving the adoption of electric mining machines while a persistent operator shortage is boosting demand for autonomous tech in those machines.

The combined factors listed above are rapidly accelerating the rate at which machines that are already in service are becoming obsolete – and, while some companies are exploring the cost/benefit of converting existing vehicles to electric, the general consensus seems to be that more companies will be be buying more new equipment more often in the years ahead – and more of that equipment will be more and more likely to be autonomous as time goes on.

SOURCES | IMAGES: Huawei, South China Morning Post, and Supply Chain Digital.

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Tesla starts accepting Cybertruck trade-ins, confirms insane depreciation

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Tesla Cybertruck (Source: Tesla)

Tesla has started accepting Cybertruck trade-ins, something that wasn’t the case more than a year after deliveries of the electric pickup truck started.

We are starting to see why Tesla didn’t accept its own vehicle as a trade-in: the depreciation is insane.

The Cybertruck has been a commercial flop.

When Tesla started production and deliveries in late 2023, the vehicle was significantly more expensive and had less performance than initially announced.

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At one point, Tesla boasted having over 1 million reservations for the electric pickup truck, but only about 40,000 people ended up converting their reservations into orders.

Now, Cybertruck inventory is sitting unsold for months and Tesla is having to offer heavy discounts to move them.

We previously reported that Tesla refused to accept the Cybertruck, its own vehicle, as a trade-in more than a year after starting deliveries.

Tesla didn’t share an explanation at the time, but we assumed that the automaker knew the Cybertruck was depreciating at an incredible rate and didn’t want to be stuck with more trucks than it was already dealing with.

Now, Tesla has started taking Cybertruck trade-ins, at least for the Foundation Series, and it is now providing estimates to Cybertruck owners (via Cybertruck Owners Club):

Tesla sold a brand-new 2024 Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series for $100,000. Now, with only 6,000 miles on the odometer, Tesla is offering $65,400 for it – 34.6% depreciation in just a year.

Pickup trucks generally lose about 20% of their value after a year and 34% after about 3-4 years.

It’s also wroth nothing that Tesla’s online “trade-in estimates” are often higher than the final offer as noted in the footnote o fhte screenshot above.

Electrek’s Take

This is already extremely high depreciation, but Tesla is actually trying to save face with estimates like this one.

As Tesla wouldn’t even accept Cybertruck trade-ins, used car dealers also slowed down their purchases as they also didn’t want to be caught with the trucks sitting on their lots for too long.

On Car Guru, the Cybertruck’s depreciation is actually closer to 45% after a year and that’s more representative of the offers owners should expect from dealers.

That’s entirely Tesla’s fault. The company created no scarcity with the Foundation Series. They built as many as people wanted. In fact, they built too many and ended having to “buff out” the Foundation Series badges on some units to sell them as regular Cybertrucks and as of last month, Tesla still had some Cybertruck Foundations Series in inventory – meaning they have been sitting around for up to 6 months.

Now, Tesla is stuck with thousands of Cybertrucks, early owners are already getting rid of their vehicles at an impressive rate, and the automaker had to slow production to a crawl.

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