Connect with us

Published

11 hours ago

on

Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s newly launched Labor Day Sale that is taking up to 62% off power stations and accessories, complete with new power bank releases, EV + power station bundles, free gifts at certain price thresholds, and bonus savings – all starting from $90. We also have the brand’s parallel 48-hour flash sale with three units seeing up to 59% discounts, including an expanded DELTA 3 Plus bundle at a new $1,049 low, as well as Velotric’s Labor Day e-bike sale with up to $670 savings, like the lightweight T1 ST Urban Commuter e-bike back at $1,299 and getting a free cargo rack, among others. We also spotted a significant Jackery bundle option, one-day-only Anker SOLIX and Greenworks deals, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings from last week are at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our latest Electrified Weekly edition.

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.

Review: The ST3 Pro e-scooter brings serious suspension alongside smart controls and more as Navee’s latest flagship

As a long-time rider of Segway electric scooters, my expectations are quite high for new brands looking to climb their way up to the standard that the household-name has set in stone at this point. Only within the last few months did Navee come onto my radar, with the brand offering me the chance to test out its latest flagship model, the ST3 Pro Electric Scooter, which has been quite the surprise, to say the least. At first, it seemed like it was full of gimmicks that were destined to fail, but after riding around for several weeks now, I can happily say that Segway may just have found a new challenger. Head below to get my hands-on impressions of this high-end e-scooter that still retains accessible pricing for the stunning list of features.

To get our full hands-on impression of this new flagship e-scooter, be sure to check out our review here.

Advertisement – scroll for more content

man cutting steel with tool powered by EcoFlow power stations

EcoFlow’s Labor Day Sale takes up to 62% off power stations with free gifts, bonus savings, and more starting from $90

EcoFlow has launched its Labor Day Sale that will run through August 31 with up to 62% off discounts on its power stations and accessories – including the newly released RAPID Pro power bank series and the Velotric e-bike bundles – complete with member-only deals, free gifts, and bonus savings. Among the lineup, one of the best bundles gives you the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels for $1,139.05 shipped, after using the promo code 25EFDCAFF at checkout for an extra 5% off your order, which beats out Amazon’s pricing by $160. While this bundle carries a $3,197 MSRP direct from the brand, it has been found at Amazon ranging between $2,679 and $2,099 in 2025, with discounts having gone as low as $1,234, which we saw during July’s Prime Day event. You’re looking at a combined 64% markdown off the MSRP here during this sale, saving you up to $2,058 at the best new price we have tracked. Head below for the full lineup of deals we’re seeing, including the EV bundles and latest releases.

As I mentioned, EcoFlow is offering some additional ways to save during its Labor Day Sale, starting with the extra 5% off discount on your cart that can be score by using the code 25EFDCAFF at checkout. Orders over $3,000 will also receive a bonus 5% off discount code for the new RAPID Pro power bank series, and don’t forget the free gear you can score at certain price thresholds. Orders over $1,000 will get a free RAPID 5000 power bank, orders over $3,000 will get a free 220W solar panel, and lastly, orders over $5,000 will get a free 400W solar panel.

EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max power station has been getting plenty of featured deals over the last few months during sales, and for good reason, as this mid-tier-sized unit starts with an ample 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can expand further as high as 6,144Wh with extra batteries added on. It has 15 output port options to cover your connection needs to devices/appliances, providing 2,400W of steady juice that can surge up to 3,400W with its X-Boost mode activated in the companion app. It comes with plenty of options for recharging while at home or out in the wilds of nature, including through a standard AC outlet, with up to its max 1,000W solar input, as well as dual-charging via solar and an AC outlet, and more.

***Note: None of the prices below have had the extra savings factored in, so be sure to use the code 25EFDCAFF at checkout to get the best deals possible.

EcoFlow’s Labor Day Sale member-only deals:

EcoFlow’s new arrivals (with free charger blocks):

EcoFlow EV/power station bundles:

Top EcoFlow Labor Day picks:

EcoFlow’s top home backup deals:

If you want to see the entire lineup of EcoFlow’s Labor Day Sale deals including the price drops on solar panels, expansion batteries, and other add-on accessories, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here. You can also scroll down further to check out the three 48-hour flash sale offers lasting through August 26.

man and woman riding down street on Velotric's T1 ST e-bikes

Velotric Labor Day Sale drops lightweight T1 ST urban commuter e-bike to $1,299 with free gear, more from $899

Velotric has launched its Labor Day Sale running through September 1 with up to $670 in savings across its e-bike lineup – including the new Fold 1 Plus/Nomad 2X + EcoFlow power station bundles. One notable price drop we’re seeing is on Velotric’s T1 ST Plus Lightweight Urban e-bike for $1,299 shipped with a FREE add-on rear cargo rack ($97 value). Normally this e-bike goes for $1,649 at full price, with the added on gear normally bumping that cost to $1,746 without the bundle discount. Over the year we’ve only seen it dropping down as low as $1,399, with this being the first major fall lower to the best rate of 2025, giving you $447 in total savings.

