Rare discount on universal Tesla level 2 EV charger at $580, Save $700 on LG smart electric ventless dryer, NIU KQI Air, and more
Memorial Day deals are still lingering, with today’s Green Deals coming in with both first-time arrivals and older returns, headlined by the rare discount we’ve found on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired EV Charger at $580. It is joined by another newbie, the LG 7.8 cubic-foot Smart Front Load Electric Dryer with a ventless heat pump for $1,099, as well as a familiar face in the form of NIU’s KQi Air Carbon Fiber Foldable Electric Kick Scooter at $1,049. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals – including all the leftover Memorial Day discounts 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.
Rare discount on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired EV Charger drops price to new $580 low
Best Buy is offering the Tesla Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired EV Charger for $580 shipped. Usually going for $620, this is a rare opportunity to save money on this universally compatible device. It’s been riding its MSRP for as long as we have tracked, with even last year’s Black Friday and Christmas sales not affecting the price. Today’s deal is a $40 markdown off the going rate that lands at a new all-time low, and also matches the current discount over at Amazon, as well.
This EV charger boasts a customizable output of up to 48A of power, which can be adjusted during indoor or outdoor installations. While cheaper models tend to only support Tesla models, this charger instead employs an integrated J1772 adapter making it compatible with most other EV brands/models outside the Tesla boundaries. You’ll be getting upward to 44 miles of travel range per hour of charging when set at its maximum amperage – plus, it’ll keep itself updated with the latest firmware when connected to a local Wi-Fi network or through the Tesla app. If you’re part of a Tesla-only household, consider the cheaper non-universal EV charger that is sitting at $450, matching its Amazon rate. Head below for more.
LG’s most energy-efficient Smart Electric Ventless Dryer falls to new $1,099 low
LG is offering a special deal on its 7.8 cubic-foot Smart Front Load Electric Dryer with a ventless heat pump for $1,099 shipped. Already down from its $1,799 price tag, this deal gives you an extra $200 off as well once the appliance has been placed in your cart. While we have seen this model regularly go as low as $1,300 on other sites like Best Buy, today’s deal marks a new all-time low overall – especially when considering the lessened amount of sales direct from the manufacturer like this, giving you a total $700 in savings and a great opportunity to upgrade your laundry room with a more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly option. You’ll also find this dryer marked down to $1,300 at Best Buy, so for any of you who may have grabbed a gift card during Memorial Day or already have lingering credit, you might be able to get a lower price there.
Sporting a larger 7.8 cubic-foot “mega capacity” than more standard models, this ENERGY STAR certified dryer brings your home further into the 21st century with a sleek look and AI-supported functionality. Alongside the smart controls you’ll get via the companion app (including voice controls when connected to Alexa or Google Assistant), this appliance features AI Sensor Dry, which can not only detect the fabric types and the size of the load placed inside, but also adjust settings as needed during the cycles – saving you the headache of memorizing what cycle and settings are most desirable for particular articles of clothes. Its main claim to fame, though, is its ventless design, giving you the freedom to install it anywhere, plus – its added dual inverter heat pump technology uses “up to 65% less energy,” while also running at quieter levels. Head below for more.
NIU KQI Air Foldable Electric Kick Scooter returns to $1,049 low
Best Buy is offering the NIU KQi Air Carbon Fiber Foldable Electric Kick Scooter for $1,049 shipped. Normally fetching $1,399, this newer scooter has seen relatively few discounts when compared to some of NIU’s other models, with only some minor discounts under its belt returning costs to the same low. Today’s deal is one of these repeated discounts, coming in as a 25% markdown off the going rate that saves you $350 and returns it to the all-time lowest price we have tracked. You can learn about this model further – or its successor, the upcoming KQI Air X, by heading below or reading through our hands-on review.
The NIU KQi Air is the lightest available model under the NIU brand (until the KQi Air X officially begins shipping next month), coming equipped with a 350W motor (700W peak) and a 451Wh battery that hits up to 20 MPH top speeds for up to 31 miles on a single 5-hour charge. It offers five different riding modes to choose from: E-save, sport, dynamic, pedestrian, and cruise control – with the slower speeds obviously saving you battery juice for longer rides.
It also come with a variety of features like a front disc brake with regenerative braking, an IP55 waterproof rating, an integrated LED display, a Halo headlight, a taillight with brake light functionality, turn signals on the ends of the wide-reaching handlebar, ambient lighting on its body, a 41% wider deck, 9.5-inch tubeless tires, and an electric horn. You’ll also be able to control the settings via the companion app, which you can lock and unlock your scooter with for added security.
Spring e-bike deals!
- Super73 RX Electric Motorbike: $2,600 (Reg. $3,695)
- Aventon Ramblas Mountain e-bike: $2,399 (Reg. $2,699)
- Lectric ONE Long-Range e-bike with $220 in free gear (pre-order): $2,199 (Reg. $2,419)
- Juiced JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike (pre-order): $2,099 (Reg. $2,799)
- Lectric ONE e-bike with $220 in free gear: $1,999 (Reg. $2,219)
- Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bike: $1,816 (Reg. $3,000)
- Aventon Abound Cargo e-bike with $494 in free accessories: $1,599 (Reg. $2,199)
- Rad Power RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike with free extra battery: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
- Lectric XPress 750 High-Step e-bike with extra battery (pre-order): $1,299 (Reg. $1,799)
- Lectric XPress 750 Step-Thru e-bike with extra battery (pre-order): $1,299 (Reg. $1,799)
- Rad Power RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike with free extra battery: $1,249 (Reg. $1,599)
- Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus e-bike: $1,099 (Reg. $1,599)
- Schwinn Ridgewood Electric Mountain Bike: $800 (Reg. $1,500)
- Aventon Soltera.2 e-bike: $799 (Reg. $999)
- Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg. $1,500)
- Schwinn Mendocino Hybrid Electric Cruiser Bike: $699 (Reg. $1,700)
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.
