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Green Deals for Dads are in full swing, as today’s savings are led by Jackery’s Father’s Day Sale that is taking up to $3,300 off power stations alongside three tiers of bonus savings and reward point benefits for members for even more discounts, free gear, and more. Among the lineup we’re seeing, the brand’s upgraded Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator bundle with a 500W panel is back at $1,424, which can cover most of your off-grid backup power needs this summer and beyond. There’s also the Father’s Day savings from Ride1Up, which is taking $400 off e-bikes and offering up to $300 in extra savings when buying two together – all from $995. EcoFlow has also launched a 48-hour flash sale on three offers, giving you either the RIVER 3 Plus power station, an expanded DELTA Pro setup, or a 500W solar panel add-on starting from $239. Lastly, we spotted the first savings on Greenworks’ 24V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger with a brush cutter bundle for $100. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Heybike Father’s Day e-bike sale, the six (now extended) Bluetti flash offers, 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 Father’s Day Sale returns Explorer 2000 v2 bundle with 500W panel to $1,424

Jackery has launched its Father’s Day Sale running through June 18 with up to $3,300 in savings on power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – plus, there are three different tiers of extra savings, and members can use reward point benefits to score additional savings, gear, and more. Among the many solid backup options we’re seeing, one of the best middle-ground options is the Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator bundle with a 500W panel for $1,424.05 shipped, after using the code DAD5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. At full price, you’d have to shell out $2,499 for this newer package, which we’ve only seen beaten out once before during the brand’s Earth Day Sale when it was offered for $25 less. This is otherwise the best deal we have tracked, giving you a $1,075 price cut and beating out Amazon’s current pricing by $175.

Jackery’s Father’s Day Sale is offering a nice array of extra savings opportunities, starting with the three bonus discount tiers. You can use the code DAD5 at checkout for an extra 5% off orders over $1,300, while the code DAD7 takes an extra 7% off orders over $2,500 and the code DAD10 takes 10% off orders over $3,000. On top of these, those who are registered members (free signup) can trade in collected points to get up to $450 off coupons, Jackery gift cards, third-party gift cards, or free gear.

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Jackery’s Explorer 2000 v2 was redesigned last year with LiFePO4 battery cells and comes as a well-rounded option to cover outdoor leisure, off-grid living, jobsite needs, emergency backup during power outages, and more. It has a 2,042Wh capacity and delivers up to 2,200W of steady output through the seven port options, able to go as high as 4,400W. The battery can be recharged to 80% in around 66+ minutes through a wall outlet, with a supercharge feature that can boost speeds to reach a full battery in 102+ minutes. You can even plug it into your car’s auxiliary port for a 24-hour charge, or invest in solar panels (max 400W input) to utilize the sun’s rays to refill the battery.

Thanks to Jackery’s honeycomb design paired alongside exclusive CBT tech, it comes in a much smaller and lighter form factor than you may expect, complete with 62 different forms of charging protections and a silent mode for when you plug it in while you sleep.

***Note: The following prices have not had any of the extra savings factored in, so be sure to use the three promo codes DAD5, DAD7, or DAD10 where eligible to score the biggest savings during this event.

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You can browse Jackery’s entire Father’s Day Sale lineup of deals by heading to the landing page here.

Ride1Up Portola folding e-bike

Ride1Up’s Portola folding e-bike makes a great budget-friendly and space-saving commuter for Dad at $995

Ride1Up has some Father’s Day savings that are carrying over the e-bike deals we saw during its Memorial Day Sale, with the added bonus of select extra savings at up to $300 off when buying two models together. The most budget-friendly model amongst the bunch is the Portola Compact Folding e-bike that starts from $995 shipped for its 10.4Ah model, while the upgraded 13.4Ah model is down at $1,095 shipped. Going for $1,095 and $1,195 normally, it doesn’t often see price cuts, with most of the discounts we have spotted being these $100 markdowns, aside from the $200 markdown we last saw during Black Friday. You’re looking at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which will get an additional $100 in savings when two are bought together.

A well known option among the brand’s models, the Portola Folding e-bike brings budget-friendly pricing along with space-saving capabilities. As I previously mentioned, there are two battery configurations to choose from, with the standard 10.4Ah battery giving you up to a 40-mile travel range, while the 13.4Ah battery increases that to 45+ miles – achieving the best mileage when its PAS levels are activated. Speaking of the PAS, when its turned on you’ll gain assistance up to its max 28 MPH speeds, while using the throttle for pure-electric riding only reaches 20 MPH.

