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We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with EcoFlow’s Spring-to-Summer Sale, which is taking up to 52% off power stations along with new offers and bonus savings. One of the new bundles we’re seeing gives you the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with two 130W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger for $1,709. We also spotted Lectric cutting prices on its XP 3.0 e-bikes to new lows of $799 and $999, while Segway has announced tariff hikes on select models starting May 1, with those EVs currently up to $300 off and starting from $170. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale on the Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower that comes with a 2.5Ah battery for $180. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly Roundup.

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.

Gear up for outings with up to 52% off EcoFlow power stations + bonus savings in latest sale, deals from $209

EcoFlow has launched its Spring-to-Summer Sale running through May 7 and taking up to 52% off its power station lineup, complete with new offers and sitewide bonus savings. Among the new units and bundles making their debut, including the brand’s new WAVE 3 Portable AC unit, we spotted a solid combination in the brand’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station that is coming along with two 130W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger for $1,709.05 shipped, after using the sitewide promo code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout for the additional 5% off. This collective package would normally cost you $3,497 at full price, giving you a significant 49% discount straight out of the gate. The deal only gets better with the 5% bonus savings attached, which totals $1,788 in all that has been cut from the price. You won’t find this bundle at Amazon either, with the station and alternator charger combo sitting at its full rate of $1,799 right now.

A sizeable companion for your out-of-the-house travels, as well as offering some backup support during unexpected emergencies, EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max covers your devices and appliances with a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can expand up to 6,144Wh by adding expansion batteries. The 2,400W power output through its 15 ports should handle most of your appliances, though, for larger needs, the X-Boost mode can be activated to increase the output up to 3,400W too.

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It allows for two solar inputs to be hooked up to reach a maximum of 1,000W for recharging, or you can take advantage of its dual-charging capabilities using solar alongside a standard wall outlet for 80% battery in 43 minutes, among other options. On top of the solar generator capabilities that the panels provide, the alternator charger gives you another way to recharge the battery by simply hooking the station to your car and hitting the road.

***Note: The 5% sitewide coupon has not been factored in to the prices below, make sure to enter the code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout to score the maximum savings!

EcoFlow’s other new arrival bundles (2x EcoCredits):

  • DELTA 3 Plus (1,024wh) with 500W alternator charger and free bag: $949 (Reg. $1,188)
  • WAVE 3 Portable AC with add-on battery and 500W alternator charger: $1,699 (Reg. $2,587)
    • Comes with free 110W solar panel

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You can shop through EcoFlow’s entire Spring-to-Summer Sale on the landing page here.

Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike

Lectric cuts prices on its best-selling XP 3.0 e-bikes with 45 to 65 miles of travel to new lows of $799 and $999

Alongside the ongoing Earth Day Sale bundles, Lectric has switched up the Lightning Deals on its XP3.0 e-bikes, getting rid of any bundled gear in favor of offering them with price cuts to new all-time low rates. While these flash savings last, you’ll find the brand’s Standard XP 3.0 models down at $799 shipped while the Long-Range XP 3.0 models are dropping to $999 shipped. Normally priced at $999 and $1,199, respectively, we’ve only seen a few rare $100 flash price cuts in the past, with the savings coming in doubled during this limited-time sale. With $200 off the going rate, you’ll be scoring these already affordable best-sellers at new all-time low prices.

Lectric has been a major leader in the EV market for the last number of years, with these XP 3.0 models taking the mantle as the best-selling e-bikes in America, which isn’t hard to see why with their solid performance and lower prices, especially at these new lows. Regardless of which you choose, they all come with a folding frame that condenses them down for easier storage, each with a 500W hub motor that peaks at 1,000W and can top out at either 20 or 28 MPH speeds, depending on your state’s laws.

The only real difference (aside from the step-over/step-thru designs) is the battery size and the travel distance they provide, with the Standard models carrying you up to 45 miles while the PAS is activated and the Long-Range models going further to 65 miles. There are throttles for when you want to cruise off pure electric power, though keep in mind that this will decrease your travel range. They also come stocked with an integrated rear cargo rack, puncture-resistant tires, 180mm hydraulic disc brakes, and an LCD display.

