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Leading today’s Green Deals are Jackery’s Memorial Day flash sale offers on a selection of power stations and solar generator bundles, like the Explorer 2000 Plus that comes with a 500W solar panel for a $1,424 low. We also spotted Heybike celebrating its fourth anniversary with up to $700 in e-bike discounts (bringing several new and returning low prices) on top of gift packs and add-on accessory bundles – all starting from $899. We’ve also secured an exclusive $840 in savings on the Bluetti AC200PL 2,304Wh LiFePO4 Power Station at a new $899 low just for our readers, as well as noticed Anker offering the best post-launch rate on its SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Cooler at $850, among other models/bundle options. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low prices on the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus units, NIU’s latest KQi 200F e-scooter dropping lower than ever, 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.

Jackery flash savings take Explorer 2000 Plus 500W solar generator bundle down to $1,424 low

Jackery has extended much of its Mother’s Day power station deals through May 28 as part of its Memorial Day Sale, complete with extra savings on orders over $1,300, some limited-time flash sales on four units, and the continued HomePower 3000 launch savings. Among these flash savings, this event gives you another shot at the best price on the Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator bundle that tacks on a 500W solar panel for $1,424.05 shipped, after using the code HONOR5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. Down from its full $2,949 price tag, we’ve seen this deal pop up a few times in 2025, harkening back to the low we saw for the first time during Black Friday sales. This is a 45% markdown that cuts $1,525 off the going rate and returns the costs to the lowest we have tracked, beating out its Amazon pricing, which is sitting at a higher $3,099 full rate.

A well-rounded, middle-ground option for backup power support at home and beyond, the Explorer 2000 Plus starts with an ample 2,042Wh LiFePO4 battery to cover most needs while camping or traveling, but can be expanded with up to five extra batteries to reach as high as a 12,000Wh capacity. On top of this, if you still need more, you can connect two of these fully expanded setups together to go further to 24,000Wh.

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The station on its own delivers steady 3,000W of power through its 10 port options, surging to 6,000W when needed (and which becomes its common output level once fully expanded). You can connect up to its 1,200W of solar input to take advantage of the sun’s rays, refilling the lone station’s battery in two hours, so with this bundle, you’re looking at 5+ hours or so. Plugging it into a wall outlet can also get the battery back to full in two hours, but keep in mind these rates don’t account for any expanded systems.

***Note. Jackery’s Memorial Day Sale extra 5% savings have not been factored into any prices below, so be sure to use the code HONOR5 on any single or combined orders of $1,300 or more! On top of that, some units may have coupons for increased savings up to 7% that can be used over the 5% coupon.

Jackery’s Memorial Day Sale flash savings (ends May 22)

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You can check out the full lineup of deals during Jackery’s Memorial Day Sale by following this link to the landing page. You can also pick up the brand’s popular two-pound Explorer 100 Plus power station at its $89 low for backup power support on your personal devices, and don’t forget about the launch deals we’re seeing on the brand’s new HomePower 3000 Solar Generator bundles.

Heybike Ranger S and Mars 2.0 folding e-bikes

Heybike celebrates anniversary with bundles and up to $700 in e-bike savings to new and returning lows from $899

Heybike is celebrating its 4th anniversary through June 6 with up to $700 discounts across its e-bikes, along with anniversary gift packs, as well as new and returning low prices due to automatic discounts applied in your cart. While not at its all-time lowest, we are spotting the prodigal return of Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike at $999 shipped, after the extra $100 discount is automatically applied in your cart. The EV is coming down from its $1,499 full price, which has been spending 2025 mostly keeping to $1,099 since we saw it drop to $999 and $899 back in November and December. The $500 in savings here puts it back at the second-lowest price we have tracked, and marks the lowest rate of the new year. Along with your purchase, you’ll also be getting a gift box, a front basket, and a large rear cargo basket for free. Head below to check out the full lineup of deals we’re seeing.

Right alongside the Mars 2.0 model, Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike is one of the most popular EVs under the brand’s flag, especially when considering the space-saving capabilities of its folding frame design. Your decision here will begin with two options for motor sizes, with a standard 750W rear hub motor (1,400W peak) having the option to upgrade to a 1,000W counterpart (1,800W peak) for $200 more. When the five pedal assistance levels are activated, the standard motor tops out at 28 MPH speeds (and coming supported by a cadence sensor) while the upgraded motor bumps up to 32 MPH speeds (supported by a torque sensor). The 692Wh battery on either variant delivers up to a 55-mile travel range after just four hours of charging, courtesy of the improved 4A charger that comes with it.

