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We’ve got some travel devices and at-home tool discounts as the focus of today’s Green Deals. Front and center is Bluetti’s Halloween Sale which is not only taking 50% off a massive lineup of backup power solutions but also giving us the first official discount on the brand’s new Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Stations that start from $299. Following right behind is four Vanpowers e-bikes seeing discounts, with the biggest savings on the City Vanture e-bike at $1,049. There’s also two great tool deals, with the Greenworks 40V 8-inch Cordless Electric Polesaw hitting a new $87 low, while we also have two varying options to save up to $130 on Worx’s Nitro 40V LEAFJET Cordless Electric Blower starting from $190. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Halloween sale coverage or the return Prime Day low on Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station, 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.

Bluetti Halloween sale offers first discount on new Handsfree backpack power stations starting from $299

Bluetti has launched a Halloween Sale through the rest of the month that is taking up to 50% off power stations, bundles, and accessories – and even giving us the first discounts on the brand’s latest releases. These new units are the Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Stations that start from $299 shipped and $399 shipped, respectively. Priced at $429 and $599, these new backup solutions are getting their first official price cuts since releasing a few days ago, receiving solid 30% and 33% markdowns that save you $130 and $200 off their going rates. You’ll also find their solar generator bundles offering savings too, with the Handsfree 1 coming with a 120W solar panel for $499, down from $629, while the Handsfree 2 with a 120W solar panel sits a little higher at $599, down from $799. You can also find these deals on the Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 matched at Amazon, just be sure to clip the on-page coupons.

A first that we’ve seen across the major backup power contenders on the market, Bluetti’s Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 backpack power stations are just as the name describes – ultra-slim power stations that have been tailored for either the 42L or 60L backpacks that come along with them, offering plenty more space for your camping/hiking/outdoor photography essentials. The two units offer either a 268.8Wh or 512Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity and can dish power output up to 300W (surging to 450W) or 700W (surging to 1,200W), with both providing one AC port, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports to connect your devices and small appliances.

Recharging these units is conveniently fast too, with both able to reach an 80% battery in 45 minutes, while the Handsfree 1 takes 1.5 hours and the Handsfree 2 takes 1.3 hours to reach a full charge. Of course, alongside being able to charge from your car, they also sport solar charging capabilities with a 200W and 350W solar input maximum (both recharge in 3 hours with the solar generator bundle options’ 120W panels). The bag itself comes splash-resistant against rain, with a flap that opens on the side for instant access to the station’s output ports, while also boasting multiple layers with various compartments to store equipment for drones, photography, or your regular office gear to take out into the world – plus, its flexible outer design allows you to hang tents, sleeping bags, solar panels, and more too. The shoulder straps have also bee stocked with buckles for your GoPro or other similiar cameras so everything stays within reach for whenever you need it.

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You can browse through the entirety of Bluetti’s Halloween sale on the landing page here.

Vanpowers City Vanture e-bike

Save $700 on Vanpowers’ 35-pound City Vanture e-bike that tackles commutes up to 50 miles at $1,049

Vanpowers is currently taking up to $700 off four of its reliable e-bike models, with urban riders seeing the biggest savings opportunity in the brand’s City Vanture Urban e-bike for $1,049 shipped. More recently fetching $1,749 in our post-tariff market, the lowest price we’ve seen to date was back during last year’s winter holiday sales, when costs fell to $840. In 2024, we’ve seen a few falls to $999, with discounts more regularly dropping the price to $1,049 or higher since summer’s end. Today, you’re looking at the third-lowest price we have tracked, which still provides a reliable commuting solution within a highly-affordable price pool.

The City Vanture e-bike arrives stocked with a 350W rear hub motor, a 252Wh battery, and five levels of pedal assistance to support the rider as it reaches top speeds of 25 MPH for up to 50 miles on a single charge. It comes with a sleek, aluminum alloy frame weighing in at just 34 pounds, which compliments and accentuates its minimalist design, and features a seamlessly integrated battery into the main bar, both hiding and protecting it from sight and/or harm. You’ll also find that it comes with 28-inch Kenda tires, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, a Gates CDN belt drive to pedal the bike without assistance, and an integrated LCD display with an IP66 waterproof rating.

