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EcoFlow’s Black Friday Sale is here, so it’s the perfect time to score a deal on an EcoFlow portable power and solar panel solution. From weekend camping trips to powering a whole household in a blackout, EcoFlow offers a portable power + solar combination for everyone. Check out the great deals below.

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RIVER mini – Power at hand

Throw 210Wh of portable power in your backpack and be at ease knowing you’ve got power anywhere. RIVER mini weighs only 6.3 pounds, so it’s built for portability. It can power eight devices at once, and it only takes an hour to recharge to 80%.

Normally the EcoFlow RIVER mini is $349, but at 46% off, it’s now $189 for Black Friday. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

RIVER 2 – The best entry-level portable power station

RIVER 2 can be fully charged in 60 minutes so you’re ready for the next getaway or last-minute trip. Weighing only 7.7 pounds, RIVER 2 provides grab-and-go power for camping, hiking, or any adventure. LFP battery cells allow you to use and recharge RIVER 2 more than 3,000 times before hitting 80%. That’s almost 10 years of regular use. With a 300W output, RIVER 2 is able to power 99% of consumer electronics and can power six devices simultaneously.

Normally the EcoFlow RIVER 2 retails for $299, but it’s now on sale for $219. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

DELTA 2 – An essential home portable power station

DELTA 2 is a household must-have that provides power – and peace of mind – during outages. With a base capacity of 1kWh that’s expandable to 3kWh, DELTA 2 can keep your essential devices running during a blackout. Its huge 1800W output is enough to power 90% of appliances including refrigerators, hair dryers, and water heaters. It also charges seven times faster than the competition, taking just 50 minutes to recharge from 0 to 80%, and 80 minutes to 100%. To combat rising utility bills, users can fully recharge DELTA 2 via solar in as little as three hours. Weighing only 27 pounds, it’s also perfect for everyday needs or for backyard parties.

The EcoFlow DELTA 2 normally retails for $999, but it’s now 10% off, at $899. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

DELTA Max – A home backup power master

A single DELTA Max unit packs a 2kWh capacity that is expandable up to 6kWh with DELTA Max smart extra batteries. This means when a blackout hits, you can continue to power important home needs such as your fridge and lights for hours on end. With EcoFlow’s X-Boost technology, DELTA Max can power heavy-duty devices up to 3400W. Plus, DELTA Max charges up safely and rapidly from 0-80% in just 65 minutes.

The EcoFlow DELTA Max’s regular price is normally $2,099, and at 24% off, it’s now on sale for $1,599. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

DELTA Pro – A portable and powerful home battery

With a 3.6KWh capacity, DELTA Pro is able to support an average family’s power needs for an entire day, making it ideal for emergency use. With an industry-leading output of 3,600W, DELTA Pro can power more than 99% of appliances including air conditioners and space heaters. It supports six different charging methods (the grid, solar, gas, wind, etc.) and it’s the world’s first portable power station that can be charged by EV charging stations. It can be fully recharged in 1.8 hours by any of the 35,000 Level 2 AC EV charging stations across the US. It can also be fully recharged by a wall socket in 2.7 hours, enabling users to store enough energy before an emergency outage.

Normally the EcoFlow DELTA Pro is $3,699, but with 18% off, it’s now $3,199 for Black Friday. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

DELTA Pro + Dual Fuel Generator – The ultimate home backup solution

Even DELTA Pro’s capacity may not be enough during extended blackouts. The Dual Fuel Generator uses both standard gas and propane (LPG) to provide as much as 20kWh of extra power. Charging DELTA Pro in just 2.7 hours and with up to 12.5 hours of runtime with LPG alone, families can rest easy knowing that they always have a reliable energy source. Together, the Delta Pro + Dual Fuel Generator can power homes for six days, delivering peace of mind in emergencies as well as off-grid living possibilities.

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro + Dual Fuel Generator’s MSRP is $3,699, and can be had in this Black Friday sale for 19% off, at $4,299. You can buy them at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

110W Solar Panel

EcoFlow’s 110W Solar Panel can recharge RIVER mini in two hours and RIVER 2 in three hours. For larger-capacity solar generators like the DELTA 2 and DELTA Pro, users can chain multiple 110W Solar Panels together to reach a higher input. For example, four sets of 110W Solar Panels can fully recharge DELTA 2 in three hours. Designed with a rubber handle and flexible bracket stand, the solar panel’s angle can be adjusted by up to 45 degrees. It’s also waterproof, so no need to worry if it gets wet.

Normally $399, the 110W Solar Panel is 50% off so can be bought for $199. You can find it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

Special bonus deals

  • Every order over $5,000 will include a free DELTA mini that usually retails for $999.
  • Every order over $3,000 will include a free RIVER mini that usually retails for $349.
  • EcoFlow’s Black Friday Sale will also feature further discounts on a wide variety of other bundles and star products, so to check those out by clicking here.
  • For an extra 8% off on top of EcoFlow’s great Black Friday discounts, use the promo code EFBF8OFF at checkout at both the EcoFlow webstore and on Amazon.

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Tesla now offers discounted financing on Cybertruck as the truck turns out to be a flop

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Tesla has started to offer discounted financing on Cybertruck as the electric pickup truck undoubtedly turns out to be a flop.

