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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’ve spotlighted Lectric’s XPress 750 e-bikes that are coming along with $257 in free gear at $1,299. We then have the continued $600 discount on Segway’s Navimow H Series Robot Lawn Mowers that we saw during the recent Prime Day event starting from the $1,299 low. Rad Power has launched another e-bike sale with three models getting up to $300 in savings in the form of price cuts and free accessories, while EcoFlow’s River 2 Pro Portable Power Station and its bundle option return to their lowest prices starting from $379. And lastly, Best Buy is offering another one-day sale on the Hyper Jet Fuel Step-Over BMX e-bike at a new $535 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low price on Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC 90Ah power station or the big discounts on Samsung’s Bespoke all-in-one electric washer & ventless dryer, 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.

Lectric’s XPress 750 e-bike makes a great commuting companion for up to 60 miles at $1,299 with $257 in free gear

Checking back in on Lectric’s ongoing Fall into Savings sale that still has a free extra battery offer on its XPeak Off-Road e-bikes, the brand also has a nice package deal going for one of its newer models, the XPress 750 e-bikes going for $1,299 shipped and coming along with $257 in free gear. Normally this bundle would cost you $1,556, but as is often the case with this brand’s sales, the discounts here are on the included add-on accessories for an enhanced riding experience. While it’s not the biggest bundle we’ve seen (which goes to its free extra battery launch special from April) it is definitely among the more sizable packages that we’ve seen lately, while the e-bike itself is an ideal solution to many commuter needs at an affordable rate. With the bundled gear you’ll also be adding a larger saddle and suspension seat post to the mix, alongside an 850 lux Elite headlight, and a phone mount.

Coming in both step-thru and step-over designs, Lectric’s XPress 750 e-bike has been my primary way to get around NYC for a little while now and it has surpassed most of my expectations in just how far it can carry me. It comes with a 750W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,310W for inclines), a removable 48V 14Ah battery, and five levels of pedal assistance (with an always-appreciated torque sensor and the company’s PWR+ technology) that boosts me up to 20 MPH for up to 60 miles (in states where it’s permitted, speeds can max out at 28 MPH). The commuting distance holds up as I’ll regularly take this model out for two or more hours at a time and return home with a nearly full battery after cruising around with the pedal assistance (using the throttle alone does show more battery usage).

There’s a bunch of other solid features to praise Lectric for on the XPress e-bike, like the puncture-resistant tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes, front suspension fork, a 7-geared freewheel paired with a Shimano derailleur, removable pedals, a thru-axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, kickstand, a hidden cable routing system, an integrated headlight and taillight, and a full-color LCD display with a USB-A port to charge your personal device.

If you’re not concerned with the free gear but are interested in a toned-down version of Lectric’s XPress e-bike, there are two base model options that are cheaper at $999 shipped. They offer the same overall design features, except with a smaller 500W rear-hub motor (that peaks at 1,092W) and a 48V 10.4Ah battery that provides a shorter travel range up to 45+ miles.

Be sure to check out the entire lineup of e-bike bundles while Lectric’s Fall into Savings sale continues.

Segway Navimow H Series robot mowers

Segway’s Navimow H series robot mowers still benefit from $600 discounts starting from return $1,299 low

Through its official Amazon storefront, Segway Navimow is offering continuing Prime Day pricing on its H Series Robot Lawn Mowers starting from $1,299 shipped, after clipping the on-page $600 off coupon, while its two other models are down at $1,599 and $1,999, respectively with the same on-page coupons. Down from their price tags of $1,899, $2,199, and $2,599 since first hitting the market in March, discounts have been frequently dropping costs by $380 to $600 over 2024. Last seen during the recent Prime Day event, the savings are being continued here for the best opportunity to upgrade your lawn care routine at the lowest price we have tracked. You’ll also find the same $600 discount available on the largest of these models direct from Segway.