Along with the included free large basket and front basket that has an iron bottom, you’ll also enjoy some value-packed stock features: a folding step-thru frame, a hydraulic front suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated rear cargo rack (which one of the baskets attach to), 20-inch fat tires with fenders over each, an LED headlight, an LED taillight with brake lighting, and a smart LCD display.

  • Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike (return low): $899 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for up to 45 miles
    • 1,000W motor (32 MPH speed) costs $100 more
    • comes with gift pack, free front basket and large basket
  • Ranger S Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • 1,000W motor (32 MPH speed) costs $200 more
    • comes with gift pack, free front basket and large basket
  • Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike (return low): $999 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 21 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with gift pack, free front basket and large basket
  • Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike (new low): $999 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • dual battery setup (85-mile range) costs $300 more
    • comes with gift pack
  • Tyson Uni-Body e-bike (new low): $1,199 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with gift pack and free large basket
  • Brawn Off-Road e-bike (new low): $1,199 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • comes with gift pack and free large basket
  • Horizon Full-Suspension e-bike (new low): $1,299 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with gift pack, free front basket and large basket
  • ALPHA All-Terrain e-bike (new low): $1,399 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 28 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • comes with gift pack
  • Hero 1,000W Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike (new low): $2,199 (Reg. $2,599)
    • 35 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • comes with gift pack

It’s a great time to be shopping for e-scooters and e-bikes, as most of our favorite EV brands are currently having big sales with hundreds in savings, which we’ve collected together into our Ride to Work EV hub.

Bluetti AC200PL portable power station

Equip off-grid journeys with Bluetti’s AC200PL 2,304Wh LiFePO4 power station at an exclusive new $899 low

We’ve got a great exclusive deal from Wellbots for our readers that gives you Bluetti’s AC200PL Portable Power Station for $899 shipped, after using the exclusive code 9TO5BLU600 at checkout for an additional $600 off. It’s already down from its $1,739 tag at Wellbots, with the brand directly pricing it at a higher $1,999 full rate. In 2025, we’ve mainly seen it dropping down to $1,499 and $1,449, but taking advantage of the exclusive savings not only gives you $840 in savings ($1,100 off the direct MSRP) but also equips you with a sizeable backup power unit at the lowest price we have tracked.

Coming in as an upgraded “plus” model to the popular AC200L, Bluetti’s AC200PL power station starts things off with a greater 2,304Wh LiFePO4 capacity (over the 2,048Wh from the standard model) that can expand up to 8,448Wh with the appropriate expansion batteries. It covers devices and appliances through four AC ports, two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, two DC ports (one for your car, one for your RV), a NEMA TT-30 port (also for RV), and two 15W wireless charging pads. You’ll get a steady 2,400W output through these port options, which surges up to 4,800W to cover larger needs, especially if you’re taking it with you in an RV.

Rated for 3,000+ charging cycles, this unit has five ways to recharge its own battery (not counting any expansion setups you have or plan to add on). A standard wall outlet is the fastest option in 1.5 hours, while a gas generator takes a little longer at 2 hours and its max 1,200W solar input takes 2.8 hours, as well as the options to charge via your car and/or a lead-acid battery.

Anker SOLIX Everfrost 2 58L dual-zone electric cooler

Anker’s EverFrost 2 58L dual-zone electric cooler now at its best post-launch rate of $850 in Memorial Day savings

Looking back in on Anker’s SOLIX Memorial Day Sale that is running through May 26, after already spotting new lows on the latest F3800 Plus units, we’re also seeing the brand’s EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Cooler coming down to $849.99 shipped, along with other deals/bundles for this model and its smaller counterpart. The 58L variant has carried a $1,100 price tag since first launching in March, with this sale’s deal being the best post-launch rate we’ve seen direct from Anker, beaten out only by its $800 pre-sale launch price. You can learn more about it in our hands-on review here, as well as by heading below where we’ve also laid out the other deals for this second-gen series.

Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler is the largest model of the two available sizes (40L single-zone model below) and the only one to sport the dual-zone compartments for simultaneous refrigeration and freezing. These new models have been upgraded from the previous generation’s direct cooling to a new air-cooled system, which allows it to reach your desired temperatures at much faster rates. The standard package comes with one 288Wh removable battery, with a second port for an additional battery and extended capabilities (with a bundle option for the two batteries below), which Anker claims provides up to 104 hours of continuous runtime when set in Eco Mode.

