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We’ve got two new releases leading today’s Green Deals, starting with Jackery’s new Explorer 240D Portable Power Station and bundles, which seems to be replacing the discontinued Explorer 100 Plus, getting its first savings starting from $139. Right behind it is Hiboy’s new EX9 Urban Commuter e-bike launching with $800 savings at $1,200, as well as Ride1Up’s End of Summer Sale lineup that has dropped the Prodigy V2 9-Speed Mid-Drive e-bike to a new $1,895 annual low, among others. We also have Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 station undercutting its Early Prime Day pricing and getting a FREE solar panel bundle, one-day-only sales on Anker SOLIX and Greenworks combo kits, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Early Prime Day Sale lineup, EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale (ending tonight), 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.

Jackery launches its new compact Explorer 240D 256Wh power station at Amazon with first savings from $139

Running alongside its Early Prime Day Sale, Jackery has launched its newest backup power solution, and this one is not only coming in a more compact form factor to replace the discontinued Explorer 100 Plus, but its also seeing its first savings coming from Amazon. You can now pick up the Jackery Explorer 240D Portable Power Station at $139 shipped, which beats out the brand’s direct pricing (though it is stated on the landing page that it’s not yet available to buy), where it’s still sitting/starting at its full $209 rate. While this initial launch discount continues, you can be some of the first to score one for your on-the-go charging needs with a 33% markdown that cuts $70 off the going rate and sets the bar for future discounts. Head below for more on this and its bundle options.

I, like many, was very upset to see Jackery’s Explorer 100 Plus disappear from markets, but today the brand is giving us the official replacement in the form of its new Explorer 240D power station. This new compact solution brings along a 256Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity (69,189.19mAh) that significantly beats many power banks and other compact power stations on the market, alongside four output port options for your devices: three USB-Cs and a solo USB-A. You’ll be getting up to 200W of power through those ports, with the brand even rating this model to last for a minimum of 6,000 charge cycles, meaning you’ll get over 16 years of use, even when using it every single day.

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The Jackery Explorer 240D station also comes with more recharging options than the Explorer 100 Plus, as you can plug it into a typical AC outlet, with a dual AC and DC option for faster rates, as well as using a solar panel, or your car’s auxiliary port as you drive. It weighs in at just 6.9 pounds, though sadly cannot accompany you on planes due to it exceeding the 100Wh limit from airlines.

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If you want a similar compact power companion like the Jackery Explorer 240D station, but want to save a bit more, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station is currently down at $80. Jackery is one of two power station brands that have already launched its Early Prime Day Sale promotions leading up to next month’s two-day event, with up to 65% discounts, free gifts, bonus savings, and more – all starting from $129.

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Hiboy launches new EX9 urban commuter e-bike with dual-sided torque sensors and 62-mile range at $1,200

Running alongside its ongoing Fall EV Sale, Hiboy has launched the latest of its commuting solutions with a significant discount. You can now hop aboard Hiboy’s new EX9 Urban Commuter e-bike for $1,199.98 shipped, after using the promo code DAB1 at checkout for additional savings, which sadly does not stack with the Fall Sale codes. This new model will be fetching $2,000 without the launch discounts we’re seeing here for the moment, which has been cut down to $1,300, with the promo code providing an additional $100 cut to the tag for $800 in total savings. This is quite the deal to receive right out of the gate and sets the bar for future discounts down the road.

If you want to learn more about this all-new commuting solution, be sure to check out our original coverage of this launch deal here.

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Ride1Up’s latest sale drops the Prodigy V2 9-speed mid-drive e-bike to a new $1,895 annual low, more

Ride1Up currently has an End of Summer Sale running and taking up to $600 off a selection of e-bikes, with increased savings on the Prodigy V2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike for $1,895 shipped, while the Prodigy V2 belt-drive e-bike is back down at $2,595 shipped, as it’s been throughout most of the brand’s recent events. Normally, the chain-drive model goes for $2,495 in full, while the belt-drive counterpart sits higher at $2,795. We’ve seen discounts over 2025 take these rates as low as $1,995 and $2,595. While the belt-drive model is taking another lap around at the usual annual low, savings have increased on the chain-drive model to $600, landing it at the best price we have tracked all year.

