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First out of the gate in today’s Green Deals is Heybike’s Father’s Day Sale that is offering up to $500 off e-bikes alongside free gear packages, like the Brawn Fat Tire Off-Road e-bike that’s getting a free large cargo basket while at its $1,299 low, among others. We also have Bluetti’s Father’s Day flash offers that will be ending tonight, including returning low prices on the Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Stations starting from $199, as well as some of the best picks from the rest of the sale. From there, we have a bunch of lawncare solutions, like EGO’s 56V 21-inch Select Cut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with two 4.0Ah batteries for $549, as well as the Greenworks 80V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw back at its $320 low. Lastly, although it’s not necessarily green tech, Worx’s Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart is a handy assistant for your yard jobs at $169. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Father’s Day Sale offers, Rad’s rare RadTrike discount, 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 Father’s Day Sale returns the class 3 Brawn fat tire off-road e-bike to $1,299 low

Heybike has launched its Father’s Day Sale running through June 16 with up to $500 discounts on e-bikes and the usual free bundled gear packages. One notable price cut this time around is the Brawn Fat Tire Off-Road e-bike that has fallen to $1,299 shipped. Normally priced at full for $1,799, this is a sizeable $500 markdown that is bringing things back to the lowest price we have tracked, with discounts over the last year mainly having kept things down between $1,399 and $1,499. Along with your purchase, you’ll also be scoring a free large cargo basket that can attach to the rear rack.

Heybike’s Brawn e-bike is a class 3 off-roader that comes with a 750W (1,400W peak) brushless-geared hub motor paired with a removable 48V battery, providing support through its pedal assistance up to 28 MPH top speeds for up to 65 miles on a single 4-hour charge. Rather than have multiple PAS levels, you’ll have four riding modes to choose from: pure electric, pedal assistance, a manual mode, and a walk mode.

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Whether you’re headed down a paved street or adventuring off-road, the 26 by 4-inch puncture-protected fat tires smooth out the ride while ensuring it won’t end prematurely – plus, there are hydraulic disc brakes for more immediate stopping power over mechanical counterparts. It also features an automatic headlight that turns on in darker conditions as well as a taillight for added safety, smart functionality through the companion app that can be used to track your journey, and an LCD display that gives you real-time performance statuses and allows for setting adjustments.

Heybike’s Father’s Day deals:

  • Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for up to 45 miles
    • 1,000W motor (32 MPH speed) costs $100 more
    • comes with free front basket and large basket
  • Ranger S Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • 1,000W motor (32 MPH speed) costs $200 more
    • comes with free front basket and large basket
  • Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 21 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with free front basket and large basket
  • Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • dual battery setup (85-mile range) costs $300 more
  • Tyson Uni-Body e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with free large basket
  • Brawn Off-Road e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • comes with free large basket
  • Horizon Full-Suspension e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with free front basket and large basket
  • ALPHA All-Terrain e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 28 MPH for up to 60 miles
  • Hero 1,000W Rear-Hub Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike: $2,299 (Reg. $2,599)
    • 35 MPH for up to 60 miles
  • Hero 750W Mid-Drive Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike: $2,599 (Reg. $3,099)
    • 35 MPH for up to 60 miles
Bluetti Handsfree backpack power station

Today only: Bluetti returns Handsfree 1 and 2 backpack power stations to lowest prices from $199

Bluetti has its Father’s Day Sale running through June 22, which is broken into three “events” that are changing out offers at up to 55% off (tracked by counters on the landing page), complete with 48-hour flash sales that are peppered into the schedule. Among the current flash offers, we spotted the Bluetti Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Stations down at $199 shipped and $299 shipped. Normally fetching $429 and $599 at full price, these models have mostly been sitting $100 higher and more outside of these flash savings during direct events, but you’re getting another opportunity at the best pricing for them while the savings last. These are 54% and 50% markdowns, giving you $230 and $300 in savings at returning low prices, beating out Amazon’s pricing where the Handsfree 1 is at $299 and the Handsfree 2 is at $399.

If you’re one always to be found out in nature, Bluetti’s Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 power stations are quite the convenient pick, with their ultra-slim designs that fit inside the accompanying 42L and 60L backpacks. What’s more, even with the power stations in place, there’s still plenty of room for other essential camping, hiking, and outdoor gear. The Handsfree 1 provides you with a 268.8Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity (300W output, surges to 450W) while the Handsfree 2 boasts a larger 512Wh LiFePO4 capacity (700W output, surges to 1,200W). They both come sporting the same output port options, with one AC port, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. The bags are splash-resistant and offer easy access points to the power stations’ ports through the side flap, along with other layers of compartments, outside buckles, and more for additional equipment.

