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We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with Segway’s new Upgrade Your Daily Grind sale that is taking up to 45% off e-scooters, like the extended $250 savings on the new F3 Smart Electric KickScooter at $750, among others. We also have Bluetti’s AC200L Portable Power Station returning to its $899 low for the second time ever, as well as EcoFlow’s 48-hour add-on accessory flash sale that lets you upgrade your DELTA Pro or DELTA Pro Ultra setups with expansion batteries, as well as solar panel bundles, with up to 62% savings starting from $399. From there we have deals from EGO Power+, Worx, a one-day-only Anker SOLIX C300X power station offer, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings from last week are at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our most recent edition of Electrified Weekly.

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.

Clock out and ride with up to 45% discounts on Segway’s electric kickscooters starting from $150

Segway has launched a new Upgrade Your Daily Grind sale through the rest of the month taking up to 45% off a collection of its e-scooters. We noticed that Segway’s new Ninebot F3 Electric KickScooter is returning to $749.99 shipped, which also happens to be matching the price at Amazon. It’s been carrying a $1,000 price tag since the brand increased rates from May’s tariff hikes, with one previous promotion in the first half of the month giving it the first post-tariff discount to this same rate. While that promotion ended on Sunday, the brand is extending the $250 savings at the best post-tariff rate we have tracked. Head below to learn more about this model and the others seeing discounts in this sale.

If you have some distance to travel to get to work or even classes as the new semester starts up, Segway’s F3 electric kickscooter will certainly make an excellent companion thanks to its 44-mile travel range at up to 20 MPH speeds. It achieves this thanks to the combination of the 450W motor (which peaks at 1,000W to tackle up to 20% inclines) and the 477Wh battery. But what is particularly noteworthy feature-wise is the Apple Find My inclusion, as well as the proximity locking functionality that gives you added peace of mind – with controls accessible and adjustable in its companion app.

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That’s not all you’ll be getting that heightens the experience on this Segway electric kickscooter, as it comes stocked with some solid features, including 10-inch self-sealing jelly tires so you’re not caught off guard by sudden flats, as well as a front hydraulic suspension and a rear elastomer suspension for smoother journeys. While it does have a mechanical disc brake, which is pretty basic, there’s an additional rear electronic brake that balances the stopping power quite well. There’s also the headlighting, tail lighting, a TFT smart display, and so much more that makes it a top-notch choice to get you through life’s daily appointments.

Segway’s latest EV deals (ending August 31):

  • C2 Lite eKickScooter for kids: $150 (Reg. $200) | matched at Amazon
    • 9.9 MPH for up to 5.9 miles
  • C2 Pro eKickScooter for kids: $250 (Reg. $300) | matched at Amazon
    • 12.4 MPH for up to 9.3 miles
  • E2 Plus II eKickScooter: $300 (Reg. $400) | matched at Amazon
    • 15.5 MPH for up to 16 miles
  • E2 Pro eKickScooter: $500 (Reg. $600) | matched at Amazon
    • 15.5 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
    • Apple Find My, more
  • MAX G2 eKickScooter: $800 (Reg. $1,400)
    • 22 MPH for up to 43 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, more
  • ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter: $900 (Reg. $1,300) | $100 more at Amazon
    • use code ZT3AUG100OFF at checkout for maximum savings
    • 24.9 MPH for up to 43.5 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • MAX G3 eKickScooter: $1,200 (Reg. $1,500) | matched at Amazon
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
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Prime Day’s low price returns for second time on Bluetti’s AC200L portable power station at $899

Through its official Amazon storefront, Bluetti is offering its AC200L Portable Power Station at $898.98 shipped, which beats out the brand’s direct website pricing by $100. This unit normally goes for $1,599 at full price, with discounts over the year having mostly kept costs between $999 and $975, save for the lone fall to the $899 low back during last month’s Prime Day event. That low price is coming back around for a second time here today thanks to the 44% markdown that cuts $700 off the tag. On the same listing, you’ll also notice several solar bundles at discounted rates starting from $1,199.

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

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EcoFlow flash sale takes up to 62% off DELTA Pro/Ultra extra batteries and bundled solar panels starting from $399

EcoFlow has a 48-hour flash sale on four add-on accessory offers – two expansion battery discounts and two solar panel bundles – with up to 62% savings, so that you can upgrade your existing setup at much lower costs. One of the most popular options among the lineup will likely be the DELTA Pro Extra Battery for $1,450 shipped, which beats its Amazon pricing by $49. While this unit carries a $2,799 MSRP directly from the brand, we more often see it down at $1,999 at Amazon, with discounts over 2025 having mainly dropped costs between $1,499 and $1,599, the latter being the previous sale’s listing price. While we have seen it go as low as $1,299, which was last seen during July’s Prime Day sale, you’re still looking at a solid 48% markdown that cuts $549 off the going rate ($1,349 off the MSRP) for the third-lowest price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this expansion battery or the other add-on accessory deals, be sure to check out our original coverage of this 48-hour flash sale here.