Segway’s Navimow H series includes three models that are designed to cover either 0.2-acre yards, 0.37-acre yards, or 0.74-acre yards – with the first carrying a 180-minute battery life while the other two have extended 240-minute run times. They all provide the same cutting height range from 1.2 inches to 2.4 inches, and can even climb/descend up to 24-degree slopes while completing their duties – plus, they all sport an IP66 waterproof rating to handle the aftermath of adverse weather.

The big upgrade here is ditching any need for a perimeter wire in favor of RTK positioning, paired alongside its VisionFence Sensor that enhances its navigation and obstacle avoidance functionalities. You’ll be getting the smart controls over its performance that you would expect, allowing you to overwrite and adjust its settings and schedules – though you can also let it do it’s own thing too, with the robot able to return of its own accord to the charging station when its battery gets too low and picking back up after recharging. This is possible thanks to the guidance of its Global Navigation Satellite Systems that make sure to keep it within the set boundaries and also to track it down if it gets stuck on terrain or even swiped off your property when you’re not looking.

You can also check out our recent launch coverage of Segway’s new Navimow X3 series which has been designed and upgraded to tackle yards up to 2.5 acres in size.

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Rad Power offers up to $300 in savings on three e-bikes with free accessories thrown in starting from $1,399

Rad Power has another edition of its usual sales, offering up to $300 in savings on three of its e-bike models, with some in the form of free additional gear – all through October 23. This time around, the lowest price starts with the RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru e-bike that is down at $1,399 shipped. Normally fetching $1,599 these days after Rad lowered prices across its older models at the start of 2024, this is the second-lowest price we have tracked on this model, which over the year has been overlooked for price cuts in favor of its now discontinued high-step counterpart. You’ll be saving a solid $200 on a very reliable e-bike that I have personally enjoyed riding around the swamps of Virginia, which I discussed in my Travel Kit here. Head below to get the breakdown of what to expect before hopping aboard the saddle.

While I was spending some time visiting my family down in the swamps of Virginia and North Carolina, I got to jump into the saddle of the RadRover 6 Plus e-bikes for the first time, with my parents having bought both the high-step and step-thru models. It provided me a solid riding experience that I regularly took time to partake in (especially when I needed alone time), with the 750W brushless geared hub motor and semi-integrated 672Wh battery giving me 45 miles of travel at speeds up to 20 MPH. The five levels of pedal assistance kicked on with little lag time, and gave me a consistently reliable ride for the full week of use – plus, my parents regularly use it to get around campsites and have nothing but good things to say about it.

As I mentioned in my Travel Kit coverage, this model is a great companion for rides on the streets and for when things go off-road, as the thick Kenda Juggernaut puncture-resistant tires easily tackled the swampy and varying terrain, with the water-resistant connectors providing added protections during these parts of my journeys. Along with these, the bike also comes equipped with a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, fenders to go over both wheels and a solid LCD display to monitor and switch through its settings.

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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro LiFePO4 power station

EcoFlow’s RIVER 2 Pro 768Wh LiFePO4 power station covers 80% of appliances at return $379 low

Coming to us through its official Amazon storefront, EcoFlow is offering another chance to grab the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station at its lowest rate of $379 shipped. Normally fetching $599, this unit has benefitted from a bunch of discounts, with most from Amazon taking costs down between $439 and $429 while some of EcoFlow’s direct 24-hour flash sales brought costs down lower to $379 during its summer and fall early Prime Day sales. Today you can score it once again at the lowest price we have tracked, which only appeared for a single day during the recent Prime Day event and saves you $220.

One of the larger models in EcoFlow’s RIVER series of compact backup solutions, the RIVER 2 Pro comes ready to assist your campsite visits and short-term power needs with a 768Wh LiFePO4 capacity that pumps out up to 1,600W of power thanks to its X-boost tech, giving it the juice to “run 80% of home appliances.” It’s a great unit to have when last minute plans are made as it can recharge its own battery in just 70 minutes by plugging into a wall outlet, with USB-C and car port plug-in options too. By taking advantage of the bundle option that also gives you a 160W solar panel at its lowest rate, you’ll also be able to utilize its solar charging capabilities that can refill the battery in up to 9 hours (it takes 3.5 to 4.5 hours using its max 220W input). There’s also the four AC ports, three USB-A ports, and only one of the USB-C ports to connect your devices and appliances to.