Lectric is also continuing its Earth Day Sale bundle pricing across its other e-bike models, which you can shop in our original coverage of the sale here, or on the landing page here.

Segway eKickScooter

These Segway EVs are currently up to $300 off ahead of tariff price hikes on May 1 – deals start from $170

Segway has announced that it will be increasing prices on a selection of its EVs due to tariffs starting May 1, with many of the models now seeing short-term discounts ahead of the price hikes. Among the included models is many of the brand’s latest releases, including the Ninebot F3 eKickScooter that is currently down at $699.99 shipped. This model launched at the top of the month with a $250 preorder discount off its $850 price tag. With the initial preorder savings over, you’re now looking at a $150 markdown off the going rate, which drops costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked. There’s no telling how high the price will rise in a few days, so this might just be the best post-launch discounts we’ll see for a while, with it beating Amazon by $45. Head below for more on this model and the other EVs that will be rising in price.

***Note: the brand is offering a free service package valued at $129 on select purchases that includes an extended 6-month warranty and shipping protections for the F3, MAX G3, GT3 SuperScooter, and the ZT3 Pro through May 11. You can learn more about it on the landing page here.

Commuting is the name of the game with Segway’s new F3 eKickScooter, which comes with a brushless motor that can peak at 1,000W of output to tackle up to 20% inclines while also offering faster pick-ups to its 20 MPH max speed. There’s also a 477Wh battery here that provides ample travel range at up to 44 miles on a single charge. There’s been some smart innovations (discussed further below) that take things to the next level, while also coming stocked with 10-inch self-sealing jelly tires, a larger footboard, front hydraulic and rear elastomer suspension, a 6W auto-on headlight, brake lighting, turn signals, a front mechanical disc brake, as well as a rear electronic brake, and a 2.4-inch TFT smart display with navigation and caller ID – plus, the whole thing sports an IPX6 water-resistance rating.

As mentioned, there are a bunch of new smart features on this model, one of the biggest of which is the Apple Find My capabilities and Airlock proximity locking/unlocking – which can both be accessed through the companion app, with the latter’s distance also being fully adjustable. It’s also been given the brand’s SegRange optimization that improves travel range by 20%, as well as the SegRide Stability Enhancement System that improves handling by making it far more resistant to disturbances you ride over and slipping on wet roads, even at its top speeds.

Segway’s other EVs seeing price hikes May 1:

  • C2 Lite eKickScooter: $170 (Reg. $200)
    • 9.9 MPH for up to 5.9 miles
  • C2 Pro eKickScooter: $270 (Reg. $300) | $39 cheaper at Amazon
    • 12.4 MPH for up to 9.3 miles
  • S2 Self-Balancing Scooter: $500 (Reg. $600)
    • 11.2 MPH for up to 21.7 miles
  • ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter: $1,000 (Reg. $1,300) | matched at Amazon
    • 24.9 MPH for up to 43.5 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • MAX G3 eKickScooter: $1,100 (Reg. $1,400) | $100 cheaper at Amazon
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • GT3 SuperScooter: $1,600 (Reg. $1,700) | matched at Amazon
    • 31 MPH for up to 45 miles
    • Traction Control System, Apple Find My, auto proximity locking, more
  • GoKart Pro 2: $2,000 (Reg. $2,300) | matched at Amazon
    • can be reassembled into a S Max self-balancing scooter
    • can be used as an indoor racing controller
  • Xyber Electric Bike: $3,000 (No price cut)
Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld blower

Clear debris with up to 750 CFM air flow from this 80V Greenworks cordless handheld blower at $180 (Today Only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower with a 2.5Ah battery for $179.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Usually fetching $250 at full price, you’re looking at a 28% markdown off the going rate while these savings last, which saves you $70 at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $10 above the low that we last saw during Christmas sales. The closest match to this model you’ll find at Amazon is this 500 CFM blower for $170 right now, while Greenworks’ direct site is offering a refurbished version at $200 or a brand new model with some additional gear at full price.