Last-minute plans aren’t as stressful as they recharge quickly, with both models able to reach an 80% battery in 45 minutes via a standard wall outlet, with a full battery taking longer at different rates: 1.5 hours for the Handsfree 1 and 1.3 hours for the Handsfree 2. There’s also the solar charging capabilities, with the Handsfree 1 sporting a 200W max input and the Handsfree 2 sitting higher with a max 350W input.

Bluetti’s other current Father’s Day Sale flash offers:

Top picks from Bluetti’s Father’s Day Sale:

You can browse the entire lineup of Bluetti’s Father’s Day Sale on the landing page here

EGO 56V 21-inch select cut self-propelled lawn mower

Get easier mobility and more customization with this EGO 56V 21-inch select cut self-propelled mower kit at $549

Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Select Cut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 4.0Ah batteries for $549 shipped. Normally fetching $699 at full price, this particular bundle doesn’t often see discounts, with only one previous price cut on the books for 2025, which only brought costs down to $599. You’re looking at a 21% markdown here while the deal lasts, saving you $150 at the second-lowest price we have tracked – $19 above the low that last appeared during July 2024.

Perfect for small to medium yards, this cordless electric mower from EGO comes powered by the two included 4.0Ah batteries for up to 65 minutes of runtime on a single charge, with the 550W charger getting each back to full in about 30 minutes. The self-propulsion system here is complemented by a Touch Drive that activates things with a touch of your palm, while the Select Cut system allows for more customizable options in terms of its blades for different jobs. There are seven cutting height levels (from 1.5 to 4 inches), as well as three-in-one functionality for bagging, side discharging, or mulching. And of course, there’s no more pull strings to stress over here, as the whole thing starts up with a button press.

We’ve got three major EGO Power+ bundles that are back at their lowest prices right now, which come with added batteries for maximum power and longer runtimes:

Greenworks 80V 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw

Cover tree felling and storm cleanup with Greenworks’ 80V 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw at $320 low

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 80V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw with 4.0Ah battery for $319.99 shipped. Coming down from $370, with a higher $400 MSRP, we’ve only seen two previous discounts on this model in 2025, both of which brought costs back to this same low rate. It’s coming back around for a third time now, cutting $80 off the tag and returning it to the lowest price we have tracked, which beats out Greenworks’ direct full pricing at the moment.

With the country stepping into hurricane season, we can expect an uptick in storm surges, especially if you live in the southern states, and having a reliable means to fell or chop up damaged trees is always key. With this 80V chainsaw from Greenworks, you’ll get the support you need through cleanups while also having a solid means for everyday yard projects too. The brushless motor brings the equivalent of a 50CC gas engine to your arsenal, with an 18-inch bar and chain that stays lubricated thanks to the automatic oiler. There’s also side-access tensioning to easily maintain its efficiency without needing to open it up, as well as a mechanical chain brake that adds extra protection and reduces injury risks.

Right now, you can also score the brand’s 24V 10-inch Cordless Pole Saw and Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo that comes with a 4.0Ah battery back at its $200 low. If you have any of the brand’s electric pressure washers with 2,000 PSI or less, you can also pick up the 11-inch Surface Cleaner Attachment for $20.

Worx Aerocart Yard Cart

Trade your single-use wheelbarrow for 8-in-1 functionality with Worx’s Aerocart at $169

Amazon is offering the Worx Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart for $169 shipped. While it occasionally carries a $230 full price tag, we’re seeing it come down here from $200 today after spending most of 2025 keeping at $173 before it rose in price back in April. You’re looking at a 27% markdown from its MSRP while the savings last, giving you the second-lowest price of 2025 – just $9 above the short-lived drop to $160 we saw in March.

With the Worx Aerocart among your arsenal, you’ll find added versatility to more easily manage various jobs around your yard and/or garden thanks to its 8-in-1 functionality and the 300-pound payload. The eight configurations you can set it to include a lightweight wheelbarrow to a yard cart, or even a bag holder, dolly – which extends further out too for larger transport jobs – as well as a cylinder carrier, rock/plant mover, or a trailer tote. Whether you’re doing large-scale changes to your landscape or just want more well-rounded support, you’ll certainly be getting far more than your average wheelbarrow here.

