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Headlining today’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s Mother’s Day Sale with up to $500 in savings on its older and newer e-bikes, including up to $479 in savings on the kid-safe bundles for the RadWagon 4 and 5 Cargo e-bikes that start from $1,499. Like yesterday, we are also seeing a double-feature of power station sales from EcoFlow, with its second phase Spring-to-Summer Sale offering up to 52% off units (and bonus sitewide savings), like the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station that is down at a $2,659 low, among others. There’s also the one-day-only flash sale options on the brand’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station for $999 alongside the newer 125W x 4 (500W) Bifacial Modular Solar Panel at $599. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive first-chance $800 savings on the new Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 Portable Power Station, as well as the brand’s Mother’s Day Sale offers, 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.

New Lectric XP4 e-bike preorder deals now live

The new XP4 e-bikes are now up for pre-order starting from $999 with some notable bundle discounts that add as much as $365 in FREE add-on gear with purchase. You can browse through the new models and discounted pricing below – all of the details on the specs and new features are waiting right there.

  • XP4 Tempest Grey e-bike from $999
    • Plus $79 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 Step-Thru Stratus White e-bike from $999
    • Plus $79 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Pine Green e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Tempest Grey e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Tempest Grey e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Stratus White e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
  • XP4 750 Step-Thru Raindrop Blue e-bike from $1,299
    • Plus $365 in FREE add-on gear
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Rad Power’s RadWagon 4 and 5 cargo e-bikes get kid-safe bundles with up to $479 in savings in Mother’s Day Sale

Rad Power Bikes has launched its Mother’s Day Sale promotions through May 21, with up to $479 in savings on e-bikes and accessory packages alongside the ongoing $500 discount on the RadRunner 3 Plus that is lasting until supplies run out. Among the offers is Rad Power’s returning RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike offer at $1,499 shipped, alongside the inclusion of a free kid-friendly caboose ($179 value). Be sure to add both to your cart for the discount to be automatically applied. It carries a $1,799 price tag outside of sales since falling from its original $1,999 rate in 2024. Over the last year we’ve mainly seen it down at $1,599, though its recently been returning to $1,499 since January, occasionally getting the added benefit of the caboose, like we’re seeing today. This is the best price we have tracked in the last two years, beaten out by a $1,399 rate we last saw in 2023, and a $1,299 preorder low from years before. You’ll also see this same free caboose promo being offered on the latest generation RadWagon 5 model.

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Rad Power’s RadWagon 4 e-bike is one of the best models for moms who want an alternative way to get their kids to daily appointments, which I see more and more of cruising around the streets of NYC. Its 750W rear hub motor tops out at 20 MPH, while the 672Wh battery gives you the means to haul yourself or cargo up to 45+ miles on a single charge when its five PAS levels are being utilized, or you could use just the throttle to ride on electric power for around 25+ miles.

As you haul your precious cargo with its 120-pound payload integrated cargo rack, you’ll also be benefiting from its other stock features, like the taillight that has braking functionality – perfect to signal to other riders and cars while in the streets. There’s also the custom 22-inch by 3-inch tires with fenders over each, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, a 200-lumen auto-on headlight, a water-resistant wiring harness for weather protection, and a backlit LCD display that has a USB port to charge your phone with. Of course, with the added caboose, children catching a ride will get additional stability and security, while giving you more peace of mind to focus on “driving.”

And with Rad Power’s new and upgraded RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike, which sadly only gets the caboose and is still sitting at its full $2,399 price tag, you’ll have extended travels up to 60+ miles and faster 28 MPH top speeds thanks to the 750W motor and 720Wh battery, but it does sport a torque sensor over the above’s cadence sensor, lending to smoother pick up from the pedal assistance, as well as some other upgraded features.

Rad Power’s ongoing e-bike deal (while supplies last):

Rad Power’s Mother’s Day Sale e-bike deals:

Rad Power’s Mother’s Day deals on new e-bikes (no price cuts):

  • 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 free caboose
    • add both to cart for automatic discount

Be sure to also check out the three new refreshed RadRunner series of cargo utility e-bikes, with the RadRunner Max even sporting some new smart features like Apple Find My and a radar system for approaching vehicles.

EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 portable power station

Score EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro 3 4,096Wh LiFePO4 power station at $2,659 low (Reg. $3,699)

EcoFlow has switched up some of its lineup of power station deals in the second phase of its ongoing Spring-to-Summer Sale through May 18, keeping the WAVE 3 and GLACIER cooler discounts and extra sitewide savings active while changing some prices and switching out certain offers. Among the offers this go around, folks have another opportunity at the lowest price on the newer DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station for $2,659.05 shipped, after using the sitewide promo code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout for an additional 5% off. Outside of these sales you’d be pressed for $3,699 on this model at full price, which we’ve mostly seen brought down to $2,899 (not counting bonus savings) by discounts until the brand’s recent Mega Sale from last month, when it first fell to $2,799. Not only is that starting price returning, but so too are the extra savings, dropping things back to the lowest rate we have tracked while beating out Amazon.

One of EcoFlow’s newer power stations, the DELTA Pro 3 starts off with a 4,096Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can further bolster upwards to as high as 48,000Wh. Likewise, its starting 4,000W of output power (which surges to 6,000W) will also expand with additional equipment up to 12,000W – particularly when three power stations have been connected together. Unlike the other units under the brand’s flag, this one boasts a massive array of recharging methods: seven solo-source options and 18 combination options. Plugging it into a standard wall outlet, for example, fills you back to an 80% battery in 50 minutes, or you could take advantage of the 2,600W max solar input, EV charging, cigarette outlets in cars, dual PV charging, and much more.

