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We’ve got another day of Memorial Day sales – this time giving you quality e-bikes at affordable rates alongside backup and off-grid power options ahead of Summer. Headlining these Green Deals is the Aventon Memorial Day sale that is taking up to $300 off a large selection of e-bikes and also giving away free extra batteries, starting from $799. It is joined by ECOFLOW’s sale that will save you thousands on power stations, bundles, and accessories – with plenty of extra savings opportunities as well. Then there’s Juiced Bikes taking an additional $200 off ALL its models – including JetCurrent Pro pre-orders – starting from $1,449. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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.

Aventon has launched its Memorial Day sale through May 28 that is taking up to $300 off a selection of e-bike models, with some even receiving a free extra battery as well, valued at $500. A notable standout is the very first post-launch discount on the new Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike for $2,399 shipped. Dropping from its $2,699 price tag, we saw it first arrive onto the scene with a minor $75 price cut back in February. Today’s deal comes in to give you a solid $300 in savings and marks a new all-time low going forward. Keep in mind, though, that this is one of the two models (alongside the Soltera.2) that doesn’t benefit from a free extra battery. You can learn more about this e-bike by heading below or reading through our announcement coverage over at Electrek.

The Ramblas eMTB is one of the most comprehensive models we’ve seen come out of Aventon’s think tanks, with its surprising 250W mid-drive motor (with a 750W peak power) that works alongside the 36V battery in order to reach top speeds of 20 MPH for a massive 80-mile range on a single charge. Whether you plan on traversing the mountain trails or cruise through your neighborhood’s streets, you’ll have far more options when it comes to its pedal assistance system: 15 levels made up of 3 profiles (eco, trail, turbo), each with five levels. You’ll also be getting a level up in terms of features, with a variety that includes SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, 4-piston SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, a KS dropper seat post, a RockShox 35 fork, LED lighting built into the chainstays for rear visibility, and a full color display that gives you real-time performance data and setting adjustment options.

Save thousands on ECOFLOW power stations, bundles, and accessories

As part of its early Memorial Day sales, the official ECOFLOW Amazon storefront is offering its DELTA 2 Portable Power Station for $599 shipped. Normally fetching $999, this unit has kept above $600 since the start of the new year, often to either its $649 or $629 rates. Today’s deal, though, comes in to finally take things further in 2024, bringing down costs by 40% and landing it at the third-lowest price we have tracked – just $54 above the all-time low from 2023’s Black Friday sales. You’ll also find a few discounted bundle options as well, with the power station including a 220W solar panel for $879 (down from $1,649), or you can grab it with two 220W solar panels for $1,299 (down from $1,899), or double its capacity with a smart extra battery for $1,098 (down from $1,698). You might also notice that with the bundles (as well as some of the other offers that are in the curated list below), you can redeem the on-page coupon for an additional 12% off on orders over $2,000 or more.

Summer excursions are being prepped for (yours truly will be going out to Bear Mountain for a weekend soon) and the DELTA 2 would surely be a wonderful addition to campsite needs – or even for emergency backup power options (I grew up in tornado country and storm surges/power outages are far less stressful when everything is not dependent on candlelight).

You’ll get a 1,024Wh capacity (2,048Wh with the extra battery) that can be further expanded up to 3,000Wh. When paired alongside a single 220W solar panel, this unit can fully recharge in up to six hours and its IP68 rating ensures protection against water, dust, and debris when dealing with the wilds of the world. You’ll be able to monitor and control the DELTA 2’s settings in real-time on the EcoFlow app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It also offers 15 port options to cover all your appliance and device charging needs: six ACs, four USB-As, two USB-Cs, and three DCs. Head below to read more.

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Juiced Bikes JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike with post for Aventon e-bikes

Juiced Bikes takes additional $200 off all e-bikes

Juiced Bikes has kicked off its Memorial Day sales with a $200 price cut on all e-bikes under the brand’s sun by using the promo code HONOR at checkout, through May 28. A notable inclusion is on pre-orders for the new JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike for $2,099 shipped, after using the promo code. We saw its pre-order deal launch at the top of April, dropping costs from its $2,799 MSRP to $2,499, with the company bringing things down further to $2,299 between its launch and Mother’s Day sales. Today’s deal ultimately gives you $700 in savings off this new model and marks a new all-time low. Shipping on this model will begin in June, so this is likely the lowest price we’ll see until later on after its officially released.

