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The Nitecore EDC27 is a superb EDC flashlight, with a host of modern features that will change the EDC flashlight game for you.

EDC is a fascinating concept, especially when mind-surfing the idea with a prepper or survivalists mindset. If you surf Instagram and the great online web for the term EDC dump, youll find myriad self-congratulatory cellphone pics of what people deem necessary to carry with them every day. For the ones of you who are on the internet for the first time, EDC is an acronym for Every Day Carry, or the kit that one has on their person every day.

These EDC dump pictures always draw my attention for a bit; while there are certainly those EDC pistol hipsters who took out a second mortgage to impress others with the shiny, barely-used gear they get to post online for posterity, there are also those who have thought the concept through, and have genuinely useful gear in a well-sorted package. Usually, some will have multiple gearsets for their perceived needs in different day-to-day situations. Two fantastic every day carry items: a Nitecore EDC27 and a Benchmade Adamas

Well-sorted, quality gear is always the name of the game I strive to win or at least get a participation ribbon in anyway. One bit of EDC gear I learned a long time ago to always have on my person is a dependable, high quality flashlight this accompanies a solid folding knife and a lighter as my minimum out-the-door payload.

Table of Contents Toggle EDC Flashlights from a Survivalists PerspectiveThe EDC Flashlight Revolution Enter the Nitecore EDC27The Nitecore EDC27 and Its FeaturesSimple ControlsThe Rest of the DetailsThe Nitecore EDC27 in ActionHow Has the Nitecore EDC27 Held Up? EDC Flashlights from a Survivalists Perspective

I always have a small-to-smallish sized flashlight on my person when I head out the door, and a larger, more robust tactical flashlight in a pack or in my truck nearby. While my tried and true Streamlight Microstream is the usual companion, its tiny rechargeable AAA battery really doesnt have the capacity to handle long-term illumination events without needing a replacement battery or recharge session.

Theres no free cake; its delightful slim profile is great for EDC but small packaging means small battery means small runtime. To that end, I usually have an extra battery taped to the light or a powerbank I can use to charge the light if needed. Since there is no charge indicator, I am hampered by only being able to guess at the available charge after using it a few times over a couple of days. And once you have an EDC light, it gets used a LOT.

EDC flashlights have always proven to be a guessing game for me and Im assuming you as well. Do I keep carrying a small flashlight with minimited output and capacity, knowing it is unobtrusive and fulfills almost all daily light requirements yet knowing that if there was a dedicated disaster with a grid-down situation, Id better have a better option or a plan B in the illumination world ready to roll nearby.

So there it is carry a small flashlight with low(er) output and low runtime and low profile for convenience, or be dragged down by carrying a more powerful, longer-lasting flashlight and dealing with its specialized batteries and larger dimensions? Aye, theres the rub.

Or, rather, aye, that WAS the rub. The EDC Flashlight Revolution Enter the Nitecore EDC27

At SHOT Show 2023, I saw a lot of flashlights. So many that indeed, they ran together in blurred black barrels in my memory and almost none of them stood out. However, one truly did, and I saw it at the Nitecore booth.

The lovely ladies at the SHOT Nitecore booth saw me scanning their very innovative selections mostly I was looking at their new big power banks which looked great, but after talking to me and asking me what interested me in the flashlight world, they steered me over to the flashlight area and handed me a game changer of a flashlight. Sale Nitecore EDC27 3000 Lumen Flat EDC Flashlight, USB-C Rechargeable High Performance Slim Compact Pocket Light with Digital Display and LumenTac Case SUPER BRIGHT FLASHLIGHT- The Nitecore EDC27 is a high performance EDC flashlight capable of a 3000 lumen max and a max beam throw of 240 yards.ULTRA SLIM EDC FLASHLIGHT – Designed to easily carry in pocket, the EDC27 is only half inch thick flat shape with a strong clip $89.95 Buy on Amazon

The Nitecore EDC27 they slid into my palms was so drastically different that it stuck in my mind, and I didnt really have any time to really look at it and appreciate all it had to offer. I exchanged cards with the NItecore crew and touched base with them via email several weeks later. You too can get a Nitecore EDC27 delivered to your door!

