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Happy July friends! We’re kicking off the month alongside this week’s Green Deals with Lectric’s 4th of July sale that is taking up to $405 off e-bike bundles, with the biggest savings happening on the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes at $1,199. This official sale is joined by an unofficial one from ALLPOWERS that is taking up to $1,300 off select power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $79. And bringing up the rear is a 1-day discount on the Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $109. 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.

Lectric 4th of July sale takes up to $405 off the best-selling XP 3.0 e-bike bundles and more

If you missed out on the previous Lectric sales, don’t worry, cause the company has just launched its 4th of July sale that is taking up to $405 off its lineup of e-bike bundles. The biggest discounts this time around are on the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike for $1,199 shipped along with $405 in free accessories. As is the norm with Lectric EV sales, this brand’s models are keeping to their MSRPs, with the savings being on the bundle packages that come along with your purchase. We’ve seen bigger bundles offered for this model in the past, often during major holiday sales, but today’s deal still comes in as a solid and affordable commuter solution with a larger-than-normal giant cushioned saddle that is better supported by the coiled spring suspension, an Elite 850 lux headlight, a front cargo rack, and both small and large baskets. The XP 3.0 models were also named the third best-selling EV in America last month, coming in behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3. You can learn more about this e-bike below, or by reading through our hands-on review.

Lectric’s XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes come in three options: the standard black model, the black step-thru model, and a white step-thru model. All three come stocked with the same 500W hub-motor (peaking at 1,000W) alongside a long-range internal 48V battery that lets it hit speeds up to 20 MPH for 30 miles using only the throttle, or it can hit 28 MPH for up to 65 miles when utilizing the pedal assist modes – now supported by the company’s new Pedal Assist Wattage Regulation (PWR) Programming that you can learn more about here. You’ll also enjoy built-in features like the hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated rear cargo rack, puncture-resistant tires, a headlamp and taillight combination for safer riding at night, an LCD display with water and dust resistance ratings, and a foldable body for effortless storage.

XPeak Off-Road e-bikes with $315 in free accessories

XP 3.0 Standard e-bikes with $228 in free accessories

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

Other Lectric 4th of July e-bike discounts

Lectric pre-order discounts

Be sure to also check out Lectric’s latest upcoming model, the new XP Lite 2.0 e-bike that will begin shipping sometime in the coming weeks of July.

ALLPOWERS R1500 Portable Power Station within post for Lectric 4th of July sale with XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike

ALLPOWERS has some featured discounts taking up to $1,300 off a selection of its power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories. A notable addition to these discounts is the R1500 Portable Power Station that has dropped down to $499 shipped. Normally fetching $899, this unit first dropped to $499 back in February, with March bringing costs down further to the short-lived $409 low, before it shot back to its MSRP. For the last three months its been bouncing between $600 and $499, with the most recent Father’s Day sale skipping over it entirely. Today it returns as a 44% markdown that gives you a solid $400 in savings and returns it to the second-lowest price we have tracked – $90 above the all-time low. There’s three good bundle options too – you can get the power station with a 100W solar panel for an additional $100, the power station with a 200W solar panel for $200 more, or bump it all the way up to a 600W solar panel combo for $1,148, down from $1,599.

The R1500 power station has been upgraded to new LiFePO4 batteries, giving you 1,152Wh of capacity alongside 1,800W of power output (3,000W peak). You’ll have 11 versatile ports (four ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two wireless chargers on top, and a car port) for your device charging needs at home or out and about in the world – plus, full smart controls for monitoring and adjusting settings via the ALLPOWERS app. You’ll be able to get a full recharge with a standard outlet in just one hour, or in just two hours with 650W of solar input – meaning the 600W panel combo will likely take a little over two hours to refill the battery.

Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch cordless electric chainsaw within post for Lectric 4th of July sale with XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike

Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw now $109 in one-day Best Buy sale

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $109 shipped through the end of the day. Usually going for $150, we saw it fall to its lowest $94 price during last year’s Christmas sales, before rising back and keeping above $129 with less frequent and more sporadic discounts. In 2024, we’ve seen a few drops to $99 over the months, but nothing much else below $112. Today’s deal comes in as a 27% markdown that is giving you $41 in savings and dropping costs to the fourth-lowest price we have tracked – just $15 above the all-time low from Christmas. It also currently matches the price over at Amazon too.

Weighing only 6.2 pounds and equipped with a 10-inch bar and chain, this compact chainsaw puts far less strain on your arms while working – equal to holding a 2L soda. It features an automatic oiler to ensure the chain remains operating at peak efficiency, and a tension control knob allows you to adjust the chain’s tension tool-free, while it simultaneously prevents the chain from over-tightening. The 2.0Ah battery is compatible across the WORX PowerShare ecosystem, allowing you to interchange batteries between 20V, 40V, and 80V cordless tools. It even has a battery indicator that tells you at a glance how much juice is left for the tasks at hand. Also includes charger and sheath with purchase.

