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Today’s Green Deals feature two new releases along with some older favorites, headlined by the launch of Jackery’s new HomePower 3000 (Explorer 3000 v2) Solar Generator with three early-bird bundle offers at up to $2,000 off starting from $1,999. Right behind it is Segway’s new E2 Plus II eKickScooter that is now available for preorder at $350 through June 3. Next, Tenways is offering up to $807 in savings on its CGO600 Pro and AGO X e-bikes, as well as bonus $200 in savings when buying two together, all starting from $1,599. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale on the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled SmartCut Lawn Mower for $430. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s restocked Lectric e-bike deals, the discount on Anker’s 521 power station, 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.

Jackery launches upgraded HomePower 3000 LiFePO4 solar power station bundles from $1,999 ($2,000 off)

Today, Jackery is officially launching its new HomePower 3000 (aka the Explorer 3000 v2) Solar Generator with three early-bird bundle options through May 21 that are getting up to $2,000 off their price tags on top of a free DC Extension cable ($39 value). Things start with the power station and two 200W solar panels for $1,999 shipped, after using the on-page coupon for $1,000 off. This package will carry a $2,999 price tag once the early-bird period ends, but you can take advantage of the savings while they last to score it $100 under the current Amazon pricing for the predecessor Explorer 3000 Pro bundled with the same setup. If you’re looking to score just the station on its own, be sure to check out our ongoing exclusive deal from Wellbots that drops the price down to $1,699, which is the lowest we can find among the retailers who have been offering it ahead of its official release. Head below for more.

Joining Jackery’s lineup of other v2 power stations, the new HomePower 3000 (Explorer 3000 v2) is taking the big upgraded step to LiFePO4 battery cells, increasing its capacity in the process from 3,024Wh to 3,072Wh. The redesign includes the brand’s more advanced battery management system being installed, as well as the ChargeShield 2.0 protections from overvoltage, short circuiting, and much more. You’ll get a steady output power of up to 3,600W, with things surging to 7,200W when you have larger appliance needs, especially during emergency outages. Like its predecessor, this model sports a solid array of ports to cover humble camping, RV ventures, and more, with four AC outlets, a TT-30R port, two 100W USB-Cs, two USB-As, two DCs, and a car port.

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There are five ways to recharge the HomePower 3000’s battery, starting with a standard wall outlet that takes about 2.2 hours to put it back to full. From there, it also offers the option for both AC and DC dual-charging that takes a bit less at 1.7 hours, as well as a gas generator and car charging. Of course, there is the maximum 1000W of solar input you can utilize, with the 400W in this bundle putting the battery back to full in 11 hours with sunny conditions. Jackery is even keeping in mind needs to charge as you sleep, with a new quiet mode dropping its operating levels under 30dB so as not to disturb you.

Jackery’s HomePower 3000 early-bird deals (with free DC extensions):

As I already mentioned, if you have solar panels to go with the station already, you can grab it as a standalone unit for $1,699 while the exclusive savings for our readers last.

Segway E2 Plus II eKickScooter

Preorder Segway’s new E2 Plus II eKickScooter with added front coil suspension at $350 for the rest of the month

Segway is launching its new E2 Plus II eKickScooter for preorder through June 3 for $349.99 shipped, which is also available at Amazon. This new successor to the popular E2 Plus will hold a $400 price tag after this preorder period ends, which happens to be the same starting rate as its earlier counterpart, which is now down at $299.99 shipped. Considering Segway recently raised prices across its newer models, it’s nice to see this release keep down along the same accessible pricing that folks love about the first-gen model, with the $50 markdown here possibly being the best discount we get until the current market finds more stability with ongoing tariff policies.

Segway’s new and improved E2 Plus II eKickScooter is taking the entry-level model that has been quite popular with riders and bumping it up a level, mainly in the form of a new front coil suspension that smooths out the riding experience. It sports the same 300W motor that can peak up to 500W to tackle up to 12% inclines without losing speed, which maxes out at 15 MPH. The 10.2Ah battery provides enough juice to travel up to 16 miles on a single charge, making it perfect for shorter commutes and journeys around town.