We had a few very cordial emails back and forth, and soon a new Nitecore EDC27 was in my mailbox. In the weeks after I left SHOT, Id kind of forgotten what the EDC27 was about. Just a moment with the sleek EDC27 in my hands and it all came rushing back: the EDC27 is an absolute game changer of an every day carry flashlight.

Lets dig into what makes the Nitecore EDC27 well worth your consideration. The Nitecore EDC27 and Its Features

Two features of the Nitecore EDC27 fly in the face of standard flashlight convention. The first feature one appreciates while holding an EDC27 is the size and shape. Where most tactical or EDC flashlights are round in the body to accommodate tubular batteries, the EDC27 is wider and flat on its sides, with a fixed internal battery with a capacity of 1,700 mAh.

The main portion of the EDC27s PVD titanium-coated body is just over a half-inch in thickness (0.56), making it substantially less substantial than most tactical flashlights, which routinely run 1-1 ? thick bodies to accommodate chonky CR123 or 18650 batteries. Palm-sized and powerful.

My handy Stanley tape measure says the EDC27 is a shade over 1 ? wide, and about 5 5/16 long from the two tail-mounted button controls out back to the impact-resistant lens that protects two Luminus SST40 LED emitters out front. The rear end of the flashlight does get thicker out back, about ? thick when you take into account the very sturdy removable pocket clip and the extra bulk required for the real-time OLED Display. The flattened profile of the Nitecore EDC27 helps the light in its intended duty

Yep, I said display, which brings us to the second game-changing feature of the Nitecore EDC27: it has a display built into the side the wide flat body of the light makes a perfect location. At roughly 1/2 wide x 1/4 tall, youre not going to be watching the Bruins game on this little display. However, the display provides you all the knowledge required to keep you up to date on the performance of your Nitecore EDC27.

Perhaps the greatest addition to an EDC flashlight since the pocket clip, the OLED display of the Nitecore EDC27 keeps you absolutely updated on your flashlight. While you cant select between the functions via a dedicated switch, as you use the features of the EDC27 the screen instantly updates.

The tiny screen will provide the following information: lock status, output level status, battery charge level via both a small picture of a battery (very much like a cellphone) as well as the available voltage of the battery. As you switch between the output settings, it will also let you know the output level displayed in lumens, as well as the total runtime left in the flashlight at the current output setting. The EDC27s display screen provides lots info, including current charge level of the batteries.

A simple display device provides an incredible amount of information about your flashlight; before you walk out the door for the ay (or eternity) you can know if your battery needs a top-off or if it has sufficient juice left in its cell to keep you running for your day.

Absolute genius! As you flip through Nitecores website, youll notice that several of their flashlights are starting to boast these displays; I predict as time goes on youll see this feature crop up on new designs of flashlights everywhere; its that good. Simple Controls

Aside from the OLED screen revelation, the other favorite feature of mine is the Nitecore EDC27s controls. Many tactical/EDC flashlights bestow upon its users a multitude of switches, tail caps, buttons, multiple taps, and bezel twists to provide a lights various features.

Long ago I gave up on ever buying lights with multiple control locations for a light that can be used with gloves on and/or in high stress situations, one location and utter simplicity is the name of the game for me. A quick tap of the taller button changes the EDC27s output levels, and the screen informs you of the currently selected level.

Nitecore must have been reading my mind, for they offer two buttons both located on the tailcap. The main button, which protrudes out of the body about an eighth of an inch, provides the user with the main functionality of switching the power on and off, as well as the output selection.

With the light off, a full push down turns the light on and off at the last remembered output setting. A half-push of the button (there is a noticeable hitch in the buttons movement) cycles the output levels 15, 65, 200, and 1,000 lumens.

The second, flush-mounted button is a bit larger, and provides the specialty options: If the light is off, a full push will activate the dizzying 3,000 lumen strobe. A half-push will activate the Turbo 3,000 lumen mode.

You must keep holding the button down to keep this output level running and the screen shows a bar-type timer when it runs all the way out, the light automatically throttles back output to the 1,000 lumen level in an effort to preserve battery life and combat heat buildup.

