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Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s Father’s Day sale that is taking up to $355 off e-bike bundles, like the XPeak off-road e-bikes at $1,299, as well as taking $19 off add-on gear just for Dad and even a chance to win a free e-bike. Following behind are rare discounts on the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station and the PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station, with the former hitting a new $599 low. And bringing up the rear is the return of Husqvarna’s Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower at $599. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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.

Save up to $355 on Lectric e-bike bundles with more savings available during Father’s Day sale

Lectric is switching lanes from its summer sale to its new Father’s Day sale through June 17 that is taking up to $355 off a selection of e-bike bundles, as well as taking $19 off adventure-ready e-bike gear tailored just for Dads – plus a chance to win a free e-bike! We’ve recently covered the pre-order special for the all new XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bikes, which will end as the series begins shipping out in July. A noticeable return in these Father’s Day savings is the XPeak Off-Road High-Step e-bike for $1,299 shipped and the XPeak Off-Road Step-Thru e-bike that is also going for $1,299 shipped, which you can learn about below or by reading through our hands-on review. Since launching back in October, we’ve only seen it drop to its all-time low like this during short-term events, with the previous time being back during the company’s February flash sale. Along with your e-bike purchase here, you’ll also receive a rear cargo rack, fenders for both tires, an Elite headlight, a pre-installed RST Renegade suspension fork, a bike lock, a top tube bag, and water-resistant pannier bags. Normally, this package would run you $1,648, but during this sale you’ll be saving $349, plus getting the e-bike at its lowest price.

Got an awesome Dad in your life that you think is worth bragging about? Well, if you nominate him on this form here, you’ll enter him into the drawing with the chance to win a free XPeak Off-Road High-Step e-bike. The winner will be announced on Father’s Day, June 16.

The XPeak off-road e-bikes have two colors to choose from, which happen to also tie into their designs, with the black high-step model or the white step-thru model both sharing the same performance specs. Their slick, albeit thick mountain bike frames subtly house 750W rear hub-motors (1,310W peak) as well as a removable 48V battery, with five levels of pedal assistance up to 28 MPH speeds for up to 55 miles on a single charge. They also come with an array of features, including 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes, a 7-gear Shimano drivetrain, removable pedals, a thru axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, kickstand, a hidden cable routing system, plenty of mounting points for add-ons, and an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant LCD display for real-time performance data. Plus, don’t forget all the other free add-on accessories that only make this e-bike’s deal that much sweeter.

XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $355 in free accessories

XP 3.0 Standard e-bikes with $178 in free accessories

XPedition Cargo e-bikes with $187 and $306 in free accessories

Other Lectric Father’s Day e-bike discounts

Save $19 on accessories using promo code DAD19 at checkout

Other Lectric pre-order discounts

UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station within post for Lectric Father's Day sale

Rare deal on UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station drops it to new $599 low

The official UGREEN Amazon storefront is offering its PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station for $599 shipped. Down from its $999 price tag, this device has only seen a small handful of discounts since first releasing back in February 2023. Past discounts have mainly keep in the trend of repeating to either $799 or the former $749 low – which happened to be the price on our last mention in April. Today’s deal comes in to shake up this pricing status quo as a even bigger 40% markdown that gives you $400 in savings and lands it lower than we’ve ever seen before. Plus, you can even bundle the power station with two 100W solar panels for just $50 more!

The PowerRoam 1200 is built around a LiFePO4 battery that provides a 1,024Wh capacity and a max output of 2,500W that can handle larger appliances during power outages. It can recharge 0 to 80% via a wall outlet in just 50 minutes, with a full charge taking a little longer at 1.5 hours – and if two 200W solar panels are attached, you’ll get a full battery in only three to four hours. You’ll be able to monitor and control its settings in real time on the UGREEN app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and it offers 13 port options to cover your appliance and device charging needs: six ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two DCs, and one car port.

You’ll also find the company’s larger PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station discounted at $1,499, down from $1,999. Sporting similar designs as the above model, albeit in a much larger form, this unit boasts a 2,048Wh capacity that can be expanded up to 12,000Wh when connected to five expansion batteries (sold separately). Thanks to its PowerZip tech, you can expect a full recharge in just 1.5 hours via a standard wall outlet, or you can plug in up to 1,200W of solar input for when you’re away from home. Featuring a 4-wheel detachable trolley design, you’ll have all the typical smart controls through the UGREEN app, as well as six AC ports, two USB-A ports, four USB-C ports, two DC ports, one RV port, and one car port to cover all your device and appliance charging needs.

