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Leading today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s eight-day July Monthly Madness Sale that will run through the rest of the month taking up to 58% off power stations with bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and chances to win more from the brand’s Lucky Sping wheel – with prices starting from $179. Next, we’re shining a spotlight on the Aventon Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike that is retaining its $2,599 annual low, alongside other select models from the brand, as well as Bluetti’s compact AC2P Portable Power Station at a $169 low. Bringing up the rear are two Greenworks deals – one being an off-season snow blower discount while the other offers a 3,000 PSI electric pressure washer combo kit through the rest of the day. All these and more are waiting for you below. Plus, there’s all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Pioneer MD power station low price, Govee’s new Outdoor Garden Lights, 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.

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Review: Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike raises the bar on America’s favorite ride

America’s best-selling e-bike has taken a step further in its evolution, all while maintaining its accessibility to the everyday rider. Lectric’s new XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike is quite the step up for the XP series, coming well-rounded and stocked with a solid array of features for a quality, high-performing experience. With the new descendant models, the king of the proverbial e-mobility hill has given the XP4 e-bikes more power, further traveling range, an even smoother ride, and a bunch of safety upgrades that are quite impressive for its affordable pricing. Check out our full hands-on review here.

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EcoFlow’s July Madness Sale knocks 58% or more off your next power station w/ bonus rewards from $179

EcoFlow has launched its July EcoCredits Monthly Madness Sale through the rest of the month, taking up to 58% off a collection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories, all while offering members extra savings, higher EcoCredit rewards, and chances to play the brand’s Lucky Spin game. Among the offers, one of the best packages with plenty of future expansion potential is the DELTA Pro Solar Generator Bundle that comes with two 220W solar panels and a free protective bag at $2,255.06 shipped, after using the code ECOAFF6 at checkout for an additional 6% savings. This bundle would normally run you $4,997 outside of sales here, while at Amazon is keeps lower at $3,999, where it’s currently priced down at $2,299 and doesn’t include the free bag. While it may not be the $2,089 low we saw during the main Prime Sale, nor the pre-extra savings $2,199 pricing, you’re still looking at the third-lowest price here that saves you $2,742 in total while giving you everything to cover at-home and in-nature devices and appliances.

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For this longer-than-usual eight-day event, you have several promotions to take advantage of, like the extra 6% savings members get on their orders by using the code ECOAFF6 at checkout. From there, purchases will score 2x EcoCredits for standard members while Plus members will be getting 3x EcoCredits. And if you’re asking what’s the difference, its all about how you spend – with standard memberships being free to start and upgraded to Plus status after accumulating at least 6,000 EcoCredits. The brand has also brought back its Lucky Spin wheel that costs 500 EcoCredits to spin (with a limit of twice per day), as well as the various redemption options below it at the bottom of the sale’s landing page.

EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro portable power station is a very popular legacy model and one which we regularly feature in our coverage for good reason. It starts with a 3,600Wh LiFePO4 battery that can have its capacity expanded as high as 25kWh after adding the appropriate expansion batteries and also pairing multiple stations/setups together. It delivers a steady 3,600W output and surges up to 7,200W when needed, all through its 14 port options.

It features the usual array of smart controls you’d expect through its companion app on your smartphone or tablet, and comes with three primary means to regain its battery. You can plug it into a wall outlet at home, plug it into your car’s auxiliary port, or connect up to its max 1,600W solar input to recharge via the sun. Of course, there are alternate ways too that include buying separate equipment, like the brand’s alternator chargers, for example, among others.

***Note: The extra savings have not been factored into any of the pricing below, so be sure to use the code ECOAFF6 at checkout to score the maximum savings on your total cart order!

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Enjoy off-road adventure on Aventon’s Ramblas mid-drive electric mountain bike at $2,599 annual low

Aventon has a selection of e-bikes retaining their annual low prices, like the Level 2 Commuter or the new Pace 4 smart cruiser, but we wanted to shine a spotlight on the brand’s Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike that’s keeping down at $2,599 shipped. It’s been going for $2,899 this year since tariffs raised many of the brand’s rates, with many of the discounts we’ve seen this year dropping things to $2,699, though recently we’ve been seeing it fall to $2,599 more frequently. While we did see it go as low as $2,399 in 2024, that rate hasn’t been seen in 2025, nor is it likely to reappear any time soon, which makes the price we’re seeing hold out here the best of the year with $300 in savings.

