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Today’s Green deals are bringing you three flash sales with some big savings – two on e-bikes, one on power stations. Leading the group is Rad Power’s flash sale with two end dates (January 20 and January 29), price cuts, free accessory offers, and free extra battery opportunities across many models, like the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike at $1,299 and coming with an extra battery for double the travel distance, among others. We then have a 24-hour flash sale from EcoFlow that is taking up to 50% off three of the brand’s most popular power stations, starting with the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station with a free waterproof bag at $499. At the rear is Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike with $208 in free gear at $1,099 through the weekend. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,500 in savings on Jackery’s flagship solar generator bundle, the deals on Aiper’s robotic pool cleaners, 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.

Hop on Rad Power’s RadRunner 2 ‘jack-of-all-trades’ e-bike at $1,299 and get a free extra battery (Save $649)

Rad Power has launched a flash sale through January 20 (with some deals continuing past to January 29) with up to $699 in savings across a solid selection of e-bikes – complete with free extra battery offers too. One such offer getting the doubled mileage in Rad Power’s flash sale is the popular RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike at $1,299 shipped. Regularly priced at $1,499 after the summer’s tariffs hit, we saw it go as low as $1,199 in pre-summer sales, with July being the last time we saw its lowest rate before getting its price upped by $100. Today’s deal returns costs to the second-lowest price overall and the lowest price tracked since summer saving you a total of $649 in all.

Rad Power has named the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike as its “jack-of-all-trades” model, ready to assist you through just about anything – errands, commutes, joyrides, and more. You’ll enjoy a 50-mile travel range (doubled to 100 miles with the extra battery) at up to its 20 MPH top speed thanks to the combination of its 672Wh battery and 750W brushless-geared hub motor. There are four levels of PAS here, with a simplified control panel to adjust settings as you want/need them. Stocked features include a rear-mounted cargo rack that offers a 120-pound payload, puncture-resistant fat tires, a standard LED headlight, and an integrated taillight with both brake light and flash mode capabilities.

Rad Power flash sale e-bike deals (ending January 20)

  • RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
  • RadRunner 3 Plus Utility e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
    • comes with free extra battery
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles (90+ with extra battery)
    • add both to cart for automatic discount

Extended Rad Power flash sale e-bike deals (ending January 29)

  • RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
  • RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount
  • RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike: $2,399
    • 28 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • comes with any accessory under $200
    • add both to cart for automatic discount

***Note: With the following battery pack discounts – be sure to check compatibility with your existing model before ordering. Discounts will be automatically applied in the cart.

Rad Power flash sale e-bike accessory deals (ending January 29)

EcoFlow DELTA power stations

EcoFlow 24-hour flash sale takes up to 50% off three sizes of LiFePO4 power stations with free gear starting from $499

As part of its ongoing New Year sale, EcoFlow has launched a 24-hour flash sale that is dropping three of its power stations (some coming with free gear) to some of the lowest rates we have seen recently. Starting from the smallest and working up, the first offer is on the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station that comes with a waterproof bag at $499 shipped. Normally priced for $999 at full, we’ve only seen it go lower twice before – once to $489 during October’s Prime Day and the other taking things to $399 for short-lived Cyber Monday savings. Today, you’re not only getting $500 off the going rate, but you’ll be doing so $50 under the rate we saw during Black Friday sales while also getting the free waterproof bag for added protection.

A great travel companion for trips out of the home, the DELTA 2 provides you with 1,024Wh of LiFePO4 capacity that expands up to 3,000Wh by adding an extra battery (bundle option for $999 here). It pumps out power at up to 1,800W speeds, surging to 2,200W, through its 15 port options. The station’s battery can be brought back to 80% in 50 minutes via a wall outlet, while a full charge will take a little longer at 80 minutes. You can also take advantage of up to 500W of solar charging capabilities to refill the battery in three to six hours – or you can invest in the brand’s alternator charger to charge up as you drive.

The second of these short-term deals is the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station that gets a free transfer switch (letting you back up your circuit breaker with the station) for $2,099 shipped, with the station alone normally priced at $3,699. You’re getting plenty more here starting at a 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity (which expands to 25kWh with additional equipment) that provides 3,600W of output (surging to 7,200W) through 14 ports. A wall outlet tops its battery off in 1.8 hours, with its full 1,600W of solar input giving you a recharge in 2.8 hours.

Lastly, there’s the full home backup option in the DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station for $4,699 shipped, down from $6,098, which comes at the second-lowest price we’ve seen direct from the brand. It starts at an even higher 6,100Wh LiFePO4 capacity with a 7,200W output, but that can easily be bolstered up to 90kWh capacity and a 21.6kW output with multiples of its full setups connected together. Outside of its 5.6kW to 16.8kW solar input range, a wall outlet will juice up the battery in two hours, with EV piles, and generators also an option.