Husqvarna’s Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower back at $599

Amazon is offering the Husqvarna Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower for $599 shipped. Regularly $700, with an original price tag of $1,500, this mower spent the first months of 2023 bobbing between its low and its high, eventually settling at the $700 rate that seems to have become its new listing price. While its not the lowest price we have seen, today’s deal still comes in as a solid $101 markdown off the new going rate and lands at the third-lowest price we have tracked – just $39 above the all-time low from Christmas sales.

Utlizing the Husqvarna’s smart tech, with a simple press of a button through Bluetooth controls on your phone, this robotic lawn mower navigates your yard to deliver a uniform cut so you don’t have to. Through the companion app, you’ll have total control over the unit itself, as well as adjustment controls over its settings and mowing schedules. Its battery supports cutting up to 0.4 acres on a single charge, making it most ideal for small to medium yards. It even comes with a built-in alarm system that will loudly sound when it is lifted and continue until its deactivated via your custom PIN code.

As an alternative option, Amazon is also offering major discounts on the Worx Landroid S 20V Robotic Lawn Mower for $579, down from $1,000. It is designed to handle yards up to 1/8 acre with smart controls available via the Landroid app through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It features a floating blade disc that automatically lifts the blades giving the device more clearance to navigate uneven terrain without getting trapped or stuck. If you have a slightly larger yard to cover, there are three alternative models also seeing discounts. The 1/4-acre model (M 20V) is sitting at its $899 MSRP, while its older 1/2-acre counterpart (L 20V) currently unavailable, and its new upgraded 1/2-acre model has fallen to $1,150, down from $1,500.

Summer e-bike deals!

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Other 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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BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV now starts at under $8,000 in China

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BYD’s cheapest EV in China just got even more affordable. After cutting prices this month, the BYD Seagull EV starts at just 56,800 yuan, or under $8,000.

BYD cuts Seagull EV price to under $8,000 in April

Despite an intensifying EV price war in China, BYD is cutting prices once again. The Chinese EV giant announced a new promotion this month across several Ocean Series models, including the Seagull.

The 2025 BYD Seagull EV is available starting at just 56,800 yuan ($7,800). The offer is for the non-Smart Driving Vitality Edition model, which usually starts at 69,800 yuan ($9,500).

After launching the new Seagull last year, BYD said the low-cost electric car officially opened “a new era of electricity being lower than oil.” Earlier this year, it upgraded most of its vehicles, including the Seagull, with its new “God’s Eye” smart driving system at no extra charge.

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BYD’s Seagull is offered in three trims in China: Vitality, Freedom, and Flying. It has two battery options, 30.1 kWh or 38.9 kWh, which is good for the 305 km (190 mi) and 405 km (252 mi) CLTC range, respectively.

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BYD cuts vehicle prices in April 2025, including the Seagull EV (Source: BYD)

At just 3,780 mm long, 1,715 mm wide, and 1,540 mm tall, the Seagull is even smaller than the former Chevy Bolt EV (4,145 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, and 1,611 mm tall). It’s about the size of a Fiat 500e.

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BYD Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD)

The price cut comes as BYD’s sales continue surging. With another 377,420 new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) sold last month, the Chinese automaker has now sold over one million NEVs in 2025.

BYD’s EVs accounted for 416,388 while PHEV sales reached 569,710, an increase of 39% and 76% from last year, respectively.

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Vitality Normal: $9,500 (69,800 yuan)
Now: $8,000 (56,800 yuan)		 190 mi
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Freedom $10,300 (75,800 yuan) 190 mi
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Flying $11,700 (85,800 yuan) 252 mi
(405 km)
BYD Seagull EV prices and range by trim in China

Perhaps even more importantly, BYD sold over 206,000 vehicles overseas in 2025, more than doubling from last year. The Seagull EV is also sold in other global markets like Mexico and Brazil as the Dolphin Mini.

Later this year, it will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf, with expected prices starting under £20,000 ($26,000). Although it may not be the cheapest EV, BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, recently told Autocar it will be “the best value” when it arrives.