If you want to learn more about this model, be sure to check out our original coverage of this ongoing deal here.

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Power day trips away from home with Bluetti’s compact 230Wh AC2P power station while back at its $169 low

By way of its official Amazon storefront, Bluetti is now offering a returning low rate on its AC2P Portable Power Station at $169 shipped, after clipping the on-page $20 off coupon. While it normally fetches $299 at full price directly from the brand’s website, where it’s only marked down to $289 right now, it keeps lower to $249 at Amazon, with the savings today taking things back to the best pricing we have tracked. We most recently saw this discount appear in the Prime Day event two weeks ago, with it coming back around for another shot at the biggest $80 price cut ($130 off its MSRP).

If you want to learn more about this compact backup power solution, be sure to check out our original coverage here.

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Prep well ahead of winter with off-season savings on Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch cordless snow blower at $252

Amazon is now offering an off-season discount on the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower with 2.0Ah battery at $251.98 shipped. It would normally cost you $500 for this package directly from the brand’s website, where it’s currently down at $330, but you’ll be starting off well under that rate at Amazon for $300 in full on average. While we have seen this particular model and battery go for less in the past, you’re looking at the second-best price of the last 12 months, coming in just $12 above the yearly low that we spied during Prime Day.

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

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Bring home Greenworks’ 3,000 PSI electric pressure washer with its biggest combo kit at $429 ($250 off, Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit at $429 shipped. Normally going for $679 at full price, this is the biggest bundle package that’s we’ve tracked being included with this model, which isn’t available at Amazon or directly from Greenworks’ website. While we have seen the price go down as low as $349 in 2024, the $250 markdown that will only last through the rest of the day is the best price we have spotted this year.

If you want to learn more about this model and its bundle, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal 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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It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives [update]

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Great batteries that aren't the Tesla Powerwall

For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. Its CEO’s recent involvement in controversial politics, however, means that people are now distancing themselves from the once-trailblazing company.

It begs the question: what other home solar battery solutions are there?

UPDATE 26JUL2025: added more options, put everything in alphabetical order.

Electricians and contractors often praise the sleek, energy-dense Tesla Powerwall, for good reasons. But the Powerwall isn’t the only top-shelf home battery on the market, but long wait times, Elon’s antics, and the proliferation of really good integrated alternatives from legacy EV brands might have you shopping for Tesla alternatives already. If that’s you, the next logical step is to re-think the brand’s solar battery offerings as well – here are some of the best options out there.

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As I was putting this list together, I realized there were plenty of ways for me to present this information. “Best batteries ..?” Too opinion-based. “Cheapest batteries ..?” Too much research and a quick descent into Temu-grade nonsense. In the end, I went with the same solution I’ve been using on my 0% EV financing lists: alphabetical order, by brand. Enjoy!

Bluetti EP800 + B500

Bluetti EP800 install photo; via Bluetti.

If you’re in a smaller space or renting and can’t (or don’t want to) add a hardwired battery solution to your home, Bluetti’s EP800 + B500 modular system is a sweet “middle ground” option that combines the Bluetti EP800 off-grid inverter and the company’s B500 battery packs in a floor-standing unit that can be used without a solar roof but also plays well with most rooftop PV options.

The basic EP800 + B500 package offers about 9.9 kWh of capacity for under $9,000 as I type this, and the system can scale up to nearly 20 kWh by adding more B500 packs. The system puts out 7.6 kW of power – more than enough, in other words, to keep some lights on and your fridge and foods (and meds) cold.

What’s more, it works great with Bluetti’s AC300 or AC500 gear if you want an option that’s a bit more portable if you move a lot or plan on moving soon.

EG4 14.3 kWh PowerPro

EG4 installer; via EG4.

Two of the home solar installers I talked to in preparing this post mentioned the EG4 14.3kWh batteries, and its specs (on paper, at least) compare nicely with the Powerwall 3.

Battery Usable capacity (kWh) Continuous power output (kW) Roundtrip efficiency Average price per kWh* Coupling
Tesla Powerwall 3 13.5 11.5 97.5% $926 DC or AC
EG4 14.3kWh PowerPro 11.44 10.24 99% $786 DC

“The EG4 PowerPro solar battery from EG4 Electronics is the strongest alternative to the Tesla Powerwall,” writes Kristina Zagame, from the home solar experts at EnergySage. “(The EG4) has a similar capacity, meaning it’ll last a similar amount of time, and a slightly lower power output, which means it won’t be able to power quite as many devices at the same time. And, based on quotes through EnergySage, EG4 batteries tend to be a bit more affordable compared to Tesla.”