And be sure to also check out EcoFlow’s full phase 2 of New Year savings across its lineup while it lasts – these deals will officially be ending at the end of January 19.

Heybike Ranger S e-bike

Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike with $208 in free gear falls to $1,099 in weekend flash sale

Heybike is having a flash sale opportunity through January 19 on its popular Ranger S Folding e-bike at $1,099 shipped while also coming with free baskets worth $208. Normally this e-bike and the bundle would run you $1,707 ($1,499 for the e-bike alone) all together, but this combined 36% markdown is saving you $608 off that rate while things last. We have seen it go lower, primarily during Black Friday sales and random flash sales earlier in the year when it would fall to $999, as well as a one-day $899 low on November 29, which we haven’t seen again since. Regardless, this is still a solid chunk of savings – plus the included baskets ups the utility of this reliable commuter.

The Ranger S Folding e-bike cruises into view as one of the most popular and best-selling models from under Heybike’s flag, and it’s not hard to see why at such a low price compared to other big names on the market. You can choose between the standard 750W (1,400W peak) or the upgraded 1,000W (1,800W peak) rear hub motors, which will really come down to how much speed and incline-tackling power you need for your area. Keep in mind that the 1,000W model comes with a higher $1,299 price tag ($400 off). Both models come with a 692Wh battery and five pedal assistance levels – with a cadence sensor for the 750W model and a superior torque sensor for the 1,000W model. You’ll be cruising around town for up to 55 miles on these models at 28 MPH top speeds for the 750W motor and a faster 32 MPH top speed for the 1,000W motor.

It even comes with an improved 4A charger that comes in twice as strong as the average e-bike chargers we usually see, cutting down charging times to just four hours to get a full battery. There are plenty of solid features here too, like the folding step-thru frame, the 20-inch fat tires that come with fenders over top each, an LED headlight, a LED taillight with brake lighting that’s been integrated into the rear cargo rack, a hydraulic front suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, and a smart LCD display, among others.

The other model that often keeps side by side in popularity with the Ranger S is the brand’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike that is also still benefitting from its New Year discounts at $999 with free baskets too. You can check out the full lineup of offers while they last on the landing page here.

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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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This vast 1.3 GW Indiana solar farm will power 200,000 homes

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This vast 1.3 GW Indiana solar farm will power 200,000 homes

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Photo: Bechtel

Mammoth Solar, a 1.3 gigawatt (GW) solar farm in northern Indiana, is now powering into its biggest construction phase yet, cementing its place as one of the largest solar projects in the US.

The solar farm is set to increase Indiana’s solar capacity by more than 20% once it’s fully online. And with construction ramping up this month, developer Doral Renewables has given Bechtel Full Notice to Proceed on the design, engineering, and construction of three major phases of the project: Mammoth South, Mammoth Central I, and Mammoth Central II. Together, these phases will generate 900 MW of clean energy.

That’s enough electricity to power around 200,000 homes with clean energy, helping Indiana shift away from fossil fuels while boosting the local economy.

Construction is already underway, and over the next two years, Bechtel will install around 2 million solar panels, with about half of them made in the US. The company is also handling all engineering, procurement, and construction work, using its digital project management tools and autonomous tech to keep everything on track.

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At the peak of the buildout, Mammoth Solar is expected to create over 1,200 jobs, with at least 15% of those set aside for apprenticeships.

Bechtel says its success will hinge on strong collaboration with local trades and vendors. The company is working closely with craft professionals and is committed to being a reliable community partner throughout construction.

Once the solar farm is complete in 2027, Doral Renewables plans to roll out agrivoltaics across the site. That means livestock grazing and crop cultivation will happen right alongside energy production, giving farmers in the area a way to keep working their land while supporting clean energy development.

Read more: Solar adds more new capacity to the US grid in 2024 than any energy source in 20 years

If you live in an area that has frequent natural disaster events, and are interested in making your home more resilient to power outages, consider going solar and adding a battery storage system. 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. They have 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.

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BYD’s funky new kei car spotted testing: Here’s our first look at the mini EV

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BYD is about to launch an even smaller EV, but this one’s a little different. It’s BYD’s first kei car. You know, those tiny vehicles that dominate Japan’s city streets? BYD’s mini EV was just spotted out in public, giving us our first real look at the upcoming kei car.

BYD’s first mini EV was spotted in public

Last week, rumors surfaced that BYD was developing its first kei car, which would compete with top-selling models from Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, and other Japanese brands.

Kei cars, or “K-Car,” as they are sometimes called, are a class of ultra-compact vehicles that cannot be longer than 3.4 meters (134″). To put that into perspective, BYD’s smallest EV currently, the Seagull (called the Dolphin Mini overseas), is 3,780 mm (148.8″) long.