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Tesla already has new Model Y inventory available today in the US – demand is terrible

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Tesla has new Model Y inventory available today in the US, just days after opening orders for what is supposed to be its most popular model.

This proves that demand is terrible and Tesla is trying to hide it.

On Friday, Tesla launched the new non-Launch Edition Model Y in North America.

Prior to the launch, only a fully loaded $60,000 Launch Edition Model Y was available to order since January, and had been delivered since early March.

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Now, North American buyers are able to buy a much cheaper version of the new Model Y for $49,000.

Only the Model Y Long Range AWD is available for now, but that’s Tesla’s most popular model in North America.

At the time, we noted that this is a great demand test for Tesla in the US amid some critical brand issues due to CEO Elon Musk.

We only have a few metrics to track the demand of the new Model Y in the US:

  • Delivery timelines on new orders
  • Available inventory
  • Discounts/incentives

For most US zip codes tested by Electrek with different Model Y configurations (wheels and paint colors), Tesla quotes delivery within “1-3 weeks”.

But we also found several zip codes on both the West Coast and the East Coast where Tesla claims it can deliver the new vehicle “today”:

This would point to Tesla already having vehicles in inventory despite launching it just 4 days ago.

But Tesla is hiding the inventory.

If you search for Model Y in Tesla’s new inventory, you can’t find any in the US at the time of writing:

However, Tesla is showing some units in inventory to people configuring new Model Ys.

Some potential buyers are reporting that Tesla has a tab that pops up and directs them to some new inventory available (via TroyTeslike on Patreon):

This confirms that Tesla already has new non-Launch Edition Model Y in inventory available for sale in the US – pointing to Tesla having no backlog of demand for the new vehicle.

Electrek’s Take

This is much worse than I thought. I thought that Tesla would build a backlog of demand for the new Model Y in the US from people who didn’t want the fully loaded version, but it looks like that backlog lasted 4 days.

Of course, it’s all because of Tesla and Elon, and brand destruction.

Many people who invested in the stock market lost a lot of money over the last few weeks, and these people often happen to be people who buy new cars.

Now, the only thing left is for Tesla to start offering discounts and subsidies financing – the latter likely coming first, as it is already the case with new Model 3 orders in the US.

The good news for Tesla is that if Trump continues to crash the stock market, the Fed will likely have to reduce rates, making Tesla’s 0% financing cheaper to subsidize.

That’s a fun balancing act.

Either way, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Tesla offer incentives on the new Model Y in the US within the next 2 weeks – way ahead of schedule.

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Kia’s new EV9 and EV6 qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit — except this one trim

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The new and improved 2026 Kia EV9 and 2025 EV6 are eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but one trim is excluded.

Do the Kia EV6 and EV9 qualify for the federal tax credit?

Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the EV6, received some pretty major upgrades for its mid-cycle update this year.

The 2025 EV6 features a bigger battery providing more range (now up to 319 miles), a stylish interior and exterior redesign, and an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers.

Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, also has a native NACS charging port and will be the first model year to offer a high-performance GT trim.

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We got a good look at the EV9 GT at the LA Auto Show last year (check it out here). The sporty electric SUV boasts 501 hp, which is quite a bit more than the current GT-Line’s 379 hp. The added power is enough for the big-body SUV to move from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds.

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Although Kia America’s vice president of sales, Eric Watson, confirmed the EV6 and EV9 are now in “full-scale production” at its plant in West Point, Georgia, not all trims will qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

According to CarsDirect, Kia told dealers that the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 GT trims wouldn’t be eligible for the credit. A spokesperson said the exclusion is because Kia builds the EV6 GT and EV9 GT in South Korea, while all other trims are assembled in Georgia.

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If Trump’s 25% tariff on South Korea is still in effect when the GT models launch in the US, it could create a significant price gap between trims.

Despite this, you will likely still be able to take advantage of the credit through leasing. Kia, like many, is passing the $7,500 on through lease cash, which can significantly cut monthly payments.

Kia will reveal more info, including prices, closer to launch. Check back soon. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.

With the new models arriving soon, Kia is offering clearance pricing on outgoing models. Monthly leases start as low as $179. You can use our links below to find deals on the Kia EV6 and EV9 near you.

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