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Prime Day may officially be over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are all gone, as our Green Deals today features some newly launched Prime Day events alongside continued/extended savings across a variety of brands and devices. Leading the group is EcoFlow’s Phase 3 Prime Day Sale that is taking up to 60% off units with three tiers of extra savings, free gifts, and more, with offers like the DELTA Pro Solar Generator bundle that gives you a 400W panel and transfer switch at a new $2,089 low. There’s also the four current EcoFlow flash sale offers from the same sale that is seeing the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station hit a new $349 low through the rest of the day. Lastly, we spotted Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw falling to $100. From there, we’ve included many of the best hangover deals from last week from Lectric, Segway, Rad Power, Ford, and EGO, with the rest collected into our updated Prime Day Green Deals hub.

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.

EcoFlow has launched a third phase of its Prime Day Sale through July 18, giving folks an extended period to score its power stations and solar generator packages at some of the lowest prices of the year – complete with extra 5%, 7%, and 9% savings, free gear with select bundles, a free gift for members on purchases over $500, and more. Among the switched-up lineup of deals, we spotted the DELTA Pro Solar Generator bundle with a 400W panel and getting a free transfer switch at $2,089.05 shipped, after using the promo code EFPDAFF5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. This bundle would normally cost you $4,898 at full price, which we’ve seen taken down to $2,199 at Amazon (where it’s currently priced without the free transfer switch) and $2,099 from the brand’s direct sales. The deal here is coming in lower than ever, with the combined 57% markdown here cutting $2,809 off the tag and landing things at a new all-time low price. Head below for more on the sale’s special promotions and the other deals.

EcoFlow has switched up the promotions during this third phase of its Prime Day Sale, starting with sitewide extra 5% savings using the code EFPDAFF5 at checkout. From there, you can score an automatic 7% savings on orders between $3,500 and $5,000, as well as an extra 9% savings on orders over $5,000 – though there are some units that these 7%/9% savings can’t be used on (more on the main landing page here). Members, aside from having their usual benefits, will also have access to some select special discounts while also getting a free Power Hat with orders of $500 or more. Lastly, select bundles are continuing their $500 installation subsidy

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One of EcoFlow’s most sizeable legacy units, the DELTA Pro power station starts with a 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity and can expand as high as 25kWh when adding expansion batteries and connecting multiple power stations. It puts out a steady stream of up to 3,600W of power, surging up to 7,200W, and boasts 14 port options to connect devices and appliances. There are all the remote smart controls you could want through its companion app, and the station has three primary ways to recharge: plugged into a wall outlet, as well as your car’s auxiliary port, or you can connect up to its max 1,600W solar input. The included transfer switch gives you sectional home backup support, letting the station cover up to six of your breaker circuits in emergencies.

***Note: the extra savings have not been factored into the prices below, so be sure to use the code EFPDAFF5 at checkout for any orders under $3,500 for the best deal, with larger orders automatically getting the bonus 7% and 9% savings added in your cart.

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There are also four flash sale offers that will running through the rest of the day, which you can browse alongside the full lineup of EcoFlow’s Phase 3 Prime Day Sale on the landing page here.

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro portable power station

EcoFlow flash sale drops RIVER 2 Pro 768Wh LiFePO4 power station to new $349 low

As part of its Phase 3 Prime Day Sale through July 18, EcoFlow currently has four flash offers running through the rest of the day with up to 42% savings. The notable standout that is beating out its previous event pricing is the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station down at $349 shipped. Normally going for $599 at full price, we saw it marked down to $359 last week at Amazon, which is currently offering it $20 higher right now. Now, you’ll get more savings than ever on this compact backup unit as $250 is cut from the tag, landing it at a new all-time low price. Head below to learn more about this unit and the other three flash sale offers.

EcoFlow’s RIVER 2 Pro is the largest of the brand’s compact RIVER series, bringing along a 768Wh LiFePO4 capacity to your out-of-house adventures while also covering your personal devices during emergency outages. There are 11 output ports available here, with the station delivering up to 1,600W of steady juice through them, thanks to the X-Boost tech that’s been added in over past models. It can be ready for last-minute plans in 70 minutes by plugging it into a wall outlet, while also offering USB-C and car port charging options. There’s also the max 220W solar input that you can utilize to take advantage of the sun’s rays.

EcoFlow’s other current phase 3 flash offers (ending July 14):

Worx Nitro 20V mini chainsaw

Prune in the thick of it all with Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch cordless mini chainsaw at $100

Amazon is now offering the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw at $99.99 shipped. You’d have to shell out $150 for this tool at full price, which we saw brought down to $104 in last week’s Prime Day event, and is now coming in lower for the second-best price we have tracked. You’ll get a 33% markdown off the going rate while the savings last, cutting $50 off the tag and landing it just $1 above the all-time low that we last saw in February.

To maintain the growth of your shrubs, smaller trees, and more within densely populated areas of your yard/gardens, it’s always handy to have a tool that can perform in tight spaces, and Worx’s Nitro 20V mini chainsaw is just the compact tool for the job. There’s an automatic oiler that keeps the 5-inch bar and chain lubricated and running smoothly for up to 160 cuts until its 2.0Ah battery will need to recharge. There’s even built-in safety features to maintain control and comfort, like the squeeze-start trigger, the safety guard, and more.

