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We’ve got plenty of seasonal sales in today’s Green Deals, led by Aventon’s 4th of July Sale that is taking up to $500 off its e-bike lineup, with prices getting lower than we’ve seen this year, like on the Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike that has dropped to a $1,599 annual low, among others. EcoFlow has launched another 48-hour early Prime Day flash sale that gives you another shot at the best pricing on the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station (with varying options for free gear/savings) starting from $1,709, as well as two expansion battery offers for DELTA 2 and DELTA Pro Ultra setups. Next, Velotric’s 4th of July event is offering up to $720 in savings on its e-bikes – legacy and new releases – with models like the Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike going lower than ever this year at $1,199. We also spotted LG’s WashCombo All-in-One Electric Washer/Dryer with a ventless inverter heat pump starting from $1,800, as well as Husqvarna’s Automower 115H Robot Lawn Mower down at $499. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever savings on the Ford Mustang and Bronco e-bikes, the new low prices hitting Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus units, 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.

Hop on Aventon’s Aventure 2 e-bike for all-terrain journeys at $1,599 annual low in 4th of July Sale

Aventon Bikes has an ongoing 4th of July Sale event running through July 8 with up to $500 discounts across its e-bike lineup, like the Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike for $1,599 shipped. While this model carries a $1,999 MSRP, it’s been spending 2025 keeping down at $1,699 in and out of sales, especially since the new Aventure 3 smart e-bike was released at the top of May for $1,999 shipped. We have seen the Aventure 2 fall lower in past years, though none of those rates have been seen in quite some time and are far less likely to reappear with tariffs still putting pressure on the American market. You’re looking at the best price we have tracked in the last 12 months, with the $400 markdown here even beating out its 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday pricing by $100. Head below for the full sale’s lineup.

Aventon’s Aventure 2 e-bike, as the name may imply, is all about supporting you through all-terrain adventures, coming with a 750W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,130W) paired alongside a 15.0Ah integrated battery. This combination provides up to 20 to 28 MPH adjustable top speeds, with four levels of pedal assistance supporting you for up to 60 miles on a single charge, or you can cruise along on pure electric energy at a reduced mileage. Among its list of features, which don’t include the smart features you’ll get going with its new upgraded 3rd-generation counterpart, you’ll find a rear-mounted cargo rack, fenders over both 26 by 4-inch tires, an integrated headlight, an integrated taillight that provides brake lighting and turn signal functionality, as well as a backlit LCD screen for performance data and setting adjustments, and more.

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Aventon’s other 4th of July e-bike deals:

Aventon’s newest e-bike models (no price cuts):

  • Soltera 2.5 Lightweight e-bike: $1,199
    • 20 MPH for up to 46 miles
  • Sinch 2.5 Compact Folding e-bike: $1,799
    • 20 MPH for up to 55 miles
  • Abound SR Cargo e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Over Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Level 3 Smart Step-Through Commuter e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • GPS tracking, auto-lock, unusual movement detection, alarm system, more
  • Abound LR Cargo e-bike: $1,999
    • 20 MPH for up to 60 miles
    • 6 inches longer, 8 pounds heavier, with lockable onboard storage over SR model
    • GPS tracking, remote locking, geofencing, passcode, keyless battery, alarm system, more
  • Aventure 3 All-Terrain Step-Over e-bike: $1,999
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • GPS tracking, integrated rear wheel lock, ride tune, cross-model keyless battery, more
  • Aventure 3 All-Terrain Step-Through e-bike: $1,999
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • GPS tracking, integrated rear wheel lock, ride tune, cross-model keyless battery, more
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EcoFlow flash sale returns DELTA Pro station back to best pricing from $1,709 and expansion batteries from $429

As part of its ongoing early Prime Day Sale, EcoFlow has launched another 48-hour flash sale that mimics one we saw last week, with three different units being included – one of which has two varying ways to save, depending on your needs. The only power station offer comes to the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station that can either get a free protective bag at $1,799 shipped (not valid with extra savings) or you can add it to your cart from this landing page and get a free RAPID 5,000mAh power bank at $1,709.05 shipped, after using the code EFPDAFF5 at checkout for an additional 5% savings. While the station carries a $3,699 MSRP, it usually can be scored from Amazon around $1,999, though this sale has given us a return to $1,799 for the first time since March, with another opportunity at the $1,709 low thanks to the extra savings. You’ll currently find just the power station down at $1,784 from Amazon, which doesn’t include any free gear or bonus savings.

