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It’s the final day of the July Prime Day sale event, and we have another exciting collection of picks amongst the many eco-friendly deals we’ve spotted over the week, which you can find in our Prime Day Green Deals hub here, which will continue to regularly be updated through the weekend, so be sure to check back often – especially for any hangover savings. Leading our picks for today, we have Segway’s e-scooter deals that are seeing up to 46% discounts, including the ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Smart eKickScooter at a new $850 low. There’s also the massive $1,891 savings hitting EGO’s Z6 42-inch Zero-Turn Cordless Riding Lawn Mower that has the e-STEER upgrade and comes with four 12.0Ah batteries at a new $4,108 low, as well as Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera (and multi-packs) that are starting from a new $62 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.

Segway e-scooters up to 46% off during Prime Day, with the ZT3 Pro all-terrain eKickScooter at a new $850 low

As part of its Prime Day event, and running alongside the second-ever post-launch Xafari and Xyber e-bike savings, Amazon is offering up to 43% off a large selection of Segway e-scooters to upgrade your commutes and joyrides. One notable standout is Segway’s newer ZT3 Pro All-Terrain eKickScooter dropping to $849.99 shipped. While it carries a $1,300 MSRP, this model has been keeping down at $1,000 lately at Amazon. Discounts have mostly kept costs above $950, though we have spotted some unexpected and short-lived falls to $920 and $915 in March and June, with those rates beaten only by the $900 preorder low from its September launch in 2024. Now, you’re getting a better opportunity than ever, with the $150 markdown ($450 off its MSRP) dropping things to a new all-time low rate.

Hopping aboard Segway’s ZT3 Pro eKickScooter brings smart functionality to your all-terrain adventures, including Apple Find My, proximity locking/unlocking, and more. The 597Wh battery pairs alongside a 1,600W brushless motor, giving it the power to tackle up to 25% inclines and maxing out at 24.9 MPH speeds. The battery also comes supported by the brand’s RideyLong tech, giving it a more advanced controller algorithm that extends travel times, with it offering up to 43.5 miles of range with only a four-hour charge. And that fast-charging action goes further, as you can get 6.2 miles in just 30 minutes for last-minute travel plans.

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The Segway ZT3 Pro eKickScooter comes designed with safety and comfort at the forefront, with plenty of features lending towards a smoother ride, including a full suspension frame, six inches of extra clearance off the ground, 11-inch tubeless tires, and a Segride stability enhancement system working alongside a traction control system. You can get an even deeper rundown in our launch coverage here.

If you want to see the full lineup of Segway’s eKickScooter deals during this sale, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

EGO Z6 riding lawn mower

Save $1,891 on EGO’s Z6 cordless riding mower with e-STEER wheel and four 12Ah batteries at a new $4,108 low

As part of its Prime Day sale event, Amazon is offering the best pricing ever on the EGO Power+ Z6 42-inch Cordless Electric Riding Lawn Mower with e-STEER wheel and four 12.0Ah batteries for $4,108.28 shipped. Usually fetching a full price of $5,999, this model has seen two longer-lasting periods down at $4,999 in 2025 so far, with those rates getting beaten by severe margins thanks to the sale here. You’re looking at a total $1,891 in savings, giving you an advanced mower with a significant bundle value at a new all-time low price.

If you want to learn more about this advanced mowing solution, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

Anker eufy SoloCam S220 solar security camera

Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 keeps running with three hours of sunlight at new $62 Prime Day low

As part of the ongoing Prime Day Sale, Anker’s official eufy Amazon storefront is giving folks the best pricing ever on its SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera for $61.74 shipped, which is beating out the brand’s direct website pricing by $3. Normally fetching a full price tag of $100, discounts over the year have mostly kept costs in 2025 down between $66 and $70, with some drops lower to $65. The deal we’re seeing here takes things lower than ever with a $38 markdown that lands the price at the lowest rate we have tracked. You’ll also find multi-packs available starting from $120 shipped for two, down from the usual $200 tag.

If you want to learn more about the solar-powered security device, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

hiboy S2 SE e-scooter

Hiboy’s Prime Day Sale takes up to 47% off EVs, dropping latest S2 SE e-scooter to new $294 low, more

Hiboy’s Prime Day Sale is in full swing through July 13, with up to 47% discounts hitting its lineup of EVs, including extra savings on select models. One of its newer commuters seeing the best pricing to date here is the S2 SE Electric Scooter at $294.38 shipped, after using the promo code 95H8A at checkout for an additional 8% off the price. It hit the market back at the top of the year with a $550 full price tag, sales repeatedly taking the costs down to $300 at their lowest in the time since. You’ll be getting a larger price cut than ever thanks to the extra savings, cutting $256 from the tag at a new all-time low and beating its Amazon pricing by $36. Head below for more on this and the other models seeing discounts.

