Ride1Up Portola compact folding e-bikes at new lows from $795, EGO Nexus power station + 4x batteries rare discount, Gotrax, more
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- Ride1Up slashes the price of its Portola Compact Folding e-bike by $300, offering it at a new all‑time low of $795.
- Portola provides a 10.4 Ah battery for up to 40 mi range or a 13.4 Ah option for 45+ mi, with a top speed of 28 MPH (PAS) and 20 MPH (throttle).
- EGO Power+ Nexus portable power station with four 5.0 Ah batteries is discounted to $1,438.
- ENGWE L20 3.0 Full‑Suspension Utility e‑bike includes a $214 accessory bundle at $1,349.
- Tesla expands its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, boosting AI data collection for autonomous driving.
Why it matters: Consumers seeking affordable micro‑mobility gain a $300 price cut on Ride1Up’s Portola, while traditional bike retailers lose margin; the lower cost may accelerate e‑bike adoption and reduce reliance on rideshare services.