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greenworks 40V 8-inch cordless electric polesaw

Get 11 feet of total reach with Greenworks’ 40V 8-inch cordless electric polesaw at new $87 low

We’re now tracking the best price yet on the Greenworks 40V 8-Inch Cordless Electric Polesaw for $86.53 shipped coming to us from Amazon. Normally priced at $180, we’ve seen a handful of discounts cut down on costs every two or so months, often keeping the price above $144, with one discount in April having gone lower to $135. Not only is today’s deal saving you $93 thanks to the unexpected 52% markdown, but it also beats out all the previous pricing that has come before it – including the former $115 low from April 2022, which we haven’t seen any prices get significantly close to since summer 2023. Don’t miss out on this new all-time low price while it lasts, giving you the opportunity to upgrade your tool arsenal at the best rate we have tracked.

Sporting a 40V brushless motor that comes powered by the included 2.0Ah battery, with this 40V 8-inch polesaw from Greenworks you’ll be able to perform up to 50 cuts per charge for regular tree-trimming needs (especially in those colder months if your trees run the risk of snow pileup and thus breaking in the process). This model gives you an adjustable 8-inch bar and chain that keeps itself lubricated for an extended lifespan thanks to the built-in auto-oiler. The extendable aluminum 3-piece shaft also provides up to an additional nine feet so you can have 11 feet of total reach (including the saw) and hit those higher branches that need tending to.

Worx Nitro 40V LEAFJET cordless electric blower

For today only you can save up to $130 on the Worx Nitro 40V LEAFJET cordless blower starting from $190

Amazon is offering the Worx Nitro 40V LEAFJET Cordless Electric Blower for $189.99 shipped. Normally priced at $250, regular discounts have been seen over 2024, with the biggest of them cutting the price tag to $153 so far, though we’ve seen it go as low as $140 in past years. There’s also a a great bundle opportunity through Best Buy’s Deals of the Day, offering this same Worx LEAFJET blower for $199.99 shipped. What makes this one-day only deal so great though, is the additional bundled savings you’ll get when also purchasing the Worx 20V Power Share PRO 4.0Ah battery alongside it, which starts with a $30 discount to $70 when buying it alone, but then falls even further to $20 when both items are added to your cart – meaning all-in-all, you’re getting three batteries and the tool while saving a total of $130.

If you already have Worx equipment in your arsenal, adding three more of the brand’s interchangeable batteries to the rotation is definitely not something to overlook as that’s one of the highlights of investing in brands with such an ecosystem. The Nitro LEAFJET itself is also a powerful upgrade to secure, arriving with the brand’s brushless motor 2.0 tech that provides a 620 CFM (165 MPH air flow) when you have it set in volume mode for faster clearings of larger areas. There’s a 3-speed control on this model, with an added turbo mode to bump up the power for tougher and more stubborn jobs (ever get embarrassed by wet debris not just blowing away? Exactly). It’s an easy model to operate with one hand at just 6.4 pounds too, allowing most people of varying sizes and ages to clear out their yards without concern.

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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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Europe’s wind power hits 20%, but 3 challenges stall progress

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Wind energy powered 20% of all electricity consumed in Europe (19% in the EU) in 2024, and the EU has set a goal to grow this share to 34% by 2030 and more than 50% by 2050.

To stay on track, the EU needs to install 30 GW of new wind farms annually, but it only managed 13 GW in 2024 – 11.4 GW onshore and 1.4 GW offshore. This is what’s holding the EU back from achieving its wind growth goals.

Three big problems holding Europe’s wind power back

Europe’s wind power growth is stalling for three key reasons:

Permitting delays. Many governments haven’t implemented the EU’s new permitting rules, making it harder for projects to move forward.

Grid connection bottlenecks. Over 500 GW(!) of potential wind capacity is stuck in grid connection queues.

Slow electrification. Europe’s economy isn’t electrifying fast enough to drive demand for more renewable energy.

Brussels-based trade association WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson summed it up: “The EU must urgently tackle all three problems. More wind means cheaper power, which means increased competitiveness.”

