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This week’s closing Green Deals is being led by a massive and unexpected price cut on Heybike’s Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain e-bikes to new low prices, with the 1,000W rear-hub model at $2,199 ($400 off), while the 750W mid-drive model is at $2,499 ($600 off). Bluetti has some member-only deals running through the weekend, like the AC200L Solar Generator bundle with two 200W panels for $1,649. We also spotted EGO’s advanced 56V 22-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with select cut and touch drive tech and a 10.0Ah battery for $999, as well as Greenworks 80V 770 CFM Cordless Electric Leaf Blower with a 4.0Ah battery at $220. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow EcoCredits May Madness event that ends tonight, Hiboy’s Father’s Day EV 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.

Heybike’s carbon-fiber Hero all-terrain rear and mid-drive e-bikes get up to $600 price cuts to new lows from $2,199

As part of its ongoing anniversary celebration, Heybike is offering the biggest price cuts yet on its Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain e-bikes, with the 1,000W rear-hub model dropping to $2,199 shipped, while the 750W mid-drive model is down at $2,499 shipped. They’ve been given initial $300 and $500 discounts from their usual $2,599 and $3,099 price tags, with the brand automatically applying an additional $100 savings in your cart – plus, you’ll be getting a free gift pack too for some extra goodies. We’ve mostly seen these models getting $100 discounts during major sales, even during Black Friday, and very few flash offers at $200 off. It’s quite a surprise to now see them benefitting from $400/$600 markdowns, which take things lower than ever to land at new all-time low prices.

Heybike’s Hero models are the brand’s higher-end all-terrain e-bikes with carbon fiber frames, which start with a choice, depending on just what kind of environments you tend to travel through. The cheaper option is the 1,000W rear-hub model (peaks at 1,800W) that dishes out more power to tackle climbing hills and carrying heavier loads, while the 750W mid-drive model (peaks at 1,400W) moves the motor in the center of the frame for more balanced weight, as well as sporting a torque sensor over the other’s cadence sensor, providing smoother power transition and handling steep inclines. They both sport a removable 864Wh battery and hit speeds up to 35 MPH alongside up to 60 miles of travel distance with PAS activated.

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Of course, for the higher prices, you’re also getting some higher-end features with Heybike’s Hero e-bikes, like the full suspension made up of a hydraulic front fork absorption and rear suspension. There are also the hydraulic disc brakes, the puncture-protected 4-inch fat tires, a 9-speed Shimano derailleur, a shock-absorbing saddle – plus, an integrated handlebar with a built-in headlight and LCD screen for setting adjustments and performance readouts, and more.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of e-bike deals while Heybike’s 4th anniversary savings last through June 6, including the cheaper off-roading models. You’ll also find many ongoing Memorial Day EV sales from our favorite brands collected together in our holiday EV hub here, with some, like Lectric’s $742 in savings, ending tomorrow night, May 31. We also have an update on Navee’s new flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter that has fallen even further in price (along with other Father’s Day EV offers) to $760.

Bluetti AC200L power station

Bluetti’s AC200L solar generator with two 200W panels covers camping, RVing, and more at $1,649 (Save $850)

With its Memorial Day Sale having come to a close, Bluetti is offering short-term member-only discounts (sign-up is free) on three units, as well as some additional price cuts open to anyone. Among the bunch, we spotted the AC200L Solar Generator bundle with two 200W panels for $1,649 shipped. Normally $2,499 at full price, we’ve only seen it go as low as $1,699 from the brand’s direct sales events, while the official Amazon storefront has offered it for as low as $1,598, which has most recently been appearing as supply-limited Lightning deals. After you’ve signed up for free, you can grab this station with a $850 markdown that drops the costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked, with the price also currently matching at Amazon, though you won’t get to earn points from purchases to redeem for benefits.

***A quick note: as I’ve stated, sign-up for membership is free, with multiple tiers that are achieved through purchases and unlock greater benefits as you move up. Things start at the base Starter level, moving to the Explorer level after spending $10 to $4,999. From there, you’ll reach the Pro level after spending $5,000 to $14,999, the Elite level after spending $15,000 to $29,000, and the Master level after spending $30,000 or more.

One of the brand’s higher-end models that covers campsite visits, RV trips, home backup emergencies, and more, the Bluetti AC200L power station is a well-rounded solution that starts with a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that can be further expanded with additional gear. You can bump its capacity to 4,096Wh with a B230 expansion battery, 6,348Wh with two B210 batteries, or max things out at 8,192Wh with two B300 batteries. It provides a steady stream of up to 2,400W to devices and appliances (surging up to 3,600W) through its 11 output ports: four ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, one car port, one RV port, and a NEMA TT-30 port.