The Nitecore EDC27 also offers two excellent lockout modes to ensure the light wont accidentally activate while being carried in your pocket. Lockout one still allows you to activate the strobe and turbo functions if needed, while the second lockout completely deactivates the buttons and the light is not accessible to use without going through the unlock procedure. Its a slick setup and welcome in an EDC light. The Rest of the Details

The Nitecore EDC 27s list of features after the above are relatively standard fare EDC light additions: a sturdy (and detachable) stainless steel belt/pack/webbing clip, IPX4 water resistance rating and 1m impact resistance, lanyard loop (part of the clip), covered and sealed USB-C charging port, and sturdy casing with ample knurling for traction in wet, muddy, or bloody circumstances. Runtime levels are also handily displayed.

The advertised runtime of the light at its various output levels is as follows, all assuming a full battery charge, used only at that level: 15 Lumens/55 Candela:37 hours65 Lumens/270 Candela:11 hours200 Lumens/840 Candela:3 hours, 45 minutes1,000 Lumens/4,340 Candela:1 hour, 45 minutes3,000 Lumens/12,200 Candelanot listed, personally but timed at 10 seconds before throttling back output

I timed the 1,000 Lumen output setting from a full charge and got 1 hour, 34 minutes, for what its worth. The small-ish 1,700 mAh battery (3,000 mAh and up is starting to be standard for tactical lights with 18650 batteries) limits overall life but if you can live with keeping your luminescent levels low, it has a very useful lifetime and remember, you can check at the tap of a button how much juice you have left remaining. The Nitecore EDC27s 200 lumen output at 75 yards distance

The Nitecore EDC27 is advertised as having a 220 meter throw distance at the full 3,000 lumen setting. At a local 200 yard sandpit test, I can say that you CAN illuminate at that range, but the lights wide, flood-type beam isnt going to do you any favors in the target identification department its meant to be more of a local area light, which it is very good at. The 3,000 lumen turbo mode certainly brightens things up. The Nitecore EDC27 in Action

Nitecore was generous enough to let me have the EDC27 for an extended period of time before I wrote this review, so that I could use the light as my primary carry light and really dig in to its usefulness. Heres my review after four months of EDC carry with the Nitecore EDC27.

From the moment you grab the light for the first time, you really notice and appreciate the lights wide, flat profile. The light orients itself in your hand naturally in the flesh between your palm and the second knuckle, and its texture and design characteristics means it stays there with no issues, even when wet.

The flattened design lends itself very well to an EDC front-pocket carry the method I primarily used. Going from a diminutive Streamlight Microstream to this larger light definitely took some getting used to, but since it is no thicker than the Streamlight the transition was easy. The real issue I had with the light for every day carry was the length.

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The light itself took up a lot of real estate deep in the pocket and printed when sitting, which is really no big deal. However, the light rides high and sits out of the pocket a solid inch. The buttons are fully exposed and easily bumped on so the lock feature was handy and a good idea.

However, when you have to unlock the light just to use a low power setting, the process can be a bit tedious though it doesnt take long. Sometimes you dont need a strobe or 3,000 lumens just to pick your dropped car keys up off the ground on a dark night. The business end of the Nitecore EDC27.

However, in chatting with the Nitecore rep, I was assured that they are introducing out a shorter version of the Nitecore EDC27, which I would absolutely relish hopefully the pocket clip mounting location can be moved a bit to allow lower, more protected carry.

The Nitecore EDC27 certainly attracted its fair share of attention, mostly good but some bad. I was in an art museum and a security guard stopped me because he thought it was a folding knife in my pocket, when weapons werent allowed in the building. Once I showed it to the officer I was obviously cleared, but just know its a possibility going in; people arent used to seeing wide, flat lights.

My flashlight nerd buddies loved the EDC27, especially the flat profile and the control setup and the minimal amount of hassle to actuate the light. A state trooper friend enjoyed the traction of the flat design, and noted it was a perfect shape, size, and design to allow for kubaton-style wrist holds.

It was a thought that hadnt occurred to me, but hes absolutely right. The light isnt, in my opinion, a tactical or defensive light, with no crenellations or protected lenses for bezel strikes but used properly in a manner that protects the lens, its stainless steel construction and carbon fiber interior chassis are certainly up for a little rough-n-tumble time.