There’s a reason EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro power station has remained one of the most popular legacy models from under the brand’s flag, what with its expansive capabilities from its starting 3,600Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity all the way up to 25KWh when adding on additional equipment. Through the 14 output ports you’ll get a steady power range up to 3,600W, which surges to 7,200W for larger appliance needs. There are three main ways to recharge here, either through a standard wall outlet, with a car auxiliary port, or when connecting up to its 1,600W max solar input to charge via the sun’s rays.

The next two offers are expansion battery opportunities, with the DELTA 2 Extra Battery back down at its lowest price of $429 shipped, and also matching from Amazon, letting you expand your DELTA 2 setup by 1,024Wh towards the max 3,072Wh capacity. The second of these offers gives you two DELTA Pro Ultra Extra Batteries for $4,399 shipped, which sadly can’t use the extra savings codes but does get a free 500W (4 x 125W) modular solar panel with it. Adding these batteries to your DELTA Pro Ultra setup bumps its capacity up by a massive 12.2kWh, which can go as high as 90kWh.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of EcoFlow’s early Prime Day Sale offers while they last through July 7, with up to 60% off in initial discounts, extra 5% and 7% savings, free gifts, and more – all from $179.

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Velotric’s 4th of July Sale offers up to $720 in e-bike savings and free bundled gear starting from $599

Velotric has launched its 4th of July/Prime Day Sale with up to $720 in savings across its e-bike lineup, including bundled gear accompanying its newest models and new low pricing on the Fold 1 Lite. Among the options, we spotted the popular Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike coming with a rear cargo rack ($83 value) at $1,199 shipped. While the e-bike would normally cost you $1,699 at full price, the bundle here would sit a little higher at $1,782 without the deal. This model has been seen as low as $1,299 in 2025 previously, with the cost going lower than ever this year thanks to the $500 markdown off the going rate, landing it down at the second-lowest price that is only beaten by the $1,099 low we last saw during the brand’s Black Friday Sale. Head below to get a full breakdown of all the deals we’re seeing while this sale lasts.

Velotric’s Discover 1 Plus e-bike is one of the brand’s most popular commuting solutions, equipped with a 500W rear hub motor (that peaks at 900W) alongside a 691.2Wh battery for up to 65 miles of PAS-supported travel. It comes with a standard 20 MPH speed, which you can boost to 28 MPH after unlocking, with a throttle available for any pure electric cruising you want to get in, though keep in mind this will reduce its travel range. While it doesn’t offers the smart features like Apple Find My that comes with its Discover 2 counterpart, the Discover 1 Plus still brings a solid lineup of features for such a low price.

Stopping power is heightened by the double hydraulic disc brakes, while pedaling is supported with a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, and it comes with an IPX7 waterproof construction. You’ll also find 26-inch puncture-resistant tires with fenders over each, an integrated LED headlight, a taillight that boasts brake lighting, and a 3.5-inch LCD screen for real-time data and setting adjustments. That display also provides you with a USB port to charge devices, and the option to set it to a walk assist mode when you can’t easily pedal up extreme inclines.

Velotric’s 4th of July Sale new e-bike deals (bundled gear):

  • Fold 1 Plus e-bike: $1,499 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 68 miles
    • comes with free suspension seat post 2.0 ($120 value)
  • Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike: $1,799 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • comes with free rear cargo rack and fender set ($150 value)
  • Nomad 2 All-Terrain e-bike: $1,999 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • comes with free front basket ($120 value)
  • Nomad 2X Multi-Terrain Camo e-bike: $2,499 (No price cut)
    • 28 MPH for up to 75 miles
    • comes with free green LED flashlight ($50 value)

Velotric’s other 4th of July Sale e-bike deals:

  • Fold 1 Lite e-bike (new all-time low): $599 (Reg. $1,099)
    • 28 MPH for up to 48 miles
  • Fold 1 Step-Thru e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with free suspension seat post 2.0 ($120 value)
  • T1 ST Plus Lightweight e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,649)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • comes with free fender pack ($82 value)
  • Go 1 Utility e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 25 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with free rear pegs ($52 value)
  • Packer 1 Cargo e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $2,199)
    • 25 MPH for up to 52 miles
    • comes with free child safety balustrade ($120 value)
  • Summit 1 e-bike: $1,899 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • comes with free fender pack ($80 value)
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LG’s WashCombo smart all-in-one electric ventless washer/dryer now up to $1,500 off starting from $1,800

As part of its ongoing 4th of July appliance sale, Best Buy is offering the LG WashCombo All-in-One Electric Washer/Dryer with ventless inverter heat pump at $1,799.99 shipped, after using the code Save10 at checkout for an additional 10% savings. This eco-friendly ventless model would normally cost you $3,300 these days, which we’ve mostly seen returning to $2,000 over 2025, which goes lower than we’ve seen this year thanks to the extra holiday savings. You’ll be getting a $1,500 markdown off the going rate while this deal lasts, dropping costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked, only beaten out by the $1,500 low we last saw during July 2024. It’s even beating out LG’s direct pricing by $199, though this doesn’t factor in the additional savings you get for multi-year care plans, installation, and haul-away services – all of which are not included from Best Buy.

This ENERGY STAR-certified washer/dryer has everything you need to complete laundry tasks in one space-saving unit, which is also handy if you’re considering doubling up to tackle laundry at twice the speed. It comes offering a wide array of smart controls via its companion app alongside a built-in smart system that can recognize soil levels in your fabrics and adjust settings accordingly, taking much of the guesswork and/or memorization out of the equation.

Among its many features, there are two notable standouts, with the first being its namesake ventless design, which allows for it to be installed virtually anywhere that has access to a standard 120V outlet. The inverter heat pump tech pairs nicely with this feature, increasing efficiency “using up to 60% less energy with every load” over other models. The second of the standout features is the ezDispense reservoir that can keep up to 31 loads worth of detergent stored at a time, which you could also divide between detegent and fabric softener too.

Be sure to check out all the appliance deals – with extra savings – during Best Buy’s 4th of July Sale, which you can browse on the landing page here. You can also check out LG’s direct 4th of July appliance deals on the sale’s landing page here, which include significant savings when bundling multiple units.

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Get automous mowing support from Husqvarna’s Automower 115H robot at $499

Amazon is offering the Husqvarna Automower 115H 4G Robotic Lawn Mower at $499 shipped. While it carries a $700 MSRP direct from the brand, we’ve been tracking it between $499 and $599 for a few months now at Amazon. Discounts brought things to their lowest $490 rate once before back in May, with today’s deal otherwise being the best price we have tracked, especially if you missed out on its one-time low. You’ll save $201 off the going rate with this deal while gaining autonomous assistance with your lawn mowing duties.

Tackle your lawncare duties in a smarter fashion that doesn’t involve you out in the yard during this hot summer with Husqvarna’s 115H robot mower that can tackle up to 0.4 acres (720 square feet an hour) on a single charge. Not only does it come with a weatherproof construction, but it also features the brand’s patented guidance system that provides uniform cuts through autonomous navigation, with smart controls for adjusting settings and planning schedules available through its companion app. A notable standout is the built-in alarm system that sounds off if anyone or anything ever lifts it while in the middle of its routine, continuing until it is found and turned off with a custom PIN code.

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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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BMW ups the ante with the fastest, most powerful electric maxi-scooter

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BMW ups the ante with the fastest, most powerful electric maxi-scooter

BMW Motorrad’s futuristic electric scooter just got its first real refresh since beginning production in 2021. The BMW CE 04, already one of the most capable and stylish electric maxi-scooters on the market, now gets a set of upgraded trim options, new aesthetic touches, and a more robust list of features that aim to make this urban commuter even more appealing to riders looking for serious electric performance on two wheels.

The BMW CE 04 has always stood out for its sci-fi styling and high-performance drivetrain. It’s built on a mid-mounted liquid-cooled motor that puts out 31 kW (42 hp) and 62 Nm of torque. That’s enough to rocket the scooter from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) in just 2.6 seconds – quite fast for anything with a step-through frame.