Permitting: Germany sets the standard

Permitting remains a massive roadblock, despite new EU rules aimed at streamlining the process. In fact, the situation worsened in 2024 in many countries. The bright spot? Germany. By embracing the EU’s permitting rules — with measures like binding deadlines and treating wind energy as a public interest priority — Germany approved a record 15 GW of new onshore wind in 2024. That’s seven times more than five years ago.

If other governments follow Germany’s lead, Europe could unlock the full potential of wind energy and bolster energy security.

Grid connections: a growing crisis

Access to the electricity grid is now the biggest obstacle to deploying wind energy. And it’s not just about long queues — Europe’s grid infrastructure isn’t expanding fast enough to keep up with demand. A glaring example is Germany’s 900-megawatt (MW) Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm. The turbines are ready to go, but the grid connection won’t be in place until 2026.

This issue isn’t isolated. Governments need to accelerate grid expansion if they’re serious about meeting renewable energy targets.

Electrification: falling behind

Wind energy’s growth is also tied to how quickly Europe electrifies its economy. Right now, electricity accounts for just 23% of the EU’s total energy consumption. That needs to jump to 61% by 2050 to align with climate goals. However, electrification efforts in key sectors like transportation, heating, and industry are moving too slowly.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has tasked Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen with crafting an Electrification Action Plan. That can’t come soon enough.

More wind farms awarded, but challenges persist

On a positive note, governments across Europe awarded a record 37 GW of new wind capacity (29 GW in the EU) in 2024. But without faster permitting, better grid connections, and increased electrification, these awards won’t translate into the clean energy-producing wind farms Europe desperately needs.

Investments and corporate interest

Investments in wind energy totaled €31 billion in 2024, financing 19 GW of new capacity. While onshore wind investments remained strong at €24 billion, offshore wind funding saw a dip. Final investment decisions for offshore projects remain challenging due to slow permitting and grid delays.

Corporate consumers continue to show strong interest in wind energy. Half of all electricity contracted under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in 2024 was wind. Dedicated wind PPAs were 4 GW out of a total of 12 GW of renewable PPAs. 

Read more: Renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030 – IEA

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Podcast: New Tesla Model Y unveil, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, more

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the official unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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BYD’s new Han L EV just leaked in China and it’s a monster

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The Chinese EV leader is launching a new flagship electric sedan. BYD’s new Han L EV leaked in China on Friday, revealing a potential Tesla Model S Plaid challenger.

What we know about the BYD Han L EV so far

We knew it was coming soon after BYD teased the Han L on social media a few days ago. Now, we are learning more about what to expect.

BYD’s new electric sedan appeared in China’s latest Ministry of Industry and Information Tech (MIIT) filing, a catalog of new vehicles that will soon be sold.

The filing revealed four versions, including two EV and two PHEV models. The Han L EV will be available in single- and dual-motor configurations. With a peak power of 580 kW (777 hp), the single-motor model packs more power than expected.

BYD’s dual-motor Han L gains an additional 230 kW (308 hp) front-mounted motor. As CnEVPost pointed out, the vehicle’s back has a “2.7S” badge, which suggests a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) sprint time of just 2.7 seconds.

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BYD Han L EV (Source: China MIIT)

To put that into perspective, the Tesla Model S Plaid can accelerate from 0 to 100 km in 2.1 seconds. In China, the Model S Plaid starts at RBM 814,900, or over $110,000. Speaking of Tesla, the EV leader just unveiled its highly anticipated Model Y “Juniper” refresh in China on Thursday. It starts at RMB 263,500 ($36,000).

BYD already sells the Han EV in China, starting at around RMB 200,000. However, the single front motor, with a peak power of 180 kW, is much less potent than the “L” model. The Han EV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.

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BYD Han L EV (Source: China MIIT)

At 5,050 mm long, 1,960 mm wide, and 1,505 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm, BYD’s new Han L is roughly the size of the Model Y (4,970 mm long, 1,964 mm wide, 1,445 mm tall, wheelbase of 2,960 mm).

Other than that it will use a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack from BYD’s FinDreams unit, no other battery specs were revealed. Check back soon for the full rundown.

Source: CnEVPost, China MIIT

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