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 XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike clearance (price cuts only):
Lectric Father’s Day Sale XPedition 2.0 offers:
XPedition 2.0 standard cargo e-bike with $375 bundle, Stratus White: $1,399 (Reg. $1,774)
XPedition 2.0 standard cargo e-bike with $375 bundle, Raindrop Blue: $1,399 (Reg. $1,774)
XPedition 2.0 DB cargo e-bike with $574 bundle, Stratus White: $1,699 (Reg. $2,273)
XPedition 2.0 DB cargo e-bike with $574 bundle, Raindrop Blue: $1,699 (Reg. $2,273)
XPedition 2.0 DB LR e-bike with $723 bundle, Stratus White: $1,999 (Reg. $2,722)
XPedition 2.0 DB LR e-bike with $723 bundle, Raindrop Blue: $1,999 (Reg. $2,722)
Lectric Father’s Day Sale XP Electric Trike offer:
Lectric Father’s Day Sale XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bike offers:
XP Lite 2.0 Arctic White e-bike with $385 bundle, 80-mile range: $999 (Reg. $1,384)
XP Lite 2.0 Sandstorm e-bike with $385 bundle, 80-mile range: $999 (Reg. $1,384)
XP Lite 2.0 Lectric Blue e-bike with $385 bundle, 80-mile range: $999 (Reg. $1,384)
XP Lite 2.0 Lavender Haze e-bike with $385 bundle, 80-mile range: $999 (Reg. $1,384)
XP Lite 2.0 JW Black e-bike with $385 bundle, 80-mile range: $1,099 (Reg. $1,484)
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:
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’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:
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.
Segway E2 Plus II eKickScooter (preorder until June 3): $350 (Reg. $400)
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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Japanese equipment giant Kubota brought 22 new or updated machines to the 2025 bauma expo earlier this year, but tucked away in the corners was a new retrofit kit that can help existing customers decarbonize more quickly, and more affordably.
The latest equipment maker to put its name on the retrofit list is Kubota, who says its kit can be installed by a trained dealer in a single day.
That’s right! By this time tomorrow, your diesel-powered Kubota KX019 or U27-4 excavator (shown) could be fitted with an 18 or 20 kWh li-ion battery pack and electric drive motors and ready to get to work in a low-noise or low-vibration work environment where emissions are a strict no-no. Think indoor precision demolition or historic archeological excavation.
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Then, if necessary, it can go right back to diesel power.
Kubota says its modular retrofit kits is a response to the increasing global demand for sustainable alternatives by focusing on making machinery that’s flexible and repairable enough to be “reusable,” and offer construction fleet managers a longer operational lifespan, superior ROI (return on investment), and lower TCO (total cost of ownership) than the competition.
Kubota’s solution also notably reduces maintenance costs and operational overheads. With no engine and associated components, servicing time and expenses are considerably reduced, saving customers both time and money. Additionally, with electricity costing far less than fossil fuels, it offers a highly economical advantage.
International Rental News reports that other changes to the excavators include a more modern cab controls with a digital instrument cluster, a 60 mm wider undercarriage for more stability, and an independent travel circuit allows operators to use the boom, dipper, bucket, and auxiliary functions without an impact on tracking performance.
Kubota’s new kit, first shown at last year’s Hillhead exhibition in the UK, will officially be on sale this summer – any day now, in fact – though pricing has yet to be announced.
Electrek’s Take
If you’re wondering how it is that we’re still talking about bauma 2025 a full quarter after the show wrapped up, then I haven’t done a good enough job of explaining how positively massive the show was. Check out this Quick Charge episode (above) then let us know what you think of Kubota’s modular power kits in the comments.
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Elon Musk isn’t happy about Trump passing the Big Beautiful Bill and killing off the $7,500 EV tax credit – but there’s a lot more bad news for Tesla baked into the BBB. We’ve got all that and more on today’s budget-busting episode of Quick Charge!
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Solar and wind accounted for almost 96% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first third of 2025. In April, solar provided 87% of new capacity, making it the 20th consecutive month solar has taken the lead, according to data belatedly posted on July 1 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.
Solar’s new generating capacity in April 2025 and YTD
In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through April 30, 2025), FERC says 50 “units” of solar totaling 2,284 megawatts (MW) were placed into service in April, accounting for 86.7% of all new generating capacity added during the month.