What’s really nice about these batteries is their secondary use as power banks when they aren’t powering the coolers, delivering some versatile backup power through either the 60W USB-C or 12W USB-A ports. There are four recharging options here, with cables to plug into a wall outlet or car port to charge as you drive, as well as a max 100W solar input or the option to plug directly to the batteries with a USB-C connection. The coolers come with an IPX3 water-resistance build, 6-inch wheels to tackle semi-rough terrain, an integrated bottle opener, a fold-down tray that doubles as a handle, and sections to attach the brand’s add-on accessory kit. As I mentioned, you can get an in-depth look at what to expect in our hands-on review.

Anker’s other SOLIX EverFrost 2 Memorial Day savings:

You can browse Anker’s entire SOLIX Memorial Sale lineup on the landing page here, and be sure to also check out our coverage of the new lows on the brand’s latest F3800 Plus power station and its bundles that start from $2,999.

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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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Trump nominates a Tesla critic to lead NHTSA

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President Trump has nominated Jonathan Morrison to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Morrison has previously criticized and tussled with Tesla in his previous role at NHTSA.

Morrison is now Trump’s nominee to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is in charge of regulating the auto industry in the US.

The attorney was the agency’s Chief Counsel during Trump’s first term, and he had a few disputes with Tesla during that time.

In September 2018, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its Tesla Model 3 crash test results, and the EV got five-star safety ratings in every category.

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Tesla interpreted the data from the test and claimed that Model 3 achieved “the lowest probability of injury of any vehicle ever tested by NHTSA“.

Morrison sent Tesla a cease-and-desist letter over the claim, arguing that it was misleading.

The lawyers also subpoenaed Tesla to get data about a specific crash in 2019.

Next week, Morrison is expected to have his confirmation hearing in the Senate and could take up his role shortly after.

The nomination is significant in the context of the current feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Trump.

Musk has been criticizing Trump and his allies over their recently passed budget and tax bill, which is expected to significantly increase the federal government’s debt and eliminate virtually all subsidies to electric vehicles and renewable energy, potentially harming Tesla.

Trump has warned Musk that he could go directly after his companies and NHTSA would be the top vehicle for that when it comes to Tesla.

The agency had already launched several investigations into Tesla over the years, with the largest one examining Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program and several fatal crashes related to the ADAS system.

Electrek’s Take

Most NHTSA probes into Tesla have resulted in slaps on the wrist at best, but this FSD probe involves several fatal crashes, and even though it started under the Biden administration, it could potentially ramp up under Trump, especially amid his feud with Musk.

On the one hand, it’s disheartening to see the US reach this point, where feuds between billionaires and elected officials are settled through regulatory agencies. Still, at the same time, Musk did buy the election for Trump, so he created this situation in the first place, and there are serious concerns about how safe FSD is.

At the very least, I would hope that NHTSA will start to force Tesla to release all its FSD crash and disengagement data.

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A 25 mph ambulance? The GEM microcar is now an emergency responder

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A 25 mph ambulance? The GEM microcar is now an emergency responder

You might remember the GEM as a quirky little electric microcar that’s been cruising through campuses, resorts, and planned communities for years. But now, it’s taking on a more serious job – saving lives. Waev Inc., the maker behind the long-running GEM electric vehicle line, has just unveiled the GEM Ambulance, a purpose-built, all-electric, street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) designed specifically for emergency medical services.

While it might not replace a full-size ambulance on high-speed highways, this new electric responder is tailor-made for the dense environments where conventional ambulances often struggle: college campuses, sporting events, entertainment venues, airports, and more. With a top speed of 25 mph, it’s built for maneuverability, safety, and zero-emission performance in pedestrian-heavy areas.

“The GEM Ambulance fills a critical gap in medical response – delivering the ideal balance of agility and safety EMS teams need in crowded settings,” said Byron Dudley, Vice President at Waev Inc.

The new GEM Ambulance is built on the same proven electric platform that has powered GEM vehicles for over 25 years. It’s a highly refined LSV that combines practical engineering with professional-grade EMS functionality. In partnership with emergency equipment supplier QTAC, Waev integrated a skid-mounted EMS system that includes secure patient transport, attendant seating, optional oxygen and IV mounts, and rugged PolyTough™ construction designed to handle demanding conditions.

