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Anker SOLIX early Black Friday Sale takes up to 65% off expanded power station lineup from $158, Lectric, EcoFlow, Husqvarna, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with Anker’s full SOLIX early Black Friday Sale that is taking up to 65% off a large lineup of power stations and solar bundles starting from $158. One of the notable standouts is the SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station with a FREE protective cover at a new $2,499 low. From there, we have the best bundles on both Lectric’s standard XP4 and long-range XP4 750 e-bikes with up to $514 in FREE gear starting from $999, as well as the latest 48-hour flash sale from EcoFlow, a rare discount to the annual low for Husqvarna’s Power Axe 350i, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are collected together at the bottom of the page, rounded up in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly here.
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.
Used EVs are suddenly hot sellers, with prices in the $20,000 to $30,000 sweet spot
Used vehicles are not exactly flying off the lot right now, but EVs are bucking the trend with prices hitting the sweet spot of around $20,000 to $30,000.
Tesla loses program manager behind its most successful electric car
Emmanuel Lamacchia, the program manager for Tesla’s Model Y, its best-selling car, announced that he is leaving the automaker.
Tesla has now lost two program managers on the same day.
Tesla (TSLA) sees worst sales performance in China in years
In October, Tesla (TSLA) saw its worst sales performance in China in years – down 36% year-over-year. It was its worst month of the year – even worse than when the automaker was transitioning production to the refreshed Model Y.
Toyota’s first electric pickup is finally here [Images]
SUPER73 launches its ‘most affordable’ e-bike yet to hook the next generation of riders
SUPER73 just pulled the curtain off its latest e-bike, the SUPER73-MZFT, and it looks like the brand is coming back to its roots – with a twist. Known for building retro-inspired, moto-style electric bikes that blur the line between fun and functional, SUPER73 now says the MZFT represents the first in a new generation of e-bikes that’s designed to welcome in a broader, more diverse group of riders – especially those just getting started.
Tesla can’t sell its cars anymore so it is renting them now
Tesla is launching a new car rental program out of its stores in the US, as sales are crashing due to the end of the federal tax credit.
It’s available at select stores in the US right now.
NIU unveils bold new urban and off-road (but street legal!) electric motorbikes
NIU is back at EICMA 2025 (the Milan Motorcycle Show) with a fresh lineup of electric two-wheelers that push the boundaries of performance, design, and smart connectivity. The Chinese electric mobility giant, already known for selling over 5 million electric scooters and motorcycles across over 50 countries, used the Milan show to unveil its 2026 product range – and it’s clear NIU is looking to hang on to that leader status.
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck program is leaving the company
Tesla’s head of the Cybertruck program, Siddhant Awasthi, announced that he is leaving after more than 8 years at the company.
Mercedes-Benz tops 28,500 car hybrid battery test — THIS brand came in last
When it comes to battery longevity, it appears that brand matters. A recent study published by Germany’s ADAC revealed tangible, real-world differences in how the high-voltage batteries in PHEVs age across manufacturers. The results: Mercedes’ batteries came out on top, Mitsubishi trailed behind.
First look at Honda’s new full-size electric motorcycle
At EICMA 2025, Honda finally pulled back the curtain on its first full-size electric motorcycle with the first-ever public unveiling of the Honda WN7. As someone who’s followed the electric motorcycle space for over a decade, I’ve been waiting a long time to see Big Red bring some serious voltage – and it looks like that moment has arrived.
The “Anti Tesla” deal: Polestar 3 gets an $18,000 incentive offer for November
Polestar may not yet be a household name, but these makers of objectively excellent, sporty EVs with Scandinavian sensibilities are doing everything they can to change that — including offering killer post-rebate deals set to take the fight to Tesla.
It’s not too late to get the 30% solar tax credit — unless you live in THESE states
Just as we saw with EVs in September, there’s a broad, documented surge in demand for home solar tied to the 30% Federal tax credit expiring December 31st. And, while it’s still not too late for many Americans to go solar, contractors in North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona say their 2025 calendars are jammed.
NIU shows off 95 MPH electric maxi-scooter as a high-tech beast
While NIU showed off a full lineup of production-ready electric scooters and motorcycles at EICMA this year, one of the most eye-catching was something you can’t buy just yet – but will definitely want to. It’s called the Concept 06, and it’s NIU’s boldest vision yet for the future of electric two-wheelers.
Mercedes is offering a massive, $50,000 discount on THIS luxury SUV
While the typical buyers of the flagship Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 may not have to ask what one costs, they do need to know what number to write on the check – and if they happen to be asking this month, that number will be $50,000 LOWER than before.
E-quipment highlight: the highest-rated lawnmowers on Amazon are ELECTRIC
Despite decades of market dominance, it seems like the days of loud, finicky gas-powered lawnmowers may finally be behind us — and I say that because five of the highest-rated mowers on Amazon won’t burn a drop of gas.
New Mitsubishi Eclipse electric crossover gets real with 370 miles of range
This one is bound to upset the DSM purists still out there — meet the all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, an all-electric crossover with over 370 miles of range that’s rolling out to European dealers as you read this. (!)
When Tesla’s FSD works well, it gets credit. When it doesn’t, you get blamed.
Tesla has engaged in a pattern of taking credit for the successes of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, even though the car still relies on an attentive driver, and yet blaming the driver rather than the software whenever things go badly.
But new moves towards allowing more distracted driving could make it harder for the company to blame drivers when its software fails.
US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers
Solar panel giant Qcells announced today that it’s temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its factories in northeast Georgia due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs.
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