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One of our favorite cargo e-bikes is starting out the year on sale, with the Aventon Abound dropping to $1,500. It comes joined by some rare price cuts on Greenworks batteries to pair with your existing electric tools, as well as this offer on Razor’s Rambler 20 retro e-bike at $900. Not to mention an assortment of other e-bikes and all of the other new Green Deals to kick off 2024.

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.

Save on one of our favorite cargo e-bikes too

If you’re looking to haul some gear around in 2024, be it groceries or your everyday, the Aventon Abound e-bike might be more your speed. Best Buy is bringing back one of the better end-of-the-year deals now that it is the new year by discounting the Aventon Abound to $1,499.99. This is $699 off the usual $2,199 price tag. We last saw it on sale for $1,524, with today’s offer beating that by a little extra to mark a new all-time low. The savings aren’t quite as high as the previous-generation Sinch, but getting a current release for this price is still as notable as it gets. 

Aventon’s Abound e-bike comes equipped with a 750W rear-hub motor and 720Wh integrated battery capacity, which ensures it can reach top speeds of 20 MPH with an up to 50-mile range. It features a throttle on-demand with four levels of pedal assistance to minimize the amount of energy you use, while the torque sensor can recognize the output and match it for superior amplification. It comes with a wide array of accessories like the backlit LCD, front and rear fenders to offer protection from the elements, and a rear rack with up to 143 pounds of weight capacity.

Greenworks batteries on sale

Greenworks is starting off 2024 by launching a series of daily deals to help you make 2023 the last year you’ll need to rely on gas and oil tools. Today’s savings for Thursday are all about getting some extra batteries for your existing tools. There are a handful of different batteries on sale as part of various ecosystems in the Greenworks stable, with entries from 60V, 40V, and other lineups.

Razor’s latest Rambler 20 retro e-bike sees second discount

Amazon is offering the Razor Rambler 20 e-bike for $899.99 shipped. Down from its $1,000 price tag, this latest release from Razor has only seen one previous discount from back in November since first hitting the market in May. Today’s deal comes in as a $100 markdown off the going rate, dropping costs back down to match its first discount during Black Friday. It even beats out Razor’s own website where it is still listed for its original MSRP. You can learn more about it by heading below or reading through our launch coverage.

Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, this e-bike sports a modernized take on the retro minibike style of decades past, with a throwback bench seat and graphics along its frame. It comes equipped with a 500W hub-driven motor and a 37V battery that can reach speeds up to 20 MPH for up to 16.6 miles on a single charge. It features 20-inch by 4-inch pneumatic balloon tires for a smoother ride along rougher surfaces, a bright LED bullet headlight and tailight for safety, and a dashboard display to keep informed of your e-bike’s performance in real-time.

Winter e-bike discounts

Other new Green Deals landing this week

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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Chevy opens orders for the 615 hp Blazer EV SS, its quickest ‘SS’ model yet

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Chevy opens orders for the 615 hp Blazer EV SS, its quickest 'SS' model yet

The 2025 Blazer EV isn’t just fast. It’s the quickest SS vehicle that Chevy has ever built. With a staggering 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of instant torque, the electric SUV can outrun most sports cars. Plus, with over 300 miles of range, it’s practical enough for an everyday drive. The best part? It’s now available to order.

Chevy opens orders for the 2025 Blazer EV SS

After launching the 2025 Chevy Blazer EV last year, GM promised a full lineup, including FWD, RWD, AWD, and a performance SS model.

Orders opened for the SS trim this week, starting at $61,995. The electric Blazer is the fastest to wear Chevy’s Super Sport, or SS, markings. A dual motor (AWD) powertrain packs up to 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.4 seconds (with Wide Open Watts).

Not only is it fast, but the Blazer EV SS is fit for an everyday SUV. It has an EPA-estimated range of up to 303 miles, more than enough for an average day’s worth of driving.

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The exterior upgrades include 22″ machine-face aluminum wheels, a blacked-out roof, mirror caps, trim, and roof rails. It also gains a sporty-looking illuminated light bar up front.

Inside, the sporty electric SUV features a 17.7″ navigation screen with Google built-in and an 11″ driver display screen. You also get a premium 8-speaker Bose audio system, Head-Up Display (HUD), GM’s Super Cruise driver assist, and ambient lighting.

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Chevy Blazer EV SS interior (Source: GM)

Last month, Chevy’s Blazer EV SS became the first electric vehicle to pace the Daytona 500. Although GM said it would go on sale “later this year,” orders are now open online.

The base 2025 Chevy Blazer EV LT FWD model starts at $45,995 with up to 312 miles range. Starting at $48,995, the AWD model has 300 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque with up to 283 miles range.

2025 Chevy Blazer EV trim Starting MSRP (includes DFC)   Range
(EPA-estimated)
Horsepower   Torque  
FWD   $45,995    312 miles 220    243 lb-ft  
AWD   $48,995   283 miles (previously 279 mi)   300 (previously 288)   355 lb-ft (previously 333 lb-ft)  
RWD   $56,990   334 miles (previously 324 mi)   365 (previously 340)   325 lb-ft  
SS   $61,995   303 miles 615 with Wide Open Watts (previously announced 557) Wide Open Watts mode can accelerate from 0 – 60 in 3.4 seconds   650 lb-ft with Wide Open Watts  
2025 Chevy Blazer EV prices and range by trim (Source: Chevrolet)

All Blazer EV trims qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit, bringing prices down to potentially as low as $38,495.