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E-quipment highlight: Liebherr R 920 G8-E electric crawler excavator

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E-quipment highlight: Liebherr R 920 G8-E electric crawler excavator

R 920 G8-E: Presenting the first battery-powered electric crawler excavator at Bauma 2025

Global mining and construction equipment giant Liebherr recently rolled out its first-ever battery electric crawler excavator, setting a new standard in heavy earth-moving equipment capabilities with low noise levels and zero local emissions.

Liebherr has made headlines in the sustainability space with its massive electric haul trucks and stupefyingly quick 6MW cryo-cooled DC fast chargers, but its conventional mid-sized equipment lines haven’t electrified as quickly, leaning instead on hydrogen combustion and fuel cell efforts. That seems to be changing, however, with the launch of the 20-ton R 920 G8-E – the brand’s first-ever factory fresh HDEV.

The company’s official copy is characteristically low-key, with an emphasis on the facts and features instead of hype:

The new model completes the product range of Liebherr crawler excavators produced in Colmar (France). It is particularly quiet and emission-free. It generates the same output as a diesel machine in the same category and is particularly suitable for building sites that require low noise levels and avoiding exhaust gas emissions, such as in cities or underground operating locations.

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Despite the lack of excitement in the release copy, there is a lot of excitement about the R 920 G8-E’s innovative new control cab philosophy.

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Liebherr INTUSI controls

Dubbed INTUSI (for INTuitive USer Interface), the system integrates intelligent control logic with advanced machine learning capabilities to give operators a highly customizable interface that can follow them from asset to asset, from wheel loader to excavator to haul truck, dramatically flattening the learning curve for operators on a given job site.

Liebherr says INTUSI improves both operational efficiency and user comfort on Liebherr job sites through the integration of a number of new features. From the press release:

  • Haptic feedback – vibrations alert the operator to critical conditions—such as reaching dynamic device limits—enhancing situational awareness and speeding up reaction times.
  • Optical feedback – integrated RGB LEDs on the joystick provide real-time visual cues about device status and servo control, ensuring clear communication without distraction.
  • Functional safety – control elements with status LEDs allow safe operation of critical functions—without requiring two-handed input—streamlining workflow while maintaining safety standards.
  • Hand detection – capacitive proximity sensor detects the operator’s hand automatically, enabling seamless activation of controls only when needed.
  • Display navigation – a mini-joystick embedded in the handle allows for quick and efficient navigation of the display interface, reducing the need to reach for external controls.
  • Ergonomics – multi-stage handle height adjustment ensures optimal comfort and usability, adapting to different operator preferences and working conditions

In addition to the INTUSI-powered custom cockpit, the new Liebherr R 920 G8-E electric excavator ships with your choice of either a 188 or 282 kWh high capacity li-ion battery, which is capable of 150 kW DC fast charging. Fast enough, in other words, to power up the machine during shift changes, if needed.

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R 920 G8-E electric crawler excavator; via Liebherr.

If the notion of a battery electric Liebherr excavator seems familiar, that’s because it should – the company first converted one of its ultramassive R9400 mining excavators last year, as a proof of concept co-developed with global mining giants Fortescue as they invest in new technology to decarbonize their mines.

Since then, Fortescue has used the machine to move millions of tons of dirt, and has ordered several more. And, because everything from excavators to loaders to heavy trucks are built to be powertrain agnostic, and manufacturers will often offer the same basic vehicle with Cummins, Detroit Diesel, or Volvo power, so there’s a degree of openness baked into those systems already. Liebherr is just taking that to the next level by installing an electric drive motor in place of an internal combustion engine, and I expect this excavator will be the first of many such machines from the brand.

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Looks like Rivian is working on a steer-by-wire system

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Looks like Rivian is working on a steer-by-wire system

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Rivian R2 steering wheel design (Source: Rivian)

Rivian has posted a job listing for a steering engineer, specifically mentioning work on a future steer-by-wire system for the company.

Steer-by-wire is an automotive concept that has been around for a long time, but hasn’t yet reached mass adoption. The idea is to replace (or supplement) mechanical linkages between the steering wheel and the wheels with electronic actuators instead.

There are a number of potential benefits to this, like allowing more customizability or adaptability to a steering system, reducing mechanical complexity, or adding speed-sensitive variable steering ratios.