As I stated before, the beam generated from the two LED emitters is focused for a large, wide area of illumination. There are no appreciable hot spots, just a well-designed flood beam that is excellent for close-in duty. Walking my dogs down an abandoned railroad trail at night, the EDC27 provides more than enough light at its 200 lumen setting to keep the area around you well lit.

The EDC27 also was aces while working on a transmission under my car its flat profile meant the light wasnt rolling away anywhere, and the knurling on the sides of the body provided adequate grip when my hands were covered in transmission fluid. How Has the Nitecore EDC27 Held Up?

After several months of serious EDC use, I can say that the Nitecore EDC27 has earned my respect. I am very hard on gear that comes with me everywhere I dont baby functional tools and the EDC27 has plenty of scratches andscuffs but still comes up swinging. The light has been dropped in water, dropped down stairs by my 9-year-old boy, dragged across asphalt while I was underneath cars, left on a hot stove accidentally, and it has been a camping light on a couple trip occasions.

The Nitecore EDC27 has stood up to the abuse and has earned my respect. So much so that I misplaced my old Streamlight Microstream my previous standard against which I hold all EDC flashlights and I dont even care. The Nitecore EDC 27 is a winner.

Ill be looking on Nitecores website to keep an eye open for a smaller version of the EDC27, but for me, this light is now my go-to flashlight. Its innovative design features, blended with an excellent ruggedness mean that I dont need to compromise on the EDC light choice. I can grab the Nitecore EDC27 and be confident that almost all my bases are covered in the hand-held flashlight world, and that truly means a lot to me.

A Nitecore EDC27 retails for about $90 USD, and I will tell you without hyperbole that this light is worth every penny. Get you one. If you dont like it Ill buy it off you.

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Ricky Jones: Suspended Labour councillor who called for protesters’ throats to be cut at rally not guilty of encouraging violent disorder

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A suspended Labour councillor who said far-right protesters should have their throats slit has been found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder.

Ricky Jones, 58, drew his finger across his throat and called demonstrators “disgusting Nazi fascists” at an anti-racism protest in east London last August following the Southport murders.

Jones, a borough councillor in Dartford, Kent, from 2019, said he felt it was his “duty” to attend the protest in Walthamstow, despite being warned by his party to stay away. He was suspended the day after the incident.

Jones, of Dartford, who denied one count of encouraging violent disorder, told police he was “sorry” he made the comments “in the heat of the moment”, and had not intended for them to be “taken literally”, the court had earlier heard.

Jones leaving Snaresbrook Crown Court earlier this week. Pic: PA
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Jones leaving Snaresbrook Crown Court earlier this week. Pic: PA

On Friday, jurors found Jones not guilty after just half an hour of deliberations. The suspended councillor was seen mouthing “thank you” at the jurors after the verdict was handed down.

Former Home Secretary and Tory leadership candidate James Cleverly called the jury’s verdict clearing Jones “perverse”, writing on X that “decisions like this are adding to the anger that people feel and amplifying the belief that there isn’t a dispassionate criminal justice system”.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said the verdict was “another outrageous example of two-tier justice”.

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His statement was echoed by former Reform chairman Zia Yusuf, who said the “two-tier justice in this country is out of control” as Jones was cleared “while Lucy Connolly gets 31 months in jail”.

Connolly pleaded guilty – meaning she did not face trial – last year to a charge of inciting racial hatred by publishing and distributing “threatening or abusive” written material on X during the Southport riots.

A video of Jones speaking to cheering protesters went viral on social media after the demonstration, which had been organised in response to plans for a far-right march outside nearby Waltham Forest Immigration Bureau, jurors at Snaresbrook Crown Court were told.

It followed the nationwide violent disorder that occurred last summer after the Southport murders when Axel Rudakubana killed three girls and attempted to murder eight others at a summer holiday Taylor Swift-themed event.

Jones, who was also employed as a full-time official for the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) union at the time, was arrested a day after the protest and questioned by police in Brixton.

Jones said during his trial that his comment about cutting throats did not refer to far-right protesters involved in the riots at the time, but to people who had reportedly left National Front stickers on a train with razor blades hidden behind them.