With this Greenworks leaf blower in your arsenal, you’ll get plenty of strong force hitting up to 170 MPH speeds to clear out leaves and debris from around your home. The included 2.5Ah battery provides a 60-minute runtime on a single charge, with it easily switching out with other batteries from the brand you may already have for extended duties. It’s been given a quieter design thanks to the brushless motor and also sports a variable speed trigger for on-demand power bumps as you need them, complete with a cruise control and turbo function – plus, the whole thing comes in much lighter than other models at just 8.82 pounds.

We’ve got some hangover Greenworks deals holding onto their savings from last week, like the combo bundle that gives you a 60V 540 CFM leaf blower alongside a 13-inch string trimmer and a 4.0Ah battery for $165 or the brand’s 40V 12-inch Cordless Compact Chainsaw that is down at $128.

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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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Venmo revenue grows 20%, with debit card payment volume soaring

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Venmo, long a centerpiece of PayPal‘s growth story but often criticized for its lack of monetization, is becoming a bigger contributor to the business.

PayPal said Tuesday in its first-quarter earnings release that revenue at Venmo increased 20% year-over-year in the first quarter, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure. PayPal acquired Venmo in 2013 through the acquisition of parent company Braintree.

While it’s long been a popular consumer service for sending money to friends, Venmo’s ability to drive meaningful revenue has been a major question mark for investors, especially as competition from rivals like Zelle and Square Cash has intensified.

Venmo’s total payment volume rose 10% from a year earlier, but revenue grew twice as fast, reflecting the business opportunity. Venmo only gets revenue from specific products like Pay with Venmo at online checkout, Venmo debit cards, and instant transfers, but not from peer-to-peer payments.

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Ahead of the earnings report, Jefferies analysts noted that Venmo revenue growth appeared to be “accelerating sharply” and flagged its rising contribution to branded checkout as a key area to watch. Compass Point analysts similarly said that while competition from Zelle and Square Cash remains fierce, Venmo’s traction with debit cards and online checkout could “open up new monetization avenues” if adoption trends continue.

The company added nearly 2 million first-time PayPal and Venmo debit card users during the quarter, and total debit card payment volume across PayPal and Venmo climbed more than 60%. Meanwhile, Pay with Venmo transaction volume surged 50% year over year, and Venmo debit card monthly active users grew about 40%.

PayPal reported better-than-expected earnings for the quarter but missed on revenue. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty.

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PayPal reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter, but the company missed on revenue and reaffirmed its guidance for 2025 due to macro uncertainty. The stock fell about 2% in pre-market trading.

Here’s how the company did compared with Wall Street estimates, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:

  • Earnings per share: $1.33, adjusted vs. $1.16 expected
  • Revenue: $7.79 billion vs. $7.85 billion expected

While sales increased just 1% from $7.7 billion a year earlier, PayPal said the results reflect a strategy to prioritize profitability over volume, rolling off lower-margin revenue streams.

Transaction margin dollars, the company’s key measure of profitability, grew 7% to $3.7 billion, marking the company’s fifth consecutive quarter of profitable growth under CEO Alex Chriss.

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PayPal shares are down 24% this year, while the Nasdaq has dropped 10%

Total payment volume, an indication of how digital payments are faring in the broader economy, missed estimates, coming in at $417.2 billion, versus the nearly $418 billion analysts projected. The number of active accounts rose 2% from a year earlier to 436 million.

Venmo revenue rose 20% year over year, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure. Total payment volume for Venmo increased 10% to $75.9 billion. Pay with Venmo transaction volume climbed 50% in the quarter and Venmo debit card monthly active users increased by about 40%.

Chriss has focused on better monetizing key acquisitions like Braintree and Venmo. DoorDash, Starbucks and Ticketmaster are among businesses now accepting Venmo as one way that consumers can pay.

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Ahead of PayPal’s earnings report, some analysts had struck a cautious tone despite the company’s focus on margin expansion. Morgan Stanley analysts warned in a note on Monday that investor sentiment remained bearish due to the potential impact of tariffs, competitive pressure from Apple and Shopify, and the risk of a long-term slowdown in branded checkout growth.

Jefferies analysts highlighted PayPal’s China cross-border exposure as an emerging risk tied to potential new tariffs and changes to the de minimis exemption.

For the second quarter, PayPal issued better-than-expected guidance, forecasting adjusted earnings per share of $1.29 to $1.31, above the average analyst estimate of $1.21. Transaction margin dollars will increase 4% to 5% to between $3.75 billion and $3.8 billion, the company said.

