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It’s day 3 of the ongoing Prime Day event and we have another fresh batch of Green Deals to go over with you here, while all the others can be found within our Prime Day Green Deals hub here, which is regularly being updated throughout the days, so be sure to check back often. Leading the three main mentions is Rad Power’s Prime-adjacent e-bike sale that is continuing the second-ever savings on its new Radster Road Commuter e-bike and Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike for $1,999 each. We also have two Anker mentions today, with the full Prime Day Sale lineup outside of the F3800 Plus and F3000 stations, with its extra savings, free gear, and more all starting from $110. Next, we spotted the popular Anker PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station hitting a new $75 low. All that and much more are waiting for you below.

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.

Rad Power extends savings on new Radster Road and Trail e-bikes through Prime Day to $1,999 lows and more

Rad Power is extending its previous promotions for Prime Day through July 23, with the continued new low price on the RadExpand 5, 50% discounts on select accessories, and of course, the second-ever savings on its new Radster series of e-bikes, with the Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike at $1,999 shipped, as well as the Radster Road Commuter e-bike that is also at $1,999 shipped. They’ve both been mainly keeping to their $2,199 full tags since releasing in March, with only the Memorial Day Sale on the books for taking the price down lower to this same rate. The $200 discount is extending through for nearly another two weeks now, giving you some of the brand’s latest models at the best prices we have tracked. Head below for more.

Rad Power’s Radster Road commuter e-bike and Radster Trail off-road e-bike differ based on where you plan to trek, with both boasting improved speed and mileage over the brand’s legacy models. They both come equipped with 750W rear hub motors producing 100Nm of torque alongside a 720Wh Safe Shield semi-integrated battery. You’ll be able to activate five pedal assistance levels (supported by a torque sensor) in order to travel up to 65+ miles on a single charge at up to 28 MPH top speeds.

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As I stated before, there’s a few key differences based on these Rad Power models, with the Radster Road tailored for street riding with 29-inch by 2.2-inch Kenda Kwik puncture-resistant tires with a reflective strip while the Radster Trail has 27.5-inch by 3-inch Kenda Havoc puncture-resistant tires. Aside from those, there are some slight fender and handlebar grip variances, with both offering the same smart features like passcode locking, an included security fob, and more. From there, they share hydraulic suspension forks, hydraulic disc brakes, auto-on headlights, taillights with brake and turn signal lighting, rear cargo racks, 8-speed Shimano derailleurs, and a color display with a USB-C port to charge your phone.

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Anker SOLIX power station sale

Anker’s SOLIX Prime Day Sale takes up to 57% off units like the F2000 power station back at a $999 low ($1,000 off), more from $110

Looking back in on Anker’s SOLIX Prime Day Sale that is lasting longer than its competitors through July 13, there are a bunch of other solid deals alongside the new low prices on the F3800 Plus and F3000 units. One such legacy model is the F2000 Portable Power Station that we’re seeing down at $999 shipped while the savings last, which is sadly $1 under the minimum to get the extra 5% savings. Regardless, you’re getting the best price we have tracked to date right off the bat, as it comes down from its full $1,999 pricing here, even matching directly from Amazon too. Discounts in 2025 have only taken things as low as $1,099 without any extra savings, so the $1,000 markdown here drops things back to its best price for the first time since Black Friday. Head below for more on this and smaller power stations seeing discounts.

To learn more about this model and see the lineup of deals for its C1000, C800, C300, and C200 counterparts, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

Anker PowerCore Reserve power station

Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh power station hits new $75 low in Prime Day savings

As part of the ongoing Prime Day sale event, Anker’s official Amazon storefront is offering the best price to date on its popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station at $74.99 shipped in both colorways, after redeeming/using the on-page promo code at checkout, with it also matching in price directly from Anker’s website. It fetches $147 at full price, with things keeping down at $110 at Amazon over the last month, with a few earlier falls to $90. Before today, it’s only ever gone as low as $80, but that’s changing with this promo code, giving you a larger-than-ever 49% markdown at a new all-time low price.

To learn more about this model’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of the deal here.