If you want to learn more about this e-scooter or any of the others that are seeing notable discounts during this sale, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

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Get up to 50% Prime Day savings on these EcoFlow Amazon-only deals like the RIVER 2 Max 500 station at $279 annual low

As part of its ongoing Prime Day Sale that runs through July 11, EcoFlow has several Amazon-only deals available via its official marketplace storefront, with a notable standout being the RIVER 2 Max 500 Portable Power Station for $279 shipped. Carrying a $449 MSRP direct from the brand, but more often than not keeping down at $399 at Amazon, we’ve seen discounts in 2025 regularly taking things down to $299, as well as the occasional fall lower to $279. That annual low is coming back around here, giving you $120+ savings at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $1 above the low we last saw during early Christmas sales.

If you want to learn more about this power station’s capabilities or browse the entire list of EcoFlow’s Amazon-only discounts, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

Gain remote smart controls over your sprinkler with Eve’s Aqua water controller at $95 for Prime Day

As part of its Prime Day savings event, Amazon is offering the best price of the year on the Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller for $94.90 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon. This device normally goes for $149 at full price, with discounts usually only dropping costs as low as $100, though we’ve seen it go as low as $80 in the past. Now, during this event, you can get a 36% markdown off the going rate, saving you $54 at the best price of the year while upgrading your water supply with smarter functionality.

If you want to learn more about this smart device, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

vanpowers city vanture e-bike

Hop on Vanpowers’ 34-pound City Vanture urban e-bike for up to 50 miles of commuting at $799 (Reg. $1,749)

Vanpowers is offering a special promotional discount through the rest of the month on its City Vanture Urban Commuter e-bike for $799 shipped, after using the code AFF300 at checkout for an additional $300 in savings. This model usually goes for $1,749 at full price in our post-tariff market, with discounts in the new year having kept prices above $1,099. Aside from the $629 low we secured as part of an exclusive Wellbots deal back in January, you’re otherwise looking at the best price of the year and the first time it’s dropped under $1,000 in 2025. You’ll be getting a combined 54% markdown with this deal, saving you $950 at the lowest price we’ve seen coming direct from the brand.

If you want to learn more about this e-bike, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

You can get a Worx 3-in-1 trimmer/edger/mower for just $100 during Prime Day (Best price of the year)

As part of the Prime Day Sale, Amazon is offering the Worx GT Revolution 20V 12-inch 3-in-1 Cordless String Trimmer/Edger/Mini Mower with two 2.0Ah batteries at $99.99 shipped. This particular package would cost you $140 if at full price, with discounts in 2025 only having gone as low as $109, unlike its other counterpart bundles that often include one battery and replacement spools. While it has gone as low as $90 in the past, those rates haven’t been seen anytime recently. You’re looking at a 29% markdown that saves you $40 and lets you get a handy 3-in-1 tool at the best price we have tracked this year.

If you want to learn more about this 3-in-1 lawncare solution, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

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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 launches new software update with Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car

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Tesla has launched a new software update for its vehicles that includes the anticipated integration of Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car yet.

Earlier this week, CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla would integrate Grok, the large language model developed by his private company, xAI, into its vehicles.

Today, Tesla started pushing the update to the fleet, but there’s a significant caveat.

The automaker wrote in the release notes (2025.26):

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Grok (Beta) (US, AMD)

Grok now available directly in your Tesla

Requires Premium Connectivity or a WiFi connection

Grok is currently in Beta & does not issue commands to your car – existing voice commands remain unchanged.

First off, it is only available in vehicles in the US equipped with the AMD infotainment computer, which means cars produced since mid-2021.

But more importantly, Tesla says that it doesn’t send commands to the car under the current version. Therefore, it is simply like having Grok on your phone, but on the onboard computer instead.

Tesla showed an example:

There are a few other features in the 2025.26 software update, but they are not major.

For Tesla vehicles equipped with ambient lighting strips inside the car, the light strip can now sync to music:

Accent lights now respond to music & you can also choose to match the lights to the album’s color for a more immersive effect

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Here’s the new setting:

The audio setting can now be saved under multiple presets to match listening preferences for different people or circumstances:

The software update also includes the capacity to zoom or adjust the playback speed of the Dashcam Viewer.

Cybertruck also gets the updated Dashcam Viewer app with a grid view for easier access and review of recordings:

Tesla also updated the charging info in its navigation system to be able to search which locations require valet service or pay-to-park access.

Upon arrival, drivers will receive a notification with access codes, parking restrictions, level or floor information, and restroom availability:

Finally, there’s a new onboarding guide directly on the center display to help people who are experiencing a Tesla vehicle for the first time.

Electrek’s Take

Tesla is really playing catch-up here. Right now, this update is essentially nothing. If you already have Grok, it’s no more different than having it on your phone or through the vehicle’s browser, since it has no capacity to interact with any function inside the vehicle.

Most other automakers are integrating LLMs inside vehicles with the capacity to interact with the vehicle. In China, this is becoming standard even in entry-level cars.

In the Xiaomi YU7, the vehicle’s AI can not only interact with the car, but it also sees what the car sees through its camera, and it can tell you about what it sees:

Tesla is clearly far behind on that front as many automakers are integrating with other LLMs like ChatGPT and in-house LLMs, like Xiaomi’s.

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

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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.

JPMorgan announces plans to charge for access to customer bank data

“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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