It’s time for 2022’s Black Friday sales, and portable power leader BLUETTI has kicked off the holiday season with some fantastic deals on its backup power stations, batteries, and solar panels. But don’t wait, as this sale ends on November 30.
BLUETTI Black Friday deals
BLUETTI is also offering Mystery Boxes and Exclusive Giveaways, and it’s even arranging Lucky Draws. Head below to check out sale highlights, and afterward, check out all of BLUETTI’s great offers and freebies by clicking on this link.
BLUETTI AC500 & B300S
BLUETTI AC500 & B300S
This power giant debuted on Indiegogo on September 1, 2022, and raised $11 million as of October 30.
The AC500 is completely modular and can be paired up with B300S or B300 expansion batteries for a staggering 18,432Wh (six B300S).
The AC500 is a leap forward from its predecessor, AC300, in terms of output and input. Its inverter allows a continuous power of 5,000W and a surge of 10,000W, charging most high-powered appliances with ease. For recharging, it supports 5,000W input by a wall outlet and 3,000W by solar panels. When combining the two inputs (8,000W at max), AC500 with two B300S will power up from 0-80% within one hour – significantly reducing downtime.
BLUETTI AC300 & B300
BLUETTI AC300 & B300
The modular AC300 features a 3,000W inverter with 16 outlets. Connect it with four 3,072Wh B300 expansion batteries, and you’ll get a whopping capacity of 12,288Wh. Whether it’s building a home backup power system or providing enough power for glamping fun, the AC300 & B300 combo always has your back.
Outages always bring fears of spoiled food in the fridge and piles of dirty clothes. Luckily, the AC300&B300 can prevent that stress, as it’s able to run a 700W fridge for 3.7 hours and a 500W washer for 5.2 hours, thus providing some normalcy until the main power comes back on.
BLUETTI AC200P
BLUETTI AC200P
The AC200P packs a 2,000Wh LiFePO4 battery and a 2000W AC inverter with 4,800W peak capability. Like the AC200MAX, it can achieve larger capacity with a B230 or B300 battery. With 17 versatile outlets, the AC200P is powerful enough for camping and outdoor activities. Recharging such a power giant could be time consuming, but the AC200P is exceptional as it has seven ways to top up, and it’s especially fast in the 1,100W AC+Solar dual charging mode.
Solar panels – PV120, PV200, PV350, PV400
BLUETTI PV120
All of BLUETTI’s solar panels are made from monocrystalline cells that offer up to 23.4% efficiency. ETFE coating and an IP65 junction box means they stand the test of time. They’re also portable and foldable, producing free, clean power at home or in the wild.
They only differ in size, weight, and power. The larger the power, the heavier the solar panels are. To create more power from the sun, choose solar panels with higher power, such as PV400. Connecting six PV400 in a series can fully recharge the AC500 & B300S solar system within two hours.
More perks from BLUETTI
There are many surprise Black Friday rewards for BLUETTI customers. Those who spend over $1,000 at BLUETTI’s official site until November 29 at 23:59 PDT are eligible for a lucky draw to win one of several great prizes: EB3A, PS70, AC50S solar generator; $50-100 coupons or BLUETTI gifts.
In addition to the lucky draw, buyers will also receive additional giveaways when they reach certain spending thresholds. For instance, a $5,000 purchase gets you one Mini fridge for free. There are three types of mystery boxes: the Basic, the Pro, and the Premium. Anyone can buy mystery boxes without quantity limits to get a portable generator at random. What can you buy with $199? A cable? Or a 700Wh solar generator, which is usually sold for over $900 in the market! The mystery box Pro makes that entirely possible. You can find more of the best deals on BLUETTI’s official website.
About BLUETTI
With over 10 years of industry experience, BLUETTI is committed to sustainability, offering quality green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use. BLUETTI products are available in more than 70 countries and are trusted by millions of customers across the globe. For more information, please visit BLUETTI online.
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A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that solar delivered almost 9% of US electricity in the first half of 2025. Wind and solar combined produced just over one-fifth of the country’s electricity, while renewables as a whole hit nearly 28%.
