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Today’s Green Deals are being led by the first and second-ever deals on Rad Power’s latest RadRunner Plus and RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bikes, which are getting free center cargo consoles along with your purchase of either model, starting from $1,799. We also spotted the Greenworks 60V 20-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer dropping to a new $165 low, while the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw has fallen to $109. There’s also a new low price on NutriChef’s 3L Electric Kitchen Composter for $171, as well as an alternative smart model. Lastly, we have Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera back at its $65 low. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $580+ launch savings on the new Hiboy EX6F Folding e-bike, the exclusive $2,800 savings on the Mango Power E 3,500Wh CATL 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.

Get free center cargo consoles with orders of Rad Power’s new RadRunner Plus and RadRunner Max e-bikes from $1,799

With the popularity of Rad Power Bikes’ new RadRunner Plus and RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bikes driving the stock to sell out, the brand is now offering a backorder promotion through June 25. By ordering either the RadRunner Plus e-bike at $1,799 shipped and/or the RadRunner Max e-bike at $2,299 shipped within the timeframe, you’ll be getting a free center cargo console along with your purchase (Up to a $129 value) – just be sure to add both to your cart from the individual landing pages for the automatic discount to apply. It appears as though, while backordered, it won’t take all that long to arrive as the listing pages are labeled “Estimated by June 25th.” This is the first-ever deal we’ve seen offered on the Plus model, while the Max model got a five-day preorder deal for an extra battery back at the top of May. Head below to learn about these two advanced and versatile rides, or check out our original launch coverage here.

Rad Power’s RadRunner Plus is a passenger-ready utility e-bike that comes with a 750W rear hub motor paired to a 624Wh SafeShield battery in order to provide up to 55+ miles of support through the five pedal assistance levels, reaching top speeds of 20 MPH, and being compatible with the brand’s new Range Extender (along with the Max model). As you may notice, this model comes ready to offer rides, as the rear cargo rack features a passenger seat (and 120-pound payload), retractable foot pegs, and a protective wheel skirt. There are tons of great features on this model, like the passcode protections over the controls so only you can have access, as well as the front suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-protected all-terrain tires, a color display with a USB port, and more.

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On the other side of the promotion is Rad Power’s RadRunner Max e-bike, which comes with even more advanced systems. To start, there’s the 750W rear hub motor and 672Wh semi-integrated battery pairing for 60+ miles of pedal-assisted travel (120+ with the range extender and an additional battery) and a 28 MPH top speed. Like the other models under the brand’s flag, there is a throttle for electric-only riding, though this significantly reduces travel ranges to 19+ miles. As I mentioned, this model comes with the most advanced smart features, including Apple Find My, Bluetooth proximity locking, a radar with a 100-meter range (328 feet), and more. You’ll also have a heightened riding experience from the Exsho suspension, hydraulic brakes, multi-surface puncture-resistant tires, rear cargo rack (120-pound payload), and others.

Running alongside this promotion through June 25 is Rad Power’s ongoing Father’s Day Sale offers, with up to $600 in discounts across five other e-bike models – all starting from the RadExpand 5 e-bike’s new $999 low.

Greenworks 60V 20-inch cordless pole hedge trimmer

Hit the perfect angles with Greenworks’ 60V 20-inch cordless pole hedge trimmer at a new $165 low

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 60V 20-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer for $164.99 shipped and also matching in price directly from the brand’s website. This newer model hit the scene back in September 2024, carrying a $300 price tag, which we’ve only seen brought down to $230 a few times before and $225 last month. Today’s deal takes the price lower than ever, cutting $135 off the tag to land at a new all-time low price.

Sometimes, keeping your hedges and taller shrubbery pruned takes extra reach and this Greenworks 60V pole trimmer is ready to tackle the job. The included 2.0Ah battery provides it with a 45-minute runtime, while the 20-inch dual-action, laser-cut blades can handle branches up to 1.2 inches thick. The pole extends for 7.5 feet of additional reach for those hard-to-access areas, with the head able to pivot between seven different positions. Like all the other tools under the brand’s flag, this model starts up at the press of a button, tossing out pull-string annoyances along with the fumes and noise associated with gas motors.

Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch cordless mini chainsaw

Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch cordless mini chainsaw goes where larger models can’t reach at $109

Amazon is offering the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw for $109 shipped. Normally, you’d pay $150 for this device at full price, but the 27% markdown we’re seeing is cutting $41 from that tag. While we’ve seen it go lower to $100 and the $99 low in the past – the latter last being seen during Black Friday and Christmas sales – you’re otherwise getting the third-lowest price we have tracked, coming in just $10 above the low.

The compact design of Worx’s Nitro mini chainsaw makes it an ideal tool for working in tight spaces, especially for pruning jobs in your garden or heavily populated areas of your lawn. The 5-inch bar and chain is kept lubricated by the automatic oiler and can make up to 160 cuts with the included 2.0Ah battery on a single charge, able to perform at a cutting speed of 33 feet per second. It starts up by squeezing the trigger, complete with a range of built-in safety features to maintain control and comfort.