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Hyper Jet Fuel Step-Over BMX e-bike

BMX with a boost on Hyper’s Jet Fuel step-over e-bike at new $535 low for today only

Through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Hyper Jet Fuel Step-Over BMX e-bike for $534.99 shipped. Usually going for $1,000 most of the time, we’ve seen a handful of discounts that brought costs down lower, many of them direct from Hyper and cutting the price down from a higher $1,198 price tag to land between $900 and $1,000. We’ve seen two previous one-day discounts like today, with both of them dropping the price to the former $600 low, but today those rates are being beaten out by $65 to save you $465 in total and give you a new all-time low price.

BMX riders who want to add some electric assistance to their fun will find a durable combination in this 26-inch e-bike, which can support teens and adults up to 275 pounds. It has a 250W rear-hub motor powered by the integrated flush-mounted 36V 10.4Ah battery and three levels of pedal assistance up to max speeds of 20 MPH for up to 20 miles after four hours of charging. The nice thing is that the bike isn’t weighed down by too much equipment, meaning you can also ride it like any normal bike too. It’s been stocked with a few other features like the 26-inch multi-surface fat tires, front and rear disc brakes, a premium BMX padded saddle, and a simple handlebar-mounted controller for effortless setting adjustments.

Fall e-bike deals!

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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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Block leads rebound in fintech stocks as analysts downplay JPMorgan data fee risk

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies during a remote video hearing held by subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee on “Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation” in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2021.

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Block jumped more than 5% on Monday, leading a rally in shares of fintech companies as analysts downplayed the threat of JPMorgan Chase’s reported plan to charge data aggregators for access to customer financial information.

The recovery followed steep declines on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan had circulated pricing sheets outlining potential fees for aggregators like Plaid and Yodlee, which connect fintech platforms to users’ bank data.

In a note to clients on Monday, Evercore ISI analysts said the potential new expenses were “far from a ‘business model-breaking’ cost increase.”

In addition to Block’s rise, PayPal climbed 3.5% on Monday after sliding Friday. Robinhood and Shift4 recorded modest gains.

Broader market momentum helped fuel some of the rebound. The Nasdaq closed at a record, and crypto rallied, with bitcoin climbing past $123,000. Ether, solana, and other altcoins also gained.

JPMorgan announces plans to charge for access to customer bank data

Evercore ISI’s analysts said that even if JPMorgan’s changes were implemented, the most immediate effect would be a slight bump in the cost of one-time account setups — perhaps 50 to 60 cents.

Morgan Stanley echoed that view, writing that any impact would be “negligible,” especially for large fintechs that rely more on debit, credit, or stored balances than bank account pulls for transactions.

PayPal doesn’t anticipate much short-term impact, according to a person with knowledge of the issue. The person, who asked not to be named in order to speak about private financial matters, noted that PayPal relies on aggregators primarily for account verification and already has long-term pricing contracts in place.

While smaller fintechs that depend heavily on automated clearing house (ACH) rails or Open Banking frameworks for onboarding and compliance may face real pressure if the fees take effect, analysts said the larger platforms are largely insulated.

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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The global EV market is still charging ahead. According to new numbers from global research firm Rho Motion, 9.1 million EVs were sold worldwide in the first half of 2025, up 28% compared to the same period last year. But not every region is accelerating at the same pace.

China and Europe are doing the heavy lifting

More than half of the world’s EVs this year have been bought in China. That market hit 5.5 million sales in the first six months of 2025 – a 32% jump year-over-year. Around half of new cars bought in China are now electric.

While some Chinese cities’ subsidies have dried up, Rho Motion expects momentum to pick back up later in the year as more funding is released.

In Europe, 2 million EVs were sold in the first half of the year, up 26%. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales also rose 26%, thanks in part to affordable models like the Renault 4 (pictured) and 5 entering the market. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) weren’t far behind, growing 27% year-to-date. Chinese automakers are leaning into PHEVs as a way to work around the EU’s new tariffs on BEVs.