Solar’s record-breaking growth
EIA’s latest monthly Electric Power Monthly report (with data through June 30, 2025) confirms that solar kept its streak as the fastest-growing major source of US electricity. In June 2025 alone, solar soared. Utility-scale solar power plants cranked out 30.1% more electricity than in June 2024, while rooftop and other small-scale solar systems grew by 10.5%. Combined, solar generation jumped 25% year-over-year and made up 10.2% of US electricity that month.
Looking at the first six months of 2025, utility-scale solar expanded by 37.6%, and small-scale systems rose 10.7%. Together, they grew nearly one-third (29.7%) compared to the same period in 2024. That meant solar provided 8.7% of all US electricity in January-June, up from 6.9% the year before.
That’s a milestone: Solar is now producing almost 45% more electricity than hydropower (6.0%), and it’s generating more than hydropower, biomass, and geothermal combined.
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Wind is still a front-runner
Wind turbines supplied 11.6% of US electricity in the first half of 2025 — a 2.4% boost compared to the same time in 2024. Wind’s output was almost double hydropower’s contribution.
Wind + solar are beating coal and nuclear
Together, wind and solar accounted for 20.3% of total US electricity in the first half of 2025, up from 18.6% last year. That’s a bigger share than coal or nuclear. In fact, wind and solar generated 25% more electricity than coal and 15.6% more than nuclear over the same period.
Renewables overall are surging
All renewable sources combined – wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal – generated 27.7% of US electricity from January through June 2025, up from 26.1% a year ago. Their output grew three times faster than total US electricity generation overall (9.2% vs. 3.0%). Renewables are now second only to natural gas, whose generation actually dropped 3.7% in the first half of the year.
Ken Bossong, executive director of the SUN DAY Campaign, added that this growth happened before the passage of the Trump/Republican “megabill,” which could slow future renewable expansion. “Nonetheless, EIA notes that US developers expect half of new electric generating capacity to come from solar in 2025 and another 13% from wind.”
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The new and improved Hyundai IONIQ 5, or the hot-selling Chevy Equinox EV? Which electric SUV makes the smarter lease? Here’s the rundown.
Over 607,000 electric vehicles were sold in the US in the first half of 2025, thanks to some big discounts. Many automakers are currently offering generous savings, as Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is set to end federal EV incentives at the end of September.
According to Cox Automotive’s latest EV Market Monitor report, EV incentives reached a record of nearly $8,500 in June, or about 15% off the average transaction price (ATP).
That’s more than double the incentives offered on gas-powered vehicles. Seven electric vehicles had an ATP below $40,000, including the Chevy Equinox EV. The Equinox EV was the top-selling EV in the price range.
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Starting at just $34,995, GM calls it “America’s most affordable 315+ range EV.” The electric Equinox has already propelled Chevy to become the number two EV brand in the US behind Tesla.
2025 Chevy Equinox EV LT (Source: GM)
Through the first half of the year, the Chevy Equinox EV accounted for nearly a third of GM’s electric vehicle sales. And it could have sold even more. A dealer in California reached out to Electrek, claiming they had to wait over a month to receive Equinox EV models. It’s now on track to be among the top three selling EVs in the US.
Chevy Equinox EV interior (Source: GM)
Which EV to lease: Chevy Equinox EV or Hyundai IONIQ 5
With leases starting at just $289 per month, it’s no wonder the electric SUV is flying off the lot. The offer is for 24 months with $3,909 due at signing.
Alternatively, you can opt for 0% APR financing for 60 months, which Chevy is offering on all 2025 electric vehicle models.
2025 Chevy Equinox EV trim
Starting Price
EPA-estimated Range
Monthly lease Price (August 2025)
LT FWD
$34,995
319 miles
$289
LT AWD
$40,295
307 miles
$351
RS FWD
$45,790
319 miles
$416
RS AWD
$49,090
307 miles
$453
2025 Chevy Equinox EV prices, range, and lease price (Including $1,395 destination fee)
The base 2025 Chevy Equinox EV LT starts at $34,995 with up to 319 miles of range. The interior boasts up to 57.2 cu ft of space and a 17.7″ infotainment screen.
