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Today’s Green Deals are focusing on what you’re hauling – whether that is packages, people, or proteins/produce/etc. Leading the group is another shift in Lectric’s Labor Day sales, with the brand’s Xpedition Cargo e-bike at $1,475 and coming with $405 in free gear that will give you everything you need to transport a variety of cargo up to 75+ miles per ride. The sale is joined by a collection of Rexing’s popular Tesla and J1772 EV charger adapters that are seeing up to 25% discounts and starting from $50, as well as a one-day sale on Anker’s comprehensive EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler 50 that is down at $699 for the rest of the day. There’s also EcoFlow’s 24-hour flash sale that ends tonight – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s early-bird discounts on Anker’s new SOLIX C300 90,000mAh power stations or the SOLIX F3800 bundles that have dropped another $300 in price!

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’s Xpedition e-bike hauls precious cargo with $405 in free gear at $1,475

Lectric’s ongoing Labor Day sales have changed up rates for the rest of the event, now taking up to $405 off e-bike bundles, with the standard Xpedition Cargo e-bike seeing the maximum savings at $1,475 shipped, with $405 in free add-on gear. Along with adding this commuting solution to your garage, you’ll also be getting extra gear to safely haul precious cargo along too, with the additional packages including two rear rack cushions for passengers, two rear rack running boards for cargo, a rear orbitor basket to corral smaller children, a 50-liter storage bag that fits neatly into the orbitor, and a 6-liter bag that fits right in the frame of the e-bike. Learn more about this affordable cargo-hauler below or through our hands-on review.

Lectric’s Xpedition models are one of the best cargo e-bikes on the market for the price, and make a reliable addition to commutes for those who may regularly be making deliveries, transporting large cargo, or even shepherding kids to and from life’s appointments – all at a significant fraction of the cost of the most awe-inspiring models that run closer to five figure price tags. The frame tastefully houses a 48V battery that powers the 750W rear hub-motor (peaking at 1,310W) so that you can cruise around at a max speed of 20 MPH while using the throttle and up to 28 MPH when using its five levels of pedal assistance. The standard single battery model boasts an impressive 75-mile travel range, or you can increase the range to 150 miles by purchasing the dual-battery model for $224 more.

Aside from the add-on gear you get from the bundled items, Lectric’s Xpedition e-bike comes pre-stocked with custom puncture-resistant tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes paired with 180mm rotors, a headlamp, taillights, fenders over both wheels, and a backlit LCD display. Something to note here is that the e-bike is rated for a total 450-pound payload (with max rider weight being 330 pounds), meaning someone like me who’s 135 pounds can have another person (or multiple kids even) up to 315 pounds ride along too.

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

XP Trike with $393 in free accessories

XPeak Off-Road e-bikes with $327 in free accessories

XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $306 in free accessories

The Lectric ONE e-bike with $255 in free accessories

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

XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range with $246 in free accessories

  • XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes, 20 MPH for 80-mile range (pre-order): $999 (Reg. $1,245)
    • with five colors to choose from

XP Lite 2.0 Standard e-bikes with $148 in free accessories

  • XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes, 20 MPH for 80-mile range (pre-order): $799 (Reg. $947)
    • with five colors to choose from
Lectric Xpedition Cargo e-bike

Best Buy is dropping the costs on three popular EV charger adapters that we’ve been seeing included more often in randomized Deals of the Day offers. Starting from the lowest of these prices, you’ll find Rexing’s J1772 to Tesla adapter going for $49.99 shipped. It usually goes for $80, with Best Buy’s one-day sales often dropping the price between the $45 low and $50, with today’s deal giving you a solid $30 cut from its tag at the second-lowest price we have tracked. This device arrives rated for a maximum 80A input and a 240V output, letting Tesla drivers gain wider access to level 1 and level 2 EV chargers by using home and portable setups your non-Tesla driving family and friends may have.

Those who drive Tesla’s S, 3, X, or Y EVs can also add Rexing’s CCS to Tesla adapter to their glove boxes for $150, down from $200. While we have seen this go for $100 in the past, there’s no telling how long of a wait until that deal rolls back around, so this $50 markdown is still a solid 25% off deal. With this handy addition you’ll be able to charge up at over 5,000 CCS level 3 fast charging stations across the country at up to 250kW or 250A speeds.

And for the opposite side of things, non-Tesla drivers have the chance to snag Rexing’s Tesla to J1772 adapter at $130, down from $160. Any J1772-compatible EV will benefit here, so when you visit family, friends, or even stop off somewhere that has Tesla’s level 1 or level 2 home setups (Airbnbs, for example), you can rest assured that you’ll be able to plug in and recharge at speeds up to 20kW, with it able to handle up to 80A.