The all-new JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike comes in four colorways (purple haze, indigo blue, desert tan, and black) and is equipped with a supercharged 1,200W NeoBlade Motor (2,000W peak) alongside a 52V battery that carries it up to 34 MPH for up to 70 miles on a single charge. It has five levels of pedal assistance that are monitored by joint torque and cadence sensors, as well as a throttle when you just want to cruise, and extra functions like an active cruise control that can be set at any speed below 20 MPH and a race track mode for the most aggressive settings where the e-bike does not electronically limit its speed (at the cost of mileage).

It also comes with a variety of features that truly set this model apart from all the e-bikes that came before it. You’ll find a powerful 1,050-lumen Shadowblaster headlight, front and rear turn signals, a brake light, knobby 4-inch tires with fenders over each, a rear cargo rack, 4-piston hydraulic brakes, a folding mirror, an “automotive-grade horn,” and a backlit LCD display that gives you real-time performance data while also allowing you to customize its performance settings – plus it has a USB port to charge your devices as you ride. Its most noticeable feature, however, is being the first foldable e-bike among Juiced’s lineup, making transport and storage far easier when it’s not in use.

Spring e-bike deals!

Anker PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh power station being carried towards car with open door, within post for Aventon e-bikes

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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Lectric eBikes launches updated XPeak 2.0 off-road e-bike for a killer price

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The Phoenix-based electric bike maker Lectric Ebikes has been on a tear lately, launching updated versions of its wildly popular electric bicycle models. The latest in a string of affordably priced updates is the new Lectric XPeak off-road e-bike, packing a surprising amount of tech and upgrades for a surprisingly low price of just $1,399. And to sweeten the deal even further, the launch promotion includes over $300 in free accessories, too.

It’s all pretty much par for the course at Lectric, which has spent years growing its lineup of affordable, popular e-bikes that offer some of the best bang-for-your-buck in the industry.

The XPeak 2.0 is the latest example, adding significant upgrades to the second generation version, including a new torque sensor for smooth and responsive pedal assist, plus surprisingly high-end components such as the RST Renegade front suspension fork.

“With the RST Renegade fork, excellent componentry, and an industry-leading low price, we knew the XPeak would be a hit,” explained Lectric eBikes co-founder and CEO Levi Conlow. “While the 2.0 version gets even better with a torque sensor and bigger battery options, most importantly, we knew we had to give our riders what they expect from Lectric: the same low price as the first model.”

At just $1,399, Lectric has kept the price of its newest off-road e-bike the same as the first generation while offering impressive specs.

The 750-watt Stealth M24 motor (which actually puts out around 1,300W of peak power) has become a staple of Lectric’s e-bikes, providing more power and torque than most other e-bikes in this class. In fact, with 85 Nm of torque, Lectric’s models often make it to the top of the hill quicker and more reliably than other brands in head-to-head tests.

Like most of the company’s models, the Class 3 XPeak 2.0 can reach a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) on pedal assist, as well as 20 mph (32 km/h) on throttle-only riding.

In addition to the standard 15Ah battery offering 60 miles (96 km) of range, there’s a new 20Ah battery for an even longer lasting 80 miles (130 km) of range. Both battery options are easily removable for charging either on or off of the bike.

The XPeak 2.0’s structural changes compared to the first generation include a new hydroformed aluminum frame, lock-on hand grips, a larger 203 mm front disc to give the hydraulic brakes even more stopping power, and a new color LCD display.

The bike also gets new blacked-out fork stanchions for a stealthier look and comes in the Tempest Grey colorway for the high step frame and stratus white for the easy-to-mount step-through frame option.

For safety, the XPeak 2.0 has been certified to ISO 4210-10, a rigorous electric mountain bike standard testing that covers the structure of the bike, as well as UL-compliance to UL 2849, a standard that covers an e-bike’s battery, controller, motor, and other electronic components.

The Lectric XPeak is now available for pre-order, starting at $1,399. The company is also offering $365 in free accessories bundled with pre-orders, including a rear rack, fenders, elite headlight, bottle-shaped bike lock, and suspension seat post.