Lectric launches new and improved XP Trike2 with $227 in free gear for preorder at $1,499

As part of Lectric’s newly launched Better Than Prime Sale, the brand is offering preorder savings on its all-new XP Trike2 that comes with $227 in free gear at $1,499 shipped, while the upgraded 750 model won’t be available for preorder until September. This bundle would normally cost $1,726 in full, but as most folks know, the brand tends to provide discounts on the bundled items over actual price cuts. This all-new commuting solution is getting the first chance at savings through July 28th, when it is slated to begin shipping. Along with the eTrike, you’ll be getting a wider saddle with a supporting backrest, an Elite headlight, and a suspension seat post. Head below to learn more about this model and its upcoming 750 variant too.

If you want to learn more about this new model, be sure to check out our original coverage on this preorder deal here. Be sure to also check out Lectric’s full Better Than Prime Sale lineup while the deals last through July 16.

Segway ZT3 Pro eKickScooter

Segway e-scooters up to 46% off during Prime Day, with the ZT3 Pro all-terrain smart model 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 the 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.

To learn more about this model and the other EVs benefitting from discounts in this extended sale, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

Rad Power Radster Road e-bike

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.

To learn more about these new e-bikes, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

Segway Xafari and Xyber e-bikes

Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes with Apple Find My, proximity locking, more are starting from a new $2,000 low

Running parallel to Amazon’s Prime Day Sale event, Segway has some limited-time discounts of up to $400 on its two new e-bikes. Through July 11, you can score the Xafari e-bike at $1,999.99 shipped, while the Xyber e-bike is down at $2,999.99 shipped. Normally fetching $2,400 and $3,300, respectively, we’ve only seen previous post-launch discounts hitting these models once before at the top of June, when their prices were brought down to $2,200 and $3,000. While the low price is returning for the Xyber e-bike, the Xafari is seeing even lower pricing for this event that saves you $400 off the tag at the new best rate we have tracked.

To learn more about these two advanced e-bikes, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

Ford Mustang e-bike

For the first time, save $500 on Ford’s Mustang and Bronco e-bikes starting from $3,500

We’re getting a first-time chance at cash savings on Ford Bikes’ e-bike series, starting with the Mustang e-bike starting from $3,500 shipped, after using the code DEARBORN500 at checkout, which also includes the 60th Anniversary Red variant. Normally, these e-bikes have been keeping to their $4,000 price tags (and $4,390 pricing for the other colorways) since their release last year, with the deal here being the first chance at savings on their pricing that we have tracked. You’re looking at a sitewide $500 markdown off the going rate, dropping things to the best price we have seen anywhere. Head below to learn more about this model and the Bronco counterpart, or check out our launch coverage from Electrek.

To learn more about these high-end e-bikes, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

EGO Power+ 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 lawn mower, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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How one man with a hacksaw and an e-bike became a Texas flood ‘hero’

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Locals call him the “Bicycle hero,” but Texas man Evan Wayne says he’s just doing what he can to help his community after it was cut off due to the recent devastating and deadly flooding tragedy.

When the local Sandy Creek flooded following torrential rains in Texas, it destroyed the only bridge into one community. Residents were cut off from access to supplies, including everything from necessities like food, water, and medicine to basic comforts.

Although the bridge was impassable to cars, volunteers who quickly organized to help the stranded residents found that the damaged bridge could still be traversed on foot. Or in the case of Evan Wayne, it could be covered by an electric bike.

Evan joined hundreds of volunteers who answered the call of grassroots organizers by working together without any official capacity. While many started by hand-pulling garden carts of supplies uphill to reach the stricken community, Evan jury-rigged a trailer to an e-bike and took on as much of the load as he could, helping shuttle much-needed food and gear into the community over hundreds of round-trip journeys.

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“This was a dog trailer 48 hours ago. I had a hacksaw, hacked the top off, grabbed some bungee cords, and here we are,” explained Evan in an interview with CBS Austin, while waiting for the next load of gear to be stacked on his trailer.

In the first two days of the operation, he made around 100 round trips each day, shuttling food and water as well as critical rescue supplies. “Right now, I’m waiting on a couple of chainsaws that I’ll bring in for a crew that’s been going at it with handsaws so far.”

In addition to delivering needed supplies, Evan has often found himself moving something even more important: information. “I’ve flagged down medics. I’ve been the guy that goes between Austin EMT and STAR Flight because I’m quicker than cell phones sometimes, people don’t have signal a lot of the time.”

Evan quickly points out that he isn’t the only one helping. “I’ve got an e-bike, but other people are pulling carts. People are walking, people are carrying things. Everyone is doing what they can.” But there’s no doubt that his ability to carry more gear at higher speeds and make hundreds of round-trip journeys so far in and out of the stricken neighborhood has helped impact countless lives.