If you want to learn more about this lightweight commuting solution, as well as the full lineup of e-bike deals on new smart models and legacy models alike, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

family cooking in RV using EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus portable power station

EcoFlow’s 48-hour Labor Day flash sale drops expanded DELTA 3 Plus bundle to new $1,049 low, more from $489

As part of its newly launched Labor Day Sale running through August 31, EcoFlow has also kicked off the event with a 48-hour flash sale that is taking up to 59% off two power station units and a solar panel offer. A notable bundle in this sale is EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station coming with an extra battery for $1,049 shipped, which beats out Amazon’s current pricing by $150. This bundle would normally fetch $1,398 outside of sales, which we’ve seen go as low as $1,099 last month during and after the brand’s Prime Day Sale. You’re looking at a better-than-ever 25% markdown here through August 26, cutting $349 off the tag for the best new price we have tracked. Head below for more on this bundle and the other 48-hour flash offers.

If you want to learn more about this expanded bundle or browse the other 48-hour savings, be sure to check out our original coverage of this flash sale here.

jackery explorer 2000 v2 and explorer 300 power stations

Buying Jackery’s Explorer 2000 v2 and 300 power stations separately saves you more than a bundle offer at $1,068 (Save $690)

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is offering a bundle of its Explorer 2000 v2 and Explorer 300 Power Stations at $1,099 shipped right now, but we spotted a better opportunity that saves you more when buying these two units separately. Right now, you can pick up the Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station at $899 shipped, down from its usual $1,499 rate, while the Explorer 300 Portable Power Station is discounted to $169 shipped, down from $259. These deals have each only been beaten out once before by last month’s Prime Day pricing when they fell to $849 and $159, with you otherwise scoring them here together at the best prices we have tracked, saving you a combined $690 off their full rates and coming in $31 under the bundle’s pricing.

If you want to learn more about these two station’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

man and woman on beach with Anker SOLIX C1000X portable power station and solar panel

For today only, pick up Anker’s SOLIX C1000X power station with a 100W book-sized solar panel at $649

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker SOLIX C1000X Portable Power Station with 100W book-size solar panel for $649 shipped, which comes in a black colorway over the usual grey one. While you’d have to pay into the thousands buying this gear individually from the brand, at Best Buy it carries a $899 tag at full price. We haven’t seen this particular combination that sports the book-sized 100W panel offered this year, though the standard station with a standard portable panel of the same size has mainly been seeing discounts to $699 or $679, with some occasional falls as low as $629. The $250 markdown here that only lasts through the rest of the day comes in as the best we’ve tracked on this specific bundle.

If you want to learn more about this bundle’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

man cutting log with greenworks pro 80V 18-inch cordless chainsaw

Make up to 270 cuts with Greenworks’ Pro 80V 18-inch cordless chainsaw plus 4.0Ah battery at $294 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks Pro 80V 18-inch Cordless Chainsaw with 4.0Ah battery for $293.99 shipped. This kit would normally fetch $400 at full price, which is where it’s currently listed direct from the brand’s website, while Amazon only offers a different 80V model with a 2.0Ah battery, currently sitting $15 lower, with a 4.0Ah battery individually costing you around $216, making this particular bundle all the sweeter. You’re looking at a $106 markdown that only lasts through the rest of the day, landing things at the second-best price we have tracked behind 2024’s $280 low.

If you want to learn more about this pro-grade cutting solution, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

Best Summer EV deals!

Best new Green Deals landing this week

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.

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

Environment

China-made panels drive Africa’s 15 GW solar import milestone

Published

6 hours ago

on

August 25, 2025

By

China-made panels drive Africa’s 15 GW solar import milestone

Africa solar
Photo: World Bank

Solar is taking off across Africa in a big way. According to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember, solar panel imports into the continent jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025, setting a record that could reshape electricity systems in many countries.

