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Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to $723 in savings on e-bike bundles and select Dad-centric accessories, with options like the off-roading XPeak 2.0 e-bikes getting up to $316 in free gear and starting from $1,499, among others. There’s also Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station back at $90, as well as EGO’s 56V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer bundle with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries back at its $300 low for the first time in over a year. Lastly, we have a one-day-only flash sale from EcoFlow on its Smart Home Panel 2, as well as its Smart Dual Fuel Generator 4000, both of which are down at $1,499 through the rest of the day. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first post-launch savings on Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes, the latest sale from EcoFlow, 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.

Lectric’s Father’s Day Sale takes up to $723 in free gear e-bikes starting from $999 + accessory savings

Lectric has launched its Father’s Day EV Sale through the upcoming holiday with up to $723 in free gear accompanying e-bike purchases, as well as a selection of discounted accessories that would be perfect for Dad’s ride, like the fishing rod holder, among others. One solid choice that goes well with that add-on is the XPeak 2.0 e-bikes, with the standard models at $1,499 shipped and coming with $227 in free gear, while the long-range models are $1,699 shipped and coming with $316 in free gear. These bundles would normally cost you $1,726 and $2,015 at full price, with the brand being well known for mostly offering its savings in the form of these free gear packages. They include a rear cargo rack, fenders, and an Elite headlight for the standard models, with the long-range counterparts getting a suspension seat post added to that same lineup.

Coming with either step-thru or step-over frames (with their black or white colorways tied to that choice), Lectric’s XPeak 2.0 e-bikes are the brand’s off-road-focused EVs, equipped with a 750W Stealth M24 rear hub motor (peaking at 1,310W) that can hit up to 28 MPH top speeds (in states where permitted). Their multiple PAS levels are supported by a torque sensor, with the standard’s 15Ah semi-integrated battery carrying you up to 60 miles on a single charge, while the long-range’s 20Ah battery pushes things further at up to 80 miles of travel.

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There’s plenty of structural and performance features to appreciate here, like the hydroformed aluminum frame, the RST Renegade front suspension fork, lock-on hand grips, a 203 mm front disc for the hydraulic mineral oil brakes, or the color LCD screen with an IP65 water and dust-resistant construction and an USB-C port to charge your phone. There’s also the puncture-resistant knobby tires, an 8-speed Shimano Altus derailleur, a thumb-throttle for electric cruises, hidden cable routing, accessory mounting points, removable pedals, and more.

Lectric’s Father’s Day Sale add-on accessory deals:

Lectric’s new XP4 e-bikes are now shipping:

Lectric’s XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike clearance (price cuts only):

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XPedition 2.0 offers:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XP Electric Trike offer:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bike offers:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XPress 750 Commuter e-bike offers:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale XPeak 2.0 offers:

Lectric Father’s Day Sale ONE LR e-bike offer:

Anker PowerCore Reserve power station

Keep devices charged during summer outings with Anker’s 60,000mAh PowerCore Reserve station at $90

By way of its official Amazon storefront, Anker is offering another chance to pick up its popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station at $89.98 shipped in both colorways, beating out the brand’s direct website pricing by $1. Normally costing you $150 at full price, this is a 40% markdown off that rate, which we’ve seeing more frequently since the end of 2024, popping up around once a month. The price here has only been beaten by the $80 low that we last saw during Christmas sales, with the deal here otherwise being the best we’ve tracked that gives you $60 in total savings.

Also known as the 548 Power Bank, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve is a compact and easy-to-carry five-pound backup power companion that you can tote with you on trips, to gatherings, and more in order to keep your personal devices juiced up and running. It holds a 60,000mAh/192Wh battery capacity and delivers up to 60W speeds through the dual USB-A and dual Type-C ports.

You can recharge the battery via either a wall outlet or by connecting its max 60W solar input in order to utilize the sun’s rays. What’s particularly nice for your camping trips and late-hour treks, is the pop-up light on the top of the unit that provides two brightness levels and a bonus S.O.S mode when you need emergency signaling.

EGO string trimmer

EGO’s 56V 16-inch POWERLOAD cordless string trimmer bundle with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries returns to $300 low

Amazon is now offering a second-chance return to the best price on EGO’s 56V 16-Inch Cordless String Trimmer bundle kit with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries for $299.99 shipped. This package would normally run you around $458, buying things separately, with the standard kit that includes the trimmer and 4.0Ah battery at $299 right now, so you’re getting the bonus battery for $1 more. This is the best price we have tracked here, with it being only the second time its popped up – the first having been over a year ago in April 2024.