Before he made the comment, footage shows Jones telling the crowd: “You’ve got women and children using these trains during the summer holidays. They don’t give a shit about who they hurt.”

Prosecutor Ben Holt said during the trial that Jones used “inflammatory, rabble-rousing language in the throng of a crowd that we will hear described as a tinderbox”.

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He told the court that Jones gave his speech, which was amplified through a microphone and speakers, “in a setting where violence could readily have been anticipated”.

Jones, who said he was on the left of the Labour Party, told jurors that he was “appalled” by political violence, adding that the riots left him feeling “upset” and “angry”.

“I’ve always believed the best way to make people realise who you are and what you are is to do it peacefully,” he said.

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Velotric’s new Fold 1 Plus and Nomad 2X e-bikes bundled with EcoFlow power stations at up to $370 off, Linkind solar lights, and much more

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We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a more sizeable edition of eight top-notch chances at savings, headlined by the newly launched Velotric Last Call Summer Sale that features a partnership with EcoFlow for some EV and power station bundles, alongside EV-only deals. The main standouts are the new Fold 1 Plus e-bike coming with a DELTA 2 Power Station starting from $1,828, while the new Nomad 2X Full Suspension e-bike gets a DELTA 3 Plus Power Station starting from $2,948. From there, we also have the first discount on Linkind’s new 14-pack of SL5C Smart Outdoor Solar Spotlights that amount to $11 per light, as well as a rare return of the $1,425 low on Greenworks’ 80V Venture 20-inch All-Terrain Utility e-bike. There are more power station sales from EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Jackery, as well as a massive lawn care price cut, and a value-packed electric cooler option waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s official Rad Power Radster e-bike price cuts, the exclusive $250 savings on a DELTA 3 Plus 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.

Bundle Velotric’s new Fold 1 Plus or Nomad 2X smart e-bikes with EcoFlow power stations at up to $370 off, more

Velotric has launched a Last Call Summer Sale running through September 1 with up to $670 in savings across a selection of its e-bikes, including price cuts on a number of its newest models. Of the offers, though, we spotted two very special first-time bundles that give you either Velotric’s new Fold 1 Plus e-bike with an EcoFlow DELTA 2 Power Station starting from $1,828 shipped or the newer Nomad 2X Full Suspension Fat Tire e-bike with an EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus Power Station starting from $2,948 shipped – with prices on select colorways of each e-bike bumping the price up by $70 (Fold 1 Plus Stone Gray/Pearl White) and $100 (Nomad 2X Camo). These bundles would normally cost you $2,198 and $3,298 at full price but during this sale period you’ll get the e-bikes and a means to keep them running off-grid with up to $370 and up to $350 in savings, with there no telling if this partnership between brands will continue once September rolls around.

The new Velotric Fold 1 Plus e-bike brings smarter capabilities to the brand’s folding fleet, starting with a combination of the 750W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,100W) and a 48V 13Ah IPX7-rated battery providing a 12 to 28 MPH speed range (limited to 20 MPH in certain states) for up to 68 miles on a single charge with its PAS activated. Speaking of the PAS, there are three riding modes with five levels of support each for more flexible settings, as well as the system being supported by the brand’s SensorSwap tech, giving you the option to switch between a torque and cadence sensor as you ride. Among the smart features you’ll find Apple Find My integration within the companion app’s controls, with the physical features boasting a hydraulic suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-resistant tires, a rear cargo rack with a 120-pound payload, a 3.5-inch full color Bluetooth display, and much more.

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Velotric’s Fold 1 Plus e-bike comes along with one of EcoFlow’s most popular legacy units in the DELTA 2 power station, which starts at a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that you can expand up to 3,072Wh with extra batteries tacked on. It provides a 1,800W steady stream of output power through the 15 connection ports for devices/appliances, surging as high as 2,200W for hungrier needs. The battery takes only 50 minutes to get back to 80% via an AC outlet, or 80 minutes for a full battery. It also has a max 500W solar input to recharge within three to six hours via the sun.

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If you want to browse the other new and legacy e-bike deals aside from the above bundles, be sure to check out our original coverage of this Velotric sale here.