The mini vehicles are ideal in Japan because they are so small, making it easy to get around tight city streets. They are also more affordable and efficient than larger vehicles.

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BYD’s mini EV was spotted for the first time during a road test this week by IT Home (via CarNewsChina), revealing a familiar look. It has that boxy, compact look of a typical kei car with sliding side doors.

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BYD’s kei car, or mini EV, in camouflage (Source: Sina/ IT Home)

According to reports, BYD is developing a new platform for the model. It will reportedly include a 20 kWh battery, good for 180 km (112 miles) WLTC range. By using its in-house Blade LFP batteries, BYD is expected to have a cost advantage.

BYD’s upcoming mini EV is expected to start at around 2.5 million yen, or about $18,000. That’s about the same as the Nissan Sakura (2.59 million yen), Japan’s best-selling EV last year.

Last year, around 1.55 million kei cars were sold in Japan, accounting for roughly 40% of new vehicle sales. Honda’s N-Box was the top-selling kei car (EV or gas) for the third straight year.

As Nikkei reported, some are already calling BYD’s electric kei car “a huge threat.” A Suzuki dealer said, “Young people do not have a negative view of BYD. It would be a huge threat if the company launches cheap models in Japan.”

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Nissan Sakura mini EV (Source: Nissan)

BYD already sells several electric cars in Japan, including the Atto 3 SUV, Dolphin, and Seal. Last month, the company launched the new Sealion 7 midsize electric SUV, starting at 4.95 million yen ($34,500).

Although Japan isn’t really an EV hot spot, with sales falling 33% in 2024 to just under 60,000 units, BYD sees an opportunity.

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

By making virtually every car component in-house, including batteries, BYD can offer EVs at such low prices while still making a profit. BYD’s cheapest and best-selling electric car, the Seagull, starts at under $10,000 (69,800 yuan) in China.

With new smart driving and charging tech rolling out, BYD’s electric cars are getting smarter and even more efficient.

Can BYD’s mini EV compete with Japanese brands? At the right price, it may have a chance. Check back soon for more on the upcoming kei car. We’ll keep you up to date with the latest.

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Ford F-150 Lightning retakes America’s best-selling electric pickup crown

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Ford’s electric pickup truck is back at the top. The F-150 Lightning is once again the best-selling electric pickup in the US after overtaking the Tesla Cybertruck in the first quarter.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the best-selling electric pickup

After launching in 2023, Tesla’s Cybertruck quickly outpaced the Lightning to become America’s top-selling EV pickup last year.

Since Tesla doesn’t break down regional sales, registration data gives us our best estimate. The latest registration data from S&P Global Mobility (via Automotive News) shows that the F-150 Lightning retook the title in March and the first quarter of 2025.

Ford’s electric pickup notched 2,598 registrations in March, topping the Tesla Cybertruck with 2,170. In the first quarter, the F-150 Lightning remained ahead with 7,913 registrations, compared to the Cybertruck’s 7,126.

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Although the Cybertruck was the fifth top-selling EV in the US last year, it didn’t even crack the top ten in March. It placed ninth through the first three months of 2025, behind the Volkswagen ID.4.

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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning (Source: Ford)

While Tesla and Ford remained the leaders in the electric pickup market, several new models are gaining momentum. According to the most recent numbers from Cox Automotive, GM sold 2,383 Chevy Silverado EVs and 1,249 GMC Sierra EV models in Q1. Meanwhile, Rivian sold 1,727 R1Ts during the quarter.

Earlier today, Electrek reported that new models, including the Honda Prologue and Chevy Blazer EV, helped drive EV registrations up 20% in the US in March.

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2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 (left) and Elevation (right) trims (Source: GMC)

Although the Lightning reclaimed the crown from Tesla, Ford’s electric pickup isn’t exactly flying off the lot. Ford reported Lightning sales fell 16% to just 1,740 units in April. Through April 2025, Ford has sold 8,927 electric trucks, down 9% from the 9,833 it handed over last year.

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To be fair, Tesla is still ahead by a wide margin in the US. The S&P numbers show Tesla had over 51,000 registrations in March, up 1% after two months of lower YOY growth.

GM’s Chevy surpassed Ford to become the second-best-selling EV brand with nearly 8,500 registrations, an increase of 274% from last year. Ford dropped to third with 7,361 registrations.

Although it’s just one quarter, it’s starting to show how Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political antics are likely impacting sales. After the Cybertruck’s initial hype, it appears many buyers are opting for traditional pickups, like the F-150 Lighting.

Meanwhile, Ram is delaying its first electric pickup, the 1500 REV, again. Ram is pushing production back until summer 2027, saying it’s “extending the quality validation period.” The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Ramcharger will also be delayed until the first quarter of 2026.

After pulling the Ramcharger ahead of the fully electric version last year, Stellantis blamed weak demand for EV pickups in the US.

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