EcoFlow’s latest RIVER 3 Plus 286Wh LiFePO4 power station gets first Amazon discount to new $189 low
Running alongside the ongoing Big Spring Sale, the official EcoFlow Amazon storefront is now offering the first savings at the online marketplace for its all-new River 3 Plus Portable Power Station at $189 shipped, after clipping the on-page $100 off coupon. Having only released directly from EcoFlow a month ago and just hitting Amazon’s market last week carrying a $289 price tag, this is the very first chance at savings we’re seeing here – with it even starting $10 under its MSRP from the brand’s direct website, which it has also only discounted it as low as $229 so far. Today’s deal saves you $40 from EcoFlow’s lowest rate and a full $110 off its MSRP, signaling a new all-time low price in the process.
Weighing in at just 10 pounds, EcoFlow’s all-new RIVER 3 Plus provides you with backup power support on your camping trips, road trips, or even at home when you need to keep your devices running during emergencies. It starts at a 286Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can expand up to 840Wh with the addition of either the EB300 or EB600 expansion batteries (bundle options below). With seven port options – three ACs, two USB-As, and a high-speed USB-C – it outputs up to 600W of steady power, surging to 1,200W thanks to the X-Boost tech.
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The battery can recharge in just an hour via a wall outlet with its X-Stream charging, or you can hook up a maximum of 220W of solar input to charge via the sun’s rays, which will top it off in 1.5 hours. Not only does it provide extra protections from surges while plugged into an outlet, but it also provides LED and app-based notifications when it happens on top of offering immediate update alerts – all alongside the usual array of smart controls you’ll be getting.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus expansion bundles:
And be sure to check out the many backup power sales we’re seeing through the rest of the month while the savings last, with EcoFlow’s newly launched March Monthly Madness sale taking up to 57% off power stations, while also offering bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more – all from $169.
Rad Power’s multi-functional, space-saving RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike hits new $1,099 low
Checking back in on Rad Power’s Gear Up for Spring sale, which has continued the RadRunner series lows and brought back the RadCity 5 Plus extra battery bundle, there’s a particular deal amongst the bunch that we want to highlight – namely the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike that has dropped to $1,099 shipped. Coming off its regular $1,599 price tag, this model is often featured in sales at $1,299, with it only falling lower to $1,199 back in October. The $500 markdown we’re seeing during this new sales period is taking things lower than ever, and drops the costs down to a new all-time low price – just in time to grab yours for spring and summer adventures.
The Rad Power RadExpand 5 e-bike is an ideal model for riders with limited space as its folding design makes it far more manageable when it’s not in use – stowing away in closets, car trunks, RVs, and plenty more. The combination of its 750W brushless geared hub motor and the 672Wh battery provide some solid commuting support at up to 45+ miles on a single charge with its four-level PAS activated and top speeds of 20 MPH. Of course, for shorter commutes where you don’t want to do any manual pedaling, there is a throttle for electric riding that cuts down the travel distance.
The stock features only add to its functionality, especially if you plan to take this on the road with you for camping or other purposes, like the integrated rear cargo rack that has a 55-pound payload for grocery hauling or the paired LED headlight and integrated taillight with brake lighting – as both lights also automatically activate when sunlight drops low enough. Alongside those you’ll also find a 7-speed MicroShift derailleur, fenders over both fat tires, a water-resistant wiring harness, and an LED display.
You can check out the full lineup of offers in Rad Power’s latest round of spring savings running through April 9 by checking out our original coverage here, which includes the ongoing low RadRunner prices, the RadCity 5 Plus e-bike getting an extra battery for 100+ miles of travel, and free gear accompanying other models.
Save $179 on EGO’s 56V 16-inch cordless POWERLOAD trimmer with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries at $330
As part of its Big Spring Sale, Amazon is now offering the EGO Power+ 56V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer with 4.0Ah and extra 2.5Ah batteries for $329.99 shipped. Today’s deal is coming in as a 35% markdown from its usual $509 rate, with it only beaten out by a fall to its new $300 low back in the first days of March. While you could save an extra $31 going with the single 4.0Ah battery package, the extra 2.5Ah battery would cost you $180 at full price, with discounts only bringing things down by $36 right now, making this a far better opportunity to save $113 and have that spare battery for longer trimming jobs or to use with other tools in the ecosystem.
Equipped with a high-efficiency brushless motor and just the 4.0Ah battery alone, there’s enough power for this EGO trimmer to tackle jobs for up to 60 minutes, with the additional 2.5Ah battery adding on another 45 minutes to that count. It provides a 16-inch cutting swath that has variable speed control and two different settings. The actual makeup of the trimmer has been given a telescopic shaft for comfortable handling depending on varying sizes of users, while also featuring the brand’s POWERLOAD tech, making reloading the dual line easier with a simple press of its button.
We’ve covered a lot of amazing deals from EGO this month, many of which are still going. Be sure to check them out before the savings end:
Electrify your outdoor adventures with DJI’s Power 1000 1,024Wh LiFePO4 station at $419
As part of the ongoing Big Spring Sale event, DJI’s official Amazon storefront is offering its Power 1000 Portable Power Station for $419 shipped. Coming down from its usual $999 price tag, this is the lowest price we have tracked outside of Black Friday and Christmas sales when it dropped further to $399 and then $379, though we haven’t seen those rates reappear in the time since. You can score yours today with this 58% markdown that puts $580 back into your pocket – with it beating out DJI’s direct site by $280 too.