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Unlike golf carts or UTV-based setups that have been DIYed into emergency vehicles, the GEM Ambulance offers a more stable, comfortable, and professional platform. The EMS skid is positioned between the wheels for better weight distribution, and the vehicle’s low deck height and rear step-up provide easy access for patients and personnel alike.

The GEM Ambulance doesn’t skimp on emergency essentials either. It’s equipped with a 360-degree red emergency lighting system, an SAE Class 1-compliant siren with multiple sound patterns, a public address system, turn signals, LED headlights and taillights, and even a pedestrian noise emitter for quiet zones. A backup camera and full 360° sightlines give drivers added confidence when navigating tight environments.

And since it’s 100% electric, there’s no tailpipe emissions to worry about when operating indoors or in crowded spaces. Maintenance is minimal thanks to GEM’s maintenance-free batteries, regenerative braking, and corrosion-resistant aluminum frame. There’s even a seven-year warranty on the lithium-ion battery option.

The biggest surprise might be the price. According to Waev, the GEM Ambulance can cost up to 80% less than a traditional ambulance and 50% less than electric trucks or UTV-based alternatives. Plus, with operating costs of just $0.03 per mile, it promises long-term savings with no fuel, no fluids, and no downtime from engine servicing.

With applications ranging from college campuses and amusement parks to military installations and warehouse sites, the GEM Ambulance could be a game-changer for localized EMS response. It’s available now through GEM’s nationwide dealer network and can also be purchased through government contracts like Sourcewell, Texas BuyBoard, and GSA procurement channels.

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The Kia EV5 might be coming to the US after all

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The Kia EV5 is officially heading to North America in early 2026, paving the way for a potential US launch. If so, it could go head-to-head with the Tesla Model Y.

Is Kia launching the EV5 in the US?

On Tuesday, Kia unveiled the new EV5, a global version of its electric SUV that has been sold in China since 2023.

Starting at around $20,000 (149,800 yuan), the EV5 is leading Kia’s comeback in China. It’s also a top-selling EV in Australia, where it’s exported from Kia’s Chinese joint venture, Yueda Kia.

The global version will be made in Korea with a few slight upgrades. For one, it’s powered by an 81.4 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery pack, rather than the BYD LFP Blade battery used in the version sold in China.

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In Europe, the EV5 will be initially available in two variants: a baseline model and a GT-Line model. Both are powered by front-wheel drive (FWD) with up to 215 hp (160 kW) and 218 lb-ft (295 Nm) of torque.

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Kia EV5 baseline trim (Source: Kia)

The global version is 4,610 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, and 1,675 mm tall, or a bit smaller than the Tesla Model Y. It’s about the size of the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Inside, you’ll find a setup similar to the EV9 and EV3, featuring Kia’s new ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit) infotainment system. The setup features a 12.3″ instrument cluster and a 12.3″ infotainment display in a panoramic format. There’s also an added 5.3″ climate control screen.

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Kia EV5 GT-Line interior (Source: Kia)

During the launch event, Kia said the “rollout begins” in Korea and Europe in the second half of 2025, adding North American sales will start in early 2026.

Does that include the US? I wouldn’t get my hopes up. In January, Kia announced the EV5 will be “exclusive to the Canadian market in North America.” It will begin arriving at dealerships in 2026.

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Kia EV5 GT-Line (Source: Kia)

However, it might make sense. The EV5 for North America will have a built-in NACS port, unlocking access to Tesla Superchargers. It will be available in both AWD and FWD powertrains. Two battery sizes will be offered, 60.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh, offering a range of up to 310 miles (500 km).

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Kia EV5 GT-Line interior (Source: Kia)

With sales of the EV6 and EV9 slipping nearly 50% each through the first half of the year in the US, the EV5 could complement the two.

Electrek’s Take

Although it’s still unlikely, the EV5 could serve as a potential electric alternative to the Sportage, Kia’s top-selling vehicle in the US.

Through June, Kia has sold over 87,000 Sportage models in the US. In comparison, it’s only sold 4,938 EV9s and 5,875 EV6 models.

Kia is launching the EV4, its first electric sedan, in the US early next year. However, a smaller compact electric SUV may be an even better fit.

It already builds the EV9 and EV6 in Georgia, so it could produce the EV5 in the US to avoid extra tariff costs. Or, it could even potentially be built at Hyundai’s new EV plant in Georgia. However, nothing is confirmed.

Would you buy the Kia EV5 in the US? Prices would likely start at around $50,000. Drop us a comment below and let us know your thoughts.

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