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Headlining today’s Green Deals is NIU’s latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter that has fallen to a new $629 low through the weekend. Right behind it is Bluetti’s AC300 Solar Generator bundle with an expansion battery and a 350W panel at a new $1,799 low, among several other home backup solutions from the brand. There’s also a Greenworks bundle of the 80V 770 CFM Cordless Axial Leaf Blower with 4.0Ah and 2.0Ah batteries at a $300 low, as well as two Worx offers at their best prices of the year. The first bundles the brand’s 20V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger 3.0 and a 360 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower with two batteries for $129, while the second gives you the Worx 13A 1,700 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer at $100. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Father’s Day Sale offers (with up to 10% bonus savings), the 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale (ending tonight), 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.

NIU’s latest KQi 200F electric scooter with regen brakes lending to a 34-mile travel range drops to new $629 low

Through its official Amazon storefront, NIU is offering the best savings yet on its new KQi 200F Electric Scooter that is down at $629 shipped through June 15, with the price also matching directly from the brand’s website. This model was released back in April with a $799 price tag and a launch discount to $699, not seeing other savings until mid-May when it fell to $649. Today, the savings are all the better as the $170 markdown here beats out the previous deal by $20, landing it down at a new all-time low price.

For the performance, NIU’s new KQi 200F electric scooter is an affordable commuter that lets you go much further outside your immediate neighborhood, all while providing some solid features to heighten your riding experience. The 365Wh battery powers the 350W motor (which peaks to 700W), pushing it up to a top 20 MPH speed, tackling up to 20% inclines, and carrying you for up to 33.6 miles on one full charge. There are four riding modes here (e-save, sport, custom, and pedestrian), each providing variations to its speed and mileage, with it protected against splashes, light rain, and low-pressure water from any direction thanks to the IPX5-rated construction.

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As I mentioned, there are some noteworthy features for the price on NIU’s KQi 200F electric scooter, like the dual braking system, which is comprised of a 75mm integrated drum brake at the front wheel and a regenerative brake in the rear, recycling kinetic energy when you slow and/or brake in order to extend riding times. There’s also the 14-protection BMS system, the dual-tube front suspension system, 10-inch tubeless pneumatic tires, a Halo headlight, an integrated taillight with brake lighting, swappable griptape on its deck, a mechanical bell, an LED screen for controls, a 265-pound riding payload, and wider handlebars that boast turn signals and folding capabilities (along with its usual folding design).

NIU currently has a Father’s Day Sale running with up to 23% discounts on its KQi series of e-scooters, which you can browse in full on the landing page here.

Bluetti AC300 power station

Power through trips and emergencies with Bluetti’s AC300 expanded 350W solar generator bundle at new $1,799 low ($1,200 off)

Looking back in on Bluetti’s Father’s Day Sale that is running through June 22 with up to 55% discounts on power stations, we spotted the brand’s AC300 Solar Generator bundle with B300K expansion battery and 350W panel down at $1,799 shipped. This combination of units would normally run you $2,999 at full price, which has mainly been seen at $1,999 during sales, with a few falls to the $1,899 low peppered in, most recently during Mother’s Day and Memorial Day sales last month. Today though, the price is going even lower, totaling up to a 37% markdown that cuts $1,200 off the tag to land at the best price we have tracked to date. It’s even beating out its Amazon pricing where it sits $100 higher. Head below to learn more and check out the brand’s other home backup deals.

One of Bluetti’s main modular power options that can be used for trips away from home while also providing backup support during emergencies, this AC300 bundle starts you off at a 2,764.8Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can expand as high as 11,059.2Wh with more batteries. This setup provides a steady output of up to 3,000W of power, surging as high as 6,000W to cover larger needs.

There are 16 port options to connect your devices and appliances to, broken down into seven AC ports (including a 120V TT-30 port), four USB-A ports, two DC ports, a single USB-C port, and two 15W wireless charging pads. There are four recharging options available, either through a wall outlet, a car port, or connected to up to its max 2,400W solar input, as well as a dual-charging option using both its AC input and solar input simultaneously. It’s rated to last for over 10 years by the brand, with the full array of remote smart controls available through its companion app.