By plugging it into a standard wall outlet, you can regain 80% of the battery in as fast as 45 minutes, while the unit can max out at 1,200W of solar input, which would put it back at full in 1.7 to 2.2 hours, with the 400W input in the bundle taking three times as long. And, as always, you’ll have the full array of smart controls through your tablet or smartphone via the companion app.

Bluetti’s other member-only deals:

You can also check out the other power station and add-on accessory discounts that are running alongside these member-only deals by heading to the landing page here.

EGO 56V 22-inch cordless self-propelled lawn mower

This 22-inch EGO cordless self-propelled mower comes with a 10.0Ah battery + select cut/touch drive tech at $999

Amazon is now offering the EGO POWER+ 56V 22-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with upgraded tech and a 10.0Ah battery at $999 shipped. Since it was released last year, we’ve almost exclusively seen it keep between $1,199 and $1,299 at Amazon all the way through most of March 2025, with some short-term falls to its $839 low peppered in over a year ago, which we haven’t seen again since. Recently, it’s been returning to $1,000 with discounts, with today’s deal taking things lower by $1, giving you $301 in savings at the second-best price we have tracked, all while giving you one of the brand’s more advanced mowing solutions.

If you want one of the best mowing options from EGO, without shelling out the money for the brand’s popular riding mowers, this 22-inch model takes quite a step up from many of its counterparts. To start, it has a cast aluminum deck over the more standard plastic ones we usually see, lending towards a much more durable build, as well as eight cutting height levels over the usual seven. It delivers up to 11.1 foot-pounds of cutting torque, with blade speeds going as high as 3,350 RPM, which outdoes plenty of gas guzzlers. The included 10.0Ah battery provides you with 70 minutes of continuous runtime on a single 60-minute charge, which you can swap out with any other batteries from the brand for extended jobs.

And its self-propulsion takes a step up with the touch drive tech here, which allows you to engage the function by simply placing your palms on the handle, complete with a convenient dial that you can scroll through for speed changes. What’s more, it comes boasting the brand’s select cut system, which allows for more customization with interchangeable lower mulching blades and a high-lift bagging blade, depending on just how much you’re tackling. The handles also conveniently fold to save you space when its not in use.

Of course, you can save a bit more by going with this more standard EGO 56V 21-Inch Cordless Push Lawn Mower that comes with a 4.0Ah battery for a new low of $357.30 shipped. You won’t have the self-propulsion here, though the lightweight body is easy to maneuver around your yard, but you will get the same folding design to help save space. It offers a cutting height range between 1.25 inches and 4 inches and delivers up to 6.0 foot-pounds of cutting torque.

greenworks 80V 770 CFM cordless leaf blower

Clear our yards and more with 770 CFM from this 80V Greenworks cordless electric leaf blower kit at $220

Amazon is currently offering the Greenworks 80V 770 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower with 4.0Ah battery for $219.99 shipped. Normally going for $300 at full price, aside from today’s deal and the $210 low we only saw pop up for Black Friday, discounts have been taking the cost down to $240 at most, which is where it’s currently priced on Greenworks’ direct site. With the deal here, you’ll be saving $80 off the going rate at the best post-Black Friday pricing we have tracked.

Weighing in at just under 11 pounds, this is a lightweight means to clear out your yards, walkways, driveways, and more – all while tossing out that noisy, fume-belching gas model. The brushless motor lends towards greater torque, efficiency, and especially quieter performance so you won’t drive your neighbors crazy at earlier or later hours in the day, with a trigger-activated variable speed control (and cruise control settings) allowing up to 770 CFM of force (180 MPH wind speeds) for clearing away unwanted debris. The battery provides you with 80 minutes of continuous runtime, and it sports the brand’s standard push-button starts so you don’t have to deal with pull strings.

You can also upgrade to Greenworks’ 40V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with a 5.0Ah battery while its down at a $360 low, covering up to 1/3 acre on a single charge. There’s a collection of the brand’s new and legacy electric pressure washers down at return lows starting from $82, as well as a collection of 40V, 80V, and 82V batteries getting up to 33% discounts starting from $80.

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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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NIU unveils bold new urban and off-road (but street legal!) electric motorbikes

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NIU is back at EICMA 2025 (the Milan Motorcycle Show) with a fresh lineup of electric two-wheelers that push the boundaries of performance, design, and smart connectivity. The Chinese electric mobility giant, already known for selling over 5 million electric scooters and motorcycles across over 50 countries, used the Milan show to unveil its 2026 product range – and it’s clear NIU is looking to hang on to that leader status.