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EGO’s 56V 21-inch cordless touch drive self-propelled mower with two 4.0Ah batteries hits best price of 2025 at $591

After a few weeks of not seeing much discounts on EGO Power+ equipment, Amazon is finally offering some savings on the brand’s various lawn care tools, like the 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Touch Drive Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with two 4.0Ah batteries at $591.20 shipped. This bundle is coming down from $719 today, after not seeing much by way of discounts in 2025. While we did see it go lower to $585 and $519 in 2024, you’re otherwise looking at the best price of this year with the $128 markdown here, dropping things to the third-lowest overall price while giving you one of the brand’s more advanced mowers to tackle your yard duties.

If you want to learn more about this mower’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Worx’s 4-pound Nitro Hydroshot Plus 710 PSI portable pressure washer with draw hose falls to $140

Amazon is now offering the Worx Nitro Hydroshot Plus 20V 710PSI Light-Duty Electric Pressure Washer at $139.99 shipped, which we’re also seeing matched in price for the rest of the day at Best Buy, as it’s been included in its Deals of the Day promotions. This more portable pressure washer option usually goes for $210 at full price, though we’ve been seeing it keep more at $170 in 2025. Prices have regularly fluctuated throughout the year, with discounts having taken things down to the one-time $137 low back in April, and otherwise dropping things to this same rate regularly over the year. Aside from that one-time low, this is the best rate we have tracked and its coming back around today, giving you $70 in total savings off the MSRP.

If you want to learn more about this light-duty electric pressure washer, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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For the rest of the day, you can pick up Anker’s SOLIX C300X AC 90,000mAh power station at $199

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker SOLIX C300X Portable Power Station at $198.99 shipped, which beats out the brand’s direct website and Amazon pricing by $21. Normally, you’d be shelling out $300 at full price directly from Anker or Amazon, though at Best Buy, this black model with the shoulder strap is priced lower for $270, which we’ve mostly seen keeping above $210 in 2025, except for the drop to $190 back at the end of January. Today’s deal gives you a 26% markdown for $71 in savings ($101 in savings from the MSRP) at the best price we have tracked since January, only beaten out by the previously mentioned fall to $190, as well as a drop to the $180 low back during Black Friday and Christmas sales.

If you want to learn more about this power station, 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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Solar executives warn that Trump attack on renewables will lead to power crunch that spikes electricity prices

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Solar executives warn that Trump attack on renewables will lead to power crunch that spikes electricity prices

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President Donald Trump‘s attack on solar and wind projects threatens to raise energy prices for consumers and undermine a stretched electric grid that’s already straining to meet rapidly growing demand, renewable energy executives warn.

Trump has long said wind power turbines are unattractive and endanger birds, and that solar installations take up too much land. This week, he said his administration will not approve solar and wind projects, the latest salvo in a campaign the president has waged against the renewable energy industry since taking office.

“We will not approve wind or farmer destroying Solar,” Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday. “The days of stupidity are over in the USA!!!”

Trump’s statement this week seemed to confirm industry fears that the Interior Department will block federal permits for solar and wind projects. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum took control of all permit approvals last month in a move that the American Clean Power Association criticized as “obstruction,” calling it “unprecedented political review.”

The Interior Department blocking permits would slow the growth of the entire solar and wind industry, top executives at renewable developers Arevon, Avantus and Engie North America told CNBC.

Even solar and wind projects on private land may need approvals from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service if, for example, a waterway or animal species is affected, the executives told CNBC. The three power companies are among the top 10 renewable developers in the U.S., according to energy research firm Enverus.

The Interior Department “will not give preferential treatment to massive, unreliable projects that make no sense for the American people or that risk harming communities or the environment,” a spokesperson told CNBC when asked if new permits would be issued for solar and wind construction.

Choking off renewables will worsen a looming power supply shortage, harm the electric grid and lead to higher electricity prices for consumers, said Kevin Smith, CEO of Arevon, a solar and battery storage developer headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, that’s active in 17 states. Arevon operates five gigawatts of power equivalent to $10 billion of capital investment.

“I don’t think everybody realizes how big the crunch is going to be,” Smith said. “We’re making that crunch more and more difficult with these policy changes.”