NutriChef 3L electric kitchen composter

Get low-cost soil from food scraps with this compact NutriChef electric composter at a new $171 low

Amazon is offering the Nutrichef 3L Electric Kitchen Composter for $171.11 shipped. While it’s been carrying a $270 price tag at Amazon (and a $350 MSRP directly from the brand), we’ve been seeing a steady stream of falls that drop the price lower and lower since April, with the 37% markdown here today being the best we have tracked. This model comes in as a more budget-friendly alternative to higher-end competitors, like Govee’s smart electric composter, with the price here sitting $179 under its MSRP at a new all-time low.

A simpler and more budget-friendly means to turn food scraps into low-cost soil, NutriChef’s 3L electric kitchen composter will support your gardening efforts through its drying, crushing, and cooling functions. The compact design saves space and allows folks with smaller apartments to get in on the composting action – all without any worry over odors filling your space thanks to the filtration system. You’ll have simplified controls on its display, including the means to activate its self-cleaning mode, but doesn’t offer any remote smart controls like we’ve seen elsewhere.

If you would prefer having those smarter capabilities alongside the composting functionality, you’ll currently find Govee’s Smart Electric Composter at $300.99 shipped, after redeeming/using the on-page 30% off promo code, bringing it down from $430. You’ll be able to monitor and control its setting through the companion app, with options to go hands-free via voice commands by connecting it to your Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri. It comes with two changeable filters to contain foul odors, as well as three different operating modes and tons of safety notifications for when anything goes wrong.

Anker eufy SoloCam S220 solar security camera

Anker’s solar-charging eufy SoloCam S220 only requires three hours of sun to keep running at its $65 low

By way of its official eufy Amazon storefront, Anker is offering a returning low price on its SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera for $64.99 shipped while also matching in price directly from the brand’s website. It’s coming down off its $100 price tag, which we’ve been seeing more regularly drop to $70, with an uptick in falls to the $65 low over the last six months. That low price is back again today, giving you a $35 markdown off the going rate for another shot at the best price we have tracked.

Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 tosses out the need for constant recharging by you thanks to the integrated solar panel that only requires “3 hours of sunlight daily to keep it running.” The brand promises a fast and easy installation by “drilling one hole, once,” with the entire thing also ready to stand against adverse weather with its IP67 waterproof and dustproof construction.

With everything installed and running, you’ll have 2K views of everything and anything that goes on in front of its lens, complete with infrared LEDs and an f/1.6 aperture for clearer night vision. As you would expect from a smart camera, this model has AI that can detect when people enter your yard, with there even being facial recognition available when connected to HomeBase 3. Another standout that’s always nice to have is the lack of any additional fees or costs to keep it running.

Best Spring EV deals!

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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 owner admits to driving drunk on Full Self-Driving, proving Tesla needs to do more

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Tesla owner admits to driving drunk on Full Self-Driving, proving Tesla needs to do more

A Tesla owner admitted on video that he drives drunk on Full Self-Driving (FSD) – showing that Tesla doesn’t do enough to prevent abuse of its driver assist system.

29-year-old social media personality Landon Bridges went on comedian Bert Kreischer’s cooking show ‘Something’s Burning’ this week.

During the show, they were drinking, and Bridges admitted to being drunk. While visibly intoxicated, he accepted another drink from Kreischeir and then added:

“You know what’s the biggest game changer for me in 2025? I bought a Tesla, and it has Autopilot.”

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He then looked at Kreischer suggestively – hinting that you can use it when drunk.

Kreischer responded: “Does it work like that?” – suggesting that it is good enough to use while intoxicated – and then said in a drunk voice: “Tesla, take me home.”

The only answer here would be: “No, it’s a driver assistance system and the driver is always responsible for the vehicle and therefore, they can’t be intoxicated to supervise the system.”

Instead, Bridges said:

Yeah. That’s the problem. That’s literally the problem. I’ll go after it. I’ll press the home button (in the navigation system), and as long as you look forward, you are home.

He then suggested that Kreisher, known for his heavy drinking, should consider getting a Tesla with Full Self-Driving.

Here’s the part of the episode where they have the conversation:

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This is wild. He openly admits to a potential felony on a YouTube show. The way he is thinking proves that Tesla is not doing enough to communicate to its owners that FSD is not a self-driving system, but rather a driver assistance system that requires the driver’s full attention, meaning sober, at all times.

He says “Autopilot”, but the way he describes the system points to it being “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” as Autopilot wouldn’t be able to take you through surface streets to take you home.

Tesla has been extremely careless in how it discusses its system publicly.

For example, Tesla recently tweeted that “FSD Supervised gives you back time”:

This suggests that you can do something else while driving, but this is not true based on the automaker’s own warnings and owner’s manual. The driver needs to be paying attention to the vehicle’s driving at all times and be ready to take control.