There’s plenty of solid features here for the low prices, with both models sporting 3-inch wide cross-country tires with fenders over each, a suspension travel fork, dual piston hydraulic brakes, Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur, front and rear LED lights (with brake lighting), an integrated rear cargo rack (which is compatible with the brand’s passenger kit), the folding frame, and a 2.2-inch LCD display for setting adjustments and real-time performance data. You can learn more in our hands-on review.

Ride1Up’s other Father’s Day e-bike deals:

  • Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium Belt-Drive e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
    • 25 MPH for up to 40 miles
  • Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium chain-drive e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
    • 28 MPH for up to 40 miles
  • Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike: $2,095 (Reg. $2,495)
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • gets extra savings when buying two
  • Revv 1 Full Suspension Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
    • 20+ MPH for up to 60 miles
    • gets extra savings when buying two
  • Revv 1 DRT Off-Road Moped-Style e-bike: $2,495 (Reg. $2,595)
    • 20+ MPH for up to 60 miles
    • gets extra savings when buying two
  • Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive Gates Belt CVT e-bike: $2,595 (Reg. $2,795)
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • gets extra savings when buying two
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus portable power station

EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale offers up to 46% off two power station setups and a solar panel option starting from $239

As part of its ongoing Father’s Day Sale, EcoFlow has launched its one scheduled 48-hour flash sale that will run through June 12, with up to 46% off three offers. Things start with the new RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station for $239 shipped. It released back in February at a $299 full price, which we’ve seen discounted a few times already and which is seeing a 20% markdown here during this flash event. While we have seen it go as low as $189 in the past, you’re still looking at a solid $60 price cut at the best rate we can find, with Amazon currently offering it for $269.

If you’d prefer to travel or go camping with a more compact means to get backup power for your devices and small appliances, EcoFlow’s RIVER 3 Plus is the latest model to serve that need at 10 pounds. It starts with a 286Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can be invested in and expanded as high as 840Wh with either the EB300 or EB600 expansion batteries (sold separately). With six output options to connect to (three ACs, two USB-As, and a high-speed USB-C), it dishes out a steady stream of power at up to 600W, surging to 1,200W when necessary, thanks to the equipped X-Boost tech.

Plugging it into a standard wall outlet goes much faster with its X-Stream charging tech, taking just an hour to get the battery back to full. There’s also the 220W max solar input that can do the same in 1.5 hours with ideal conditions. You’ll also have a nice array of protection from any surging that may happen when it’s connected to an outlet, with the unit also giving you both LED and app-based notifications should it ever occur, keeping you in the know while ensuring nothing gets fried.

The second of these offers takes the backup power game to much larger levels, as you can get the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled with a Smart Extra Battery for $3,499 shipped, coming down from $6,498. You’ll be getting a 3,600Wh starting LiFePO4 capacity that is doubled to 7,200Wh with the expansion battery, and which can go as high as 25kWh with more. Through its 14 port options you’ll get up to 3,600W of steady power and as much as 7,200W when it surges for larger needs, covering home appliances in emergency cases. It recharges either through a wall outlet, with a max 1,600W solar input, or with a car’s auxiliary port. Of course, you can take advantage of the last of these flash offers to grab it with solar capabilities while the brand’s 500W Bifacial Modular Solar Panel (125W x 4) is at $549 shipped from $899, which normally only gets discounted to $600 to $649 during sales.

You can browse EcoFlow’s entire Father’s Day Sale lineup in our original coverage here.

Greenworks 24V 12-inch cordless string trimmer/edger

First savings on Greenworks’ 24V 12-inch cordless string trimmer/edger with brush cutter attachment bundle at $100

Amazon is now offering the first chance at savings on an all-new bundle that gives you the 24V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger with a 4.0Ah battery, brush cutter attachment, and 20 replacement blades for $99.99 shipped. It landed at Amazon back in April carrying a $130 price tag in full, which is where it’s kept at until now. This is the first deal we’ve spotted, giving you a solid $30 in savings – plus, it’s not available directly from Greenworks’ website at the moment either, only the tool with a lesser 2.0Ah battery for $4 more.

