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First discount hits Aventon’s Level 3 smart commuter for $1,699, EcoFlow 48-hour sale with up to 62% savings from $759, Leviton, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals strong, with another standout from Aventon’s Early Access Black Friday Sale, as the new Level 3 Smart Commuter e-bike gets its first savings to $1,699. Right behind it is EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour Halloween flash sale, which is repeating much of the flash offers we saw at the end of last week, like the DELTA Pro Ultra Smart Extra Battery at $1,899. We also have Leviton’s hardwired 48A or plug-in 40A Level 2 Smart EV Charging Stations starting from $400, a new one-day-only Fremo power station low, as well as some of the best ongoing sales right now – including increased savings on exclusive deals – all 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.
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.
New study of 1,300 EVs busts battery degradation myths, Kia and Tesla top the list
We are getting some critical new data on battery health from a large-scale study in Sweden, and it’s a massive blow to EV naysayers.
The Swedish used-car marketplace Kvdbil conducted a large-scale test analyzing the “State of Health” (SoH) of over 1,300 used electric cars and plug-in hybrids (723 of which were all-electric).
Lucid confirms Gravity SUV has a ‘substantial order backlog,’ so no widespread discounts
A select few Gravity SUVs were on sale, but don’t expect too many discounts. Lucid Motors (LCID) said the luxury electric SUV still has “a substantial order backlog,” so no widespread discounts are available at this time.
Tesla driver ‘asleep on Autopilot’ slams into police car, gets arrested
A Tesla driver in Barrington Hills, Illinois, was arrested and charged after crashing their vehicle into a South Barrington police squad car last week.
Kia’s electric hot hatch sheds its camo and shows off new ‘GT Wrap’ design
The number of e-bikes with USB-C charging has now doubled – to two
The number of e-bikes that charge via USB-C just doubled. From one… to two.
Rivian’s ALSO e-bike, the company’s new micromobility offering spun out of its automotive division last week, includes a USB-C charging port for its battery – joining Ampler’s Nova, released earlier this year, as the only other known e-bike to embrace this modern charging standard.
Tesla driver avoids plane crash caught on video, fans falsely credit self-driving
Tesla fans celebrated what they claim was a Tesla vehicle on Full Self-Driving (FSD) that avoided a literal plane crashing into the road.
However, the driver confirmed that the Tesla vehicle was not in Full Self-Driving mode.
Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay day gets more ridiculous the more you look into it (upd.)
Tesla, a company that prides itself on not advertising, is in the midst of a serious marketing effort. In doing so it’s exploiting employees, attacking shareholders, and retaining outside strategy firms to help it advertise.
It’s running these ads not to boost its falling sales, but rather to advocate for another unprecedented award for its CEO, which would keep the company stuck with him for years even as earnings drop precipitously under his direction.
(Update: This article, originally posted 10/18, has now been updated to acknowledge Musk’s comments this week on “corporate terrorism” and on his desire to “control” an “enormous robot army”)
As Texas power demand surges, solar, wind and storage carry the load
Electricity demand is surging in Texas, and solar, wind, and battery storage are meeting it.
According to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity demand across the Texas grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) hit record highs in the first nine months of 2025. ERCOT, which supplies power to about 90% of the state, saw demand jump 5% year-over-year to 372 terawatt hours (TWh) – a 23% increase since 2021. No other major US grid has grown faster over the past year.
Chevy Equinox EV and another Cadillac electric SUV recalled due to tire defect
GM is recalling nearly 23,000 Chevy Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq models due to a defect where the tire tread could fall off.
Podcast: TSLA earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pauses F-150 Lightning, more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pausing F-150 Lightning, and more.
Tesla Cybertruck owners thought they were victim of vandals, turned out to be a defect
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners thought they were victims of vandalism, but it turned out that it was just a factory...
Hyundai and Kia’s low-cost EVs are crushing it
Aventon Aventure 3 smart all-terrain e-bikes get first discounts to $1,799, EcoFlow DELTA Pro at exclusive new $1,299 low, Anker, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals is one of the highlights of Aventon’s Early Access to Black Friday deals, with the new Aventure 3 Smart All-Terrain e-bikes getting their first discounts to $1,799. Right behind those are an exclusive deal on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station at a new $1,299 low, as well as Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh/192Wh Power Station at $80. We also have Hiboy’s Halloween EV sale, a one-day-only Greenworks pressure washer bundle, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s returning low prices on the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus power station and bundles, the new and exclusive low on the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max and Solar Hat bundle, and more.
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.
Is this the Hyundai Santa Fe EV? Well, sort of [Video]
Two former Tesla self-driving leaders are telling a different story than Elon Musk
In the last week, two former Tesla self-driving/Autopilot program leaders have commented on the state of autonomous driving, telling a very different story than their former boss, Elon Musk.
Wheel-E Podcast: Rivian’s futuristic ALSO e-bike unveiled, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Rivian’s new ALSO e-bike, FLIT sells a pound of caviar with its new lightweight folding e-bike, Florida wants e-bike riders to get a license, and more.
Lucid’s (LCID) luxury electric SUV is about to get much more affordable
Lucid Motors (LCID) just rolled out the first discounts on its new Gravity SUV. The limited-time offer shaves $3,000 off, but Lucid says an even more affordable version will be available soon.
New Florida bill to require license for e-bikes, updates driver’s licensing test
A newly filed bill in Florida is aiming to change the way the Sunshine State regulates high-speed electric bicycles. If it passes, it could have significant implications for riders and retailers alike.
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