However, for the full year, PayPal chose to reaffirm its guidance, citing “global macroeconomic uncertainty.” The company expects earnings per share of $4.95 to $5.10 for the year and free cash flow in the range of $6 billion to $7 billion.

PayPal shares are down 24% this year, while the Nasdaq has dropped 10%.

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BP profit falls sharply but CEO says oil major ‘off to a great start’ in strategy reset

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British oil giant BP on Tuesday posted slightly weaker-than-expected first-quarter net profit, following a recent strategic reset and a slump in crude prices.

The beleaguered oil and gas major posted underlying replacement cost profit, used as a proxy for net profit, of $1.38 billion for the first three months of the year. That missed analyst expectations of $1.6 billion, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus.

BP’s net profit had hit $2.7 billion a year earlier and $1.2 billion in the final three months of 2024.

The results come as the energy major faces fresh pressure from activist investors less than two months after announcing a strategic reset.

Seeking to rebuild investor confidence, BP in February pledged to slash renewable spending and boost annual expenditure on its core business of oil and gas.

BP CEO Murray Auchincloss told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Tuesday that the firm was “off to a great start” in delivering on its strategic reset.

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“We had a great operational quarter. We had our highest upstream operating efficiency in history. Our refineries in the first quarter ran at the best they’ve run in 24 years. We had six exploration discoveries in a row, which is really unusual and we started out three major projects,” Auchincloss said.

For the first quarter, BP announced a dividend per ordinary share of 8 cents and a share buyback of $750 million.

Net debt rose to $26.97 billion in the January-March period, up from $22.99 billion at the end of the fourth quarter. BP had previously warned of lower reported upstream production and higher net debt in the first quarter, when compared to the final three months of last year.

Shares of BP fell 3.3% on Tuesday morning. The firm is down roughly 8% year-to-date.

Activist pressure

BP’s green strategy U-turn does not appear to have gone far enough for the likes of activist investor Elliott Management, which went public last week with a stake of more than 5% in the London-listed firm.

The disclosure makes the U.S. hedge fund BP’s second-largest shareholder after BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, according to LSEG data.

Elliott was first reported to have assumed a position in the oil and gas company back in February, driving a share price rally amid expectations that its involvement could pressure BP to shift gears back toward its oil and gas businesses.

BP’s Auchincloss declined to comment on interactions with investors when asked whether the firm was under pressure from the likes of Elliott to go beyond the plans announced in its February pivot.

Notably, BP suffered a shareholder rebellion at its annual general meeting earlier this month. Almost a quarter (24.3%) of investors voted against the re-election of outgoing Chair Helge Lund, a symbolic result that reflected a sense of deep frustration among the firm’s shareholders.

Mark van Baal, founder of Dutch activist investor Follow This, told CNBC last week that he hoped the shareholder revolt means Amanda Blanc, who is leading the process to find Lund’s successor, will look for a new chair who is “climate competent” and “will not respond to short-term activists so quickly.”

Lund is expected to step down from his role next year.

Takeover candidate

BP’s underperformance relative to industry peers such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Shell has thrust the energy major into the spotlight as a prime takeover candidate. Energy analysts have questioned, however, whether any of the likeliest suitors will rise to the occasion.

BP’s Auchincloss on Tuesday said that he wouldn’t speculate on whether the company is a takeover target, but confirmed the oil major had not asked for any sort of protection from the British government.

“What I will say is we’re a strong, independent company and we’ve got sector-leading growth. And if we can deliver the sector-leading growth, and the first quarter is a fantastic example of that, then I have no concerns. I think we’re going to do great,” Auchincloss said.

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Oil prices have fallen in recent months on demand fears. International benchmark Brent crude futures with June delivery traded at $65.19 per barrel on Tuesday morning, down more than 1% for the session. That’s lower from around $84 per barrel a year ago.

Asked whether weaker crude prices could put the some of the firm’s reset plans in jeopardy, Auchincloss said, “Not really. We have a balance of products that we think about that generate revenue for us. So, oil, natural gas and refined products as well.”

— CNBC’s Ruxandra Iordache contributed to this report.

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