Lectric Xpedition Cargo e-bike

Anker EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler 50 down at $699 for today only

Coming to us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is currently offering the Anker EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler 50 for $699 shipped through the rest of the day only. This device would normally cost you $949, but thanks to these one-day deals peppered in throughout the months, we’ve seen more frequent opportunities for folks to grab them at significantly reduced rates. 2024 kicked off at this same $699 price, which we saw hit its $600 low in March. The other discounts we’ve seen have kept to higher rates between $799 and $849 since then, but today it finally is dropping back lower with a $250 markdown at the third-lowest price we have tracked in all.

Forget ever having to worry about having enough ice – especially for outdoor gatherings in parks, parking lots, or out amongst the wilds of nature. This dual-compartment cooler’s 299Wh battery ensures your food and beverages will stay nice and crisp inside for up to 27 hours – plus, you can even plug in a solar panel up to a 100W input to benefit from solar charging (along with three other recharge options) and thereby keeping things running even longer.

It has a total capacity size of 53L, with the body divided into two zones – one frozen, one refrigeration – so you don’t have to worry about freezing your drinks while trying to keep your meats from thawing. It’s easily portable too, with an EasyTow handle and two 6-inch wheels to provide support when walking to your destination, with it also including an extendable table, a built-in bottle opener, and remote control of its settings via the Anker app.

Summer e-bike deals!

Lectric Xpedition Cargo e-bike

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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FERC: Solar + wind made up 90% of new US power generating capacity to July 2025

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FERC: Solar + wind made up 90% of new US power generating capacity to July 2025

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Solar and wind accounted for 90% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first seven months of 2025, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In July, solar alone provided 96% of new capacity, making it the 23rd consecutive month solar has held the lead among all energy sources.

Solar’s new generating capacity in July and YTD

In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through July 31, 2025), which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, FERC says 46 “units” of solar totaling 1,181 megawatts (MW) were placed into service in July, accounting for over 96.4% of all new generating capacity added during the month.

The 434 units of utility-scale (>1 MW) solar added during the first seven months of 2025 total 16,050 MW and were 74.4% of the total new capacity placed into service by all sources.

Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity added each month for 23 consecutive months from September 2023 to July 2025. During that period, total utility-scale solar capacity grew from 91.82 gigawatts (GW) to 153.09 GW. No other energy source added anything close to that amount of new capacity. Wind, for example, expanded by 10.68 GW, while natural gas increased by just 3.74 GW.

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Renewables were 90% of new capacity added YTD

Between January and July, new wind provided 3,288 MW of capacity additions – significantly more than the new capacity provided by natural gas (2,207 MW). Wind thus accounted for 15.2% of all new capacity added during the first seven months of 2025.

For the same period, the combination of solar and wind (plus 4 MW of hydropower and 3 MW of biomass) was 89.6% of new capacity, while natural gas provided just 10.2%; the balance came from coal (18 MW), oil (17 MW), and waste heat (17 MW).

Solar + wind are 23.23% of US utility-scale generating capacity

Utility-scale solar’s share of total installed capacity (11.42%) is now almost equal to that of wind (11.81%). Taken together, they constitute 23.23% of the US’s total available installed utility-scale generating capacity.

Moreover, at least 25-30% of US solar capacity is in the form of small-scale (e.g., rooftop) systems that are not reflected in FERC’s data. Including that additional solar capacity would bring the share provided by solar + wind to more than a quarter of the US total.

With the inclusion of hydropower (7.61%), biomass (1.07%), and geothermal (0.31%), renewables currently claim a 32.22% share of total US utility-scale generating capacity. If small-scale solar capacity is included, renewables are now more than one-third of total US generating capacity.

Solar still on track to become No. 2 source of US generating capacity

FERC reports that net “high probability” additions of solar between August 2025 and July 2028 total 92,631 MW – an amount more than four times the forecast net “high probability” additions for wind (22,528 MW), the second fastest-growing resource.

FERC also foresees net growth for hydropower (579 MW) and geothermal (92 MW) but a decrease of 131 MW in biomass capacity.

Taken together, the net new “high probability” capacity additions by all renewable energy sources over the next three years – the bulk of the Trump Administration’s remaining time in office – would total 115,120 MW.  

There are now 35 MW of new nuclear capacity in FERC’s three-year forecast, while coal and oil are projected to contract by 25,017 MW and 1,576 MW, respectively. Natural gas capacity would expand by just 8,276 MW.

Should FERC’s three-year forecast materialize, by mid-summer 2028, utility-scale solar would account for more than 17% of installed U.S. generating capacity – more than any other source besides natural gas (40%). Further, the capacity of the mix of all utility-scale renewable energy sources would exceed 38%. Inclusion of small-scale solar systems would push renewables ahead of natural gas.

“With one month of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ now under our belts, renewables continue to dominate capacity additions,” noted the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director, Ken Bossong. “And solar seems poised to hold its lead in the months and years to come.” 

The 30% federal solar tax credit is ending this year. If you’ve ever considered going solar, now’s the time to act. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.