Although there are also disadvantages, like a reduction in steering feel (although, since most cars are moving to electronic power steering, that was already gone anyway).

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But few cars have implemented steer-by-wire systems, or at least not fully committed to them, given that mechanical steering racks are a relatively solved problem and the general inertia of the car industry which would rather stick with a solution they know than switch to something better (haven’t we here, at this EV publication, heard *that* one before…). There’s also the matter of regulations, which have often been written to require mechanical steering systems, and may need updating to allow for steer by wire.

But, steer by wire made it into mass production with the release of the Tesla Cybertruck. This was big news when Tesla committed to this – at the time, it was the only thing on the road to exclusively use a steer by wire system, though there are other cars with partial steer by wire (for example, mechanical front wheel steering, and steer by wire rear-wheel steering).

But it seems to have opened the floodgates, as a number of other companies are working on or have since released steer by wire systems (Lexus, for example).

And now, it looks like Rivian is one of those companies – though we don’t know if it’s for the front or rear.

The company posted a job listing for “Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, Steering Actuator System,” based at its Irvine, CA headquarters (spotted by Rivianforums). This wouldn’t be so exceptional, except that the job posting also specifically points out that “you’ll have full cradle-to-grave ownership of the SBW subsystem.”

So – we know they’re working on steer by wire, to some extent.

But a few other EVs, particularly large EVs like the Rivian R1 platform is, use steer by wire just for the rear wheels – for example the Hummer EV and Rolls-Royce Spectre. These systems are particularly helpful for giant vehicles, because it allows them to be more nimble and make turns that otherwise would require a lot more… negotiation in a giant land yacht.

So it’s possible that Rivian is only working on rear wheel steer by wire here, but we’d like to think there’s a chance it’s working on steer by wire for the full vehicle.

We also don’t know if this would show up on all of Rivian’s vehicles, or only on certain models – the R2 and R3 are in development, and the R1 just got a big refresh. But, perhaps even more interestingly (and very speculatively), VW has invested heavily in Rivian for technology help, so we wonder if we might end up seeing this in VW group vehicles, or Scout vehicles eventually…

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Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 N lease prices by $150 a month

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Hyundai’s electric sports car just got a whole lot cheaper. The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N now costs $150 less per month to lease after another unexpected price cut.

How much is it to lease the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N?

The new and improved 2025 IONIQ 5 is coming off its best US sales month yet in July, but that isn’t stopping Hyundai from wanting more.

After Hyundai cut lease prices on all trims last month to as low as $179 per month, it’s now offering even more savings.

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is now listed for lease at just $549 per month. The offer is for 36 months, with $3,999 due at signing. At an effective monthly rate of $660, Hyundai’s EV is $150 cheaper a month than it was in July.

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Hyundai is currently offering some of the best deals on electric cars, with the 2025 IONIQ 5 SE Standard Range listed for lease at just $179 per month.

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai)

The Standard Range model has a driving range of 245 miles. If you’re looking for more, the Extended
Range SE, with a range of 318 miles, is available to lease from $199 per month.

You can even lease the rugged new XRT trim right now for under $300 a month. All deals are for 24 months with $3,999 due at signing and end on September 2

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim EV Powertrain Driving Range (miles) Starting Price*  Monthly lease price July 2025
IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range 168-horsepower rear motor 245 $42,500 $179
IONIQ 5 SE RWD 225-horsepower rear motor 318 $46,550 $199
IONIQ 5 SEL RWD 225-horsepower rear motor 318 $49,500 $209
IONIQ 5 Limited RWD 225-horsepower rear motor 318 $54,200 $309
IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD 320-horsepower dual motor 290 $50,050 $249
IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD 320-horsepower dual motor 290 $53,000 $259
IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor  AWD 320 horsepower dual motor 259 $55,400 $359
IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD 320-horsepower dual motor 269 $58,100 $299
IONIQ 5 N Dual Motor AWD Up to 601-horsepower
dual motor		 221 $66,200 $549
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 price, range, and lease price

With the $7,500 EV tax set to expire at the end of September, Hyundai is offering savings across its entire electric car lineup.

Even Hyundai’s new three-row electric SUV is surprisingly affordable. The 2026 INIQ 9 is listed with monthly lease prices as low as $419 per month.

Looking to test drive one out for yourself? We can help you get started. You can use our link to find deals on the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at a dealer near you (trusted affiliate link).

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