“This is all volunteers here. They’re just taking it upon themselves to get people where they need to go. I think there’s an umbrella company coming in, taking over tomorrow, but until they get here, people are just taking care of people, which is what you’ve got to do.”

E-bikes proving their worth in emergencies

While many people consider electric bicycles just another form of recreation, they’ve proven to be potent transportation alternatives after natural disasters worldwide.

Not only do their small and efficient batteries make performing hundreds of rescue trips like Evans’ possible, but recharging can be done simply and easily with a solar panel when electricity is out after a disaster. And when gas stations are out of fuel (or simply can’t pump it with the power grid down), e-bikes can keep running while gasoline-powered motorcycles or ATVs run dry.

Electric bicycle batteries have also proven to be a handy source of emergency power after hurricanes and other disasters, often helping owners keep their phones charged up for days to remain in contact with family or rescue services.

While most hope to never need theirs for emergency purposes, electric bicycles have proven their worth in countless disaster scenarios, adding benefits far beyond just alternative transportation, recreation, or fitness riding.

E-bikes can be kept running nearly indefinitely after natural disasters with access to solar recharging equipment

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Block leads rebound in fintech stocks as analysts downplay JPMorgan data fee risk

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies during a remote video hearing held by subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee on “Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation” in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2021.

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Block jumped more than 5% on Monday, leading a rally in shares of fintech companies as analysts downplayed the threat of JPMorgan Chase’s reported plan to charge data aggregators for access to customer financial information.

The recovery followed steep declines on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan had circulated pricing sheets outlining potential fees for aggregators like Plaid and Yodlee, which connect fintech platforms to users’ bank data.

In a note to clients on Monday, Evercore ISI analysts said the potential new expenses were “far from a ‘business model-breaking’ cost increase.”

In addition to Block’s rise, PayPal climbed 3.5% on Monday after sliding Friday. Robinhood and Shift4 recorded modest gains.

Broader market momentum helped fuel some of the rebound. The Nasdaq closed at a record, and crypto rallied, with bitcoin climbing past $123,000. Ether, solana, and other altcoins also gained.

JPMorgan announces plans to charge for access to customer bank data

Evercore ISI’s analysts said that even if JPMorgan’s changes were implemented, the most immediate effect would be a slight bump in the cost of one-time account setups — perhaps 50 to 60 cents.

Morgan Stanley echoed that view, writing that any impact would be “negligible,” especially for large fintechs that rely more on debit, credit, or stored balances than bank account pulls for transactions.

PayPal doesn’t anticipate much short-term impact, according to a person with knowledge of the issue. The person, who asked not to be named in order to speak about private financial matters, noted that PayPal relies on aggregators primarily for account verification and already has long-term pricing contracts in place.

While smaller fintechs that depend heavily on automated clearing house (ACH) rails or Open Banking frameworks for onboarding and compliance may face real pressure if the fees take effect, analysts said the larger platforms are largely insulated.

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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The global EV market is still charging ahead. According to new numbers from global research firm Rho Motion, 9.1 million EVs were sold worldwide in the first half of 2025, up 28% compared to the same period last year. But not every region is accelerating at the same pace.

China and Europe are doing the heavy lifting

More than half of the world’s EVs this year have been bought in China. That market hit 5.5 million sales in the first six months of 2025 – a 32% jump year-over-year. Around half of new cars bought in China are now electric.

While some Chinese cities’ subsidies have dried up, Rho Motion expects momentum to pick back up later in the year as more funding is released.

In Europe, 2 million EVs were sold in the first half of the year, up 26%. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales also rose 26%, thanks in part to affordable models like the Renault 4 (pictured) and 5 entering the market. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) weren’t far behind, growing 27% year-to-date. Chinese automakers are leaning into PHEVs as a way to work around the EU’s new tariffs on BEVs.

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Spain is leading the pack with EV sales soaring 85% so far this year. Its generous MOVES III incentive program was extended in April and has kept sales strong. The UK and Germany are also seeing solid growth – 32% and 40%, respectively. France, however, is slumping. With subsidies cut, EV sales there have dropped 13%.

North America is stuck in the slow lane

Things aren’t looking quite as bright in North America. EV sales in the US, Canada, and Mexico are up just 3% so far this year.

Mexico is the one bright spot, with a 20% boost. The US is up 6%. But Canada is down a whopping 23%.

And things could get bumpier. On July 4, Trump signed Congress’s big bill into law, which axes all the Inflation Reduction Act EV tax credits. Those consumer credits for EVs now officially end on September 30.

Just over half of the EVs sold in the US this year qualified for those credits. Rho Motion predicts a rush in Q3 before the subsidies disappear – and a decline in sales after that.

Rho Motion data manager Charles Lester said, “With Trump’s latest cuts in his ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ the US could struggle to see any growth in the EV market overall in 2025.”

Global EV sales snapshot, H1 2025 vs H1 2024

  • Global: 9.1 million (+28%)
  • China: 5.5 million (+32%)
  • Europe: 2.0 million (+26%)
  • North America: 0.9 million (+3%)
  • Rest of world: 0.7 million (+40%)

Read more: China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025

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