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Toyota’s EV sales crashed, but here’s what’s really going on

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Toyota’s electric vehicle sales plunged as it prepares for a new wave of models. The new EVs are bringing much-needed upgrades, including more range, faster charging, revamped designs, and more.

Toyota’s EV sales crashed in Q3 as new models roll out

Despite most automakers reporting record EV sales as buyers rushed to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit, Toyota was an outlier, selling just 61 BZ models in September.

Including the Lexus RZ, which managed 86 sales, Toyota sold just 147 all-electric vehicles in the US last month, over 90% less than the 1,847 it sold in September 2024.

Toyota’s total sales were up 14% with over 185,700 vehicles sold, meaning EVs accounted for less than 0.1%. Through the first nine months of the year, sales of the BZ and Lexus RZ are down 9% and 36% compared to the year prior.

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So, why is Toyota struggling to sell EVs when the market is booming? For one, it’s basically sold out of its current EV models, the bZ4X and Lexus RZ.

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2026 Toyota bZ electric SUV (Source: Toyota)

The 2026 Toyota BZ (formerly the bZ4X) is arriving at US dealerships, promising to fix some of the biggest complaints with the outgoing electric SUV.

Powered by a larger 74.7 kWh battery, the 2026 Toyota BZ offers up to 314 miles of driving range, a 25% improvement from the 2025 bZ4X.

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2026 Toyota bZ electric SUV (Source: Toyota)

The electric SUV features Toyota’s new “hammerhead front end” design, similar to that of the new Crown and Camry, with a slim LED light bar and revamped front fascia.

Toyota’s new electric SUV also features a built-in NACS charge port, allowing for recharging at Tesla Superchargers. It also features a new thermal management system and battery preconditioning, which improves charge times from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.

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The interior of the 2026 Toyota bZ (Source: Toyota)

The base 2026 BZ XLE FWD starts at just $34,900, but uses a smaller 57.7 kWh battery, good for 236 miles range.

The 2026 Lexus RZ received similar updates. Next year, Toyota is launching two more fully electric SUVs, the 2026 C-HR and BZ Woodland.

2026 Toyota bZ trim Battery Range Starting Price*
XLE FWD 57.7 kWh 236 miles $34,900
XLE FWD Plus 74.7 kWh 314 miles $37,900
XLE AWD 74.7 kWh 288 miles $39,900
Limited FWD 74.7 kWh 299 miles $43,300
Limited AWD 74.7 kWh 278 miles $45,300
2026 Toyota bZ prices and range by trim (*excluding $1,450 DPH fee)

It’s not just the US that Toyota’s EV sales crashed last month, either. In its home market of Japan, Toyota (including Lexus) sold just 18 EVs in September.

The Japanese auto giant is betting on new models to drive growth. However, it remains committed to offering all powertrain options, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Can Toyota’s new generation of electric vehicles spark a comeback? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.


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Tesla confirms new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging

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Tesla confirms new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging

Tesla has confirmed that the new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging for both vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) applications.

For now, it only works with Tesla’s outlet adapter dongle.

We have known that Tesla’s onboard charger has had some bidirectional charging capacity for a while now.

I even successfully discharged a 2023 Model Y using my friend’s new Sigenergy battery system with a bidirectional charger earlier this summer.

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However, Tesla doesn’t officially support the capacity in any vehicle other than the Cybertruck… until now.

With the release of the new Model Y Performance in the US yesterday, Tesla has started reaching out to customers who ordered and confirmed that the vehicle supports bidirectional charging:

  • Vehicle-to-Load (V2L):
    • Powers external devices (e.g., tools, camping gear, appliances) via the charge port using a compatible V2L adapter (e.g., Tesla’s discharger or third-party like Tlyard, ~$200–$400).
    • Provides up to 11.5 kW of export power (120V/240V outlets, ~3–5 kW continuous) from the 82 kWh battery.
    • Enabled via OTA software update (version 2025.20 or later, expected Q4 2025).
  • Vehicle-to-Home (V2H):
    • Supplies power to a home for backup or grid offset, requiring a Tesla Powerwall 3 or compatible bidirectional inverter and V2H adapter (~$1,000–$2,500 for hardware/installation).

Tesla also said on X today:

New Model Y Performance offers Vehicle to Load (120V 20A AC) with Tesla Outlet Adapter

Based on the communications with customers and this message on X, it appears that the feature only works with adapters for now, such as the Tesla Powershare outlet adapter:

But more capacity will be enabled through software updates later this quarter.

Electrek’s Take

Tesla confirmed the feature for the Model Y Performance, but the vehicle clearly uses the same onboard charger as in other refreshed Model Y.

Furthermore, we know that the onboard chargers in previous Tesla vehicles for the last few years are capable of bidirectional charging. Tesla is simply not making it available.

Now, it is confirming it on the new Performance version to try to sell the more expensive variant, but I would assume that it will eventually be enabled on other vehicles.

There’s no reason not to, and Tesla would only achieve feature parity with most new EVs hitting the market for years now.


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