Bluetti’s other Father’s Day home backup deals:

  • AC300 (2,764.8Wh) with B300K battery and three 200W panels: $2,199 (Reg. $3,999)
    • comes with free trolley
  • AC300 (2,764.8Wh) with B300K battery and four 200W panels: $2,299 (Reg. $3,499)
    • comes with free trolley
  • AC500 (2,764.8Wh) with B300K battery and two 200W panels: $2,399 (Reg. $3,999)
    • comes with free trolley and P090D to P150D cable
  • AC300 (5,529.6Wh) with two B300K batteries and 350W panel: $2,998 (Reg. $3,999)
    • comes with free trolley
  • AC300 (2,764.8Wh) with two B300K batteries and two 200W panels: $3,098 (Reg. $4,099)
    • comes with free trolley
  • AC200L (4,812.8Wh) with two B300K batteries: $3,198 (Reg. $4,691)
    • comes with two free 200W solar panels
  • Two AC300s (5,529.6Wh) with two B300K batteries: $3,599 (Reg. $6,697)
    • comes with two free 350W solar panels and P030A connector
  • AC500 (3,072Wh) with three B300K batteries: $3,799 (Reg. $5,599)
    • comes with free 350W solar panel and two P090D to P150D cables
  • Two AC500s (5,529.6Wh) with two B300K batteries: $3,899 (Reg. $5,999)
    • comes with free 350W solar panel and P090D to P150D cable

You can browse the entire lineup of Bluetti’s Father’s Day Sale on the landing page here.

Greenworks 80V 770 CFM cordless axial leaf blower

Get 770 CFM clearing power with Greenworks’ 80V cordless axial blower and two batteries at $300 low

Amazon is offering the bundled Greenworks 80V 770 CFM Cordless Axial Leaf Blower with 4.0Ah and 2.0Ah batteries for $299.99 shipped. This combination package would normally cost you $442 at full price, buying the blower with the usual 4.0Ah-only addition along with the separate 2.0Ah battery at their full prices. While it’s mostly been keeping above $365 during 2025, we have seen two previous falls to this same rate, with a third chance coming back around today. You’re looking at a 32% markdown, saving you $142 at the best price we have tracked – even better when considering the usual single-battery offer for this blower is at $255, while the 2.0Ah battery alone is sitting at full $142 pricing.

One of Greenworks’ more powerful leaf blowers, this 80V model weighs just 11 pounds, making it easy to handle while blasting out up to 770 CFM of force (180 MPH wind speeds). What’s more, you won’t have to deal with the fumes or loud noise from a gas engine, letting you tackle clearing your yard, walkways, driveways, and more at earlier and later hours without disturbing neighbors – plus, the push-button start means no more annoying pull strings. The 4.0Ah battery alone provides up to 80 minutes of continuous use, with that time extended by switching it out for the additional 2.0Ah battery – both of which can also be used elsewhere with other 80V tools.

We recently spotted the first savings on a new bundle from Greenworks that gives you the brand’s 24V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger with a 4.0Ah battery, brush cutter attachment, and 20 replacement blades at just $100.

Worx 20V 12-inch string trimmer/edger and leaf blower bundle

Bundle Worx’s 20V 12-inch trimmer/edger 3.0 with a 360 CFM leaf blower and two batteries for $129 (2025 low)

Amazon is offering the Worx 20V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger 3.0 and 360 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower Combo for $128.99 shipped. While this bundle is normally priced at $160, it’s been more often keeping between $137 and $153 over the last year. We’ve seen it go as low as $112 in the past, but today’s deal returns the costs to the lowest price we have tracked in 2025, giving you a budget-friendly lawn care bundle that comes well under many of its competitor’s pricing for similar bundles.

A great option for folks to replace noisy gas guzzlers without burning a hole through your wallet, your lawn’s edges will get plenty of support with this 2-in-1 string trimmer. It delivers a 12-inch cutting swath, and easily converts into an edger by pivoting the head. Speaking of the head, it comes with a push-button line feeder, giving you fresh lines on demand when any breaks occur. The leaf blower comes modeled after a jet engine, with a turbine-like design that dishes out up to 360 CFM of force (about 75 MPH speeds). Both models come extremely lightweight at 4.4 pounds for the blower and 5.3 pounds for the trimmer. You’ll also be getting two 20V 2.0Ah batteries that can be used with any of the brand’s other tools in the PowerShare ecosystem.

If you’re not interested in the blower, you can also pick up Worx’s GT Revolution 20V 12-inch 3-in-1 Cordless String Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower for $108.98 shipped right now, which is the lowest price we have tracked in the last year. Also coming with two batteries, this model offers much of the same performance as the above trimmer, with the addition of the mini lawn mower function.