It comes in slightly heavier at 36 pounds (4 pounds more), and we’re seeing the continued feature of RGB ambient lighting with 256 color options and 3 lighting effects. There’s also the 8.1-inch inner hollow tires to prevent flats from interrupting your travels, as well as dual braking, an integrated headlight, an IPX4 weather-resistant build, an integrated 2.8-inch LED dashboard, and of course, a folding frame.

Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike

Get up to $807 in savings on Tenways’ CGO600 Pro and AGO X e-bikes from $1,599 + bonus bundled discount

In celebration of the biking season officially arriving, Tenways has taken up to $500 off two of its e-bikes while also offering $200 in additional savings when buying two or more together – plus, there’s the usual free bundles joining your purchase. The first and most popular of Tenways’ models is the CGO600 Pro e-bike for $1,599 shipped for its 8-speed chain drive and belt-drive variants. Both models usually go for $1,899 outside of sales, which we’ve seen go as low as $1,299 for the newer chain-drive, and $1,399 for the belt-drive. With tariffs throwing the market into uncertainty, we haven’t seen the prices come down under today’s rate since March, with the brand announcing on its website that prices will be rising sometime in the near future. You can grab one here with a solid $300 markdown ($400 off each if you’re buying two), not to mention the $118 in free gear you’ll get too for a total of $418+ in savings.

You’ll get four options for colorways with Tenways’ CGO600 Pro e-bikes, which are much more urban-friendly models weighing in at 37 pounds, making them easier to manage up and down stairs and stoops. These are better suited for those that prefer active cycling as they’ve tossed out any pure-electric throttles, but do have four levels of pedal assistance supported by a torque sensor. The 350W rear hub motor lends towards the reduced weight while pairing with the 360Wh battery for an impressive 53 miles of travel on a single charge at up to 20 MPH top speeds.

As I previously mentioned, you’ll have to choose which drivetrain option best suits you. There’s the Gates carbon belt drive that delivers simpler and quieter operations, or the newer 8-speed Shimano chain-drive (which also gets a newer C9 350W motor) for more flexible riding. Aside from those differences, both also come with some other solid features, including puncture-proof tires, Tektro dual-piston hydraulic brakes, LED lighting, streamlined frames with internally routed cables, and a compact OLED screen for setting adjustments.

The second of these discounted options is the AGO X All-Terrain e-bike at its second-lowest price of $1,999 shipped and coming with $307 in free gear. This model doesn’t come as lightweight as the above ones, but does offer some expanded capabilities, though it also comes without a throttle for electric cruising. The Bafang M410 250W mid-drive motor tag-teams with the 504Wh battery to provide 20 MPH top speeds for up to 62 miles, and there are five PAS levels here also supported by a torque sensor. It has a similar streamlined design, with some elevated features like the SR SUNTOUR Lockout Fork, 29-inch puncture-resistant all-terrain tires, integrated front and rear lighting, a 10-speed Shimano derailleur, a TFT LCD color screen that offers navigation when paired to your phone, and more.

Greenworks 80V 21-inch cordless self-propelled smartcut lawn mower

Greenworks’ folding 80V 21-inch cordless self-propelled mower with adaptive SmartCut tech at $430 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 21-Inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that comes with a 4.0Ah battery and charger for $429.99 shipped. Normally fetching $600 at full price, we’ve seen this package go as low as $380 in 2024, though so far in the new year, we’ve only seen it down at this rate during these one-day sales. You’re still getting a solid $170 off the tag though, which lets you trade-up from gas guzzlers at the third-lowest price we have tracked, even beating out its Amazon pricing by $50.