EcoFlow DELTA Max power station

EcoFlow’s Prime 4-day flash sale takes 59% off four units, like the DELTA Max station with an alternator charger at $1,049 low, more

Running as part of its full Prime Day Sale event through July 11, EcoFlow is offering four flash sales through the event, which give you up to 59% savings on three power station units and a dual expansion battery option. The biggest savings are hitting the bundle that gives you a DELTA Max Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger and a free protective bag for $1,049 shipped, which sadly can’t use the promo code EFPDAFF5 for an extra 5% off but can have discounts via using your EcoCredits in the cart. Down from the $2,577 pricing that this bundle would cost in full, this is the best new price we have tracked, with $1,528 in total savings, with discounts only ever taking things as low as $1,199 in the past. Head below to check out the other deals getting flash savings. You can also find this price matching at Amazon, though keep in mind you won’t be getting the protective bag or the option to score extra savings with EcoCredit trade-ins.

To learn more about this model and the others included in this flash sale, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

Rachio 8-zone smart sprinkler controller

Upgrade your sprinklers with Rachio’s 3rd gen 8-zone smart controller while at $160 for Prime Day

As part of its ongoing Prime Day sale event, Amazon is offering the Rachio 3rd Gen 8-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller at $159.99 shipped. It normally goes for $199 at full price here, with discounts in 2025 mostly keeping things above $165. The deal we’re seeing during this sale provides a 20% markdown off the going rate, dropping it down among its lowest pricing – just $14 above the low that hasn’t been seen in quite some time.

To learn more about this device’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

Govee Smart Electric Kitchen composter

Turn food waste into low-cost nutrient-rich soil with Govee’s Smart Electric Composter at a new $245 Prime Day low

As part of the full swing Prime Day savings event, Govee’s official Amazon storefront is offering the biggest price cut ever on its Smart Electric Kitchen Composter to $254.99 shipped. It hit the market back in October with a $500 price tag, which we’ve been seeing keep down between $430 and $455 at full price these days, while discounts regularly take things as low as $300. Today’s deal, however, is coming in larger-than-ever with a $175+ markdown, landing it at the best new price we have tracked.

To learn more about this device’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless electric Select Cut and Touch Drive Lawn Mower

EGO’s 56V 21-inch cordless self-propelled Select Cut mower with two 6.0Ah batteries at $700

As part of the Prime Day sale event, Amazon is offering up to 40% savings across a wide variety of EGO Power+ lawncare solutions, like the 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with Select Cut tech, a touch drive, and two 6.0Ah batteries for $699.99 shipped. The combination of this advanced mower with the two batteries normally fetches $879 at full price, which hasn’t seen much by way of discounts compared to its single-battery package. While we have seen it go as low as $650, you’re looking at the second-best price we have tracked during this sale, saving you $179 off the tag while replacing your gas guzzler and upgrading to a more advanced system for lawn care. Head below to see more of the brand’s tools benefitting from discounts right now.

To learn more about this model, as well as the other rounded-together lawncare solutions from the brand, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

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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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Robinhood is up 160% this year, but several obstacles are ahead

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Robinhood is up 160% this year, but several obstacles are ahead

Florida AG opens probe into Robinhood. Here's the latest

Robinhood stock hit an all-time high Friday as the financial services platform continued to rip higher this year, along with bitcoin and other crypto stocks.

Robinhood, up more than 160% in 2025, hit an intraday high above $101 before pulling back and closing slightly lower.

The reversal came after a Bloomberg report that JPMorgan plans to start charging fintechs for access to customer bank data, a move that could raise costs across the industry.

For fintech firms that rely on thin margins to offer free or low-cost services to customers, even slight disruptions to their cost structure can have major ripple effects. PayPal and Affirm both ended the day nearly 6% lower following the report.

Despite its stellar year, the online broker is facing several headwinds, with a regulatory probe in Florida, pushback over new staking fees and growing friction with one of the world’s most high-profile artificial intelligence companies.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a formal investigation into Robinhood Crypto on Thursday, alleging the platform misled users by claiming to offer the lowest-cost crypto trading.

“Robinhood has long claimed to be the best bargain, but we believe those representations were deceptive,” Uthmeier said in a statement.

The probe centers on Robinhood’s use of payment for order flow — a common practice where market makers pay to execute trades — which the AG said can result in worse pricing for customers.

Robinhood Crypto General Counsel Lucas Moskowitz told CNBC its disclosures are “best-in-class” and that it delivers the lowest average cost.