Tesla claimed over 1 million reservations for the Cybertruck, and CEO Elon Musk said he could see Tesla producing 500,000 units per year.

However, that was before Tesla announced that the production version would be much more expensive and have a shorter range than what was initially announced.

The Cybertruck has now been in production for a year and a half, and it looks like Tesla would be lucky to sell about 10% of Musk’s goal of 500,000 units.

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The automaker doesn’t report Cybertruck sales, but it is estimated that Tesla delivered roughly 40,000 Cybertrucks in 2024, and it is expected to have even more issues selling the truck this year.

Tesla has taken several steps to help sales.

We reported that Tesla launched Cybertruck leases to help move vehicles. The company is even still tucked with “Foundations Series” Cybertrucks, and we found out that Tesla buffed “Foundations Series” badges out of some trucks to sell them as cheaper regular Cybertrucks.

For the remaining “Foundations Series,” which there still are despite Tesla switching to regular Cybertruck production in October, Tesla has even offered free Supercharging for life.

Now, Tesla is stepping up its game, and it is offering discounted financing on new Cybertruck orders:

Tesla announced 1.99% APR for a limited time:

1.99% APR available for a limited time for well-qualified buyers

WIthout the “promotion”, the rate for excellent credit is 5.84%.

While Tesla is discounting the rates, it is not discounting them as much as for new Model 3 orders.

We reported earlier this week that Tesla offers 0% and 0.99% with $0 down on new Model 3 orders in the US until the end of the quarter.

Electrek’s Take

It is very possible that Tesla can’t sell more than 10,000 Cybertrucks this quarter, which would extrapolate to 40,000 units per year or less than 10% of what Elon said he would see Tesla delivering.

Now, the cheaper single motor Cybertruck should help, but by how much? It could bring Tesla to 20-30% of the volume Elon saw possible?

I think it’s fairly clear that the Cybertruck is a flop.

Tesla launched a single new vehicle in the last 5 years and it is a flop.

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Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China and it crashed the server starting at just $15,000

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Toyota looks to grab a bigger share of the world’s largest EV market as it takes aim at BYD and other low-cost leaders. On Thursday, Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China, the bZ3X, starting at roughly $15,000. The new electric SUV crashed the server with over 10,000 orders in an hour.

Meet Toyota’s cheapest EV in China, the bZ3X

The bz3X is Toyota’s “first 100,000 yuan-level pure electric SUV” in China and its cheapest EV to hit the market so far.

Toyota’s Chinese joint venture, GAC-Toyota officially launched the “Bozhi 3X,” or bZ3X for short, in China on March 6. Shortly after, the company said orders for its new electric SUV were “so popular that the server crashed” after revealing prices start at just over $15,000 (109,800 yuan).

After securing over 10,000 orders in just one hour, Toyota boasted again that “the server is overwhelmed.” The launch comes after blind pre-orders opened in December, starting at just under $14,000 (100,000 yuan).

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The bZ3X is available in two versions, with or without its full-scenario smart driving tech. The non-smart tech model starts at 109,800 yuan ($15,000) with five trim options while the smart driving model starts at 149,800 yuan ($20,500).

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Toyota launches its cheapest EV in China, the bZ3X (Source: GAC-Toyota)

For 159,800 yuan ($22,000), the range-topping “610 Max” trim provides up to 610 km (379 miles) CLTC range from a 67.92 kWh LFP battery. The base “430 Air” gets up to 430 km (267 miles) from a 50.03 kWh LFP battery pack.

Toyota said the interior provides “a mobile space that is comfortable as home,” with front and rear seats that can fold down to provide nearly 10 feet (3 meters) of space.

Inside, the electric SUV has a 14.6″ infotainment screen with voice recognition and an 8.8″ driver display. It also includes a two-spoke multi-function steering wheel.

Toyota’s new bZ3X is its first vehicle with the Momenta 5.0 Intelligent Driving System. Powered by NVIDIA Drive AGX Orin X, it comes with 25 ADAS features, such as parallel parking, remote control parking, high-speed pilot, light traffic assist, and blind spot monitoring.

GAC-Toyota claimed it will be “one of the first automakers in the world to realize a one-stage end-to-end intelligent driving model.” With human-like intelligence, the vehicle “gets smarter and better with use.”

At 4,600 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, and 1,645 mm tall, Toyota’s cheapest EV in China is about the size of BYD’s Yuan Plus (Atto 3) at 4,455 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, and 1,615 mm tall. Starting at 115,800 yuan ($16,000), Toyota’s new bZ3X slightly undercuts BYD’s electric SUV.

What do you think of Toyota’s new electric SUV? Would you buy one for around $15,000? We’ll keep dreaming.

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New cars from Volvo, VW, Cadillac, and more – plus 0% on Model 3 as Tesla sales fall

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It’s been a big day for big reveals with the all-new Volvo ES90, a new compact electric city car from Volkswagen, plus a pair of new, over-the-top EVs from General Motors that perfectly exemplify American excess. All this and maybe the dawn of the long-awaited “Tesla Killer” on today’s revealing episode of Quick Charge!

GM is practically daring the competition to build a bigger, badder EV with a new, bigger $133,000 Cadillac Escalade and 1,100 hp off-road special in the form of the new Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2. Finally, you guys are never happy … try to enjoy this episode, anyway!

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