For those unfamiliar, NIU launched its first electric scooter way back in 2015 and quickly rose to prominence with sleek, connected vehicles that combined urban practicality with stylish design. There are a lot of electric scooters out there now, but NIU has consistently been known for high-tech and slick-looking models.

Now, a decade later, NIU’s lineup has matured into a globally recognized suite of smart mopeds, e-bikes, scooters, and electric motorcycles. And at this year’s EICMA, the company made it clear that it’s ready to dominate even more niches.

A smarter NQiX Series

The NQiX Series has already gained traction in Europe’s L1e and L3e vehicle categories, but for 2026, it’s getting even better. All models in the series will be updated with improved motor and battery efficiency for longer range and better consistency. Most notably, NIU is adding onboard navigation powered by Google Maps – a major step toward true “smart” scooters.

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The biggest news, though, is the introduction of the NQiX 1000. Packing 15.5 kW of peak power and topping out at 125 km/h (78 mph), this model is aimed at commuters who want speed, range, and flexibility. With three removable 72V 28Ah batteries and over 100 km of range, it looks set to be a practical yet powerful urban workhorse. The NQiX 1000 will launch in Q3 2026 with a starting price of €6,499.

My first NIU scooter ever was an NQiGT that I got back in 2020, and it helped me fall in love with the brand. The NQiX series has extended what made the original so impressive, and the NQiX 1000 will push that model line into brand new territory, both for technology and for performance.

FQiX brings a fresh face to urban riding

NIU also introduced a completely new design platform called the FQiX Series, targeted at city dwellers who want tech-forward transportation with a bit of flair. Think sleek body lines, distinctive lighting, and a minimalist aesthetic – paired with smart features like a 5-inch TFT display, rear radar, and Bluetooth/NFC/keyless unlocking.

The FQiX 150 (L1e) and FQiX 300 (L3e) offer two tiers of performance but share the same connected tech ecosystem, powered by NIU’s new “Link Crown” interface. These will also arrive by Q3 2026, starting at just €2,399 – making them a compelling choice for first-time e-scooter riders.

This one definitely feels like NIU’s targetted attempt to bring on younger, more budget conscious riders while still giving them access to the technology that separates the brands’ scooters from much of the competition.

XQi goes off-road (and on-road, too)

NIU has been teasing off-road ambitions for years, but the new XQi 300, XQi 400, and XQi 500 take those ambitions up several notches. They follow on the heels of the successful launch of the NIU XQi3, which, for a lack of a better way to describe it, is NIU’s Sur Ron competitor. I had the chance to test it out recently on a trip to tour NIU’s factory. But unlike Sur Rons, Talarias, and most other light electric dirt bikes in this category, NIU made the XQi3 street-legal from the start, meaning riders could register it like a motorcycle and also ride on trails.

Now the XQi3 has been revamped into the XQi 300, keeping much of what made it a success untouched, but adding highly requested features like on-board charging so the battery doesn’t need to be unplugged to recharge. The XQi 400 and XQi 500 add even more power and performance, competing more with the Sur Ron Storm Bee. The XQi 500 Street, in particular, is likely to prove quite popular as a street-legal electric dirt bike with a massive 28.8 kW peak output and a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph), all in a fairly lightweight 92 kg (203 lb) chassis.

Concept 06 maxi-scooter

NIU also showed off a concept for a potentially upcoming maxi-scooter, and it sounds like they actually want to produce it. This likely isn’t just a crazy concept that will never see the road, but rather a roadmap to what could be NIU’s biggest scooter yet.

The company is projecting impressive performance, including a 20 kW motor, speeds of up to 155 km/h (96 MPH), plus fancy features like a tray table so you can get some laptop work done while you’re charging up.

Electrek’s Take

NIU continues to impress me with its mix of smart tech, eye-catching design, and impressive performance. The addition of Google Maps integration and radar safety features is a clear step forward that I’m excited to see implemented. And with models like the XQi 1000, NIU is branching into serious performance territory. And the new off-road bikes (with street-legal status to ride on the road too!) take what was already a great design and make it even more powerful – and convenient to use.

While some of the subscription models might turn off some users, the base functionality of these vehicles seems generous enough to keep most people happy. And all of that tech on top is what helps separate NIU. If the pricing holds and the specs deliver, I think NIU’s 2026 lineup could shake up both urban and off-road electric mobility in a big way.


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Tesla’s head of Cybertruck program is leaving the company

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Tesla’s head of the Cybertruck program, Siddhant Awasthi, announced that he is leaving after more than 8 years at the company.

Awasthi is a good example of Tesla’s transition into fostering inside leadership rather than outside hiring.

For better or worse, over the last 5 years, Tesla has virtually had no significant outside hires into high-level leadership roles. It almost exclusively promotes from within.