In addition, the 9,451 MW of solar added during the first four months of 2025 was 77.7% of the new generation placed into service.
Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity added each month for 20 consecutive months, from September 2023 to April 2025.
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Solar + wind were >95% of new capacity in 1st third of 2025
Between January and April 2025, new wind provided 2,183 MW of capacity additions, accounting for 18.0% of new additions in the first third.
In the same period, the combination of solar and wind was 95.7% of new capacity while natural gas (511 MW) provided just 4.2%; the remaining 0.1% came from oil (11 MW).
Solar + wind are >22% of US utility-scale generating capacity
The installed capacities of solar (11.0%) and wind (11.8%) are now each more than a tenth of the US total. Together, they make up almost one-fourth (22.8%) of the US’s total available installed utility-scale generating capacity.
Moreover, at least 25-30% of US solar capacity is in small-scale (e.g., rooftop) systems that are not reflected in FERC’s data. Including that additional solar capacity would bring the share provided by solar + wind to more than a quarter of the US total.
With the inclusion of hydropower (7.7%), biomass (1.1%), and geothermal (0.3%), renewables currently claim a 31.8% share of total US utility-scale generating capacity. If small-scale solar capacity is included, renewables are now about one-third of total US generating capacity.
Solar is on track to become No. 2 source of US generating capacity
FERC reports that net “high probability” additions of solar between May 2025 and April 2028 total 90,158 MW – an amount almost four times the forecast net “high probability” additions for wind (22,793 MW), the second-fastest growing resource. Notably, both three-year projections are higher than those provided just a month earlier.
FERC also foresees net growth for hydropower (596 MW) and geothermal (92 MW) but a decrease of 123 MW in biomass capacity.
Taken together, the net new “high probability” capacity additions by all renewable energy sources over the next three years – i.e., the bulk of the Trump administration’s remaining time in office – would total 113,516 MW.
FERC doesn’t include any nuclear capacity in its three-year forecast, while coal and oil are projected to contract by 24,373 MW and 1,915 MW, respectively. Natural gas capacity would expand by 5,730 MW.
Thus, adjusting for the different capacity factors of gas (59.7%), wind (34.3%), and utility-scale solar (23.4%), electricity generated by the projected new solar capacity to be added in the coming three years should be at least six times greater than that produced by the new natural gas capacity, while the electrical output by new wind capacity would be more than double that by gas.
If FERC’s current “high probability” additions materialize, by May 1, 2028, solar will account for one-sixth (16.6%) of US installed utility-scale generating capacity. Wind would provide an additional one-eighth (12.6%) of the total. That would make each greater than coal (12.2%) and substantially more than nuclear power or hydropower (7.3% and 7.2%, respectively).
In fact, assuming current growth rates continue, the installed capacity of utility-scale solar is likely to surpass that of either coal or wind within two years, placing solar in second place for installed generating capacity, behind only natural gas.
Renewables + small-scale solar may overtake natural gas within 3 years
The mix of all utility-scale (ie, >1 MW) renewables is now adding about two percentage points each year to its share of generating capacity. At that pace, by May 1, 2028, renewables would account for 37.7% of total available installed utility-scale generating capacity – rapidly approaching that of natural gas (40.1%). Solar and wind would constitute more than three-quarters of installed renewable energy capacity. If those trend lines continue, utility-scale renewable energy capacity should surpass that of natural gas in 2029 or sooner.
However, as noted, FERC’s data do not account for the capacity of small-scale solar systems. If that’s factored in, within three years, total US solar capacity could exceed 300 GW. In turn, the mix of all renewables would then be about 40% of total installed capacity while the share of natural gas would drop to about 38%.
Moreover, FERC reports that there may actually be as much as 224,426 MW of net new solar additions in the current three-year pipeline in addition to 69,530 MW of new wind, 9,072 MW of new hydropower, 202 MW of new geothermal, and 39 MW of new biomass. By contrast, net new natural gas capacity potentially in the three-year pipeline totals just 26,818 MW. Consequently, renewables’ share could be even greater by mid-spring 2028.
“The Trump Administration’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ … poses a clear threat to solar and wind in the years to come,” noted the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director, Ken Bossong. “Nonetheless, FERC’s latest data and forecasts suggest cleaner and lower-cost renewable energy sources may still dominate and surpass nuclear power, coal, and natural gas.”
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