It is a direct contrast to how Tesla discusses FSD in court after being sued over the numerous accidents involving Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.

In court, Tesla is quick to remind everyone that the driver is always responsible for the vehicle and that, despite its name, Full Self-Driving is only a level 2 driver assistance system, not a level 3-5 automated driving system.

Tesla needs to bring that same energy to its communications with buyers. Otherwise, it contributes to these morons thinking that they can use FSD drunk.

I hope Bridges realizes the carelessness and the danger of his behavior and suggests that others, like Kreischer, should do it.

But it wouldn’t be the first time a Tesla owner would think it OK to use FSD while drunk. We even learned of a crash in 2022 where a Tesla employee decided to use FSD, according to a witness, after day drinking, and his drive ended in a crash, leaving him dead.


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Honda launches the N-ONE e: An $18,000 small EV that delivers big where it counts

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It may be small, but Honda’s new EV offers “class-leading” range and more interior space than you’d expect. Honda introduced the N-ONE e on Thursday, its first electric kei car, with prices starting at just over $18,000.

Honda launches the N-ONE e, an $18,000 mini EV

It’s pretty rare to find any vehicle, let alone an all-electric one, for under $20,000 these days. In the US, the average asking price for a new car was nearly $52,000 last month.

While some of the biggest names in the auto industry, including Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, and GM, to name a few, are gearing up to launch more affordable EVs, Honda just got a head of the game.

Honda introduced the N-ONE e on Thursday, its first electric kei car. The N-ONE e is Honda’s second mini-EV, following the N-VAN e, launched last year. However, unlike the van, Honda’s new model is designed for passenger use rather than commercial.

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The new EV will go on sale in Japan on September 12, priced from just ¥2.7 million ($18,300). It’s based on the current gas-powered N-ONE, Honda’s retro-looking kei car sold in Japan.

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Powered by the same 29.6 kWh battery as its electric van, Honda said the N-ONE e delivers “class-leading range” of up to 295 km (183 miles). That’s even more than the Nissan Sakura, Japan’s best-selling electric car with a WLTP range of up to 180 km (112 miles).

Although it may not seem like much with most EVs offering over 300 miles of range nowadays, it’s perfect for daily commutes in Japan.

Honda said the biggest challenge was ensuring it had enough space to make it fit for everyday use. To open up the interior, the company developed a thinner battery pack that lies flat beneath the floor.

It already has the most popular kei car and best-selling vehicle in Japan, the N-Box, but Honda believes its new EV could be an even bigger hit.

Mini EVs account for about 40% of new car sales in Japan. With more range, interior space, and more, Honda is betting on its small new EV to stay ahead of the competition. Honda expects the market to heat up with rival brands, including global EV leader BYD, Toyota and others, preparing to launch mini-EVs soon.


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Offshore wind has no future in the U.S. under Trump administration, Interior Secretary says

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Offshore wind has no future as a source of electricity generation in the United States under the Trump administration, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said at an energy conference in Italy this week.

“Under this administration, there is not a future for offshore wind because it is too expensive and not reliable enough,” Burgum told an audience at the Gastech conference in Milan on Wednesday.

It is the clearest statement yet from a senior Trump administration official that the president aims to shut down the nascent offshore wind industry in the U.S. Burgum oversees the leasing and permitting of offshore wind farms in federal waters as head of the Department of Interior.

President Donald Trump barred new leases for offshore wind farms on his first day in office through an executive order that was framed as “temporary.” Trump also ordered a review of permits, but the industry had hoped projects under construction would be allowed to move forward.

But Interior is “taking a deep look” at five offshore wind farms that are already under construction in the U.S., Burgum said Wednesday without naming the projects.

The offshore wind farms under construction are Revolution Wind off Rhode Island; Vineyard Wind 1 off Massachusetts; Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind; Sunrise Wind off New York; and Empire Wind also off New York.

“Yes, they were permitted but they got moved through a very fast ideologically-driven permitting process,” Burgum said at the conference in Italy.

Interior ordered Danish renewable energy company Orsted to halt construction of Revolution Wind on August 22, citing national security concerns. The project is fully permitted and 80% complete with billions of dollars invested, according to Orsted.

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Interior had issued a stop-work order for Empire Wind in April, but ultimately let the project resume construction in May after apparently striking a deal over new natural gas capacity.

Burgum told CNBC’s Brian Sullivan this week that the Trump administration is in discussions with Orsted and New England governors on Revolution Wind, though he wouldn’t say that the project might restart work.

“I can’t say for certain because some of these projects are a literal train wreck in terms of their economics,” Burgum told CNBC. “If we were to complete them then we’re just locking in billions and billions of taxpayer money which might be going to a hedge fund.”

Renewable energy executives told CNBC in August that the Trump administration’s attacks on solar and wind will lead to a power crunch that increases electricity prices.

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