Awasthi worked on a hyperloop school program, interned at Tesla, and joined the company straight out of school in 2018. Within 2 years, he became an engineering manager. Within 3 years, he was a senior technical program manager in charge of the Cybertruck’s 48-volt architecture.

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To say that this is unusual at a major company would be an understatement.

By late 2022, ahead of Tesla’s planned start of Cybertruck production, he was made head of the electric truck program.

He was in charge of the production ramp and future improvements to the electric pickup truck, which has since become a commercial flop. Tesla is having trouble selling 25,000 Cybertrucks per year, despite planning for an annual production capacity of 250,000 trucks.

Today, the young engineer announced on X:

I recently made one of the hardest decisions of my life to leave Tesla after an incredible run.

He tried to “sum up” his career at Tesla in a paragraph:

It’s tough to sum up eight years in just a few lines, but what a thrilling journey it’s been: ramping up Model 3, working on Giga Shanghai, developing new electronics and wireless architectures, and delivering the once-in-a-lifetime Cybertruck—all before hitting 30. The icing on the cake was getting to dive back into Model 3 work toward the end.

In addition to his duties as Cybertruck program manager, Awasthi was also made in charge of the Model 3 program last summer.

Tesla has recently completely revamped its vehicle program organization following a wave of layoffs last year and many subsequent departures amid a talent exodus at the company.

Electrek’s Take

While I’m using Awasthi as an example of Tesla prioritizing internal promotions rather than attracting outside talent, I’m not blaming the failures of the Cybertruck program on him. The blame should always be placed at the very top.

The program failed because someone at Tesla —likely Elon —was way too optimistic about what it could accomplish, and ultimately, what Tesla unveiled in 2019 had very little to do with what it brought to production in 2023.

It had less range, fewer cool features, and all for a way higher price.

But it’s also far from an endorsement of Tesla’s organizational approach, far from it.


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Mercedes-Benz tops 28,500 car hybrid battery test — THIS brand came in last

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Battery degradation isn't just a problem for electric cars: it also affects plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). According to the German automaker RACE, Mercedes batteries have the best battery life.

When it comes to battery longevity, it appears that brand matters. A recent study published by Germany’s ADAC revealed tangible, real-world differences in how the high-voltage batteries in PHEVs age across manufacturers. The results: Mercedes’ batteries came out on top, Mitsubishi trailed behind.

A recent study by the German motoring group ADAC (think of it as Germany’s equivalent of America’s AAA) and data analysts at Austrian battery firm AVILOO analyzed more than 28,500 state-of-health (SoH) measurements from plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) across six years and several vehicle brands. While the study found that battery degradation for most brands remains within a range consistent with an average vehicle lifespan, it turns out that one of the strongest predictors of battery longevity was the brand of vehicle tested.

In other words: not all hybrid batteries are created equal, and it seems like you really do seem to get what you pay for with batteries from traditionally pricer brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volvo out-performing those from mainstream car brands like VW, Ford, and Mitsubishi. Here’s how ADAC broke it down:

In terms of brand comparison, Mercedes-Benz models generally show very stable battery performance up to a mileage of 200,000 kilometers. This contrasts with Mitsubishi, whose PHEVs already exhibit significant degradation even at low mileages, although this stabilizes somewhat over the course of their lifespan.

Battery degradation in vehicles from the Volkswagen Group and Volvo remains within an unremarkable range even with higher proportions of electric driving. BMW models show a noticeable variation across the entire field, depending on electric usage. In Ford models, battery capacity decreases remarkably early, regardless of the specific user group. However, predictions regarding battery condition at higher mileages are not possible due to the limited number of tests.

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So, what are the big takeaways here, besides the notion that more expensive products tend to be built better than cheaper ones? It seems like most PHEVs are maintaining more than 80% of their batteries’ SoH after 200,000 km (~120,000 miles), with some of the higher-performing batteries doing significantly better.

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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV; via Mitsubishi.

Again, the ADAC results shouldn’t be interpreted to mean that the Mitsubishi PHEV models aren’t perfectly serviceable, reliable offerings – just that some cars that cost a lot more than the Mitsubishi tend to have batteries that last a little longer under typical driving conditions.

ADAC also adds that, if frequent electric-only trips are on your agenda (as they are on mine), a fully battery-electric vehicle may be the smarter pick, as their batteries go through fewer charging cycles and tend to last longer than PHEV batteries as a consequence.

At the end of the day, it’s a straightforward choice: align your powertrain with your intended daily use, and your battery will have an easier, longer, and healthier life.

SOURCES: ADAC, AVILOO; via Motorpasión.

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