In that period, Africa imported 15,032 megawatts (MW) of solar panels, up from 9,379 MW the year before. While South Africa has dominated past surges, this wave is happening across the map: 20 countries set new import records, and 25 countries each brought in at least 100 MW, compared to just 15 a year earlier.

Nigeria overtook Egypt to become the second-largest importer with 1,721 MW, while Algeria surged into third with 1,199 MW. Growth rates in some countries were staggering: Algeria’s imports jumped 33-fold, Zambia’s eightfold, Botswana’s sevenfold, and Sudan’s sixfold. Liberia, the DRC, Benin, Angola, and Ethiopia all more than tripled their imports.

Still, import numbers don’t tell the whole story. It’s unclear how many of these panels have been installed yet. Muhammad Mustafa Amjad of Renewables First, an energy transition think tank in Pakistan, pointed out that countries risk losing valuable time and opportunities without proper tracking. “Africa’s transition will happen regardless,” he said, “but with timely data it can be more equitable, planned, and inclusive.”

Advertisement – scroll for more content

If these panels do get installed, the impact could be massive. In Sierra Leone, the past year’s imports alone could cover 61% of the country’s 2023 electricity generation. For Chad, it’s 49%. Liberia, Somalia, Eritrea, Togo, and Benin could all boost generation by more than 10% compared to 2023, and 16 countries could see increases of over 5%.

The economic case is also strong. In Nigeria, solar savings from replacing diesel could repay panel costs in just six months, or even less in other countries. In fact, in nine of Africa’s top 10 solar panel importers, the value of imported refined petroleum outweighed solar imports by factors of between 30 to 107.

Ember’s chief analyst, Dave Jones, called the surge “a pivotal moment,” urging more research and reporting to keep pace with the rapid rise to “ensure the world’s cheapest electricity source fulfills its vast potential to transform the African continent.”

Read more: Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep

The 30% federal solar tax credit is ending this year. If you’ve ever considered going solar, now’s the time to act. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

Continue Reading

Environment

Hyundai and Kia are growing fast in the US, and EVs are leading the way

Published

8 hours ago

on

August 25, 2025

By

Hyundai and Kia are growing fast in the US, and EVs are leading the way

Hyundai-Kia-EVs-US

Hyundai and Kia vehicles are popping up on US roads more than ever, and a lot of it has to do with EVs. The South Korean auto giants just hit another milestone as they gear up to introduce several new models.

Hyundai and Kia bet on EVs, hybrids for growth in the US

After launching their first hybrid vehicles in the US in 2011, the Sonata and K5, Hyundai and Kia have come a long way.

Today, two out of ten Hyundai or Kia models sold in the US are considered “eco-friendly,” including electric (EV), hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fuel cell electric (FCEV) vehicles.

After 14 years, Hyundai and Kia announced on Monday that combined, they have now sold over 1.5 million eco-friendly cars in the US. In a statement, the company said it continues seeing strong demand for several models, including the Tucson Hybrid, IONIQ 5, and Niro Hybrid.

Advertisement – scroll for more content

Although 14 years is a relatively long time, in the first few years, they only offered a few models. It took 11 years to reach the 500,000 mark in 2022, and in just three years, they’ve since tripled it.

Hyundai-Kia-EVs-US
Hyundai and Kia’s eco-friendly car sales in the US since 2011, including EV, hybrid, PHEV, and FCEV (Source: Hyundai)

Since reaching 100,000 in annual sales in 2021, brand sales of eco-friendly cars have grown rapidly. Hyundai and Kia sold 182,627 units in 2022, 278,122 units in 2023, and 364,441 units in 2024. This year, they sold over 221,500 in the first six months, up 20% from the same period in 2024.

Hybrids accounted for over 1.1 million, followed by electric vehicles with nearly 375,000, and FCEVs at just over 1,850 units sold.

Hyundai-Kia-EVs-US
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai)

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Kia Niro Hybrid are the brand’s top-selling eco-friendly cars in the US. Hyundai’s Sonata Hybrid and IONIQ 5 ranked second and fourth. Meanwhile, the Kia Sportage Hybrid and Sorento Hybrid placed third and fifth.

Hyundai and Kia offer 19 eco-friendly vehicles in the US, including eight hybrid and PHEVs, 10 EVs, and just one FCEV.