Enphase IQ Battery 10

IQ Battery 10; via Enphase.

If you’re looking for a one-brand solution for EV charging and whole-home battery backup but don’t want to be “locked in” to GM or Tesla’s ecosystem, Enphase offers a full line of Made-in-the-USA solutions that could be right for you.

“Energy systems developer Enphase Energy is providing an even more holistic approach to managing home power usage with the introduction of new EV charger technology called the IQ line,” wrote Scooter doll, when the brand first introduced its EV charging solutions back in 2023. “The Enphase IQ is Wi-Fi enabled and integrates seamlessly into a customer’s existing home system that can be controlled with your phone.”

Franklin WH aPower 2

Franklin aPower2 home battery; via Franklin WH.

If you love the sleek, minimalistic styling of the Tesla Powerwall 3 but still prefer to spend your money elsewhere, the Franklin WH aPower 2 offers similarly sleek styling and beats the Tesla offering on usable energy storage capacity by 1.5 kWh. That’s nearly a full day of keeping a modern refrigerator running.

The Franklin is also designed to be easily retrofit into an existing solar system, but it loses out to the Powerwall on price per kWh, at $1,176 (vs. $926 for the Tesla unit).

GM Energy Home System

GM Energy Home System with Chevy Silverado EV; via GM.

Arguably the most fully integrated EV + battery backup + solar option out there outside of Tesla, the GM Energy Home System promises to do everything a conventional home solar battery does, plus work seamlessly with your GM EV to provide even more flexibility – whether that means using the electric fuel stored in your EV to hold out that much longer in an emergency, or using the energy stored in your home’s solar battery to power an escape in your EV is up to you.

GM Energy and GM’s car dealers list Qmerit as their installation partner, and they’re great, but if you “already have a guy,” you can order the Home System directly from GM Energy’s website for $12,700 (as I type this).

The GM Energy Home System system includes:

  • GM Energy PowerBank
  • GM Energy PowerShift Charger
  • GM Energy Home Hub & Inverter

StorEn vanadium flow BESS

StorEn Vanadium Flow Batteries
Vanadium flow batteries; via StorEn Technologies.

If lithium-ion’s ten-year cycle life or overhyped fire risk makes you nervous, StorEn Technologies is developing a consumer-focused battery solution based on vanadium flow chemistry. Their system promises to last 25 years or more with no capacity loss, so you can charge and drain the battery fully each day and without stressing about wear … but there are a couple of downsides.

First, they’re not yet available to the general public – only to StorEn’s early investors in (what I understand to be) a sort of quasi-Kickstarter deal.

Second, the StorEn batteries are significantly bulkier than a Powerwall. That said, if you’ve got the room and you’re old enough to realize that 25 years isn’t actually a super long time, the StorEn solution might to be a super compelling, nearly maintenance-free setup that might outlast both your solar panels and the roof they’re mounted on.

VillaGrid+ battery; via Villara.

So, remember how I started this off saying that I wouldn’t turn this into a “best batteries” post? That’s partly driven by the fact that I’m neither an electrician, a chemical engineer, or someone who’s researched thousands of end-user experience surveys to come up with whatever metrics I’d need to confidently and correctly call one battery “the best.”

Our friends and solar industry experts at EnergySage, though? They’ve got all three of those things on staff, and they really, really like the Villara VillaGrid+.

“The Villara VillaGrid+ stands out as the best battery on the market, scoring highest in EnergySage’s rigorous Equipment Rating System, explains EnergySage’s Kristina Zagame. “That said, (the Villara VillaGrid+) is not necessarily the best Tesla Powerwall alternative. It’s a very different (and much pricier) battery.”

What puts the VillaGrid+ on top? According to Zagame, it all comes down to the battery’s lithium-titanium-oxide, or LTO chemistry. “Unlike more traditional lithium-ion batteries, LTO has better recharge capabilities for longer life cycles, and doesn’t contain any carbon, which makes it extra safe. The only downside is you’ll definitely shell out more money upfront for the VillaGrid+.”

That extra money will also buy some additional peace of mind, as Villara backs its LTO batteries with a 20-year warranty compared to Tesla Powerwall and its (and just about everyone else’s) 10-year deal. I couldn’t find a price, but Villara’s other products, like VillaGrid 5.75 kWh battery, come in at nearly double Powerwall’s per kWh cost. Check out the specs, below, then let us know if you think the novel chemistry and additional warranty are worth it in the comments.