The top speed is electronically limited to 120 km/h (75 mph), making it perfectly capable for city riding and fast enough to hold its own on highway stretches. Range is rated at 130 km (81 miles) on the WMTC cycle, thanks to the 8.9 kWh battery pack tucked low in the frame.

But while the core performance hasn’t changed, BMW’s 2025 update focuses on refining the package and giving riders more options to tailor the scooter to their taste. The new CE 04 is available in three trims: Basic, Avantgarde, and Exclusive.

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The Basic trim keeps things clean and classic with a Lightwhite paint scheme and a clear windshield. It’s subtle, sleek, and very much in line with the CE 04’s clean-lined aesthetic. The Avantgarde model adds a splash of color with a Gravity Blue main body and bright São Paulo Yellow accents, along with a dark windshield and a laser-engraved rim. The top-shelf Exclusive trim is where things get fancy, with a premium Spacesilver metallic paint job, upgraded wind protection, heated grips, a luxury embroidered seat, and its own unique engraved rim treatment.

There are also a few new tech upgrades baked into the options list. Riders can now spec a 6.9 kW quick charger that reduces the 0–80% charge time to just 45 minutes (down from nearly 4 hours with the standard 2.3 kW onboard charger). Tire pressure monitoring, a center stand, and BMW’s “Headlight Pro” adaptive lighting system are also available as add-ons, along with an emergency eCall system and Dynamic Traction Control.

BMW has kept the core riding components in place: a steel-tube chassis, 15-inch wheels, Bosch ABS (with optional ABS Pro), and the impressive 10.25” TFT display with integrated navigation and smartphone connectivity. The under-seat storage still swallows a full-face helmet, and the long, low frame design means the scooter looks like something out of Blade Runner but rides like a luxury commuter.

With these updates, BMW seems to be further cementing the CE 04’s role at the high end of the electric scooter market. It’s not cheap, starting around €12,000 in Europe and around US $12,500 in the US, with prices going up from there depending on configuration. However, the maxi-scooter delivers real motorcycle-grade performance in a package that’s easier to live with for daily riders.

Electrek’s Take

I believe that the CE 04’s biggest strength has always been that it’s not trying to be a toy or a gimmick. It’s a real vehicle. Sure, it’s futuristic and funky looking, but it delivers on its promises. And in a market that’s still surprisingly sparse when it comes to premium electric scooters, BMW has had the lane mostly to itself. That may not last forever, though. LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric spin-off brand, has teased plans for a maxi-scooter-style urban electric vehicle in the coming years, but as of now, it remains something of an undefined future plan.

Meanwhile, BMW is delivering not just a concept bike but a mature, well-equipped, and ready-to-ride electric scooter that keeps improving. For riders who want something faster and more capable than a Class 3 e-bike but aren’t ready to jump to a full-size electric motorcycle, the CE 04 hits a sweet spot. It delivers the performance and capability of a commuter e-motorcycle, yet with the approachability of a scooter. And with these new trims and upgrades, it’s doing it with even more style.

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I found this cheap Chinese e-cargo trike that hauls more than your car!

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I found this cheap Chinese e-cargo trike that hauls more than your car!

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine a fruit cart, a cargo bike, and a Piaggio Ape all in one vehicle, now you’ve got your answer. I submit, for your approval, this week’s feature for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column – and it’s a beautiful doozie.

Feast your eyes on this salad slinging, coleslaw cruising, tuber taxiing produce chariot!

I think this electric vegetable trike might finally scratch the itch long felt by many of my readers. It seems every time I cover an electric trike, even the really cool ones, I always get commenters poo-poo-ing it for having two wheels in the rear instead of two wheels in the front. Well, here you go, folks!

Designed with two front wheels for maximum stability, this trike keeps your cucumbers in check through every corner. Because trust me, you don’t want to hit a pothole and suddenly be juggling peaches like you’re in Cirque du Soleil: Farmers Market Edition.