If you’re planning to head out into nature more in these warmer months, especially to get in some photography, drone-flying, and more, DJI’s Power 1000 will support you through your adventures with a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity and eight output ports. Among those port options, you’ll be getting 2,200W output through the two ACs (surging to 2,600W), as well as 140W fast-charging speeds from each of its dual USB-C ports.
To take advantage of its solar charging capabilities, you’ll need to pair the station with either a MPPT module or the brand’s Power Car Power Outlet to SDC Power Cable – which will allow for up to 1,600W of solar input to recharge the battery to full in 80 minutes (bundles below). When it’s plugged into a wall outlet, you can regain an 80% battery in 50 minutes or wait 70 minutes to have it back at full capacity.
Now, if you want to skip the headache of tracking down all the appropriate parts for solar charging, there are two bundles that will give you all you need to start. There’s the power station with a 100W panel and the compatible cables down at $669 from $1,247, or you can grab it with three 100W panels for $1,475over its usual $1,955 rate. There are other options on the same page for the cables, if you already have compatible solar panels, though they’re currently sitting at their full prices.
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.
On today’s incredibly frustrating episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making it easier than ever to make fun of them by rolling out a new, “affordable” Model Y that costs $2,000 more than the “expensive” one did last week, thanks to the cancellation of the $7,500 tax credit that Elon Musk (the guy who is so good at business that he’s allegedly worth $1 trillion) spent $200 million campaigning for.
We’ve also got the new, single-motor Volvo EX30 at a price that undercuts the cheap Tesla, but includes a full length glass roof that isn’t inexplicably covered in upholstery to punish poor people. All this and more – enjoy!
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Chevy’s electric SUV is now the best-selling EV in the US outside of Tesla. The 2026 Chevy Equinox EV is slightly more expensive than the outgoing model, but GM has added new style packages for you to choose from.
GM raises 2026 Chevy Equinox EV price, adds options
The Chevy Equinox EV doesn’t need much help. Starting at just $34,995, the 2025 Chevy Equinox quickly became one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the US.
Entering its third year, the Equinox EV remains GM’s most affordable EV, with starting prices slightly higher at $36,495. That includes the $1,395 destination fee.
Since it’s a carryover model, there aren’t too many changes, but buyers will have several new style packages to choose from.
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The 2026 Chevy Equinox LT gains a new Midnight Package, which adds black emblems, bowtie, badging, wheel caps, and 19″ black painted aluminum wheels, for $595.
There’s also a new Tech Bronze Package available on the LT and RS trims. The new option includes a Tech Bronze decal, a black nameplate, a black bowtie emblem, and 21″ Tech Bronze wheels. It costs an extra $3,595.
Chevy Equinox EV LT (Source: GM)
The 2026 Chevy Equinox EV is now listed on GM’s website. It’s still available in LT1, LT2, and RS trims with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) powertrain options.
The base 2026 LT FWD trim starts at $36,495 with up to 319 miles of range, including a $1,395 destination fee. Upgrading to AWD costs an extra $5,300, with a slightly shorter range of 307 miles.
Chevy Equinox EV trim
2025 Starting Price
2026 Starting Price
EPA-estimated Range
LT 1 FWD
$34,995
$36,495
319 miles
LT 1 AWD
$38,295
$39,795
307 miles
LT 2 FWD
$43,295
$43,295
319 miles
LT 2 AWD
$46,595
$46,595
307 miles
RS FWD
$44,795
$45,595
319 miles
RS AWD
$48,095
$48,895
307 miles
2025 and 2026 Chevy Equinox EV price and range by trim (Including $1,395 destination fee)
Following another record quarter of EV sales in Q3, GM said that the Chevy Equinox EV was the best-selling non-Tesla electric vehicle in the US.
With several new affordable EVs arriving, including the new Nissan LEAF, will the Equinox continue to be a top seller in 2026? It will be interesting to see where the rankings end up at this time next year.
A surge in EV charging cable thefts is putting the reliability of the UK’s charging network at risk and undermining trust among drivers. InstaVolt is the UK’s largest network of fast chargers, and over the past two years, nearly 1,000 of its charging stations (it has over 2,100, so nearly 50%) have been targeted by cable thieves. But now InstaVolt is fighting back with GPS tracking.
Bafflingly, the incentive for thieves is low-value scrap: There’s only about £25 ($33) worth of copper inside a charging cable. But the damage is costly – around £1,000 ($1,342) per site for repairs.
In April, InstaVolt CEO Delvin Lane told the BBC that the thefts had cost his company about £410,000 ($550,150) since November 2023. Lane said, “This isn’t just an InstaVolt problem; this is an industry problem. The biggest impact is on drivers.”
InstaVolt has reinforced its cables with Kevlar sheaths, making them harder to cut. It has also rolled out live GPS tracking across its network on its charging cables in partnership with GPS supplier Trackit247. The technology provides location updates every three seconds, allowing the company to detect, trace, and recover stolen cables in real time.
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Each charging cable is geo-fenced to its charger, so an alert is immediately triggered if it moves outside the designated area. InstaVolt’s 24/7 security center receives instant notifications by text, email, and phone, and it can coordinate directly with the police.
The system’s biggest advantage is live tracking in transit. If a thief drives off with a charging cable, police can follow its exact route and move in fast, increasing the chance of recovery and arrest. Instavolt’s GPS technology marks a major step forward in protecting critical EV infrastructure, deterring theft, and enabling quick response when it happens.
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