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First discount takes $66 off Linkind’s new 14-pack of Smart Solar Spotlights at $154

Coming at us via its official Amazon storefront, Linkind is offering the first cash savings on its new 14-pack of SL5C Smart Outdoor Solar Spotlights at $153.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $66 off coupon. This larger-than-ever bundle package just hit Amazon a few days ago carrying a $220 price tag, with this being the first savings that gives you far more lighting to cover larger yards and gardens. You’re getting a 30% markdown with this deal as the bundle is coming right out the gate that amounts to $11 per light, setting the bar for future discounts in the future. You’ll also find the 2-pack, 4-pack, and 8-pack deals on the same landing page starting from $24.

If you want to learn more about these solar spotlights’ capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this first-time discount here.

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Greenworks’ 80V Venture utility e-bike utilizes the brand’s batteries for off-road adventure starting from a $1,425 low

Best Buy is offering a returning low price on the Greenworks 80V Venture 20-inch All-Terrain Fat Tire Utility e-bike (EV only) at $1,424.99 shipped, which beats out the current Amazon pricing by $90. While it carries a $2,100 MSRP direct from the brand, we see it stay down at $1,900 at Amazon, with only one previous fall to this same low rate having appeared over the year, with other discounts having kept the costs between $1,600 and $1,700 on average. The second-chance deal here gives you $475 off the going rate (and $675 off the MSRP) for the best price we have tracked – plus, if you don’t already have the appropriate batteries to power it, you can grab the e-bike with a 4.0Ah battery and charger at $1,649.99 shipped, having come down from $2,200.

If you want to learn more about this Greenworks e-bike, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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EcoFlow offers up to 59% off three power station bundles and a solar panel starting from $489

As part of its August Home Backup Sale, EcoFlow has launched the last of its flash sales, with this one taking up to 59% off four offers through August 17. While the lowest price is on a 400W solar panel, among the three power station offers, things start with the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station and an extra battery for $899 shipped. While this bundle carries a $1,798 MSRP, we more often see it keeping to $1,289 at full price at Amazon, where it’s currently priced for $50 more with a FREE $130 solar-charging Power Hat (just add both to your cart, where the discount is automatically applied). Discounts over the last year have seen the costs taken as low as $799 once during March, while more frequently bouncing between $849 and $899 rates. Today’s deal gives you a 50% markdown off the MSRP for the third-lowest price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this bundle or the three other offers, be sure to check out our original coverage of this weekend flash sale here.

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Save $126 on the Greenworks 40V 21-inch dual-port cordless mower with a 5.0Ah battery at a new $198 low

Walmart is giving folks a great new low price on the Greenworks 40V 21-inch Cordless Push Lawn Mower with 5.0Ah Battery at $198 shipped, which beats out Amazon’s current pricing by $166 and the brand’s direct website by $202. While it sports a $400 MSRP from both of these alternate sites, at Walmart it keeps down at $324 in full, with discounts having taken things as low as $280 back in February. The deal here gives you a massive 51% markdown from its MSRP, saving you up to $202 at the best new price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this lawn mower, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Keep devices and appliances running with Bluetti’s Elite 200 V2 200W solar bundle at $1,199

Popping into Bluetti’s official Amazon storefront, you’ll find the Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station bundled with a 200W solar panel at $1,199 shipped, which is also matching the price we’re seeing directly from the brand’s website. This bundle normally fetches $1,999 outside of sales, with discounts until June regularly dropping the costs to this rate, beaten out by $1,099 low we last saw during last month’s Prime Day event, after which it’s been mostly falling to $1,299. The deal here gives you an $800 markdown at the second-best price we have tracked, while also equipping you with the means to keep significant devices and appliances running by way of the sun.

If you want to learn more about this solar generator bundle, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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You can bring home Jackery’s expanded 4kWh Explorer 2000 Plus solar bundle with a transfer switch at $2,882

Jackery’s recent sale may have ended yesterday, but the brand’s official Amazon storefront is offering a substantial home backup bundle deal with its Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station that comes with an expansion battery, two 200W solar panels, and a manual transfer switch at $2,882.07 shipped, after clipping the on-page 7% off coupon. This expanded package would normally fetch $5,199 at full price, with the deal here even beating the previous sale rate by $46 – and that’s including the bonus 7% savings you would have gotten during the event. All-in-all, you’re looking at a combined 45% markdown that gives you $2,316.93 in savings at the second-lowest price we have tracked, only beaten out by the one-time $2,599 low we spotted during Prime Day.

