Today’s Green Deals feature plenty of amazing low prices, starting with the crazy $1,800 off deal we spotted on Yamaha’s CrossCore RC e-bike that comes with a free extra battery for $1,199. Next, we have the GE Electric 2-in-1 Washer and Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump that is down at $1,750. Anker’s new SOLIX C300 90,000mAh DC/AC power stations are getting their first post-launch discounts starting from $170, while Jackery’s latest Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station has returned to its $399 low. Bringing up the rear we have a one-day deal on the popular and powerful Greenworks 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit that will be down at $349 for the rest of the day. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s rare price cut on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector EV charging station, Aventon’s Soltera.2 Commuter e-bike hitting $999, and more.. Read more…
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Aventon Soltera.2 e-bike $999, first EcoFlow RIVER 3 discount to $169, rare price cut on Tesla Universal Wall Connector, more
We’ve got another jam-packed day of Green Deals for you here, kicking off with Aventon’s Soltera.2 Commuter e-bike dropping down to $999, while other models have been given free extra battery offers. Next, EcoFlow’s newly released RIVER 3 Portable Power Station just got its first discount to $169. Then, we have a rare price drop on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector to a new $575 low alongside a one-day discount on Rexing’s J1772 Extension EV Charging Cable to $110 for the rest of the day. Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station has also dropped back down to $100 ahead of fall travel plans, with Bluetti’s larger campsite-supporting AC180 Portable Power Station receiving a 50% markdown to a new $499 low also. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s free extra battery offer on Lectric’s XPeak Off-Road e-bikes that provides a 110-mile travel range along with more free gear too.. Read more…
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