Save up to 65% on power stations during Anker’s SOLIX Early Prime Day Sale with extra savings, free gifts, and more from $299
Anker has launched its SOLIX Early Prime Day Sale through October 6 with up to 65% initial discounts, plus there are three tiers of extra savings, free gifts on select units, and you can score an additional 7% savings by subscribing and becoming a member, if you’re not one already. Amongst the massive lineup of deals, we spotted Anker’s new SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station with a FREE protective cover ($99 value) dropping to $1,449 shipped right now, which beats out Amazon’s pricing by $50 that doesn’t come with any cover. It’s been carrying a $2,599 full price since hitting the market in June, which we’ve seen drop as low as $1,599 until today, which was the one-time rate seen during July’s Prime Day event. Now the costs are going lower than ever, as you score $1,249 in savings at a new all-time low price. Head below for more on this unit, the sale’s promotions, and the rest of the SOLIX lineup of deals.
Let’s rundown all the extra savings opportunities while Anker’s SOLIX Early Prime Day Sale continues, starting with the 7% extra savings you can earn by subscribing on the site (for free), which will be emailed to you. From there, orders over $3,000 will receive an additional $120 discount, orders over $4,000 get a $200 discount, and orders over $5,000 get a $350 discount – all off the cart’s total. Depending on which units you’re buying, you might also be getting FREE included gear like protective covers, cables of various kinds, and more.
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If you want significantly more backup power than smaller, more compact units afford, then Anker’s SOLIX F3000 power station is likely the perfect companion to join your at-home and out-of-home life. It starts with a 3,072Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can invest further in to expand up to 24kWh. It boasts 11 output ports (including a TT-30R AC port for RV support), through which it can deliver up to 3,600W of power that will double to 7,200W if you pair two stations together (with the appropriate cable).
This newer model brings along passthrough charging functionality from gas generators for up to 3,600W of input that adds versatility to its emergency backup capabilities after sudden power loss. You can also plug it into an AC outlet, as well as charge from your EV too, and don’t forget the 2,400W of solar input that can fully recharge its battery in under two hours with enough sunlight.
***Note: Extra savings – particularly the 7% discount you may be able to score – has not been factored into the prices below, so be sure to subscribe if you’re not already a member to score even better deals!Also be aware that any free gear accompanying particular purchases are shown on the unit’s varying landing pages.
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For Anker’s full lineup of SOLIX Early Prime Day Sale accessory deals on expansion batteries, solar panels, and more – be sure to scroll to the bottom of the landing page here to check them out.
Pick up EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 1,024Wh LiFePO4 station with a FREE 5,000mAh magnetic power bank at an exclusive $379 low ($690 savings)
We have an exclusive deal for our readers from Wellbots on EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station with a FREE Rapid 5000 Magnetic Power Bank for $379 shipped, after using the exclusive code 9TO5FREEBIE at checkout. It’s starting off already down from its $999 tag to $429, which is the second-best price we have tracked on the standalone power station, behind its $399 all-time low. Not only does the extra savings cut that price further to land $20 under that low price, but you’re also getting additional value in the free power bank that would run you $70. All-in-all, you’re looking at a total of $690 savings at the best price we can find anywhere.
Enjoy up-close Hummingbird visits with this smart solar-powered Birdfy feeder at its $110 low, more from $100
Through its official Amazon storefront, Birdfy is offering a massive amount of discounts on its eco-friendly and solar-powered smart feeders, birdhouses, and more, like the Hummingbird Feeder with a solar-powered camera at $109.99 shipped. This device has only been on the market since June, first launching with a $200 price tag on Amazon, which has been keeping lower at $130 since August. This rate first appeared as a series of short-term discounts that are now extending for a much longer period, giving you more time to take advantage of the $20 markdown off the going rate for the best price we have tracked. Head below for more on this device and the others seeing discounts right now.
Velotric’s space-saving Fold 1 Lite e-bike with a 440-pound payload and up to 48-mile range at second-best $699 rate
Velotric has some looming discounts on a selection of e-bikes at the moment, with a notably low price on the Fold 1 Lite e-bike at $699 shipped. It would normally cost you $1,099 were you buying it at full price, which we’ve mainly seen dropped down to $999 and $899 rates over 2025, with some falls as low as $599 that only appeared once back in July. You’re looking at the next-best price while the $400 savings last here, giving you a much more affordable commuter that doubles on saving space when not in use.
Husqvarna’s WeedEater 320iL 16-inch cordless string trimmer comes with a 4.0Ah battery at $269
Amazon is now offering the Husqvarna WeedEater 320iL 16-inch Cordless String Trimmer with a 4.0Ah battery at $269 shipped, after clipping the on-page coupon. Normally going for $319 in full, we saw it drop to its $200 low for July’s short Prime Day period, with things since the middle of that month having kept costs at its full rate, with two drops to $280 in the time since. While this isn’t the lowest price, it is one of the rarer instances of a significant discount on Husqvarna equipment recently, with the 16% markdown here providing a solid $50 in savings while giving you a heavy-duty means to keep weeds and grass under control.
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.
The German city of Karlsruhe is setting an example for sustainability in waste management by deploying a fleet of 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric garbage trucks that are helping make the streets cleaner, quieter, and a lot less stinky.
Since the end of September, the city of Karlsruhe has been relying on Mercedes’ fully electric waste collection vehicles throughout, with none of the area-specific restrictions or limited rollout strategies for one or two trucks at a time that typically accompany stories like these. Instead, the city is using the Mercedes eEconics for the same stuff they’d use the diesel versions for: residual waste disposal, paper collection, and bulky waste collection.
