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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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Podcast: China reaches EV tipping point, Tesla retreats, some slack with tax credit, and 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 China reaching the EV tipping point, Tesla’s retreat in Europe, EV buyers receiving some tax credit relief, 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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Cadillac is the luxury EV leader, but will it last without the $7,500 tax credit?

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Cadillac is back and selling a surprising number of electric vehicles in the US. With a full lineup of electric SUVs, Cadillac now claims to be the leading luxury EV brand in the US. Can it keep it up even after the $7,500 federal tax credit expires?

After launching seven new electric vehicles this year, GM claimed that Cadillac became the leading luxury EV brand by market share. However, that doesn’t include Tesla due to its “pricing structure.”

Cadillac is coming off its best first-half sales since 2008, selling more vehicles across all 50 states. Nearly one in four Cadillacs sold in the US this year were EVs.

GM’s luxury brand is now selling more electric vehicles than some of its biggest rivals, including Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, and Volvo.

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According to the latest data from Cox Automotive, Cadillac sold over 11,700 EVs in Q2, up 62% compared to last year. Through the first six months of the year, it has sold nearly 20,000 electric vehicles. In comparison, Porsche has sold almost 7,200 EVs in the US, Mercedes sold about 8,000, and Audi has sold just over 11,500.

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2026 Cadillac Optiq EV (Source: Cadillac)

With an electric SUV in nearly every segment, including the entry-level Optiq, a midsize Lyriq, a three-row Vistiq, and the even larger Escalade IQ and IQL models, Cadillac is seeing an influx of buyers from other brands.

Cadillac prepares for the EV tax credit to expire

Around 70% of Cadillac’s EV buyers are from other brands, according to GM, and about 10% are former Tesla drivers. With big policy changes coming under the Trump administration, Cadillac, like the entire industry, will likely face some hurdles.

The administration already raised tariffs on imported vehicles and other auto parts, and at the end of September, the $7,500 federal EV tax credit is set to expire.

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2026 Cadillac Vistiq electric SUV (Source: GM)

In response to the changes, many automakers are shifting back to hybrid and gas-powered vehicles. Cadillac is no exception.

“They’ll have to have both for a number of years now,” according to Sam Fiorani, the vice president of AutoForecast Solutions. Fiorani explained (via The New York Times) that “The gas-powered vehicles make the money, and the EVs bring them a new market.”

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Cadillac ESCALADE IQL electric SUV (Source: Cadillac)

Cadillac was initially expected to have an all-EV lineup by the end of the decade. Thanks to the policy changes, Cadillac could continue offering hybrid and ICE vehicles for several more years.

Fiorani said that although GM planned to retire the gas-powered Escalade, it’s now due for a refresh that will be sold “well into the next decade.”

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Cadillac LYRIQ luxury trim (Source: Cadillac)

Earlier this year, Cadillac’s global vice president, John Roth, said during a media briefing that the company was in a better position than most with the policy changes.

All Cadillac vehicles are built in the US, except the Optiq, which is built in Mexico. According to Roth, the policy changes will have “very limited impact, if you will, on the Cadillac brand.” If anything, Roth said, it could be an opportunity for the luxury automaker.

If you’re looking to get ahead of the $7,500 EV tax credit expiration, we can help you get started. Check out our links below to find Cadillac’s electric SUVs in your area.

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Australia Post begins largest electric van pilot in its history

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Australia Post is advancing its commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions across its operations by 2050 with the introduction of 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans, expanding its existing fleet of over 5,000 EVs already in active service.

With an efficient 60 kWh battery and 85 kW (about 115 hp) electric motor, Mercedes’ eVito electric van is ideally suited to the sort of stop-and-go work of a delivery vehicle. What’s more the company’s factory upfit program, Merceds-Benz Vans Courier Solutions, makes it easier than ever for delivery and contractor fleets to spec out their vans exactly the way they need them.

And, even though the eVito’s 60 kWh battery is rated to “just” 261 km (162 miles), the sort of low-speed, high-regen duty cycle Australia Post is going to be putting it through should mean drivers see much better real world range than that — which is precisely the sort of information this 36 van pilot is meant to uncover.

“This is our largest electric van trial to date,” explains Australia Post Chief Sustainability Officer, Richard Pittard. “It’s a meaningful step forward as we continue building a modern, sustainable delivery network that meets the evolving needs of our customers while reducing our environmental impact.”

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Australia Post currently operates more than 3,600 three-wheeled electric delivery vehicles (EDVs), 1,500 e-bikes, nearly 200 UBCO DUTY electric motorcycles, and several Mitsubishi eFUSO electric box vans at its larger logistics centers.

The new eVito vans, once deployed at scale, will operate primarily in highly populated metro areas, where their positive impact on local air quality will be felt by the greatest number of people, and their respiratory health, as well.

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Mercedes eVito; via Australia Post.

This kind of deployment should be exciting to EV enthusiasts for a number of tried-and-true reasons, but this one is particularly exciting to Americans because we have an Administration actively pretending that electric postal vehicles aren’t ready for prime time. The success of programs like this one from Australia Post are just more egg in the face of these anti-EV clowns, and few things make me happier.

You can check out the official Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia eVito specs and measurements in the detailed brochure, below, then scroll on down to the comments and let us know what you think of MB’s baby Sprinter.

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