This EGO string trimmer is equipped with a high-efficiency brushless motor and a 56V 4.0Ah ARC lithium battery that gives it a 60-minute lifespan on a single charge – the extra 2.5Ah battery provides an additional 45-minute lifespan. It has a 16-inch cutting swath with two speed settings and a variable speed control for easier handling. It features a telescopic shaft for added comfort depending on the user’s size and also sports EGO’s POWERLOAD technology that makes loading your trimmer’s dual line a breeze with a simple press of a button. Head below to learn more.

We’ve spotted two similar deals recently that are offering a bonus battery alongside other EGO lawn care solutions, with them also being back at their lowest prices in over a year:

EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2

Maintain home backup power with EcoFlow’s Smart Home Panel 2 or dual fuel generator 4000 at $1,499 (Today only)

EcoFlow has two storm-minded flash offers running through the rest of the day, taking up to 21% off two backup power solutions – one for storing and one for producing emergency power when the sun is not available. The first of these is the brand’s Smart Home Panel 2 for $1,499 shipped, which beats out its Amazon pricing, where it’s currently at full price. This hub normally runs for $1,899 at full price, which we normally see discounted to $1,599 during sales, though it has gone lower to $1,399, as well as hitting a $1,249 low at Amazon back during Black Friday. The deal here is the best we can currently find, giving you $400 in savings at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

If you’re looking to install the best way to maintain your home’s power while also reducing energy costs, EcoFlow’s Smart Panel 2 is the right investment. It acts as a hub for your DELTA Pro Ultra, connecting it to your home’s circuits and able to utilize up to three inverters and 15 stackable 6kWh expansion batteries. Alternatively, it also pairs well with up to DELTA Pro 3 stations and up to six expansion batteries.

Having it installed doesn’t just give you massive backup power storage, but also helps manage solar and gas sources for cost-effective energy, while also utilizing weather warnings to prep for automatic switchover should the grid go down. And when the sun is nowhere to be seen during emergencies, you can also connect the brand’s Smart Generator 4000 or any other 3-12kW portable gas generator to maintain power independence.

The second of these offers is the brand’s Smart Generator 4000 for $1,499 shipped, coming down off its $1,799 price tag to land at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which has been beaten out by a Wellbots deal back from Christmas sales. This smart device comes with two possible fuel sources (LPG and gas), as well as four different starting methods (electric, app-remote, auto, and manual). It was designed to best compliment the DELTA Pro 3, with the pairing providing four self-starting backup modes and greater energy efficiency. It delivers up to a 4,000W max AC output, and provides several safety alerts, all through its LCD HD screen or the companion app.

If you haven’t already, it’s a great time to prep for the months ahead, especially if you live in a hurricane-prone region, and EcoFlow is offering up to 55% discounts during its current disaster sale, with extra savings, some boosted EcoCredit rewards, and more.

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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Tesla tops 36 car Autopilot test, affordable Model Y spied, and a $5,000 EV

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Credit where credit is due: in a massive, 32-car multinational independent test, Tesla’s Autopilot ADAS came out on top, the new affordable Tesla turns out to be a corner-cutting Model Y, and one of the company’s original founders compares the Cybertruck to a dumpster. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge!

Today’s episode is brought to you by Retrospec – the makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure! To that end, we’ve got a pair of Retrospec e-bike reviews followed up by a super cute, super affordable new EV from China with nearly 150 miles of range for less than $5,000 USD.

PLUS: listeners can get an extra 10% off by using code ELECTREK10 at retrospec.com!

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Tesla teases new Roadster as ‘the last best driver’s car’

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Tesla is again teasing the new Roadster, which is now five years late, as “the last driver’s car” before self-driving takes over.

The chicken or the egg. Is Tesla delaying the Roadster to match the development of self-driving technology, or is it delaying the development of self-driving technology to match the delayed release of the Roadster?

The prototype for the next-generation Tesla Roadster was first unveiled in 2017, and it was initially scheduled to enter production in 2020; however, it has been delayed every year since then.

It was supposed to achieve a range of 620 miles (1,000 km) and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds.

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It has become a sort of running joke, and there are doubts that it will ever come to market despite Tesla’s promise of dozens of free new Roadsters to Tesla owners who participated in its referral program years ago.