This 24V cordless string trimmer/edger from Greenworks makes a great option for first-time homeowners or just beginners taking care of uneven lawns and/or tight fence lines. It provides a 12-inch cutting swath, and can easily switch between trimming and edging with the press of a button. The included 4.0Ah battery delivers enough juice for up to 45 minutes of continuous use, with the whole thing weighing just over five pounds, making it easily manageable.

There’s a single-line auto-feed head that stands up to jamming, along with a push-button start, a safety lock switch to prevent accidental starts, a seven-position pivoting head, and a telescoping shaft to match users’ varying heights/postures. What’s more, it comes with the brush cutter attachment and 20 replacement blades so you can mow through tougher terrain and thicker buildups.

There’s plenty more Greenworks deals that we’ve already spotted this week, like the 80V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw at its $320 low, or the first discount hitting the 60V 30-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Tractor bundle with four 8.0Ah batteries, one 20.0Ah battery, a wall charger, and a rear add-on bagger system at $1,000 off.

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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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Gogoro goes affordable with new Ezzy battery-swapping scooter

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Gogoro goes affordable with new Ezzy battery-swapping scooter

Taiwanese smart-scooter pioneer Gogoro is taking a step into more accessible territory with its newest model, the Ezzy. The company hopes to leverage its massive lead in battery-swapping technology while also bringing its smart scooters to a broader audience by lowering its price point.

Designed as a no-frills, budget-friendly ride that doesn’t skimp on modern conveniences, Ezzy is priced around NT$59,980 (around US $2,000). Once you add in the government subsidies from its native Taiwan, that price drops below NT$30,000 (around US $1,000). For Gogoro, this is the smartscooter distilled to its essential core: practical, connected, and ready for daily life.

The Ezzy looks like it is trying to build on Gogoro’s success with its 2024 Jego launch, the company’s previous forray into lower cost electric scooters. The Jego was a massive success and wound up resulting in around 40% of the company’s sales. Now the Ezzy looks to keep the good vibes rolling in a sleek, compact, and intuitive package.

The scooter features a rounded, minimalist body with a durable front panel and straightforward controls. Practicality is the guiding principle: a 68 cm (27 inch) long seat, spacious footwell, and a 28 liter (7.4 gallon) under-seat storage compartment, which the company says is large enough for two helmets – if they’re a 3/4 and a half helmet. Put it all together, and the features sound like they should make the Ezzy ideal for urban errands or weekend jaunts. Add in a built-in cupholder and flip-out footrests, and you’ve got a scooter designed to seamlessly slot into everyday routines with one or two riders aboard.

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The design is cute, but it’s under the panels where Gogoro usually tries to set itself apart. Ezzy is powered by a new hub motor capable of speeds up to 68 km/h (42 mph), high enough for city traffic while keeping maintenance low. The last time I was scootering around in Taipei, those speeds felt like plenty on the congested streets.

And while Gogoro’s scooters have long been impressive, the most important part of the company’s offerings isn’t even its rides, it’s how they’re powered. Ezzy integrates directly into Gogoro’s famed battery-swapping network, which includes thousands of swap stations around Taiwan.

Riders can skip charging downtime by swapping depleted packs at GoStation kiosks, which regularly see hundreds of thousands of battery swaps every day.

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In terms of performance, Ezzy strikes a balance. It’s not built for speed demons, but it likely won’t bog down in traffic either. It’s not overflowing with gadgets, yet includes thoughtful features that matter – cup holder, flip-out footrests, and room for two helmets. At around US $2,000 retail before subsidies, it’s clearly aimed at broadening access to smart two-wheeling in dense cities. And since the combustion engine scooters still dominate cities in most countries, making electric alternatives more affordable is a key part of displacing those heavy polluters.

This feels less like a normal launch and more like a strategic pivot for Gogoro. While the company’s premium Smartscooters – like the sports car-inspired Pulse or high-performance SuperSport – are impressive, they’re also spendy and niche. Ezzy, by contrast, looks like what Gogoro might want every city overpopulated by cars to embrace: a stylish, comfortable, and economical electric scooter that’s accessible to the masses.

It’s still early days and Gogoro hasn’t confirmed availability beyond Taiwan, but enthusiasm for affordable, swappable-battery electric scooters is growing. If Ezzy finds even moderate success in its initial market, it could pave the way for Gogoro to expand its smart ecosystem deeper into urban centers worldwide.