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To avoid the extra cost of designing a linked steering system for a pair of front wheels, the engineers who brought this salad shuttle to life simply side-stepped that complexity altogether by steering the entire fixed front end. I’ve got articulating electric tractors that steer like this, and so if it works for a several-ton work machine, it should work for a couple hundred pounds of cargo bike.

Featuring a giant cargo bed up front with four cascading fruit baskets set up for roadside sales, this cargo bike is something of a blank slate. Sure, you could monetize grandma’s vegetable garden, or you could fill it with your own ideas and concoctions. Our exceedingly talented graphics wizard sees it as the perfect coffee and pastry e-bike for my new startup, The Handlebarista, and I’m not one to argue. Basically, the sky is the limit with a blank slate bike like this!

Sure, the quality doesn’t quite match something like a fancy Tern cargo bike. The rim brakes aren’t exactly confidence-inspiring, but at least there are three of them. And if they should all give out, or just not quite slow you down enough to avoid that quickly approaching brick wall, then at least you’ve got a couple hundred pounds of tomatoes as a tasty crumple zone.

The electrical system does seem a bit underpowered. With a 36V battery and a 250W motor, I don’t know if one-third of a horsepower is enough to haul a full load to the local farmer’s market. But I guess if the weight is a bit much for the little motor, you could always do some snacking along the way. On the other hand, all the pictures seem to show a non-electric version. So if this cart is presumably mobile on pedal power alone, then that extra motor assist, however small, is going to feel like a very welcome guest.

The $950 price is presumably for the electric version, since that’s what’s in the title of the listing, though I wouldn’t get too excited just yet. I’ve bought a LOT of stuff on Alibaba, including many electric vehicles, and the too-good-to-be-true price is always exactly that. In my experience, you can multiply the Alibaba price by 3-4x to get the actual landed price for things like these. Even so, $3,000-$4,000 wouldn’t be a terrible price, considering a lot of electric trikes stateside already cost that much and don’t even come with a quad-set of vegetable baskets on board!

I should also put my normal caveat in here about not actually buying one of these. Please, please don’t try to buy one of these awesome cargo e-trikes. This is a silly, tongue-in-cheek weekend column where I scour the ever-entertaining underbelly of China’s massive e-commerce site Alibaba in search of fun, quirky, and just plain awesomely weird electric vehicles. While I’ve successfully bought several fun things on the platform, I’ve also gotten scammed more than once, so this is not for the timid or the tight-budgeted among us.

That isn’t to say that some of my more stubborn readers haven’t followed in my footsteps before, ignoring my advice and setting out on their own wild journey. But please don’t be the one who risks it all and gets nothing in return. Don’t say I didn’t warn you; this is the warning.

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OPEC+ members agree to larger-than-expected oil production hike in August

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The OPEC logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of a computer screen displaying OPEC icons in Ankara, Turkey, on June 25, 2024.

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Eight oil-producing nations of the OPEC+ alliance agreed on Saturday to increase their collective crude production by 548,000 barrels per day, as they continue to unwind a set of voluntary supply cuts.

This subset of the alliance — comprising heavyweight producers Russia and Saudi Arabia, alongside Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates — met digitally earlier in the day. They had been expected to increase their output by a smaller 411,000 barrels per day.

In a statement, the OPEC Secretariat attributed the countries’ decision to raise August daily output by 548,000 barrels to “a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals, as reflected in the low oil inventories.”

The eight producers have been implementing two sets of voluntary production cuts outside of the broader OPEC+ coalition’s formal policy.

One, totaling 1.66 million barrels per day, stays in effect until the end of next year.

Under the second strategy, the countries reduced their production by an additional 2.2 million barrels per day until the end of the first quarter.

They initially set out to boost their production by 137,000 barrels per day every month until September 2026, but only sustained that pace in April. The group then tripled the hike to 411,000 barrels per day in each of May, June, and July — and is further accelerating the pace of their increases in August.

Oil prices were briefly boosted in recent weeks by the seasonal summer spike in demand and the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, which threatened both Tehran’s supplies and raised concerns over potential disruptions of supplies transported through the key Strait of Hormuz.

At the end of the Friday session, oil futures settled at $68.30 per barrel for the September-expiration Ice Brent contract and at $66.50 per barrel for front month-August Nymex U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude.

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