And after having a 1-day sale of its own last week, Best Buy is now offering a longer-term deal on the Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Pole/Chainsaw for $139, down from $170, which is also matched over at Amazon as well. With this combo, you’ll be getting the above chainsaw along with a pole arm to convert it into a high-reaching cordless polesaw when your tree’s branches need trimming. In this form, its 6.2-pound body bumps up to only 10 pounds, plus you get the extra 12 inches of extension for a more versatile tool.

Summer e-bike deals!

Bluetti 3-part Prime Day sale within post for Lectric 4th of July sale with XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike

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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ENSO launches Premium tire range designed for Tesla and other high-performance EVs

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ENSO launches Premium tire range designed for Tesla and other high-performance EVs

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EV tire specialist ENSO has launched a new premium range of ultra-high performance (UHP) tires designed for passenger electric vehicles. Soon, US drivers of EVs from Tesla and other high-performance models will be able to purchase this new tire range as ENSO significantly expands its product lineup.

ENSO is a UK-based company that hails itself as the “world’s first tire company dedicated exclusively to EVs.” Like many EV automakers its tires support, the company utilizes a direct-to-consumer sales model to help reduce a customer’s total cost of ownership while providing tires that extend EV range and reduce pollution.

In the fall of 2024, ENSO signed a strategic international partnership with Uber to provide its EV rideshare drivers with low-emission tires. As the only Certified B-Corporation in the tire industry (a highly-polluting one), ENSO uses more sustainable methods to help transform the global economy, benefiting all people and the planet they inhabit.

To carry on this mission, ENSO has unveiled a new Premium line of EV tires engineered specifically for the unique demands of all-electric driving. Better yet, these new tires are coming to the US soon.

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ENSO to launch new premium EV tire line in UK and US

According to a release from ENSO this morning, its new Premium line of EV tires are now available to customers in the UK before these go on sale to US drivers this summer. The ultra-high performance tires are A/A EU-labeled, meaning they carry the highest rating for energy efficiency and wet grip performance.

According to ENSO, its Premium EV tires also deliver the highest energy efficiency and safety in their class. They will help customers like Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners save on TCO, tire pollution, manufacturing emissions, and reduced energy consumption while driving. Per ENSO co-founder and CEO Gunnlaugur Erlendsson:

ENSO’s mission has always been to accelerate EV adoption by making tires that enhance rather than compromise electric performance. With ENSO Premium, we’re plugging a long-standing gap in the tire market by offering EV drivers a purpose-built, affordable, premium and sustainable EV tire alternative that matches the innovation of their EV. We engineered ENSO Premium for the specific needs of EVs. from instant torque to regenerative braking. We’re delivering a tire that not only performs well but also helps EV drivers get more miles from every charge.

When designing its Premium EV tires, ENSO says it looked to match its drivers’ performance and sustainability values, specifically noting Tesla models. The tires were designed to reduce rolling resistance, extend range, and take longer to wear out than traditional tires, especially given the higher weight of EV models due to large battery packs. The result is a tire that enables fewer charging stops, lower energy consumption, and less overall tire pollution – ideal factors for the growing segment of sustainable electric mobility.

This summer, US drivers will be able to purchase the Premium line of EV tires at wholesalers, independent retailers, and directly through the company website.

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Oil giant BP braces for shareholder showdown over green strategy U-turn

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Oil giant BP braces for shareholder showdown over green strategy U-turn

The BP logo is displayed outside a petrol station that also offers electric vehicle recharging, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Somerset, England.

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Oil giant BP is bracing itself for a shareholder backlash at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, with a chorus of disgruntled investors planning to voice their concerns over the firm’s green strategy U-turn.

A planned resolution on the reelection of outgoing BP Chair Helge Lund has been billed as an opportunity for investors to signal discontent on climate change, corporate governance and the influence of U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management.

Britain’s beleaguered energy major, which has lagged behind more hydrocarbon-focused industry peers in recent years, has sought to resolve something of an identity crisis by launching a fundamental reset.

Seeking to rebuild investor confidence and boost near-term shareholder returns, BP in February pledged to slash renewable spending and ramp up annual expenditure on its core business of oil and gas.

The strategy reset was broadly welcomed by energy analysts, and BP CEO Murray Auchincloss has since said the pivot attracted “significant interest” in the firm’s non-core assets.

British asset manager Legal & General, a leading shareholder in BP with a roughly 1% stake, said it intends to vote against Lund’s reelection on Thursday — a position that would defy BP’s management recommendation.

Legal & General cited dissatisfaction over major revisions to the firm’s energy strategy, alongside BP’s decision not to allow a shareholder vote on the new direction.

Legal & General’s plans align with those of international asset manager Robeco, U.K. pension funds Nest and Border to Coast, as well as activist investors including Dutch group Follow This — all of which have indicated they will vote against Lund’s reelection.

Norway’s gigantic sovereign wealth fund and a number of U.S. pensions funds, however, have reportedly said they will back Lund’s reelection. Proxy advisors Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis have also recommended a vote in favor of Lund, according to Reuters.

It paves the way for a shareholder showdown at BP’s AGM, with observers closely monitoring the level of investor opposition to Lund’s reelection. Historically, votes against the chair of BP have remained under 10%.

A BP spokesperson declined to comment when contacted by CNBC.