How does it compare to the IONIQ 5? Hyundai has upgraded its best-selling electric SUV with major improvements, including increased range (now up to 318 miles), a revamped interior and exterior, and a built-in NACS port to access Tesla Superchargers.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai)
After cutting lease prices again last month, the new and improved 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is now listed at just $179 per month.
In some places, such as California and other ZEV states, Hyundai is offering leases starting at as low as $159 per month.
However, that’s for the base SE mode, which has an EPA-estimated driving range of 245 miles. The longer-range IONIQ 5 SE RWD, with 318 miles range, can still be leased for just $199 per month right now. Both offers are for 24 months with $3,999 due at signing.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim
EV Powertrain
Driving Range (miles)
Starting Price*
Monthly lease price August 2025
IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range
168-horsepower rear motor
245
$42,500
$179
IONIQ 5 SE RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$46,550
$199
IONIQ 5 SEL RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$49,500
$209
IONIQ 5 Limited RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$54,200
$309
IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
290
$50,050
$249
IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
290
$53,000
$259
IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor AWD
320 horsepower dual motor
259
$55,400
$359
IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
269
$58,100
$299
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 price, range, and lease price
Hyundai is also throwing in a complimentary ChargePoint Level 2 home charger with the purchase or lease of a new 2025 IONIQ 5. All IONIQ 5 trims are listed with 1.99% APR financing for up to 60 months.
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers up to 59.3 cu ft of cargo space with a dual 12.3″ driver display and infotainment system setup.
Nissan has officially confirmed the icon will be making a comeback. Although Nissan is no longer building GT-R models, CEO Ivan Espinosa said Godzilla will “evolve and reemerge” in the future. Here’s what we know so far.
Nissan confirms the GT-R will evolve and reemerge
It seems like we’ve been talking about the next-gen Nissan GT-R for years now. After the last model rolled off the production line at the automaker’s Tochigi plant in Japan on Tuesday, Nissan’s CEO made it clear that the GT-R will be making a comeback.
After bidding farewell to the R35, Espinosa gave the many GT-R fans worldwide hope, saying, “I want to tell you this isn’t a goodbye to the GT-R forever.”
He added that it’s Nissan’s “goal for the GT-R nameplate to one day make a return.” Although this is the end of the line for the R35, the company remains committed to the GT-R nameplate and wants to “reimagine it for a new generation.”
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According to Espinosa, Nissan doesn’t have any finalized plans yet, but he promised that “the GT-R will evolve and reemerge in the future.”
Nissan’s new N7 electric sedan alongside the GT-R (Source: Dongfeng Nissan)
Nissan says the next Godzilla will ensure the GT-R’s legacy lives on, but will pack even more performance. The big question is, what type of powertrain will it arrive with? Will it be electric? A hybrid? Or, will it still be gas-powered?
At the New York Auto Show in April, Ponz Pandikuthira, Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for Nissan North America, told The Drive that the next GT-R will be a hybrid, rather than an all-electric.
Nissan’s new N7 electric sedan alongside the GT-R (Source: Dongfeng Nissan)
However, Nissan previewed an electric GT-R a few years ago with the Hyper Force EV concept. The electric sports car concept was promoted as a “game-changing hyper EV” with over 1,300 horsepower (1,000 kW).
All that power is expected to come from solid-state batteries. Just last week, Nissan secured a partnership with LiCAP Technologies to produce all-solid-state EV batteries on a mass scale, one of the biggest hurdles to getting the new technology to market.
Nissan Hyper Force EV concept (Source: Nissan)
Since Nissan aims to launch its first EV powered by solid-state batteries in 2028, we could see the GT-R reemerge as a plug-in hybrid until the technology is ready.
Either way, it will likely be a few years before we see an electrified Godzilla. If it evolves into an EV or hybrid, it remains up in the air for now.
While Nissan says an all-electric GT-R won’t deliver the performance needed to live up to the nameplate, others are proving otherwise. BYD’s first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, set a new EV speed record this week after hitting nearly 300 mph.
How do you feel about it? Should the GT-R go all-electric? Or will Nissan settle for a hybrid? Drop us a comment below and let us know which one you’d buy.
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