If you want to learn more about this home backup bundle, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Go ice-free outdoors with Worx’s value-packed 40V 24-quart PowerShare cordless electric cooler at $399

Amazon is offering the Worx 40V 24-quart PowerShare Cordless Electric Cooler with two 4.0Ah batteries at $398.99 shipped. You’d normally be pressed to pay $500 for this package at full price, with only three previous discounts popping up over 2025 that took the costs down to this same rate. While we have seen it go as low as $380 for Black Friday in 2024, you’re otherwise looking at the best price for 2025 that saves you $101 off the going rate, not to mention saving you from more costly electric coolers like Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 models that currently start from a discounted $599 price tag right now.

If you want to learn more about this electric cooler, or learn about the non-electric Ninja alternative to save more money, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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BYD opened China’s first all-terrain circuit and it’s like a massive playground for EVs

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BYD’s new all-terrain circuit is the first of its kind in China, and it’s pretty wild. It’s more than a test track. The complex is essentially a playground for electric vehicles with indoor sand dunes, ice fields, off-road mountains, and high-speed racetracks. It even has a pool.

BYD builds China’s first all-terrain circuit for EVs

After officially opening its new all-terrain circuit in Zhengzhou on Thursday, BYD said it’s “breaking the barriers of traditional racing tracks with subversive innovation.”

The site features eight unique zones: An indoor sand dune, a low-friction ring, a kick-plate, a wading pool, a dynamic paddock, a race track, an off-road mountain park, and a camping area.

BYD said it’s the first of its kind in China, specifically dedicated to its new energy vehicles (NEVs). After it stopped producing fully gas-powered vehicles in 2022, the company has focused on all-electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles.

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The indoor sand dune is not just massive, it’s record-breaking big. It was certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s highest and largest for car testing, featuring a 29.6-meter vertical drop and a 28-degree slope.

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The indoor sand dune at BYD’s new all-terrain circuit (Source: BYD)

And then there’s the 70-meter-long wade pool, exclusively built for the Yangwang U8. If you haven’t seen it yet, the U8 can actually float on water. It features an emergency flotation feature that enables it to float on water for about 30 mins.

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The Yangwang U8 in the wade pool at BYD’s new all-terrain circuit (Source: BYD)

The kick-plate is a circuit that allows drivers to test vehicles in emergency situations, such as loss of control on icy or wet road conditions.

BYD built the low-friction circle, China’s first 44-meter-diameter circular track, to test drifting with “a constant friction coefficient between that of ice and snow. It consists of 30,000 smoothed basalt bricks with 3 mm of water covering the surface. BYD is using it to showcase its DiSus Intelligent Body Control System and, of course, to give everyone the chance to drift.

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The circular track at BYD’s new all-terrain circuit (Source: BYD)

When you’re done drifting, you can head over to the 1,758-meter race track. You can take off on the 550-meter acceleration section or try your luck on nine extreme corners.

The 15,300-square-meter dynamic paddock features over 12 different immersive scenarios to showcase BYD’s full range of smart technology, including moose testing and automated parking.

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An off-road mountain at the BYD all-terrain circuit (Source: BYD)

With 27 off-road scenarios, BYD said drivers of all levels, beginner to advanced, can have the opportunity to drive on various rugged terrains.

This is the first of several circuits BYD plans to open. New locations in Hefei and Shaoxing are set to open soon. The Shoaxing off-road area will be massive, spanning 2,000 acres with an altitude of 500 meters.

According to BYD, “By making cutting-edge technologies, professional facilities, and extreme scenarios tangible and accessible, the circuits aim to break down barriers, serving both as a showcase for NEV innovations and a bridge to popularize NEV culture.”

What do you think of the new complex? Perhaps the US, Europe, and other global markets need a few of these so drivers can experience the advantages of electric vehicles.

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