Energy transition plans

BP’s renewed focus on oil and gas comes at a time when the London-listed energy firm is firmly in the spotlight as a potential takeover target. British rival Shell and U.S. oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron have all been touted as possible suitors.

“We value the significant steps BP has taken in recent years regarding its climate-related commitments and efforts, which we have supported through extensive and constructive dialogues, aimed at creating long-term value as the climate transition unfolds,” Legal & General’s investment stewardship team said on April 11.

Murray Auchincloss, chief executive officer of BP, during the “CERAWeek by S&P Global” conference in Houston, Texas, on March 11, 2025.

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“However, we are deeply concerned by the recent substantive revisions made to the company’s strategy as announced at the 2025 Capital Markets Day on 26 February, coupled with the decision not to allow a shareholder vote on the newly amended climate transition strategy at the 2025 AGM,” they added.

Legal & General said BP’s announcement earlier this month that Lund will step down, likely next year, was viewed “positively,” but ongoing unease about the firm’s succession plan means it intends to vote against the AGM resolution.

Five years ago, BP became one of the first energy giants to announce plans to cut emissions to net zero “by 2050 or sooner.” As part of that push, BP pledged to slash emissions by up to 40% by 2030 and to ramp up investment in renewables projects.

The company scaled back this emissions target to 20% to 30% in February 2023, saying at the time that it needed to keep investing in oil and gas to meet global demand.

Robeco said in its rationale that BP had refused to repeat a so-called “Say on Climate” vote for its strategy revision, despite previously requesting shareholder support for the firm’s previous and “more ambitious” transition goals.

“We have unsuccessfully requested such a consistent feedback mechanism several times, including in a public letter alongside other investors with GBP 5 trillion in assets under management,” said Michiel van Esch, head of voting at Robeco.

“As a result, we have growing concerns over the company’s resilience through the energy transition, and over the consistency of its approach to climate governance, leading us to vote against the chairman and chair of the safety and sustainability committee,” he added.

Governance concerns

Elliott Management, for its part, is widely thought to be putting pressure on BP to minimize low-carbon investments and prioritize oil and gas. It emerged recently that the activist investor has built a near 5% stake in BP, making it one of the firm’s largest shareholders.

Activist shareholder Follow This, which has a long history of pushing for Big Oil to do more to tackle climate change, said the need to vote against Lund had not disappeared following news of his looming departure. The group added that investors concerned with good governance should voice their dissatisfaction.

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“Voting against the board is the only way for shareholders to express their dissent over BP’s refusal to allow a vote on its strategy U-turn,” Mark van Baal, founder of Follow This, said in a statement.

“Now, the board has unilaterally changed course without asking shareholder support with a vote. This raises serious governance concerns. It seems BP’s leadership is afraid of its own shareholders,” he added.

Shares of BP are down nearly 10% year-to-date.

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New off-road concept that ditches screens proves it: Genesis GETS luxury

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New off-road concept that ditches screens proves it: Genesis GETS luxury

Genesis' X Gran Equator Concept may point the way to a production vehicle

Luxury is a tough concept to pin down, but being constantly connected to work, kids, and telemarketers ain’t it. Genesis gets it, and its latest ultra-luxe off-road concept ditches screens in favor of the view out the windshield – and it’s got enough off-road chops to promise two things about those views: they’re real, and they’re spectacular!

Genesis calls its new X Gran Equator concept an elegant overlander for the modern explorer that marries on-road sophistication with off-road resilience. Whatever they call it, the 4×4’s dashboard is delightfully free from sweeping touchscreens, mood lighting, and any hint of telephonic integration.

Indeed, the interior looked so much like something from the 90s that I double and triple-checked the date on the press release. But don’t take my word for it, check it for yourself.

It’s fantastic

If you zoom in, you can see screens in the instruments. High-definition roll and pitch displays, altimeters, and probably other outdoorsy, overland-y things that the sort of people who want to do that in what would surely be a very well-appointed six-figure SUV for a similarly very well-heeled buyer.

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And that buyer? They wouldn’t miss the screen, because the screen doesn’t matter. The real show is out the front windshield – and if someone from the office calls to interrupt the vibe, you won’t even know. I know I’d pay extra for that … and I can’t imagine I’m alone.

This is how Genesis explains it:

Inside, the X Gran Equator Concept orchestrates contrast between analog architecture and digital technologies, crafting a space that feels both functional and evocative. At the center of the cabin is a four-circle display cluster on the center stack, inspired by the vintage camera dials. The interior design features contrasting colors and shapes, with a preference for geometric over organic elements. The dashboard’s linear architecture and absence of decorations focus the driver’s attention on the journey, while swiveling front seats and modular storage solutions enhance practicality.

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Genesis didn’t provide pictures of those swiveling seats or modular storage compartments on this concept, but the X Gran Equator Concept will make its in-person debut April 18th at the Genesis booth during the 2025 New York International Auto Show.

After the show, the company will move the concept to a display at Genesis House New York in the Meatpacking District, where it will stay “in residence” until the end of July. If you’re out that way for either event, take a picture of it and tag Electrek on Instagram!

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