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This week’s Green Deals are kicking off with two popular power stations at their lowest prices, as well as two EV sales – and be sure to also check out our Ride to Work EV hub from Friday that has all the best ongoing EV savings that are running through the rest of the month. Headlining today’s edition is Anker taking up to $5,394 off its SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and bundles that are starting from a new low of $2,999. We also have Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale, with up to $400 off models like the Abound Cargo e-bike at $1,599, as well as a new low price on NIU’s latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter for $649. Lastly, the popular Jackery Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station has returned to its $89 low. 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 coverage.

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.

Anker’s latest SOLIX F3800 Plus modular LiFePO4 power station and bundles at new lows starting from $2,999

Anker has kicked off its SOLIX Memorial Day Sale event that will continue running through May 26 with up to 55% in initial discounts, as well as some bonus holiday gifts, extra savings on orders over $3,000 and 6% cash back savings for military and service members (more on those below). Among this sale’s lineup, we spotted Anker’s new SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station dropping lower than ever to $2,999 shipped, and also matching in price at Amazon. Coming off its $4,799 full price, we’ve only been seeing it initially drop as low as $3,199 in past sales and its original launch deal, so you’re getting an additional $200 in savings for a total of $1,800 off the going rate at a new all-time low price. Along with the lower-than-ever cost, you’ll also be getting a free protective cover for the station ($160 value), which extends to any of its bundles, as well as any standard F3800 purchases, which start $1,100 over the exclusive refurbished deal we secured from Wellbots.

As previously mentioned, we’re seeing quite a few extra savings during Anker’s SOLIX Memorial Day Sale. To start, the Mother’s Day promotions are being extended here, with the protective cover (in some cases, two covers) for the F3800 and F3800 Plus units and bundles. Next, you’ll get a free camping chair ($60 value) along with any F2000, C1000, or C800 Plus purchases, or a Tritan water bottle ($16 value) with any of the C300 bundles. There’s also the extra cash savings, with orders over $3,000 getting 3% off, orders over $4,000 getting 5% off, and orders over $5,000 getting 7% off. Plus, there’s the 6% discount for military and service members that can be redeemed with an ID.me verification on the landing page here.

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A modular backup power solution that offers massive expansion capabilities, the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus starts with a 3,840Wh LiFePO4 battery that can be invested in and built up over time with further investments, increasing its capacity as high as 26,900Wh with six expansion batteries. There are 15 ports here that dish out a steady output of up to 6,000W, which not only surges up to 9,000W for larger needs, but also expands up to 12,000W when two stations are paired together, regardless of them being the standard model or Plus model.

There are a few differences between the models that largely depend on what your needs are. To start, the F3800 Plus offers one additional way to recharge its battery, utilizing up to 6,000W of input from a gas generator. Its solar input has also been increased from the standard’s 2,400W to 3,200W, while also offering the same AC charging and more. One of the biggest decisions for these models lies on how you might be planning to keep your EVs and RVs going, with the standard F3800 sporting both a L14-30R and 14-50R output, while the F3800 Plus sports L14-30R and TT-30R ports.

Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus power station/solar generator deals:

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You can view the entirety of Anker’s SOLIX Memorial Day Sale on the landing page here, and for folks looking to save a little bit more on the brand’s standard F3800, you can score an exclusive $980 in savings on a like-new refurbished model at $1,699.

Aventon Abound cargo e-bike

Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale takes up to $400 off e-bikes like the cargo-hauling Abound at $1,599

Aventon has launched its Memorial Day Savings event, which is not only taking up to $400 off its e-bike lineup but also running parallel alongside its latest release of the new Aventure 3 All-Terrain e-bike. Among the offers, we spotted the Abound Cargo e-bike down at $1,599 shipped. Normally going for $1,999 at full price in our post-tariff marketplace, it’s been consistently seen down at $1,799 since May of last year, with more recent sales taking the price down this low again. You’re getting $400 off the tag during this sale, or you could consider upgrading to its new-generation counterparts, the Abound SR smart e-bike or the Abound LR smart e-bike, with the difference between them being the latter’s seven-inch longer cargo space with a lockable onboard storage bag and 8-pound heavier chassis.

One of Aventon’s popular options since first releasing in 2023, the Abound e-bike provides ample cargo-hauling potential alongside versatile utility for commutes. It’s equipped with a 750W rear hub motor, peaking at 1,200W to cover inclines and pick-up when you’re bringing cargo along for the ride. There’s a 678.2Wh integrated battery too, with it powering the motor to reach 20 MPH top speeds for up to 50 miles of travel on a single charge with its four PAS levels activated (and supported by a torque sensor). Mileage will be lessened if you solely use its throttle for pure electric cruising.

It comes along with plenty of solid features too, including a front suspension fork, hydraulic brakes, integrated front and rear lights with turn signal functionality, fenders over both tires, the integrated rear cargo rack with a 143-pound payload, a Shimano 7-speed derailleur, a kickstand, a storage bag, and an LCD Smart “Easy Read” display.

Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale legacy e-bike deals:

Aventon’s newest e-bike models (no price cuts):

  • Soltera 2.5 Lightweight e-bike: $1,199
    • 20 MPH for up to 46 miles
  • Sinch 2.5 Compact Folding e-bike: $1,799
    • 20 MPH for up to 55 miles
  • Pace 4 Step-Through Cruiser e-bike: $1,799
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • Startup password, remote locking, geofencing, electronic rear wheel lock, more
  • Abound SR Cargo e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Over Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Through Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Abound LR Cargo e-bike: $1,999
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • 6 inches longer, 8 pounds heavier, with lockable onboard storage over SR model
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
  • Aventure 3 All-Terrain Step-Over e-bike: $1,999
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • GPS tracking, integrated rear wheel lock, ride tune, cross-model keyless battery, more
  • Aventure 3 All-Terrain Step-Through e-bike: $1,999
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • GPS tracking, integrated rear wheel lock, ride tune, cross-model keyless battery, more
NIU KQi 200F electric scooter

Travel up to 34 miles on NIU’s latest KQi 200F electric scooter with regen brakes at a new $649 low

By way of its official Amazon storefront, NIU is offering the best price yet on its latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter for $649 shipped, with the price also matching direct from NIU’s website. Bringing the costs down from its usual $799 pricing, this is the first discount on this model coming through Amazon, with it having launched direct from the brand with a $100 discount last month. You’re looking at an even bigger deal here today, with $150 off the going rate at a new all-time low price.

An affordable model that also lets you go much further outside of your immediate neighborhood, the NIU KQi 200F electric scooter comes powered by a 365Wh battery and moved by the 350W motor (peaking to 700W to handle up to 20% inclines) that provide a 20 MPH top speed for up to 33.6 miles on a single charge. It has four riding modes (e-save, sport, custom, and pedestrian) giving you more versatile control over its speed and mileage, while the entire thing comes with an IPX5 construction to protect against splashes, light rain, and low-pressure water from any direction.

It comes along with some noteworthy stock features, like the dual braking system that is made up of a 75mm integrated drum brake at its front and a regenerative brake at the back, which recycles kinetic energy upon slowing/braking to extend riding distances. You’ll also be benefitting from the brand’s 14-protection BMS system, the dual-tube front suspension system, 10-inch tubeless pneumatic tires, a Halo headlight, an integrated taillight with brake lighting, swappable griptape on its deck, a mechanical bell, an LED screen for controls, a 265-pound riding payload, and wider handlebars that boast turn signals and folding capabilities (along with its usual folding design).

Jackery Explorer 100 Plus power station

Keep your devices going while out on adventures with Jackery’s Explorer 100 Plus power station at its $89 low

Popping into Jackery’s official Amazon storefront, you can pick up the brand’s popular Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station for $88.99 shipped. Normally fetching $149 at full price, we’ve been seeing these drops to the $89 low occurring more frequently in 2025, and its back again to give you another chance at grabbing one for your personal device charging needs. Picking it up here while this deal continues not only gives you $60 in savings at the best price we have tracked, but it also beats out Jackery’s direct site pricing by $40. Head below to learn more about this power station and its two discounted bundles.

The smallest and most personal of Jackery’s backup power solutions, the airline-approved, two-pound Explorer 100 Plus is a compact model with a 99Wh/31,000mAh LiFePO4 battery capacity for keeping your devices topped off at home or while out on adventures. Through its four port options (two USB-Cs and two USB-As), it delivers up to 128W of output power, rated for 2,000 charge cycles, which theoretically gives you 5.5 years of continuous use were you to charge and discharge it every day.

When it comes to recharging its own battery, you can get it back to 70% capacity in just an hour by plugging it into a standard wall outlet, with a full battery taking up to two hours. It comes with solar charging capabilities and maximum 100W input that puts it back to full in two hours, as well as the option to connect it to your car’s auxiliary port for recharging while driving. You can also bundle it with a fast charger for $139 or with a 40W solar panel for $169.

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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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Elon Musk’s Tesla launches bid to supply electricity to British households

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Elon Musk's Tesla launches bid to supply electricity to British households

A photo shows the logo on US electric carmaker Tesla’s European headquarters in Amsterdam on May 2, 2025.

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Elon Musk’s electric vehicle manufacturer and energy company Tesla is preparing to supply electricity to British households and businesses.

The Texas-based company formally submitted its request for an electricity license to the British energy regulator Ofgem at the end of last month, according to a notice on the watchdog’s website.

If approved, the move could pave the way for Tesla to compete with the big firms that dominate the U.K. energy market from as soon as next year.

The application, first reported by the Sunday Telegraph, came from Tesla Energy Ventures and was signed by Andrew Payne, who runs the firm’s European energy operations.