With the included 4.0Ah battery, this 80V Greenworks mower can run for 45 continuous minutes to tackle up to 1/2 acre of mowing duties on a single charge. The 21-inch heavy duty steel deck provides added durability, housing both the brushless motor alongside the brand’s SmartCut tech that adapts power output to grass conditions, as well as its self-propulsion system that can be adjusted with the variable speed dial. It comes with seven cutting height levels from 1.3 to 4.0 inches with a 4-in-1 functionality for rear bagging, side discharging, mulching, and a turbo mode when picking up or cutting through leaves. There’s also a high-intensity LED headlight, and EZ folding handles to save more space when it’s not in use.

If you already have a sizeable arsenal of Greenworks tools and want to stock up on interchangeable batteries, you can currently find a selection of 40V and 80V models benefitting from discounts, with the G-MAX 40V 5.0Ah Battery even dropping down to its $126 low.

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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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India’s Waaree to double its solar module output at its Texas factory [update]

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India's Waaree to double its solar module output at its Texas factory [update]

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India’s Waaree Energies doubled Texas production in April to counter US solar tariffs – now it’s investing hundreds of millions more.

May 15, 2025: Waaree Solar Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies, has announced that it will invest an additional $200 million in battery energy storage. This raises Waaree’s total US solar and storage investment to $1.2 billion.

This expansion is expected to create 300 to 500 jobs over the next few years, adding to the 1,500 jobs it already announced.

Dr. Amit Paithankar, whole-time director and CEO of Waaree Energies, said that “our decision to invest was primarily driven by the significant market potential in the energy sector.”

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Despite tariff headwinds, Waaree is doubling down on its US expansion, drawn by the country’s massive energy demand and the surge in AI and data center development, both of which require steady, large-scale power. The company points out that solar is the “cheapest source of power and the fastest to commission,” making it a smart choice for scaling quickly.

April 16, 2025: It’s adding another 1.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar module manufacturing capacity at its Brookshire factory, bringing the site’s total to 3.2 GW. The company didn’t indicate a timescale for when the capacity increase would be complete. The move is part of its strategy to reinforce its “larger strategy of de-risking its global footprint.”

The company first announced it would open the Texas factory in December 2023, its first footprint in the US. Its original plan was to have an initial capacity to manufacture 3 GW of solar modules annually by the end of 2024. 

Waaree plans to invest up to $1 billion to scale its annual solar panel production to 5 GW in Texas by 2027, which would make it one of the largest solar panel factories in the US.

Previous to manufacturing in Texas, the Mumbai-headquartered company, which is India’s largest solar module manufacturer, already supplied Indian-made solar panels to the US. But the US’s new reciprocal tariff on solar modules imported from India is 26%, adding to the existing 14.5% Section 201 tariff, bringing the total to around 40%. 

“At a time when the world is redefining the rules of global trade, we’re not waiting for the dust to settle – we’re building through it. … The strength of our US order book is a testament to the trust we’ve built, and this expansion is a signal – we’re here, we’re growing, and we’re deeply invested in powering America’s energy future,” said Dr. Amit Paithankar, whole-time director and CEO of Waaree Energies.

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BYD’s first mini EV was just spotted and it’s about to shake up Japan’s kei car market

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BYD is about to launch another low-cost electric car, 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. You can see 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.

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Nissan Sakura mini EV (Source: Nissan)

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.

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

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.”

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).

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The U.S. has struggled for crypto clarity. Canada may have the answer

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The U.S. has struggled for crypto clarity. Canada may have the answer

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TORONTO — Canada has quietly become a global leader in digital assets.

Canada was among the first countries to enact rules for crypto, starting with anti-money laundering guidelines in 2014. The country has repeatedly evolved its regulatory guidance in recent years, while U.S. lawmakers remain stuck in gridlock — even with a pro-crypto White House and a Republican-controlled Congress.

That regulatory clarity has made Toronto a launchpad for blockchain growth, and Wall Street is taking notice.

Robinhood‘s recent acquisition of Canadian crypto firm WonderFi, owner of Bitbuy and Coinsquare, plugs it into Canada’s established user base.

“Canada is a very attractive market for us,” said Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood’s crypto chief. “It’s projected to be more than 30 million users using crypto here in Canada, with revenue projections of about $900 million in 2025.”