- Juice up your new Memorial Day buys with Amazon’s 24-pack of rechargeable AAA batteries at new $17 low
- EGO Power+ 56V Z6 electric zero-turn riding mower includes extra batteries for new $4,999 low (Reg. $6,097)
- Aventon Himalayan Pink Level.2 commuter e-bike hits $1,499 in Best Buy Memorial Day sale
- Best Memorial Day EV deals: e-bikes, GoKarts, more from Aventon, Rad Power, Lectric, Segway, and other popular brands
- Post-launch discount on Jackery’s Explorer 600 portable power station sees drop to $419 low
- Anker’s PowerCore Reserve power station gives you 60,000mAh battery in easy-to-carry design at new $95 low (Reg. $150)
- Bluetti AC180 power station comes with 200W solar panel for return $879 low (Save $719), more from $159
- Zip and drift in the Segway Ninebot GoKart Pro with rare deal at $1,600 (Reg. $2,300), more from $200
- Yards and gardens thrive with Rachio 3 smart 4-zone sprinkler controller at new $98 low, more for Memorial Day
- Goal Zero’s latest Yeti portable power stations hit new lows starting at $225, more offers from $113
- Save thousands in Amazon’s ECOFLOW power station Memorial Day sale, up to 47% off with deals from $169
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station falls $390 to new $609 low in Memorial Day sales
- Jackery’s Memorial Day sales take up to $2,000 off power stations, bundles, more from $199
- Jackery’s new Explorer 1000 v2 power station now $679 in pre-order special (Save $120)
- Prep for camps or storms with Jackery’s solar generator 2000 Pro bundle at return $1,899 low (Reg. $3,599)
- Pit Boss’ table top wood pellet grill covers campsite meals at $240 (Reg. $369)
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Climate XChange’s 9th Annual EV Raffle is your chance to win the electric car of your dreams – from Rivian to Tesla to Porsche and more!
But don’t wait, because there are only 5,000 tickets available!
Imagine getting to custom order your perfect EV, with every detail just the way you want it, up to $120,000, and with all taxes covered. That’s what the Grand Prize Winner gets to do – and you could be that winner.
How it works
Enter at CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek. Every ticket you buy is one entry to win. Climate XChange is only selling 5,000 tickets, which means your odds are better here than most internet sweepstakes! Plus, you can feel good knowing your ticket supports an amazing cause: pushing for state-level climate action and advancing the transition to a zero-emissions economy.
The prizes
- Grand Prize: Custom-built EV of your choice, valued up to $120,000, with all taxes covered.
- 2nd Place: $12,500 cash.
- 3rd Place: $7,500 cash.
- Early Bird Prize: Buy your ticket before December 31, 2024, and you’ll also be entered to win $10,000 on January 3, 2025.
That’s two drawings for the price of one ticket – and four chances to win big!
Why enter?
Climate XChange has been making dreams come true for nearly a decade. Last year’s winner drove off in a custom red Tesla Model X Plaid, and you could be next! Climate XChange takes fairness seriously: It prints every raffle ticket stub and live-streams the entire drawing process, ensuring transparency. Independent auditors oversee everything, so you know the drawing is legit.
Who is Climate XChange?
Climate XChange (CXC) is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states transition to a zero-emissions economy. It advances state climate policy through its State Climate Policy Network, connecting over 15,000 advocates and policymakers, and through its State Climate Policy Dashboard, a leading data platform for tracking climate action across the US.
Get your ticket today
Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to grab your ticket. Limited tickets are available – remember, Climate XChange is only selling 5,000 tickets – so don’t miss your shot at an electric future!
Climate XChange EV Raffle rules summary
- Must be 18 or older to enter.
- Tickets are available at CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek.
- Only 5,000 tickets will be sold.
- Early Bird Drawing on January 3, 2025.
- Grand Prize Drawing on February 28, 2025.
All proceeds support Climate XChange’s work to push for ambitious climate policy – so even if you don’t win, you’re still making a difference.
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China just connected its largest single-capacity solar farm built on a former coal mining area, which is in the Gobi Desert, to the grid.
The Mengxi Blue Ocean Photovoltaic Power Station, located in Otog Front Banner, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, came online on November 5. With a massive installed capacity of 3 gigawatts (GW) and over 5.9 million solar panels, the plant will generate around 5.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually – enough to power 2 million households.
This huge project will save about 1.71 million tons of standard coal each year and cut carbon dioxide emissions by roughly 4.7 million tons, which is equivalent to planting 62,700 hectares (around 155,000 acres) of trees.
Built on coal mining subsidence land, Mengxi Blue Ocean is part of China’s national West-East Electricity Transfer Project, which brings investment and development to western China west while supplying the growing need for electricity in the eastern provinces.
The solar farm includes the country’s first large-scale outdoor solar testing base in the Gobi Desert climate, demonstrating the potential for large solar installations in challenging environments.
The power station makes use of new rare earth alloy grounding materials, cutting costs by 40%. It also replaces traditional concrete foundations with steel to minimize impact on the local grassland ecosystem.
Chuang Xihong, deputy director of the Engineering Construction Department of Guodian Power Group, CHN Energy’s parent company, explained that Mengxi Blue Ocean is an agrivoltaic project as well [via PV Tech]:
Fine forage and sand-fixing plants are planted under the PV modules, providing grazing for Australian White Sheep and chickens. A composite ecological development model will be established where PV power generation and breeding will go hand in hand.
Read more: China powers up the world’s largest open-sea offshore solar farm
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