EcoFlow Father’s Day Sale takes up to 49% off power stations, Rad Power RadTrike at rare $1,499, Greenworks bundle, EGO, more
Kickstarting this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to 49% being taken off power stations and accessories alongside a bonus sitewide discount, 2x EcoCredit rewards, and a $1,000 off coupon code for first-time subscribers. There are a bunch of great options to power Dad’s needs, like the RIVER 2 Pro Solar Generator bundle with a 160W panel for $531, among others. There’s also our spotlight on the rare discount hitting Rad Power’s RadTrike for $1,499 while the brand’s Father’s Day Sale continues. We also have a few tool discounts bringing up the rear, led by the first bundle discount we’re seeing on the Greenworks 60V 30-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Tractor with four 8.0Ah batteries, one 20.0Ah battery, a wall charger, and a rear add-on bagger system – all for $3,500. We also have two EGO deals, the first being on the 56V 5.0Ah Battery for $199, as well as the 56V 15-inch Cordless Carbon Fiber POWERLOAD String Trimmer that is at the best price in a year for $239. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our Electrified Weekly coverage.
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.
US solar just had a record-breaking Q1 but the GOP bill could wreck it
The US solar industry is still booming, but looming policy threats could pull the plug on that momentum.
According to the new US Solar Market Insight report from SEIA and Wood Mackenzie, the industry installed 10.8 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity-generating solar in Q1 2025, with solar and storage making up a whopping 82% of all new capacity added to the grid.
Cadillac’s new Optiq-V is an entry-level luxury sports EV with a Tesla NACS port
Another Cadillac EV has earned the iconic “V” badge. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is a new entry-level sports electric vehicle (EV) with over 500 horsepower, sporty styling both inside and out, and additional upgrades. It’s also GM’s first vehicle with a built-in NACS port, unlocking access to Tesla Superchargers.
Kia’s PV5 is the first to use Hyundai ‘Pleos’ software as orders open in Korea at $35,000
Kia’s first electric van is finally here. Although it appears to be from the future, the PV5 boasts impressive interior space, a long driving range, advanced technology, and a range of features. It’s offered in a variety of different configurations, including an upcoming refrigerated truck, a light camper, and a luxury “Prime” model. With orders opening in Korea this week, we are learning a little more about what to expect from the Kia PV5 before it rolls out globally.
Several Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars set on fire in LA riots
At least 5 Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars were set on fire amid protests that turned violent in Los Angeles this weekend.
It could represent as much as 5% of Waymo’s fleet in Los Angeles being destroyed.
Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robot leaves the ‘$25 trillion’ product behind
Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robot, Milan Kovac, announced that he is leaving the automaker after 9 years.
It leaves just as CEO Elon Musk claimed that the humanoid robot is going to make Tesla a”$25 trillion company.”
The first ‘true’ electric flying car could be here by the end of 2025
The flying car is no longer a Sci-Fi fantasy. It’s becoming a reality, and it could be here by the end of the year. Alef Aeronautics is now building pre-production models of what it’s calling “the first true flying car,” and it’s 100% electric. The company even claims that its flying car uses less energy than a Tesla or any other EV.