Uncertainty hits investment

The red tape at the Interior Department and rising costs from Trump’s copper and steel tariffs have created market instability that makes planning difficult, the renewable executives said.

“We don’t want to sign contracts until we know what the playing field is,” said Cliff Graham, CEO of Avantus, a solar and battery storage developer headquartered in San Diego. Avantus has built three gigawatts of solar and storage across the desert Southwest.

“I can do whatever you want me to do and have a viable business, I just need the rules set and in place,” Graham said.

Engie North America, the U.S. arm of a global energy company based in Paris, is slashing its planned investment in the U.S. by 50% due to tariffs and regulatory uncertainty, said David Carroll, the chief renewables officer who leads the American subsidiary. Engie could cut its plans even more, he said.

Engie’s North American subsidiary, headquartered in Houston, will operate about 11 gigawatts of solar, battery storage and wind power by year end.

Multinationals like Engie have long viewed the U.S. as one of the most stable business environments in the world, Carroll said. But that assessment is changing in Engie’s boardroom and across the industry, he said.

“The stability of the U.S. business market is no longer really the gold standard,” Carroll said.

Rising costs

Arevon is seeing costs for solar and battery storage projects increase by as much as 30% due to the metal tariffs, said Smith, the CEO. Many renewable developers are renegotiating power prices with utilities to cover the sudden spike in costs because projects no longer pencil out financially, he said.

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act ends two key tax credits for solar and wind projects in late 2027, making conditions even more challenging. The investment tax credit supported new renewable construction and the production credit boosted clean electricity generation.

Those tax credits were just passed on to consumers, Smith said. Their termination and the rising costs from tariffs will mean higher utility bills for families and businesses, he said.

The price that Avantus charges for solar power has roughly doubled to $60 per megawatt-hour as interest rates and tariffs have increased over the years, said CEO Graham. Prices will surge again to around $100 per megawatt-hour when the tax credits are gone, he said.

“The small manufacturers, small companies and mom and pops will see their electric bills go up, and it’ll start pushing the small entrepreneurs out of the industry or out of the marketplace,” Graham said.

Renewable projects that start construction by next July, a year after the One Big Beautiful Act became law, will still qualify for the tax credits. Arevon, Avantus and Engie are moving forward with projects currently under construction, but the outlook is less certain for projects later in the decade.

The U.S. will see a big downturn in new renewable power generation starting in the second half of 2026 through 2028 as new projects no longer qualify for tax credits, said Smith, the head of Arevon.

“The small- and medium-sized players that can’t take the financial risk, some of them will disappear,” Smith said. “You’re going to see less projects built in the sector.”

Artificial intelligence power crunch

Fewer renewable power plants could increase the risk of brownouts or blackouts, Smith said. Electricity demand is surging from the data centers that technology companies are building to train artificial intelligence systems. PJM Interconnection, the largest electrical grid in the U.S. that coordinates wholesale electricity in 13 states and the District of Columbia, has warned of tight power supplies because too little new generation is coming online.

Renewables are the power source that can most quickly meet demand, Smith at Arevon said. More than 90% of the power waiting to connect to the grid is solar, battery storage or wind, according to data from Enverus.

“The power requirement is largely going to be coming from the new energy sector or not at all,” so without it, “the grid becomes substantially hampered,” Smith said.

Trump is prioritizing oil, gas and nuclear power as “the most effective and reliable tools to power our country,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said.

“President Trump serves the American people who voted to implement his America First energy agenda – not solar and wind executives who are sad that Biden’s Green New Scam subsidies are ending,” Kelly said.

But new natural gas plants won’t come online for another five years due to supply issues, new nuclear power is a decade away and no new coal plants are on the drawing board.

Utilities may have to turn away data centers at some point because there isn’t enough surplus power to run them, and no one wants to risk blackouts at hospitals, schools and homes, Arevon’s Smith said. This would pressure the U.S. in its race against China to master AI, a Trump administration priority.

“The panic in the data center, AI world is probably not going to set in for another 12 months or so, when they start realizing that they can’t get the power they need in some of these areas where they’re planning to build data centers,” Smith said.

“Then we’ll see what happens,” said the University of Chicago MBA, who’s worked in the energy industry for 35 years. “There may be a reversal in policy to try and build whatever we can and get power onto the grid.”

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Tesla offered many Cybertruck trade-ins above purchase price in apparent glitch

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Over the weekend, Tesla began offering many Cybertruck trade-in estimated values above the original purchase price, apparently due to a glitch in its system.

Tesla offers online trade-in estimates for individuals considering purchasing a vehicle from them.