If you want to learn more about this e-bike, or the other models seeing discounts, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Jackery undercuts sale pricing on its Explorer 1000 v2 station at Amazon for $429 + get a FREE 100W solar panel ($1,098 value)

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is undercutting the brand’s current direct Early Prime Day Sale pricing on its Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station for $429 shipped, which is also eligible for a FREE 100W solar panel ($299 value), while the solo station sits $20 higher as part of the sale and the only solar bundle (200W) would run you $649 at the moment. During this period, the price is coming down from its usual $799 full rate, which only fell as low as $449 until July, when the 4-day Prime event gave us the first and only drop to its $399 low. This is the next-best price you can pick it up at, with $370 being cut from the tag, though, if you’re hoping to pick it up with bundled gear, it’s better to instead shop the Early Prime Day Sale here.

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

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Anker’s SOLIX C1000X black power station with a book-sized 100W solar panel back at its $649 low (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker SOLIX C1000X Portable Power Station with 100W “book-sized” solar panel at $649 shipped, which differs in its black colorway from the usual grey model featured at Amazon and the brand’s direct website. While picking up the standard station with a 100W panel would normally cost you up to $1,328, this colorway with the “book-sized” panel has only been seen once before in these one-day-only sales, having fallen to this same rate for the first time in late August, which remains the lowest we have tracked. For the rest of the day only, you can take advantage of the 28% markdown for $250 in savings. You could also go bigger with the solar capabilities with this bundle of the C1000 and a 200W solar panel down at $699.99 shipped right now, which has a total $799 value that you’re getting for just $51 more.

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

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Cover yard upkeep with this 80V Greenworks mower, trimmer, and blower combo at $580 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Lawn Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 Leaf Blower Combo for $579.99 shipped, which is difficult to find this exact combination of tools elsewhere, with the closest match at Amazon being this less advanced 3-tool package that is currently sitting at $560. You’d have to pay $1,100 for this bundle at full price, which we’ve seen fall as low as $550 back in July. For the rest of the day, you can score it with $520 in savings at the fourth-lowest price we have tracked – just $30 above July’s low and the best price we’ve seen appear since.

If you want to learn more about this 3-tool combo, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

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Best Fall EV deals!

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 is now buying ads on Elon Musk’s X to get people to vote for his $1 trillion compensation

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Tesla is now buying advertising on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to get Tesla shareholders to vote for his CEO compensation package worth up to $1 trillion in stock options.

Tesla, under Elon Musk’s leadership, has famously been against advertising. The CEO is even on the record saying that he “hates advertising” and that “other companies spend money on advertising and manipulating public opinion, Tesla focuses on the product.”

However, that was before he acquired Twitter, now X, which relies heavily on advertising.

After that, he started to push Tesla to do some advertising, but the company quickly stopped or greatly reduced its advertising efforts.

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We reported that Tesla’s advertising effort picked back up last week, starting with a few Google ads to encourage Tesla shareholders to vote for Musk’s new unprecedented CEO compensation package worth up to $1 trillion.

The automaker is in a full-on marketing blitz to convince shareholders to vote for the package and to allow Tesla to issue more shares in exchange.

Now, Tesla is even buying social media ads to push shareholders to vote for Musk’s compensation package and they are even buying ads on Musk’s privately owned platform, X:

They are also buying ads on Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit.

As we previously reported, Tesla’s board has claimed that voting for the compensation package will determine the future of Tesla.

Musk went even further and linked his compensation package to the future of the world.

Earlier today, the CEO claimed that his compensation plan is not about money, but about control over Tesla:

It’s not about “compensation”, but about me having enough influence over Tesla to ensure safety if we build millions of robots. If I can just get kicked out in the future by activist shareholder advisory firms who don’t even own Tesla shares themselves, I’m not comfortable with that future.

The CEO previously threatened Tesla shareholders not to build AI products at Tesla, despite claiming they were critical to the company’s future, if he doesn’t get 25% control over the company.

Electrek’s Take

The CEO of a publicly traded company threatens shareholders to gain control over the company and uses company funds to purchase ads that benefit his privately held company, with the goal of persuading the shareholders of the publicly traded company to give him more money.

If that’s not late-stage capitalism, I don’t know what is.