Hyundai-Kia-EVs-Us
2025 Kia EV6 US-spec model (Source: Kia)

Both brands sold more vehicles in the US in the first half of the year than ever. With Hyundai now building vehicles at its new EV plant in Georgia, including the 2025 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9, the automaker expects the growth to continue. Kia assembles the EV6 and EV9 at a separate plant in Georgia, and will introduce the EV4, its first electric sedan, in early 2026.

Based on the advanced E-GMP platform, Hyundai and Kia’s electric vehicles offer some of the longest driving ranges, fastest charging speeds, and remain surprisingly affordable.

Hyundai-Kia-EVs-US
Hyundai IONIQ 9 (Source: Hyundai)

With leases starting as low as $159 per month, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is one of the most affordable EV lease deals in the US. Even the three-row IONIQ 9 is listed with monthly leases as low as $299. That’s pretty cheap for a nearly $60,000 three-row electric SUV.

Hyundai will continue to offer hybrids in response to the changing policies under the Trump Administration. It also plans to add hybrid production in Georgia, starting next year.

Looking to check one out for yourself? We can help you find vehicles in your area. You can use our links below to view Hyundai and Kia models near you.

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

Continue Reading

Environment

Save big on heat pumps and solar before Washington pulls the plug

Published

9 hours ago

on

August 25, 2025

By

Save big on heat pumps and solar before Washington pulls the plug

heat pumps solar
Photo: Bosch

Three years after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law, Rewiring America is rolling out a new effort to make sure homeowners don’t miss out on major savings.

The Save on Better Appliances campaign is designed to help families take advantage of federal energy tax credits before they expire at the end of 2025, while also showing how modern electric appliances can cut long-term energy costs.

With utility bills climbing, the group is highlighting the benefits of heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, rooftop solar, and other upgrades that can keep homes comfortable while protecting against future price spikes. For many households, energy-efficient appliances are one of the few ways to bring bills under control – and that value remains even after federal incentives are gone.

Right now, homeowners can still access the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) and Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D). On top of that, thousands of state, local, and utility-level incentives are available to help offset upfront costs.

Advertisement – scroll for more content

Ari Matusiak, CEO of Rewiring America, pointed out that the IRA incentives were never meant to last forever:

Congress’s decision to repeal them prematurely means households should act fast. But the savings, comfort, and long-term value of these upgrades remain. For homeowners ready to act, we have the tools to help. And for those who need more time, we’re working to expand your options and ensure that these upgrades make financial sense whenever the moment is right.

What the campaign offers

The Save on Better Appliances campaign runs through October and includes:

  • A central hub where homeowners can learn about the expiring credits, check out state, local, and utility incentives, and connect with vetted contractors.
  • Weekly Zoom drop-in sessions with Certified Electric Coaches, starting September 3, to answer questions about home upgrades.
  • Contractor tools, including Rewiring America’s Contractor Finder, soon to be integrated with the BetterHVAC directory for more trusted installer options.
  • A new Single-Project Personal Electrification Planner to help homeowners map out common projects like heat pumps, energy audits, and electrical upgrades.

“I’ve been doing HVAC installations for the past 40 years, and I can tell you that I’ve seen firsthand how the 25C tax credit has made heat pumps, the most efficient HVAC technology, more affordable and accessible for homeowners,” said Scotty Libby, owner of Maine-based Royal River Heat Pumps. “Homeowners should talk to their local contractors now if they want to upgrade their HVAC, take advantage of the tax credit, and lock in the potential long-term energy savings a heat pump would provide.”

Beyond tax credits

Rewiring America is also working with manufacturers, contractors, and lenders to make upgrades more affordable, even without federal help. In Rhode Island and Colorado, families can already access specially priced heat pump packages, with more states on the way. These deals will expand in 2026 and beyond, lowering upfront costs no matter what happens in Washington.

Across the country, state agencies, utilities, and local nonprofits are already leading creative programs to help families save money, find trusted contractors, and begin electrifying their homes. Rewiring America says this campaign is about amplifying that work and making it easier for households to take the first step.

“Tax credits may expire, but the benefits of better HVAC – lower bills, healthier homes, and lasting comfort – are here to stay. That’s why we’re supporting Rewiring America’s campaign,” said Bill Spohn, Sr., president of the Better HVAC Alliance.

Read more: US EV sales stay strong, but looming tariffs threaten affordability

The 30% federal solar tax credit is ending this year. If you’ve ever considered going solar, now’s the time to act. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

Continue Reading

Trending