Normal garbage duty, in other words. And, in such daily use, they do a great job. The trucks cover an average route distance of around 80 km (about 50 miles) on 112 kWh battery packs (usable capacity is ~97 kWh) which can be reliably completed in single-shift operation without intermediate charging — thanks, in part, to Mercedes’ efficient electric motors and regenerative braking that shines in the trucks’ typical stop-and-go duty cycles.
More than a single shift, in fact. The fleet managers report that after “a good 80 kilometers with around 60 stops on its daily route,” energy consumption was only around 35% of the battery capacity, meaning the charge level dropped from 100% to 65% and 64% respectively.
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At the same time, CO₂ emissions are significantly reduced: depending on the area of application, each eEconic can save between 150 and 170 tons of CO₂ per year. This results in a total potential annual saving of around 1,200 tons of CO₂ emissions.
The purchase of the electric vehicles was funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) as part of the guideline on the promotion of light and heavy commercial vehicles with alternative, climate-friendly drives and the associated refueling and charging infrastructure (KsNI). The funding guideline was coordinated by NOW GmbH, and applications were approved by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility.
Electrek’s Take
Look, you know me. There is absolutely ZERO chance that I’ll be able to remain objective about anything that’s putting down more than four thousand lb-ft of torque. Make that thing quieter, cleaner, and generally better for me and my community, and there’s even less of a chance of me saying anything critical about it.
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Electreon just took a big step toward expanding wireless EV charging. The Israel-based company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire the assets of InductEV, a Pennsylvania-based firm known for its ultra-fast, high-power static wireless charging systems used by heavy-duty electric transit and freight fleets.
If the deal closes after due diligence and regulatory approvals, the combined company would bring together Electreon’s dynamic wireless charging tech – the kind that can charge vehicles while they drive – with InductEV’s high-power stationary systems. That would create one of the most complete wireless charging portfolios on the market, covering everything from passenger EVs to vans, buses, heavy-duty trucks, and even autonomous vehicles.
Electreon and InductEV together hold around 400 granted and pending patents, and have a lot of field experience across their respective projects. Electreon says that pairing its manufacturing capabilities and global footprint with InductEV’s ultra-fast tech will help streamline and speed up fleet electrification.
Both companies already work with major vehicle OEMs, which Electreon asserts will make integrating wireless charging into future vehicle platforms easier.
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Electreon CEO Oren Ezer said the deal would combine the two companies into “a truly global powerhouse for wireless EV charging.” He added that “the decision by InductEV’s shareholders to invest in Electreon is a tremendous vote of confidence in our shared vision.”
InductEV CEO John F. Rizzo said, “Together, we’re combining world-class innovation with real-world experience to deliver even greater value to our North American and European customers and accelerate the shift to wireless power for sustainable commercial transportation.”
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The Dolphin Surf is already one of Europe’s cheapest EVs, yet BYD may have an even more affordable electric car up its sleeve.
Is BYD launching the Racco mini EV in Europe?
BYD revealed the Racco at last month’s Japan Auto Show, its first EV designed exclusively for overseas markets.
The mini EV, or “kei car,” is launching in Japan, where over 1.55 million of them were sold last year, accounting for about a third of new vehicles sold.
Although Japan has been a brutal market for foreign brands to crack, BYD believes it may have an edge. The Racco measures 3,395 mm in length, 1,475 mm in width, and 1,800 mm in height, or about 600 mm longer than the Dolphin Surf.
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That’s about the size of the Nissan Sakura EV, Japan’s best-selling electric car. Like the Sakura and most kei cars, the Racco has a boxy, upright stance. It has four doors, with the back two sliding open.
BYD Racco EV (Source: BYD)
Powered by a 20 kWh battery pack, the mini EV is expected to have a driving range of around 180 km (112 miles).
BYD is using its Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs to keep costs down. Although prices have yet to be revealed, the Racco is expected to start at around 2.5 million yen ($18,000) in Japan, putting it on par with the Nissan Sakura.
The BYD Racco EV debuts at the Japan Mobility Show (Source: BYD)
If it launched in Europe, the Racco could go on sale for under £15,000 ($20,000), putting it on par with the Dacia Spring (£14,995) and Leapmotor T03 (£15,995). The BYD Dolphin Surf currently starts at £18,650 ($24,300).
Although it will arrive in Japan first, BYD may launch its smallest, cheapest EV in Europe after all. BYD’s vice president Stella Li suggested to Autocar that the Racco could play a key role globally as an affordable, entry-level EV.
The BYD Dolphin Surf EV (Source: BYD)
“In Japan, we are already launching a kei car; we will be very interested to follow the EU regulation,” Li said, adding, “If there’s some space, we can bring that car here.”
The regulation Li is referring to is the new “E-car” segment that the European Commission president, Ursula Von der Leyen, called for in September.
Von der Leyen said that Europe “should have its own E-car,” where “E” stands for efficient, economical, and European, and added “we cannot let China and others conquer this market.”
The Racco could sit underneath the Dolphin Surf in BYD’s growing European lineup. However, the company is focusing on expanding hybrid options. Li said launching Racco was “not a topic” the company is immediately focused on.
The Seal U, Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid through September, will be the first vehicle built at BYD’s new factory in Turkey, as it seeks to gain an edge through local production.
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