With the 2025 Blazer EV arriving, Chevy is offering some solid deals on 2024 models. GM is promoting 0% APR for 60 months, with leases starting as low as $369 per month.

If you’re ready to test out Chevy’s electric SUV for yourself, we are here to help you get started. You can use our link to find 2024 and 2025 Chevy Blazer EV models at the best price in your area.

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Elon tells Tesla employees not to sell TSLA stocks as board and execs are dumping

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Elon tells Tesla employees not to sell TSLA stocks as board and execs are dumping

At an all-hands meeting last night, Elon Musk stood before Tesla employees and told them to “hang on to their TSLA stocks” as Tesla board members and top executive are dumping their shares amid a 40% crash.

Tesla has frequently held “all-hands” meetings for employees over the years, but last night, it was the first time that they were streamed publicly.

CEO Elon Musk didn’t announce anything new during the meeting. He mostly recapped Tesla’s latest milestones over the last year, thanked employees for their work, and reinstated several of his overly optimistic predictions about Tesla’s future regarding self-driving cars, robots, and stock valuation.

The CEO again claimed that he believed that Tesla would become the world’s most valuable company by a wide margin.

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Musk went as far as asking employees, and indirectly the public as this was publicly live-streamed, to “hang on to their stocks.”

This comes after Tesla’s stock dropped more than 40% so far this year and Tesla is expected to have its worst quarter of the last 3 years.

The suggestion that Tesla employees and the public should hold on to their shares is a bold statement given that Tesla board members and executives have been selling recently.

We recently reported that several board members and Tesla’s own chief financial officer have been selling millions of Tesla stocks lately.

Here’s a summary of Tesla board members and executives selling their Tesla stocks over the last 3 months:

Insider Position Shares Sold Total Value (approx.)
Robyn M. Denholm Board Chair 224,780 ~$76.9 million​
Kimbal Musk Director (Board Member) 75,000 ~$27.6 million​
James R. Murdoch Director (Board Member) 54,776 ~$13.2 million​
Vaibhav Taneja Chief Financial Officer ~13,500 ~$4.5 million
Kathleen Wilson-Thompson Director (Board Member) 100,000 ~$41.2 million​

Electrek’s Take

I wonder if Elon has given them the same speech about holding on to their shares and that Tesla would soon be the most valuable company in the world?

If they believed him, they would buy Tesla stocks, not sell them.

Not a single Tesla insider who requires SEC reporting to buy or sell Tesla stocks has purchased it in the last few years.

None.

To me, it looks like Elon is getting desperate here. He knows that Tesla is about to have a terrible quarter. April is likely going to be tough for Tesla’s stock with the delivery report in the first week and the earnings later in the month.

He wanted to boost the stock before those events happened in order to limit the damages.

It’s likely going to work for a bit. He exposed his new fans on the right to his now well-known speech about Tesla becoming the most valuable company in the world through robotaxis and humanoid robots. Some of those new fans might decide to buy on this recommendation.

However, they are likely to get burned within weeks. This has become the new normal with this administration pumping cryptos, DJT, etc.

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Segway has issued a significant recall affecting approximately 220,000 units of its popular Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP electric scooters. The recall addresses a safety issue involving the scooters’ folding mechanism, which can unexpectedly fail during use.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), this malfunction can lead to a sudden collapse of the handlebars or scooter stem, posing a substantial fall risk and potentially resulting in serious injuries to riders.

Segway has reported receiving 68 incidents of the folding mechanism failing, with 20 reported injuries so far. These injuries have ranged in severity from minor abrasions and bruises to more severe incidents involving lacerations and broken bones.

The scooters involved in the recall were widely sold across the United States at major brick-and-mortar retailers, including Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club, as well as through online platforms like Amazon and Segway’s official website. Sales occurred over an extensive period, from January 2020 through as recently as February 2025, highlighting the popularity and broad consumer adoption of these affordable and compact electric scooters.

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The Segway Ninebot Max series has been particularly favored among urban commuters and college students due to its combination of performance, affordability, and portability. These scooters typically offer ranges exceeding 20 miles per charge, making them an attractive alternative to cars, public transportation, or even traditional bicycles for short to medium-distance commutes. The ability to fold and conveniently store or carry these scooters has further boosted their appeal, especially in dense urban environments.

However, this recall and others like it in the industry emphasize ongoing concerns within the broader micromobility industry regarding safety standards and manufacturing quality control. As electric scooters continue to grow rapidly in popularity, questions persist about the long-term reliability and durability of certain models, especially in lower-priced segments of the market. Segway has long remained a trusted brand, even after its purchase by Chinese giant Ninebot, but incidents like these can influence public perception, highlighting the importance of robust engineering and rigorous testing procedures.

In response to the recall, Segway advises consumers who own these models to cease using the scooters immediately until repairs can be completed. Owners should contact Segway directly to obtain a free maintenance kit, which includes the necessary tools and detailed instructions for inspecting and adjusting the scooter’s folding mechanism. Consumers can reach Segway’s dedicated customer service team at 1-800-914-6110 or via email at recall@segway.com. Additional resources and details about the recall process are available on Segway’s official recall webpage.

This recall also underscores the critical importance for riders to regularly inspect their vehicles and remain informed about product recalls and safety notices. As the electric scooter market continues to expand and mature, companies will likely face increased scrutiny and pressure to uphold safety standards.

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