“We disclose pricing information to customers during the lifecycle of a trade that clearly outlines the spread or the fees associated with the transaction, and the revenue Robinhood receives,” added Moskowitz.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev explains 'dual purpose' behind trading platform's new crypto offerings

Robinhood is also facing opposition to a new 25% cut of staking rewards for U.S. users, set to begin October 1. In Europe, the platform will take a smaller 15% cut.

Staking allows crypto holders to earn yield by locking up their tokens to help secure blockchain networks like ethereum, but platforms often take a percentage of those rewards as commission.

Robinhood’s 25% cut puts it in line with Coinbase, which charges between 25.25% and 35% depending on the token. The cut is notably higher than Gemini’s flat 15% fee.

It marks a shift for the company, which had previously steered clear of staking amid regulatory uncertainty.

Under President Joe Biden‘s administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission cracked down on U.S. platforms offering staking services, arguing they constituted unregistered securities.

With President Donald Trump in the White House, the agency has reversed course on several crypto enforcement actions, dropping cases against major players like Coinbase and Binance and signaling a more permissive stance.

Even as enforcement actions ease, Robinhood is under fresh scrutiny for its tokenized stock push, which is a growing part of its international strategy.

The company now offers blockchain-based assets in Europe that give users synthetic exposure to private firms like OpenAI and SpaceX through special purpose vehicles, or SPVs.

An SPV is a separate entity that acquires shares in a company. Users then buy tokens of the SPV and don’t have shareholder privileges or voting rights directly in the company.

OpenAI has publicly objected, warning the tokens do not represent real equity and were issued without its approval. In an interview with CNBC International, CEO Vlad Tenev acknowledged the tokens aren’t technically equity shares, but said that misses the broader point.

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“What’s important is that retail customers have an opportunity to get exposure to this asset,” he said, pointing to the disruptive nature of AI and the historically limited access to pre-IPO companies.

“It is true that these are not technically equity,” Tenev added, noting that institutional investors often gain similar exposure through structured financial instruments.

The Bank of Lithuania — Robinhood’s lead regulator in the EU — told CNBC on Monday that it is “awaiting clarifications” following OpenAI’s statement.

“Only after receiving and evaluating this information will we be able to assess the legality and compliance of these specific instruments,” a spokesperson said, adding that information for investors must be “clear, fair, and non-misleading.”

Tenev responded that Robinhood is “happy to continue to answer questions from our regulators,” and said the company built its tokenized stock program to withstand scrutiny.

“Since this is a new thing, regulators are going to want to look at it,” he said. “And we expect to be scrutinized as a large, innovative player in this space.”

SEC Chair Paul Atkins recently called the model “an innovation” on CNBC’s Squawk Box, offering some validation as Robinhood leans further into its synthetic equity strategy — even as legal clarity remains in flux across jurisdictions.

Despite the regulatory noise, many investors remain focused on Robinhood’s upside, and particularly the political tailwinds.

The company is positioning itself as a key beneficiary of Trump’s newly signed megabill, which includes $1,000 government-seeded investment accounts for newborns. Robinhood said it’s already prototyping an app for the ‘Trump Accounts‘ initiative.

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Hyundai and Kia are betting on lower-priced EVs to ride out tariffs

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Korean auto giants Hyundai and Kia think lower-priced EVs will help minimize the blow from the new US auto tariffs. Hyundai is set to unveil a new entry-level electric car soon, which will be sold alongside the Kia EV2. Will it be the IONIQ 2?

Hyundai and Kia shift to lower-priced EVs

Hyundai and Kia already offer some of the most affordable and efficient electric vehicles on the market, with models like the IONIQ 5 and EV6.

In Europe, Korea, Japan, and other overseas markets, Hyundai sells the Inster EV (sold as the Casper Electric in Korea), an electric city car. The Inster EV starts at about $27,000 (€23,900), but Hyundai will soon offer another lower-priced EV, similar to the upcoming Kia EV2.

The Inster EV is seeing strong initial demand in Europe and Japan. According to a local report (via Newsis), demand for the Casper Electric is so high that buyers are waiting over a year for delivery.

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Hyundai is doubling down with plans to introduce an even more affordable EV, rumored to be the IONIQ 2. Xavier Martinet, CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, said during a recent interview that “The new electric vehicle will be unveiled in the next few months.”