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Spain is leading the pack with EV sales soaring 85% so far this year. Its generous MOVES III incentive program was extended in April and has kept sales strong. The UK and Germany are also seeing solid growth – 32% and 40%, respectively. France, however, is slumping. With subsidies cut, EV sales there have dropped 13%.

North America is stuck in the slow lane

Things aren’t looking quite as bright in North America. EV sales in the US, Canada, and Mexico are up just 3% so far this year.

Mexico is the one bright spot, with a 20% boost. The US is up 6%. But Canada is down a whopping 23%.

And things could get bumpier. On July 4, Trump signed Congress’s big bill into law, which axes all the Inflation Reduction Act EV tax credits. Those consumer credits for EVs now officially end on September 30.

Just over half of the EVs sold in the US this year qualified for those credits. Rho Motion predicts a rush in Q3 before the subsidies disappear – and a decline in sales after that.

Rho Motion data manager Charles Lester said, “With Trump’s latest cuts in his ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ the US could struggle to see any growth in the EV market overall in 2025.”

Global EV sales snapshot, H1 2025 vs H1 2024

  • Global: 9.1 million (+28%)
  • China: 5.5 million (+32%)
  • Europe: 2.0 million (+26%)
  • North America: 0.9 million (+3%)
  • Rest of world: 0.7 million (+40%)

Read more: China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

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Lucid’s electric sedan can drive further, charge faster, and packs more advanced tech than most of the competition. That might explain why it’s leading the segment. The Lucid Air remained the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US after widening its lead in the Q2.

The Lucid Air is America’s best-selling luxury EV sedan

The 2025 Lucid Air Pure arrived as the “World’s most efficient car” with an EPA-estimated range of 420 miles and a record 146 MPGe.

It just set a new Guinness World Record last week for the longest journey by an electric car after travelling 749 miles (1,205 km) on a single charge.

That record was set in the range-topping Lucid Air Grand Touring model, which is rated for up to 512 miles of EPA-estimated range. On the WLTP scale, it’s rated at 597 miles (960 km). Either way, it still crushed the estimates.

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According to second-quarter sales data, released by Kelley Blue Book on Monday, the Lucid Air is still America’s best-selling luxury EV.

Lucid sold 2,630 Air models in Q2, up 10% from the previous year. Through the first half of 2025, Lucid Air sales are up 17% with 5,094 units sold.

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Lucid Air (Source: Lucid)

Tesla, on the other hand, only sold 1,435 Model Ss during the quarter, 71% fewer than it did in Q2 2024. Tesla Model S sales in the US are down 70% through the first half of the year at 2,715.

Although Porsche Taycan sales were up 32% with 1,064 models sold, the significantly upgraded 2025 model year was expected to see even more demand. Porsche has 2,083 Taycans in the US this year, up just 1% from 2024.

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Lucid Air Pure interior (Source: Lucid)

Other luxury EV sedans, such as the BMW i5 (1,434), i7 (820), and the Mercedes EQS (498), experienced steep double-digit sales declines year-over-year.

And it’s not just electric luxury sedans. The Lucid Air is currently outselling many gas-powered vehicles in its segment.

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Lucid Air (left) and Gravity (right) Source: Lucid

Lucid’s first electric SUV, the Gravity, is also rolling out. Although only five were sold in the second quarter, Lucid is quickly scaling production. Lucid aims to produce 20,000 vehicles this year, more than double the roughly 9,000 it built in 2024.

Earlier today, Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, confirmed during an interview with Bloomberg that the company expects higher Gravity output in the second half of the year.

The interview was at the grand opening of Panasonic’s new battery cell plant in De Soto, Kansas. Winterhoff said Lucid will start using new cells from the facility, but not until next year.

Lucid’s CEO stressed the importance of establishing a local supply chain, as policy changes under the Trump Administration are taking effect. Lucid and Panasonic are collaborating to localize EV materials, such as graphite. Last month, Lucid secured a multi-year supply agreement with Graphite One for US-sourced Graphite.

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