There are 14 output port options to cover all your devices and appliances, one of which happens to be a TT-30R port to cover RV needs too – with you able to monitor and adjust settings and performance through the smart controls via the companion app. It’s one of the few models that’s been given the brand’s X-Core 3.0 tech, providing superior host safety, performance, and intelligence improvement. It also allows for its surging power output to climb higher for more demanding appliances while also increasing charging speeds, lessening noise and temperatures, improving the battery management system, and extending its overall lifespan – you can charge and recharge it every day for nearly 11 years, which means with less use it’ll last you many more beyond.

You can view the full lineup of EcoFlow’s Phase 2 Spring-to-Summer Sale here.

EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max portable power station

For rest of the day, you can grab EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max 2,048Wh power station at $999 (Reg. $1,899)

Running as part of EcoFlow’s second phase of Spring-to-Summer Sale offers, through the rest of the day the brand is offering two flash deals – one power station and one solar panel. The first is on the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station that comes with a free protective bag for $999 shipped. Normally carrying a $1,899 MSRP, this unit has mainly been taken down to $1,099, including during the first phase of this sale. While that sale did see an additional 5% discount (continued during this phase), the rate here is still beating it out by $45. We did see it drop lower to $949 and $899 during the brand’s Amazon-exclusive Black Friday sale, only the $949 pricing reappeared once in 2025, back in March, with the third-lowest pricing here today now beating out Amazon to give you $900 in savings.

A sizeable unit to cover you traveling and select at-home backup power needs, the DELTA 2 Max’s LiFePO4 cells carry a 2,048Wh capacity, which can be expanded up to 6,144Wh by adding on the appropriate expansion batteries. It sports 15 port options to cover devices and appliances alike, dishing out a steady 2,400W of power, which you can increase to 3,400W for larger needs by activating its X-Boost mode in the companion app. You can connect two solar inputs up to a maximum 1,000W limit to recharge via the sun’s rays, while it also sports dual-charging capabilities from solar and a wall outlet being used simultaneously, giving you 83% of a battery refill in just 43 minutes, among some other options.

The second of these flash offers gives you the brand’s latest 125W x 4 (500W total) Bifacial Modular Solar Panel for $599 shipped. This newer model usually goes for $899 at full price, with discounts during direct brand sales having gone as low as $649, though we’ve spotted it going lower to $499 at Amazon, where it’s currently listed at full price. This panel’s modular design makes it a solid portable option that provides the most wattage input of the brand’s panels, with an IP68 dust-tight and waterproof rating to stand up to the elements. Two of these models are also the perfect compliment to the above station to reach its max solar input.

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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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Tesla doesn’t want to sell its new cheaper Model Y, here’s why

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Despite hyping the product for a year and half, it is fairly clear that Tesla doesn’t want to sell its new cheaper Model Y. At least, in the US.

Here’s why.

Remember the Cybertruck RWD?

Tesla launched the new cheaper version of the Cybertruck in April for $10,000 less than the AWD and about $20,000 worth of features removed.

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By September, Tesla discontinued the model. It lasted a solid 6 months.

Many believed that Tesla wasn’t actually looking to sell the new version, which served more as making the Cybertruck AWD seemed like better value.

We might be witnessing a redo here witht the new standard Model Y that Tesla launched yesterday.

It costs $5,000 less than the Model Y Long Range RWD, which Tesla now calls “premium”, along with the AWD and Performance versions, while Tesla removed roughly $6,000-$8,000 worth of features.

The value proposition is not great, but that’s not the only reason why Tesla doesn’t seem to want to sell it.

The automaker currently doesn’t offer a lease on the new version, which is not unusual after having just launched a new variant or model. For example, Tesla is still not offering leases on the Model Y Performance, which only recently launched in the US.

But more importantly, Tesla is financing the new Model Y Standard at an APR almost 30% higher than for the cheaper “Premium” version.

The result is only $72 difference in monthly payments between the two versions:

The difference is virtually the same as between the Premium RWD and AWD, but you get a whole additional motor for that.

Electrek’s Take

We have been anticipating a situation like this, but it is honestly even worse than we thought.

For example, we didn’t anticipate Tesla removing Autopilot as standard. That alone is a few thousands dollars of value removed before even accounting for the hardware changes, such as the cloth interior, cheaper seats, or even the power folding mirrors.

Then, there are the honestly quite lazy changes, like not actually removing the glass roof, but covering it inside with a headliner.

The only really good thing I see from this launch is that it is very efficient EV and Tesla still has a lead on that front over most.

However, I have to reiterate that it is getting lazy with this lead.

The standard version is only 125 lbs lighter than the premium despite Tesla seemingly using the same battery pack with a few cells removed. When you add up all the features removal, the weight loss should be much more significant, but that’s harder to do when you make decision such as covering the glass roof rather removing it.

Tesla has to know that the value proposition here is not good.

It’s a bummer that Tesla went with that rather than a new smaller and less expensive vehicle as originally planned.

Especially when you consider that the decision was made to try to increase the utilization rate of Tesla’s current production lines, which appears to be running at about 60% amid this demand slump.

I don’t think this, and the new standard Model 3, which is better value to be fair, solve this situation.

As I previously stated, I believe this boost demand between 10-15% and that’s after Tesla either drops the price or introduces 0% interest financing, which I expect before the end of the quarter.


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Dumb Tesla news: “affordable” new Model Y costs $2,000 more than before

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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.

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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.

Wondering if Chevy’s electric SUV lives up to the hype? You can use our link to find 2025 and 2026 Chevy Equinox EV models near you and try it out for yourself.


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