Worx 13A 1,700 PSI Compact Electric pressure Washer

Save space with Worx’s 13A 1,700 PSI compact electric pressure washer at the best price of the year for $100

Amazon is offering the Worx 13A 1,700 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer for $99.99 shipped. Priced at $130, we’ve been seeing it hold out at $125 since September, with it skipped over for Black Friday, Christmas, and other savings events in the time since. While we’ve seen it go as low as $79 in the past, this $30 markdown is otherwise the best rate we have tracked in the last 12 months.

Perfect for anyone looking for a higher-powered pressure washer within a compact and portable form, this 16-pound 13A model from Worx measures in at just 14.1-inch length by 9.1-inch width by 10.6-inch height, providing up to 1,700 PSI (max 1,870) with a 1.4 GPM flow rate. There’s a simple integrated cord wrap for better organization when it’s not in use, with its body also providing a convenient handle for easy transport. You’ll also be getting a spray wand with a 1/4-inch fitting for quick exchanges of the included 40-degree and turbo nozzles (with onboard storage for them too).

There’s also the upgraded Worx 13A Framed 1,900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer down at its best rate of the last year for $159 shipped, down from $200. Aside from the higher PSI that it delivers (maxing out at 2,090), this model sports a similarly compact build, albeit in a framed form that comes with wheels and a telescoping handle, as well as an onboard soap tank and four quick-connect nozzles.

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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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Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon after companies sign national security agreement

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Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon after companies sign national security agreement

US President Donald Trump receives a gold helmet with his name on it during a visit to US Steel – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2025, to mark the ‘partnership’ between Nippon Steel and US Steel.

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday approving U.S. Steel’s merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel, after the companies signed a national security agreement with the U.S. government.

U.S. Steel and Nippon said the national security agreement will give the U.S. government a “golden share” and makes certain commitments related to governance, domestic production, and trade. The companies did not elaborate on what powers the U.S. government will wield with its golden share.

“All necessary regulatory approvals for the partnership have now been received, and the partnership is expected to be finalized promptly,” U.S. Steel and Nippon said in a statement.

The national security agreement calls for Nippon to make $11 billion in new investments by 2028, including initial spending on a greenfield project that will be completed after 2028, the companies said.

Trump said Thursday that the golden share gives the president “total control” without elaborating. Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick told CNBC last month that the golden share will effectively allow the government to control a number of board seats.

Trump opposed U.S. Steel‘s controversial sale to Nippon in the runup to the 2024 president election, as Republicans and Democrats have leaned into protecting U.S. companies against foreign competitors.

But Trump started softening his opposition to the takeover after assuming office, ordering a new review of the deal in April. President Joe Biden had blocked U.S. Steel’s sale to Nippon during his final days in office, citing national security concerns, despite Japan being a close ally.

Trump has avoided calling the deal an acquisition or merger, describing it as a “partnership” in a May 23 post on his social media platform Truth Social. He insisted that U.S. Steel will remain “controlled by the USA” during a speech to workers at one of the company’s plants outside Pittsburgh on May 30.

U.S. Steel made clear it would become a “wholly owned subsidiary” of Nippon North America under the terms of the merger agreement in an April 8 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Trump’s description of the deal as a “partnership” caused confusion among investors and union leadership.

The president told U.S. Steel workers that Nippon will be a “great partner.” The Trump administration is currently engaged in trade talks with Japan as investors eagerly await signs that the U.S. will strike deals with key partners that avoid steep tariffs.

Trump told the steelworkers that Nippon had agreed to keep U.S. Steel’s blast furnaces operating at full capacity for a minimum of 10 years. The president said the deal would not result in layoffs and promised there would be “no outsourcing whatsoever.” He said workers will receive a $5,000 bonus.

Trump announced that he was doubling U.S. tariffs on steel imports to 50% during his remarks to U.S. Steel workers. Those tariffs went into effect on June 4.

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This new EV charging feature could make apps and cards obsolete

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European EV charging provider Allego has launched what is says is Europe’s first rollout of the “world’s safest and most secure” Plug & Charge technology. 

The new tech is based on the open industry standard OCPP 2.0.1 and promises to make EV charging as easy as, well, plugging in your car. Forget apps, cards, and complicated sign-ins. If your EV is compatible, all you have to do is pull up and plug in.

Jean Gadrat, Allego’s CMO, said, “By removing digital friction points, apps, and cards, we give drivers the confidence to travel further and charge more conveniently. Whether in the city, on the highway, or abroad, Plug & Charge delivers the same secure, one-step charging experience.”