Tesla used the promise of free Roadsters to help generate billions of dollars worth of sales, which Tesla owners delivered; however, the automaker never delivered on its part of the agreement.

Furthermore, many people placed deposits ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 to reserve the vehicle, which was initially scheduled to hit the market five years ago.

When unveiling the vehicle, CEO Elon Musk described it as a “halo car” that would deliver a “smack down” to gasoline vehicles.

That was almost eight years ago, and many electric hypercars have since launched and delivered this smackdown.

Tesla has partly blamed the delays on improving the next-gen Roadsters and added features like the “SpaceX package,” which is supposed to include cold air thrusters to enable the vehicle to fly – Musk has hinted.

Many people don’t believe any of it, as Tesla has said that it would launch the new Roadster every year for the last 5 years and never did.

Now, Lars Moravy, Tesla’s head of vehicle engineering, made a rare new comment about the next-generation Roadster during an interview at the X Takeover event, an annual gathering of Elon Musk cultists, last weekend.

He referred to Tesla’s next-gen Roadster as the “last best driver’s car” and said that the automaker did “some cool demos” for Musk last week:

We spent a lot of time in the last few years rethinking what we did, and why we did it, and what would make an awesome and exciting last best driver’s car. We’ve been making it better and better, and it is even a little bit more than a car. We showed Elon some cool demos last week and tech we’ve been working on, and he got a little excited.

The timing matches Musk’s recent claim that Tesla is going to have ‘the most epic demo ever, ’ but we heard that one before.

We suspected that the comment might be about the Tesla Roadster, as the CEO made the exact same comment about Roadster demos in 2019 and 2024. You will not be shocked to hear that these demos never happen.

Electrek’s Take

The “last best driver’s car” before computers are going to drive us everywhere. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy if you continue to delay the car. It might literally be the last car ever made that way. How would we ever know?

The truth is that the Roadster was cool when it was unveiled in 2017, but that was a long time ago. Tesla would need to update the car quite a bit to make it cool in 2025, and I don’t know that cold air clusters are it. You will have extreme limitations using those.

The Roadster is almost entirely in the “put up or shut up” category for me at Tesla. They need to stop talking about it and make it happen; otherwise, I can’t believe a word.

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Kia’s electric van spotted in the US again, but will it ever launch?

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The PV5 is already available in several markets, but will Kia launch it in the US? After Kia’s electric van was spotted testing in the US again, a US debut could be in the works.

Is Kia’s electric van coming to the US?

Kia launched the PV5, the first dedicated electric van from its new Platform Beyond vehicle (PBV) business, in South Korea and Europe earlier this year, promising it will roll out in “other global markets” in 2026.

Will that include the US? Earlier this year, Kia’s electric van was caught charging at a station in Indiana. Photos and a video sent to Electrek by Alex Nguyen confirmed it was, in fact, the PV5.

Kia has yet to say if it will sell the PV5 in the US, likely due to the Trump Administration’s new auto tariffs. All electric vans, or PBVs, including the PV5, will be built at Kia’s Hwaseong plant in South Korea, which means they will face a stiff 25% tariff as imports.

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Following another sighting, a US debut cannot be ruled out. The PV5 Passenger model was spotted by Automotive Validation Engineer Chris Higa (@Chrisediting) while testing in Arizona.

There’s no denying that’s Kia’s electric van, but it doesn’t necessarily confirm it will launch in the US. But it could make sense.

Despite record first-half sales in the US, Kia’s EV sales have fallen significantly. Sales of the EV9 and EV6 are nearly 50% less than in the first half of 2024.

To be fair, part of it is due to the new model year changeover, but Kia is also doubling down on the US market by boosting local production. Earlier this year, Kia said the EV6 and EV9 are now in full-scale production at its West Point, GA, facility.

The PV5 Passenger (shown above) is available in Europe with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh, rated with WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo variant has the same battery options but offers a WLTP range of either 181 miles or 247 miles.

During its PV5 Tech Day event last week, Kia revealed plans for seven PV5 body types, including an Open Bed (similar to a pickup), a Light Camper, and even a luxury “Prime” passenger model.

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Kia PV5 tech day (Source: Kia)

Kia is set to begin deliveries of the PV5 Passenger and Cargo Long variants in South Korea next month, followed by Europe and other global markets, starting in Q4 2025. As for a US launch, we will have to wait for the official word from Kia.

Do you want Kia to bring its electric van to the US? Drop us a comment below and let us know your thoughts.

Source: Chris Higa, TheKoreanCarBlog

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