In short, Ezzy may not be a headline-grabbing performance machine, but that’s exactly the point. Sometimes progress happens not with fireworks, but with smart, thoughtful moves that make electric mobility more attainable for everyone. And that’s an evolution worth riding along with.

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750W e-bikes in Europe? Discussions underway to update e-bike laws

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The e-bike industry in the West has long been a tale of two territories. North Americans enjoy higher speeds and power limits for their electric bicycles while Europeans are held to much stricter (i.e. slower and lower) speed and power limits. However, things might change based on current discussions on rewriting European e-bike regulations.

New power levels are not totally without precedent, either. The UK briefly considered doubling its own e-bike power limit from 250 watts (approximately 1/3 horsepower) to 500 watts, though the move was ultimately abandoned.

But this time, the call for more power is coming from within the house – i.e., Germany. The Germans are the undisputed leaders and trend setters in the European e-bike market, accounting for around two million sales of e-bikes per year. Home to leading e-bike drive makers like Bosch, the country has yet another advantage when it comes to making – or regulating – waves in the industry.

And while there aren’t any pending law changes, the largest German trade organization ZIV (Zweirad-Industrie-Verband), which is highly influential in achieving such changes, is now discussing what it believes could be pertinent updates to current EU electric bike regulations.

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Some of the new regulations involve creating rules maxing out power at levels such as 400% or 600% of the human pedaling input. But a key component of the proposed plan includes changing the present day power limit of e-bikes from 250W of continuous power at the motor to 750W of peak power at the drive wheel.

The difference includes some nuance, since continuous power is often considered more of a nominal figure, meaning nearly every e-bike motor in Europe wears a “250W” or less sticker despite often outputting a higher level of peak power. Even Bosch, which has to walk the tight and narrow as a leader in the European e-bike drive market, shared that its newest models of motors are capable of peak power ratings in the 600W level. That’s still far from the commonly 1,000W to 1,300W peak power seen in US e-bike motors, but offers a nice boost over an actual 250W motor.

Other new regulations up for discussion include proposals to limit fully-loaded cargo e-bike weights to either 250 kg (550 lb) for two-wheelers or 300 kg (660 lb) for e-bikes with more than two wheels. As road.cc explained, ZIV also noted that, “separate framework conditions and parameters must be defined for cargo bikes weighing more than 300 kg (see EN 17860-4:2025) as they differ significantly from EPACs and bicycles in their dynamics, design and operation.” Such heavy-duty cargo e-bikes, which often more closely resemble small delivery vans than large cargo bikes, are becoming more common in the industry and have raised concerns about cargo e-bike bloat, especially in dedicated cycling paths.

It’s too early to say whether European e-bike regulations will actually change, but the fact that key industry voices with the power to influence policy are openly advocating for it suggests that new rules for the European market are a real possibility.

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China overhauls EV charging: 100,000 ultra-fast public stations by 2027

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China just laid out a plan to roll out over 100,000 ultra-fast EV charging stations by 2027 – and they’ll all be open to the public.

The National Development and Reform Commission’s (NDRC) joint notice, issued on Monday, asks local authorities to put together construction plans for highway service areas and prioritize the ones that see 40% or more usage during holiday travel rushes.

The NDRC notes that China’s ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure needs upgrading as more 800V EVs hit the road. Those high-voltage platforms can handle super-fast charging in as little as 10 to 30 minutes, but only if the charging hardware is up to speed.

China had 31.4 million EVs on the road at the end of 2024 – nearly 9% of the country’s total vehicle fleet. But charging access is still catching up. As of May 2025, there were 14.4 million charging points, or roughly 1 for every 2.2 EVs.

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To keep the grid running smoothly, China wants new chargers to be smart, with dynamic pricing to incentivize off-peak charging and solar and storage to power the charging stations.

To make the business side work, the government is pushing for 10-year leases for charging station operators, and it’s backing the buildout with local government bonds.

The NDRC emphasized that the DC fast chargers built will be open to the public. This is a big deal because a lot of fast chargers in China aren’t. For example, BYD’s new megawatt chargers aren’t open to third-party vehicles.

As of September 2024, China had expanded its charging infrastructure to 11.4 million EV chargers, but only 3.3 million were public.

Read more: California now has nearly 50% more EV chargers than gas nozzles

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