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Watch Kia’s new EV4 hatch carve up the Nurburgring, nearly on two wheels [Video]

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Kia’s upcoming entry-level EV has finally made its way to the famous Nurburgring for testing. The EV4 hatch was spotted ripping across the track, nearly on two wheels at one point, as Kia preps for its big debut.

According to Kia, the EV4 is “an entirely new type of EV sedan. ” It was first unveiled last October during Kia’s first annual EV Day, alongside the EV3 and EV5 as part of its new low-cost lineup.

The EV5 launched in China last year, while the EV3 is already rolling out in Korea and Europe. Next up, we will finally see the production version of the EV4.

Although its four-door format suggests it’s a sedan, Kia said the EV4’s bold design is a symbol of the company’s innovation. Its low nose, long-tail silhouette, and added roof spoiler give it an almost racecar-like feel.

With its official debut approaching, Kia’s EV4 has been spotted out in the wild several times. Last week, it was caught testing in the US for the first time.

A hatchback model has also been spotted. It was first caught on European roads this summer and in the US earlier this month.

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Kia EV4 (back) showcased alongside EV9 (left) EV3 (middle), and EV5 (right) (Source: Kia)

Kia EV4 hatch takes on the Nurburgring as debut looms

After the EV4 was spotted racing across the Nurburgring for the first time, we are getting our best look yet at the upcoming Kia model.

The video from CarSpyMedia shows the EV4 hatch carving up sections of the track. Several times, you can see the EV4 is being pushed to the limits, nearly going up on two wheels.

Kia EV4 hatch testing at Nurburgring (Source: CarSpyMedia)

However, with a low center of gravity and likely added stabilization tech, the EV4 appears to handle it with ease. You can also see the difference between the sedan model and the hatchback, with the bulky backside.

As it takes on the track, it almost looks like the 576 hp EV6 GT, Kia’s fastest and most powerful car. At least for now.

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Kia EV4 sedan concept (Source: Kia)

Kia is expected to officially reveal the EV4 by the end of the year, with deliveries starting in 2025. Prices are expected to be in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. The hatchback model is likely aimed at Europe, but it could also find a market in the US as buyers drift toward more efficient options.

Ahead of the LA Auto Show later this week, Kia is teasing five new vehicles for the US, at least one being an EV. Will it be the EV4? EV3?

Source: CarSpyMedia

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Elon Musk hints at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but don’t hold your breath

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Elon Musk is hinting at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but you shouldn’t hold your breath as it’s not the first time he said that.

In the last few hours, Musk responded to two fans on X, asking Tesla to build bigger vehicles to support larger families.

Musk often promotes the idea of having bigger families as he is afraid of declining populations due to low birth rates in some countries.

With the first one, the CEO responded with a simple “OK,” and with the other, he elaborated a bit more by referencing the recently unveiled Tesla Robovan and “some other things”:

Musk appears to be hinting at Tesla’s work on a bigger electric vehicle that has yet to be unveiled.

While interesting, it’s hard to give too much weight to the comment, considering Musk claimed that Tesla has been working on a higher passenger capacity vehicle for years.

A “high passenger-density urban transport” vehicle has been in Tesla’s official product roadmap since 2016 and has yet to be unveiled, unless you count the Robovan unveiled last month, but that’s completely attached to Tesla’s self-driving effort as the vehicle has no steering wheel or pedals.

As part of Tesla’s shift toward autonomous driving, the automaker has pulled back plans for several new electric vehicle programs in favor of those without any driver inputs, like Cybercab and Robotvan.

Musk has also discussed the possibility of Tesla making an electric van on several occasions in the last few years.

Tesla is expected to soon unveil two new vehicles to be launch next year, but those are based on the Model 3 and Model Y and therefore, they aren’t likely to be bigger vehicles.

Electrek’s Take

Like most things Elon says lately, it goes in my “I’ll believe it when I see it” folder.

That said, I think an electric van that can be configured for cargo, camper, or passenger, would make a ton of sense in Tesla’s vehicle lineup.

Of course, it’s harder to get the greenlight for a vehicle program like that if your CEO is perpetually convinced that the company is on the verge of achieving self-driving and making steering wheels obsolete.

I’m more of the opinion that Tesla should have played it more careful and continue working on growing its human-driveable EV lineup while working on self-driving.

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