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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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Genesis wants a bigger slice of the US luxury market with new EVs en route

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Genesis wants a bigger slice of the US luxury market with new EVs en route

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If you haven’t noticed, Genesis is quickly making a name for itself in the US. The luxury automaker now has 60 sales outlets as it expands into new US states. With new EVs launching, Genesis is eyeing a bigger share of the US luxury market.

Hyundai Motor Group’s Genesis brand is quietly emerging as a powerhouse in the US luxury market. Genesis marked its entry into the luxury segment in 2008 as a Hyundai-branded model.

In 2015, Hyundai announced Genesis would become an independent luxury brand. Since launching its first vehicle in the US, the luxury brand’s sales have surged from 7,000 in 2016 to over 69,000 last year. It even outsold Nissan’s Infiniti.

According to Genesis, this is just the start. The Korean luxury brand wants an even bigger slice of the market as it eyes rivals like Porsche.

A big reason behind the brand’s confidence is its new lineup of stylishly electric models. Genesis sells three EVs in the US: The GV60, Electrified G80, and Electrified GV70.

After introducing the Electrified GV70 just last year, the electric SUV is already Genesis’ top-selling EV in the US. According to Kelley Blue Book, Genesis sold 2,343 electric GV70 models in the US through September.

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2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 update (Source: Genesis)

Genesis eyes a bigger share of the US luxury market

Altogether, the luxury brand’s EV sales reached over 4,600 through the first nine months of 2024, topping Porsche (4,291) and Volvo (3,644).

Genesis made a statement at the LA Auto Show, unveiling the updated 2026 Electrified GV70. The luxury electric SUV now includes more range and an NACS port so drivers can charge at Tesla Superchargers. It will go on sale in the first half of 2025.

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Genesis at the 2024 LA Auto Show (Source: Hyundai Motor Group)

Meanwhile, Genesis showcased its new GV60 Magma Concept at the event, its first dedicated high-performance EV. The brand sees its Magma performance brand rivaling that of Geman luxury brands like Mercedes AMG, BMW M, and Audi RS.

The Genesis GV60 Magma EV will launch next year, spearheading the brand’s “expansion into the realm of high-performance vehicles.”

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Genesis GV60 Magma EV concept global debut at Goodwood (Source: Genesis)

Genesis enhanced the battery and motor while fine-tuning the chassis, thermodynamics, and profile for more power and efficiency.

It also features an aggressive new design, sitting much lower and wider than the current GV60 model. Genesis added a Magma-exclusive sound system to give it a sports car-like feel in the cockpit.

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Genesis G80 EV Magma Concept (Source: Genesis)

In April, we got our first look at the G80 EV Magma concept, which could be a potential challenger to Tesla’s Model S Plaid and the Porsche Taycan GT Turbo.

The luxury brand is expected to launch its flagship electric three-row SUV next year, the GV90. Genesis previewed the ultra-luxury EV in March after unveiling the Neolun concept.

Genesis now has 60 sales bases in the US, with new stores in Washington, Minnesota, New York, and Florida. It’s also building 30 in Canada as it expands its presence in the North American luxury market.

The luxury brand is opening a new dedicated design center in California. The “Genesis Design California” will open in the first half of 2025 as it builds out its US network.

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No, BYD is not taking over NIO as fake rumors claim

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A rumor spreading like wildfire on social media claims BYD will be taking over NIO (NYSE: NIO) as the EV giant gobbles up market share in China. The rumor was posted by a suspected BYD employee, but NIO is denying the claim.

BYD acquiring NIO would be a massive move as China’s leading EV maker continues to dominate the market. But that’s not going to happen.

According to CnEVPost, NIO’s assistant vice president for branding and communications, Ma Lin, denied the rumors that BYD is taking over the company on Friday.

Ma posted a screenshot on social media asking BYD’s general manager of branding and PR, Li Yunfei if the person who posted the fake rumor was an employee.

Earlier today, the suspected employee claimed BYD and NIO were setting up a joint venture. In a Weibo post, the suspect said BYD would have majority control of the partnership with a 51% share while NIO would get the remaining 49% ownership.

Ma told Li that if it was, in fact, a BYD employee, he needed to issue an official clarification and apologize. If not, they can get the police involved together. Li also denied the rumors, saying the claim was seriously untrue.

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NIO Onvo L60 electric SUV at the 2024 Guangzhou International Auto Show (Source: NIO Onvo)

NIO denies rumors that BYD is taking over the company

This is not the first time rumors surfaced that BYD will be taking over NIO, but because it is a suspected employee, the post has garnered more attention.

BYD is on a major hiring spree as it ramps up production to meet the higher demand. The EV giant now has over 900,000 employees, making it by far the largest A-share listed company in China.

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BYD Dolphin (left) and Atto 3 (right) Source: BYD

After selling over 500,000 vehicles for the first time in a single month in October, BYD’s surge is heating up as the EV giant expands overseas for growth.

October was BYD’s fifth consecutive record sales month as it closes in on auto leaders like Ford in global deliveries.

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Onvo L60 electric SUV models (Source: NIO Onvo)

NIO is also gaining momentum, with sales topping the 20,000 mark for the sixth straight month in October. With output of its new lower-priced Onvo L60 electric SUV ramping up, NIO expects to continue seeing higher demand.

Ma said on Friday that NIO’s “recent situation is quite good.” The company’s head of PR added, “Cash flow turned positive in the third quarter, gross profit improved in October, earning an extra RMB 100 million, and Onvo (deliveries) will exceed 10,000 in December.”

NIO is launching its third brand, Firefly, with deliveries kicking off in the first half of 2025. The company expects sales to double next year as it works to become profitable by 2026.

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Hyundai recalls more than 145,000 EVs

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Hyundai Motors is recalling 145,235 EVs and other “electrified” vehicles in the US, citing concerns about a loss of driving power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

The NHTSA announced this morning that the recall affects selected IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs, as well as certain luxury Genesis models, including the GV60, GV70, and G80 electrified variants, from the 2022-2025 model years, Reuters reported.

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai)

It looks like the issue stems from “the integrated charging control units in these vehicles, which may become damaged and fail to charge the 12-volt battery. This malfunction could lead to a complete loss of drive power, posing safety risks for drivers,” the NHTSA stated.

If you’re an owner of one of these Hyundai models dating 2022-2025, stay tuned. Hyundai has not yet provided a timeline as to when affected vehicles will be repaired.

To make that happen, the company’s dealers will inspect and replace the charging unit and its fuse if necessary, NHTSA said. Free of charge, of course.

Importantly, no crashes, injuries, fatalities, or fires due to this issue have been reported in the US, Hyundai reported.

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