Battery Usable capacity (kWh) Continuous power output (kW) Roundtrip efficiency Average price per kWh* Coupling
Tesla Powerwall 3 13.5 11.5 97.5% $926 DC or AC
Villara VillaGrid+ 11.5 10 98.5% Get quote DC or AC

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Vertical Aerospace completes first ever public airport-to-airport eVTOL flight

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Vertical Aerospace eVTOL completes historic airport-to-airport flight

Air taxi startup Vertical Aerospace achieved a world’s first this week, completing the first flight between two airports through public airspace for an eVTOL at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire, England.

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is the world’s largest military airshow, held every July and serving as a public showcase for the latest advancements in aviation technology. It’s fitting, then, that RIAT served as setting for the Vertical VX4 prototype’s first piloted public flight.

The eVTOL aircraft flew 17 miles from the company’s Flight Test Centre at Cotswold Airport to RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force station used by the US Air Force. The Vertical VX4 reached speeds of 115 mph, and an altitude of 1800 ft, and also marked the first landing at a public location for an aircraft of this type.

The Vertical Aerospace entry was the only battery-electric aircraft present at RIAT 2025, and the flight served as a demonstration of the company’s broader strategy to unlock new hybrid-electric applications for defense, logistics, and special/close support missions where the eVTOL’s (relatively) quiet operations could give it a tactical advantage.

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“RIAT is a global stage for the most advanced, mission-ready aerospace technology, and we’re proud to showcase how electric aviation will support the future of defense,” says Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace. “Our hybrid-electric roadmap unlocks new capabilities for military operations, and Vertical’s RIAT presence reinforces our commitment to playing a meaningful role in the future of military and special mission aviation.”

Vertical’s VX4 debuted last year, with a 20% increase in the power-to-weight ratio that enables a top cruising speed of 150 mph and transports four passengers plus a pilot up to 100 miles on a single charge.

The inaugural VX4 flight was witnessed by several thousand UK aircraft enthusiasts, and showed how an eVTOL aircraft could integrate with real-world airport operations, building momentum toward more regular, certified deployment.

Electrek’s Take

Archer, BETA, EHang, Joby, XPeng – the list of eVTOL manufacturers seems to be as long as the list of new electric car brands that didn’t exist back when I first started working with EVs back in ::gulp:: the 1990s. The future of regional point-to-point air travel certainly seems to be vertical, and electric.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Vertical Aerospace.

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Honda takes a page from Tesla playbook, launches new insurance business

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Honda launches in-house insurance agency for U.S. drivers

Say what you will about Elon Musk, but Tesla has changed the way that millions of people buy cars and, by extension, car insurance. Now, Honda is taking a page from Tesla’s successful playbook and launching its own in-house insurance business. Enter: Honda Insurance Solutions.

Honda Insurance Solutions is being launched as a fully licensed insurance agency serving the insurance needs of Acura and Honda customers, but it’s not stopping at competitive pricing and coverage options for Honda cars and motorcycles. Honda Insurance Solutions promises to go several steps beyond Tesla’s offering with coverage for trailers, RVs, homes, and even pets.

“Honda Insurance Solutions offers customers access to coverage through a brand they know and trust,” says Petar Vucurevic, President, American Honda Insurance Solutions, LLC and Senior Vice President, American Honda Finance Corporation. “Insurance is a key touchpoint in the vehicle ownership journey, and we aim to deliver a superior experience tailored to the unique needs of each customer, while promoting safer driving and increased peace of mind on the road.”

The company says the launch of its new insurance business is just part of Honda’s broader digital vehicle sales platform strategy, with future plans to integrate insurance offerings into new products.

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Electrek’s Take

Electric CUVE scooter; via Honda.

It’s important to note some of the key differences between Honda’s insurance offering and Tesla’s. Honda isn’t offering discounts, they’re not bundling insurance premiums into the vehicle financing, and they’re not building their insurance offerings into their dealerships’ checkout/F&I offices. Not yet, anyway.

What Honda is doing right now is deepening relationships with its existing customers and finding ways to make money on products it hasn’t sold them – whether that’s the Harley parked in the garage next to their Prologue or the garage itself.

It’s a smart play. And, once Honda figures out a way to cut franchise dealers out entirely and go to a direct sales model, it’ll look even smarter.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Honda.

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