Also, I know I won’t shock anyone here, but Elon is lying about this not being about money.

If he wants to increase his percentage of Tesla shares, he could do exactly what his friend Larry Ellison did with Oracle and do long-term buybacks. It would benefit everyone, but it’s not what he wants. He wants the shiny new stock options.


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NYC’s newest EV charger hangs 10 feet high on a lamppost

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Voltpost just rolled out the Voltpost Air, its next-gen lamppost EV charger in New York City, and this one comes with a key twist: it’s mounted 10 feet above ground.

The Voltpost Air uses that elevated design with a retractable cable system to protect against weather damage and vandalism, setting it apart from Voltpost’s original curbside charger. It’s also built for faster installation, broader pole compatibility, and better reliability.

It can be installed on both wooden and metal lampposts and utility poles, curbside or in parking lots. Site hosts can deploy one or two chargers per pole, making it a flexible option for cities and property owners. Drivers can pay with the app or by tapping with a credit card. Voltpost Air supports Level 2 charging, up to 9.6 kW per charging port. 

Luke Mairo, COO and cofounder of Voltpost, said that “the modular design and quick installation reduce costs and complexity, making it easier than ever to expand charging infrastructure.” Voltpost is already operating chargers in Oak Park, Illinois, and at the American Center for Mobility near Detroit. The company has projects underway in New York, California, Michigan, Illinois, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Former US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation executive director Gabe Klein, now a Voltpost board advisor, said, “The transition to renewable transportation requires bold, scalable solutions that can integrate seamlessly into existing urban infrastructure. Technologies like Voltpost’s lamppost chargers are vital because they unlock new opportunities to deploy EV charging.”

The Brooklyn installation is part of New York City Economic Development Corporation’s (NYCEDC) Pilots at Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) program, which supports climate-tech companies in scaling new solutions. It’s expected to be available to the public by the end of the year. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) president and CEO Doreen M. Harris called the model “highly replicable” and said it could be adopted across New York State.

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Voltpost Air is now available for deployment at public and private sites.

Read more: Voltpost just flipped the switch on its first public lamppost EV charger

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Kia’s electric van was spotted in the US again, but this time it looks a little different

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Kia's electric van was spotted in the US again, but this time it looks a little different

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Is Kia’s electric van finally coming to the US? The Kia PV5 was caught testing with a unique design, hinting it’s destined for the US.

Is Kia’s electric van coming to the US?

Although Kia has yet to announce it publicly, all signs point to the PV5 launching in the US. In February, the electric van was first spotted charging at a station in Indiana.

A few photos and a video sent to Electrek confirmed it was indeed the Kia PV5. The sighting came somewhat as a surprise, as the only official statement from Kia said the PV5 would arrive in Europe and South Korea this year, followed by “launches in other markets” in 2026, but no mention was made of the US.

After another PV5 was spotted in Arizona, rumors that Kia’s electric van was coming to the US began to surface again.

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Kia still has yet to confirm or deny a US launch, but another sighting hints at the PV5’s imminent debut. The latest spotting, by KindelAuto, appears to be of the US-spec 2026 Kia PV5.

It looks about the same as the Kia PV5 Passenger, which is already available in parts of Europe and South Korea. However, although it’s not very clear, Kia’s electric van appears to have added side marker lights, a requirement in the US.

Following its launch in the UK earlier this year, the Kia PV5 Passenger is now being introduced to new European markets.

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The Kia PV5 Passenger electric van (Source: Kia)

In the UK, it starts at £32,995 ($44,000) on the road. In Germany, the PV5 Passenger is priced from €38,290 ($45,000) or €249 per month.

Kia’s electric van is available in two variants: Passenger, for everyday driving, and Cargo, for business use. The PV5 Passenger is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 183 miles and 256 miles, respectively. Meanwhile, several more variants are on the way.

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Kia PV5 tech day (Source: Kia)

During its PV5 Tech Day in July, we learned that Kia plans to launch seven PV5 body types, including a Light Camper, a premium “Prime” Passenger model, and an open bed version.

We’ll have to wait for the official word, but there’s still hope Kia’s electric van will make it to the US. We should find out soon. Can we get the EV5 too? That might be pushing it.


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