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Hyundai Casper Electric/ Inster EV models (Source: Hyundai)

The new EV is expected to be a compact SUV, which will likely resemble the upcoming Kia EV2. Kia will launch the EV2 in Europe and other global regions in 2026.

Hyundai is keeping most details under wraps, but the expected IONIQ 2 is likely to sit below the Kona Electric as a smaller city EV.

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Kia Concept EV2 (Source: Kia)

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Although nothing is confirmed, it’s expected to be priced at around €30,000 ($35,000), or slightly less than the Kia EV3.

The Kia EV3 starts at €35,990 in Europe and £33,005 in the UK, or about $42,000. Through the first half of the year, Kia’s compact electric SUV is the UK’s most popular EV.

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Kia EV3 (Source: Kia)

Like the Hyundai IONIQ models and Kia’s other electric vehicles, the EV3 is based on the E-GMP platform. It’s available with two battery packs: 58.3 kWh or 81.48 kWh, providing a WLTP range of up to 430 km (270 miles) and 599 km (375 miles), respectively.

Hyundai is expected to reveal the new EV at the IAA Mobility show in Munich in September. Meanwhile, Kia is working on a smaller electric car to sit below the EV2 that could start at under €25,000 ($30,000).

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Kia unveils EV4 sedan and hatchback, PV5 electric van, and EV2 Concept at 2025 Kia EV Day (Source: Kia)

According to the report, Hyundai and Kia are doubling down on lower-priced EVs to balance potential losses from the new US auto tariffs.

Despite opening its new EV manufacturing plant in Georgia to boost local production, Hyundai is still expected to expand sales in other regions. An industry insider explained, “Considering the risk of US tariffs, Hyundai’s move to target the European market with small electric vehicles is a natural strategy.”

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai)

Although Hyundai is expanding in other markets, it remains a leading EV brand in the US. The IONIQ 5 remains a top-selling EV with over 19,000 units sold through June.

After delivering the first IONIQ 9 models in May, Hyundai reported that over 1,000 models had been sold through the end of June, its three-row electric SUV.

While the $7,500 EV tax credit is still here, Hyundai is offering generous savings with leases for the 2025 IONIQ 5 starting as low as $179 per month. The three-row IONIQ 9 starts at just $419 per month. And Hyundai is even throwing in a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger if you buy or lease either model.

Unfortunately, we likely won’t see the entry-level EV2 or IONIQ 2 in the US. However, Kia is set to launch its first electric sedan, the EV4, in early 2026.

Ready to take advantage of the savings while they are still here? You can use our links below to find deals on Hyundai and Kia EV models in your area.

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Blink Charging just threw a lifeline to EVBox Everon customers

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As EVBox shuts down its Everon business across Europe and North America, EV charging provider Blink Charging is stepping up to offer support to customers caught in the transition.

EVBox’s software arm Everon recently announced it’s winding down operations alongside EVBox’s AC charger business. That’s left a lot of charging station hosts and drivers wondering what comes next. Now, EVBox Everon is pointing its customers toward Blink as a recommended alternative.

Blink says it’s ready to help, whether that means keeping existing chargers up and running or replacing aging gear with new Blink chargers.

“EVBox has played a significant role in the growth of EV charging infrastructure across the UK and Mainland Europe, and we recognize the trust hosts have placed in its solutions,” said Alex Calnan, Blink Charging’s managing director of Europe. “With the recent announcement of Everon’s withdrawal from the EV charging market, it’s natural to have questions about what this means for operations. At Blink, we want to assure Everon customers that we are here to help them navigate this transition.”

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Blink says it’s able to offer advice, replacements, and ongoing network management to make the changeover as smooth as possible.

Everon users who switch to Blink will get access to the Blink Network portal via the Blink Charging app. That opens up real-time insight into charger usage and lets hosts set pricing, manage users, and download performance reports.

“At Blink, our charging technology is future-ready,” added Calnan. “With advancements like vehicle-to-grid technology on the horizon, our chargers are built to support the future of electric vehicles and charging habits.”

The company says its chargers are in stock and ready to ship now for any Everon customers looking to make the jump.

In October 2024, France’s Engie announced it would liquidate the entire EVBox group, which it said posted total losses of €800 million since Engie took over in 2017. EVBox is closing its operations in the Netherlands, Germany, and the US.

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