Tesla, which is best known as one of the world’s leading EV manufacturers, also develops solar energy generation systems and battery energy storage products.

Musk’s company already has an electricity supplier in Texas, called Tesla Electric. The service, which was launched in 2022, allows customers to optimize energy consumption and pays them for selling excess energy back to the grid.

Tesla’s push for a license to supply electricity to British households comes as the company endures a protracted European sales slump.

Data published last week by the U.K.’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed Tesla’s new car sales dropped by nearly 60% to 987 units last month, down from 2,462 a year ago.

In Germany, meanwhile, Tesla car sales fell to 1,110 units in July, down 55.1% from the same month in 2024.

The latest sales figures underscored some of the challenges facing the company, which continues to face stiff competition, particularly from Chinese EV manufacturers, and reputational damage from Musk’s incendiary rhetoric and relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Volvo EX30 ducks 147% tariff threat with Ghent production switch

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Volvo EX30 ducks 147% tariff threat with Ghent production switch

Volvo gears up EX30 production in Belgium

In a move that helps the brand duck protectionist anti-Chinese tariffs, Volvo Cars has switched production of its award-winning EX30 models destined for US roads from its Zhangjiakou plant in China to the Ghent facility in Belgium.

Volvo EX30 production began in the company’s Ghent factory back in April, but those first cars were earmarked for the Swedish domestic and European export markets, but that move wasn’t primarily motivated by avoiding tariffs. As Electrive reports, the company seemed happy enough to continue importing its small electric crossover from China and accepting the new 28.8% tariffs (up from 10%), but the wait times to get the vehicles shipped in from China was imply too long.

In 2024, Swedish and German buyers had to wait up to eight months for their EX30 in some cases, according to Volvo Cars’ European boss, Arek Nowinski, per Automotive News. Once production in Ghent is fully up to speed, however, wait times should be cut to about 90 days. Those wait times, and the price hike associated with the tariffs, have hurt sales of the originally Chinese-made Volvo EV. In 2024, for example, the EX30 ranked third in European EV sales, but slipped out of the top 10 first half of 2025.

“The car is now being built in Europe, which means faster delivery times,” Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson to Automotive News. “We should return to the sales and market share figures for the EX30 that we had before the introduction of tariffs.”

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The EX30’s switch to Ghent is good news for American fans of the compact, lickety-quick Volvo EV. Now that it’s no longer exclusively made in China, Volvo has decided to give it a stay of execution as it revamps its US product lineup to better align with market trends (read: SUVs) and the changing political landscape (read: tariffs and inflation).

The reason? The Made in China version of the EX30 would virtually unsellable in the US due to the implementation of 147% tariffs on vehicles imported from China. Vehicles imported from Europe, meanwhile, carry just 15% tariffs, keeping the EX30 in a competitive price bracket.

Expect to see both Ghent and South Carolina play an increasingly large role in Volvo’s US product mix – at least for the next three-odd years.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Volvo Cars, Automotive News, via Electrive.

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BYD is coming with a ridiculous 3,000 hp electric supercar

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BYD Yangwang U9 track edition hero

New filings have revealed that BYD is about to release a ridiculous 3,000 hp electric supercar: the Yangwang U9 Track Edition.

BYD already shocked the world when it launched the Yangwang U9, its first all-electric supercar.

It featured four advanced electric motors with a combined power of nearly 1,300 horsepower. The U9 can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in just 2.36 seconds.

With a motor at each wheel and a highly advanced electric-air suspension, the U9 can turn on itself and even jump over potholes.

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But that was only the beginning.

Based on a new filing with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), BYD is preparing to launch a new ‘Track Edition’ of the Yangwang U9:

When an automaker releases a “track” version of a car, it typically primarily features body changes for better aerodynamic performance, adding downforce, and it will also often feature bigger brakes.

The Yangwang U9 ‘Track Edition’ appears to feature all that… and much more.

The filing reveals that BYD updated the motors at each wheel to a new 555 kW motor. That’s a higher-performing motor than in most performance electric vehicles. The U9 Track Edition has four of them for a total of 2,220 kW (3,019 hp).

I would have thought that this was a typo if it wasn’t for the insane electric vehicles coming out of China these days.

Here are a few pictures from the MIIT filing:

There are a lot of performance specs that are not included in the MIIT filing. Therefore, it will be interesting to see when the vehicle is fully unveiled and BYD reveals what kind of performance it can achieve with 3,000 hp packed in 4 electric motors.

Here are a few other features mentioned in the filing:

Standard features:

  • 20-inch wheels with 325/35 R20 tyres
  • Carbon-fibre roof
  • Large fixed carbon-fibre rear wing
  • Rear diffuser with adjustable blades for aerodynamic optimisation

Optional aerodynamic parts:

  • Standard or enhanced carbon-fibre front splitter
  • Electric rear wing

Electrek’s Take

How are they going to keep that thing from flying away? Seriously.

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