The company’s decision to spend just under $180 million to buy WonderFi, which has one of the longest-standing crypto licenses in the country, is a direct bet on that growth.

Galaxy Digital, the digital asset investing giant founded by Mike Novogratz, is headquartered in New York but listed in Canada because it couldn’t go public in the United States. After being among the first to launch spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., Galaxy will finally debut on the Nasdaq on Friday.

DeFi Technologies, a Canadian player focused on being the Strategy of Solana, is also planning a U.S. listing.

“A lot of companies have started on the Toronto Stock Exchange and are trying to uplist into the Nasdaq,” said Ondo Finance CEO Nathan Allman. “I think we’re going to see more of that.”

At Consensus 2025 in Toronto, one of the world’s largest crypto conferences, JPMorgan, Ondo, and Chainlink announced a $100 billion bet on blockchain with a new platform to tokenize real-world assets.

The two firms say the new offering allows treasuries to be tokenized and settled using blockchain, combining JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments network with Ondo’s blockchain infrastructure.

“It’s really the first time that there’s been this interoperability between a bank’s permissioned blockchain environment and a public blockchain,” Allman said.

Crypto dealmaking has shown signs of life in recent months, as the United States has shifted its regulatory approach under President Donald Trump.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve have eased restrictions on banks handling crypto, rolling back prior guidance that required pre-approval for digital asset activities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has also taken a significant step by rescinding its restrictive accounting bulletin, which had forced companies holding crypto assets for clients to record them as liabilities. The new approach aligns crypto custody with traditional financial instruments.

At the same time, the SEC has launched a new Crypto Task Force, inviting public input on how to better regulate digital assets.

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“They want large enterprises like Citi to have a seat at the table,” said Ryan Rugg, global head of digital assets for Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions division. “They’re asking for our opinion, where I think in the past, it was not quite the case.”

The booking of Eric Trump, the president’s son and a leader of the newly-formed American Bitcoin, as a headline speaker, highlighted the growing presence of the U.S. in the crypto arena. The firm made waves when it launched in March, and already intends to go public through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining.

“It’s important to remember: Most countries are totally neutral on blockchain,” said Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital. “The U.S. had a fairly antagonistic stance on blockchain which made it difficult for companies to get bank accounts, made it difficult for companies to go public.”

He said he believes many companies that would have gone public a few years ago will hit U.S. markets in the next six months.

“There’s obviously tremendous appetite in the public markets,” he said.

Israel-based crypto and stock trading platform eToro went public on Wednesday after pricing above its expected range. Shares soared nearly 29% on its first trading day.

The advancements in the U.S. aren’t without setbacks. A first-of-its-kind stablecoin regulation bill failed to advance in the Senate after Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about national security, while others expressed concerns about the president’s ties to crypto.

Still, the payment giants are charging ahead.

Mastercard announced Thursday that it’s partnering with Moonpay to let customers use debit cards to transact using their stablecoin balances.

PayPal announced Wednesday that it’s partnering with artificial intelligence platform Perplexity to enable chat-powered shopping. PayPal’s senior vice president of blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies told CNBC at Consensus 2025 that he sees a future where customers could transact in AI chats with their PayPal stablecoins or other crypto holdings.

“We are trying to make sure that PayPal and Venmo are the gateway product to get more people into crypto,” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, PayPal’s senior vice president of blockchain, crypto, and digital currencies. “A lot of people get into crypto through us, and that leads us to continue to add tokens.”

While PayPal leans on accessibility and payments, Robinhood is doubling down on tokenization and staking to capture both retail and institutional users.

“This debate here in the U.S. is really important — it shows that we want to embrace the technology instead of just regulating it and turning it off like it was before,” Kerbrat said, describing his appearance at an SEC roundtable under new chair Paul Atkins.

The company sees blockchain technology as a way to transform everything from stocks to private equity markets and real estate into digital tokens that can be traded instantly.

“We think at Robinhood that it is actually the future, and we can bring a lot more traditional assets on-chain using tokenization,” Kerbrat added.

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