Here’s how Allego’s Plug & Charge works

Plug & Charge is an ISO 15118-based authentication and payment method built by Allego on OCPP 2.0.1, standardizing communication between OCPP-compliant chargers and networks.

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Once your car is enabled for Plug & Charge, the process is completely hands-off. You plug in, and your EV and the charger swap secure digital certificates to authenticate your account. There’s no need to tap an RFID card, open an app, or even press a button.

Allego’s system supports Mutual TLS encryption and certificate-based authentication, so only authorized vehicles can charge. That means no billing mistakes or fraudulent access, which has been a big concern with some older public charging setups.

Available across Europe now

Allego’s Plug & Charge functionality is at more than 5,000 fast and ultra-fast chargers across Europe, and it also works across partner networks, deploying a truly cross-network Plug & Charge experience.

It’s a future-ready platform, too. Thanks to OCPP 2.0.1, the protocol supports remote firmware updates, advanced security, and new features as they become available. So your charger can grow along with your EV.

“As new vehicle models and charging technologies emerge, OCPP 2.0.1 ensures your car always ‘speaks the same language’ as the charger,” said Manuel Trotta, Allego’s head of mobility solutions.

Allego partnered with Alpitronic, Hubject, and Ford to bring its cross-network Plug & Charge to life.

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The Kia PV5 is a real-life Transformer: Here’s our first look at it as an electric truck

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The Kia PV5 is a real-life Transformer: Here's our first look at it as an electric truck

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Kia is looking to shake things up with its new custom-tailored Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs). The PV5, Kia’s first electric van based on the platform, is already showing how versatile it is. After the PV5 was spotted for the first time with an open bed, Kia looks about ready to drop an electric truck variant.

Is Kia launching an electric truck PV5 variant?

At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kia revealed its PBV strategy for the first time. The vehicles are designed as “total mobility solutions” that combine fit-for-purpose EVs with Hyundai’s latest software and tech.

Kia’s PBVs are based on Hyundai’s new ultra-flexible E-GMP.S EV platform, which can be custom-tailored for different uses. The first EV based on the platform, the PV5, launched earlier this year in the UK in two variations, Cargo and Passenger.

The Passenger model is fairly self-explanatory as a personal, everyday van, while the Cargo version is designed for commercial use.

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Kia said more variants were on the way, including a refrigerated truck, chassis cab, open-bed, luxury “Prime” passenger, and sliding truck models.

The open-bed variant was recently captured driving in Korea, giving us our first look at the Kia PV5 as an electric truck.

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Kia PV5 open bed teaser (Source: Kia)

Although brief, the video from HealerTV, taken as the vehicle was driving by, reveals a few new details. It’s our closest look at the open-bed variant so far.

Like other PV5 variants, it appears to be the same up front. In fact, it’s almost identical to the first teaser Kia showed.

Kia PV5 open bed electric truck (Source: HealerTV)

It’s hard to tell from a video, but the reporter mentioned the electric truck “seemed like it was just the right size.” Since the PV5 Passenger is 4,695 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, and 1,899 mm in height, we can expect it to be about the same size. To give you a better idea, it’s slightly smaller than the Volkswagen ID.Buzz SWB.

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More variants on the way

The electric truck, or open-bed variant, comes after we saw the PV5 “Conversion,” which will feature new models, including a light camper and a camper van.

We got a preview of the camper van after Kia revealed two new “Spielraum” PV5 concepts, including one with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and even a wine cellar. And then we got a look at the PV5 “WKNDR,” an “adventure-ready” electric van concept. Kia’s electric van even has a wheelchair-friendly version, the PV5 WAV.

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Kia PV5 Spielraum concept (Source: Kia)

What’s next? Kia plans to launch a full range of electric vans. Next up will be the larger PV7 in 2027, followed by the PV9 in 2029. There’s also a smaller PV1, expected to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027.

In the future, Kia plans ot launch a Robotaxi model through a collaboration with Motional. All PBV models will be built at Kia’s Hwaseong EVO plant in South Korea. The facility can build up to 150,000 vehicles annually.

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Kia PBV models (Source: Kia)

Kia said its goal is to “design PBVs that are simple and intuitive to operate and engage with, regardless of where, when or how they are used.” In other words, Kia wants to make your life easier, “Whether the purpose of the vehicle is to transport people, move goods, or meet logistics or personal mobility needs.”

In the UK, the PV5 Passenger and Cargo models start at £32,995 ($44,000) and £27,645 ($37,000), respectively.

It’s available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh, offering WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo version gets slightly more range with 181 miles or 247 miles, respectively.

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