Over the last few days, Cybertruck owners who submitted their vehicles through the system were surprised to see Tesla offering extremely high valuations on the vehicle, often above what they originally paid for the electric truck.

Here are a few examples:

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  • $79,200 for a 2025 Cybertruck AWD with 18,000 miles. Since this is a 2025 model year, it was eligible for the tax credit and Tesla is offering the same price as new without incentive.
  • Here Tesla offered $118,800 for a 2024 Cybertruck ‘Cyberbeast’ tri-motor with 21,000 miles.
  • In this example, Tesla offers $11,000 more than the owner originally paid for a 2024 Cybertruck.

The trade-in estimates made no sense. Tesla has been known to offer more attractive estimates online and then come lower with the official final offer, but this is on a whole different level.

Some speculated that Tesla’s trade-in estimate system was malfunctioning, while others thought Tesla was indirectly recalling early Cybertrucks.

It appears to be the former.

Some Tesla Cybertruck owners who tried to go through a new order with their Cybertruck as a trade-in were told by Tesla advisors that the system was “glitching” and they would not be honoring those prices.

Tesla told buyers that it would be refunding its usually “non-refundable” order fee.

Electrek’s Take

That’s a weird glitch. I assume that it was trying to change how the trade-in value would be estimated and the new math didn’t work for the Cybertruck for whatever reason.

It’s the only thing that makes sense to me.

The Cybertruck’s value is already quite weird due to the fact that Tesla still has new vehicles made in 2024, which are not eligible for the tax credit incentive, while the new ones made in 2025 are eligible.

There’s also the Foundation Series, which bundles many features for a $20,000 higher price.

All these things affect the value and can make it hard to compare with new Cybertrucks offered with 0% interest.

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At $28,000 off, is the Jeep Wagoneer S the best EV deal going? [update]

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At $28,000 off, is the Jeep Wagoneer S the best EV deal going? [update]

Deep discounts hit Jeep’s flagship EV as Stellantis struggles with demand

Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S never really found its place — but when dealers started discounting the Jeep brands forward-looking flagship by nearly $25,000 back in June, I wrote that it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look.

This month, the discounts are even better.

UPDATE 23AUG25: I found you some even better EV deals!

Whether we’re talking about Mercedes-Benz, Cerberus, Fiat, or even Enzo Ferrari, outsiders have labeled Jeep as a potentially premium brand that could, “if managed properly,” command luxury-level prices all over the globe. That hasn’t happened, and Stellantis is just the latest in a long line of companies to sink massive capital into the brand only to realize that people will not, in fact, spend Mercedes money on a Jeep.

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That said, the Jeep Wagoneer S is not a bad car (and neither is its totally different, hideously massive, ICE-powered Wagoneer sibling, frankly). Built on the same Stellantis STLA Large vehicle platform that underpins the sporty Charger Daytona EVs, the confusingly-named Wagoneer S packs dual electric motors putting out almost 600 hp. That’s good enough to scoot the ‘ute 0 to 60 mph in a stomach-turning 3.5 seconds and enough, on paper, to convince Stellantis executives that they had developed a real, market-ready alternative to the Tesla Model Y.

With the wrong name and a sky-high starting price of $66,995 (not including the $1,795 destination fee), however, that demand didn’t materialize, leaving the Wagoneer S languishing on dealer lots across the country.

That could be about to change, however, thanks to big discounts on Wagoneer S being reported at CDJR dealers in several states:

  • Jeff Belzer’s in Minnesota has a 2025 Wagoneer S Limited with a $67,790 MSRP for $39,758 ($28,032 off)
  • Troncalli CDJR in Georgia has a 2025 Wagoneer S Limited with a $67,590 MSRP for $42,697 ($24,893 off)
  • Whitewater CDJR in Minnesota has a 2025 Wagoneer S Limited with a $67,790 MSRP for $43,846 ($23,944 off)
  • Antioch CDJR in Illinois has a 2025 Wagoneer S Limited with a $67,790 MSRP for $44,540 ($23,250 off)

“Stellantis bet big on electric versions of iconic American brands like Jeep and Dodge, but consumers aren’t buying the premise,” writes CDG’s Marcus Amick. “(Stellantis’ dealer body) is now stuck with expensive EVs that need huge discounts to move, eating into already thin margins while competitors focus on [more] profitable gas-powered vehicles.”

All of which is to say: if you’ve found yourself drawn to the Jeep Wagoneer S, but couldn’t quite stomach the $70,000+ window stickers, you might want to check in with your local Jeep dealer and see how you feel about it at a JCPenneys-like 30% off!

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