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We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with plenty of savings, led by some big news! To start, we have Jackery launching its new modular Explorer 5000 Plus power station with pre-order deals that give you up to $1,699 in free gear. Next, Velotric is offering a weekend flash sale on its T1 ST Plus e-bike at $1,249 and coming with a bonus savings option, followed by the first official discount on Govee’s new Smart Electric Kitchen Composter at $250. From there, we have a bunch of savings options on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station starting from $2,999, with Goal Zero’s Yeti 500 and 700 Portable Power Stations right behind at their lowest prices. Lastly, we have a one-day only discount on NIU’s KQi 300P All-Terrain Suspension Electric KickScooter at $699. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on Aiper’s solar pool skimmer, the latest lineup of Rad Power’s e-bike sale, 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.

Jackery launches new modular Explorer 5000 Plus power station with early-bird discounts and up to $1,699 in free gear

To offer further solutions in the backup power market, Jackery is launching its newest and most advanced home backup model to date – with tons of savings for folks who get in on the action early. Now available for pre-order, the Jackery’s Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station has been designed as “the lightest indoor generator in its class, and ensures people will stay connected, powered, and secure, even in the most difficult and unexpected circumstances.” Joining the ranks of larger capacity models with some truly monstrous expansive capabilities, this new unit promises enough power for home backup, EV charging, RV support, and more. If you want to get the full rundown on what to expect from this new model, check out our launch coverage here, and head below to learn how you can get up to $1,699 in free gear.

Jackery’s new Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station is now available for pre-order, with a couple of different options starting from the unit’s base $3,499 price tag either direct from Jackery’s site or via Amazon.

From now until November 13, 2024 there are some early-bird bundle deals that are worth taking advantage of, with the Explorer 5000 Plus getting a free smart transfer switch (valued at $1,699) at $3,499 shipped, after using the on-page promo code NEW1500 at checkout for $1,500 off.

You can choose to grab the Explorer 5000 Plus with two 500W solar panels, a smart transfer switch, and a free protective cover (valued at $99) for $4,999 shipped, after using the on-page promo code NEW1000 at checkout for $1,000 off.

The final bundle option gives you the Explorer 5000 Plus, two 500W solar panels, the smart transfer switch, an expansion battery (providing a 10,080Wh capacity), and the free protective cover for $6,799 shipped, after using the on-page promo code NEW1200 at checkout for $1,200 off.

Velotric weekend flash sale on T1 ST e-bike

Velotric weekend flash sale drops T1 ST Plus e-bike with Apple Find My to $1,249 with bonus savings

Alongside Velotric’s ongoing sitewide sale, the brand is offering a weekend flash sale on its T1 ST Plus e-bike for $1,249 shipped, with a discounted bundle option for a bunch of add-on gear too. Normally priced at $1,549 most of the time, we saw it fall to its $1,099 low back during the brand’s Memorial Day sale for a short period, while the other sales have kept costs between $1,299 and $1,349. With this flash sale, you can land this lightweight model at a $300 markdown and the second-lowest price we have tracked. There’s also an option to bundle this e-bike and get a full spread of add-on gear with fenders for both wheels, a rear cargo rack, a phone mount, and a water bottle with a cage at $1,468, which all together would normally run you $1,818 – bumping your total savings up to $350.

Urban commuters and active cyclists alike will thrive with Velotric’s T1 ST Plus e-bike, as it weighs in at just 39 pounds, making it easy to carry up and down stairs while also taking up minimal space for those living in walk-up apartments/buildings. Its streamlined frame houses a 36V 352.8Wh battery that runs the 350W motor (which peaks at 600W), giving you up to 52 miles of pedal assistance (supported by a superior torque sensor) and top speeds of 25 MPH (unlocked from its standard 20 MPH).

Alongside a bonus walk mode for assistance when you have to hop off (especially to get up very steep angles) and Apple Find My capabilities, there’s a bunch more extra features that make this a great model at such a low price, with it also having a SHIMANO 8-speed derailleur, an integrated LED auto-headlight, double hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-resistant tires, an IPX6 waterproof rating, and a 3.5-inch LCD display with USB charging for your personal device.

More Velotric e-bike deals:

  • Discover 1 Plus Step-Thru e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 28 MPH for up to 65 miles
    • bundle on-page with rear rack, front basket, phone mount, and left mirror at $500 off
  • Fold 1 Step-Thru e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,399)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • bundle on-page with wheel guard, phone mount, front basket, and passenger handrail at $300 off
  • Nomad 1 Plus Step-Thru e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for up to 55 miles
  • Go 1 Utility e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 25 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with $134 in free gear
  • Packer 1 Cargo e-bike: $1,699 (Reg. $2,199)
    • 25 MPH for up to 52 miles
    • comes with $81 in free gear
  • Discover 2 e-bike: $1,899 (no price reduction)
    • 28 MPH for up to 75 miles
    • bundle on-page with phone mount, front basket, left mirror, and suspension seatpost 2.0 at $150 off
  • Summit 1 e-bike: $1,999 (no price reduction)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • bundle on-page with fenders, rear rack, water bottle, and bottle cage at $100 off
first discount on Govee smart kitchen composter

Govee’s new smart electric Kitchen Composter helps you go greener with first discount to $250 (50% off)

Govee’s official Amazon storefront is offering the very first chance to save on the new Smart Electric Kitchen Composter for $249.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $200 off coupon. Priced at $500 since its recent release, this is the very first discount that we have seen on this new green kitchen upgrade – and the fact that it’s getting its price cut by a massive 50% markdown is rather surprising too, though Govee has been known to do this on other appliances, as it did with the new Smart Electric Kettle Pro. Folks looking to upgrade their home life and go a little more green are getting a great deal here, saving you $250 while also helping out the environment (and your gardens too). It also doesn’t seem to be available yet on Govee’s direct website, making this an even sweeter opportunity to get in on.

More and more folks are getting in on the benefits of composting at home, whether that’s to reduce food waste while also keeping it out of landfills, improving their own gardening soil for plants, and more. This new smart device from Govee is here to help with those desires, letting you keep records of your disposals, create your own low-cost fertilizer to provide vital nutrients to your home’s plant life, and more – all monitored and controlled via the companion app and with voice controls available through Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. You won’t have to worry about any odors here, as it includes two changeable filters that prevent the usual smells during the composting cycle. There are also three different operating modes here, with a full array of safety notifications to keep you in the loop should something go awry.

Anker SOLIX F3800 power station

Save $1,000 on Anker’s 3,840Wh SOLIX F3800 power station at $2,999, bundles start from $3,499

Anker has a bunch of power deals that are offering up some great rates on a lineup of reliable backup power solutions, like the brand’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station that is currently down at $2,999 shipped, which you can also find matching at Amazon, after clipping the on-page $1,000 off coupon. Down from its usual $3,999 price tag, we saw it in the earlier half of 2024 mostly keeping at or above $3,599, with some occasional falls lower. As the year has progressed we’ve been seeing more frequent $1,000 markdowns like today’s deal, though we did see it hit its $2,499 low back in June over at Wellbots. Today, you can add it to your backup needs with a solid $1,000 slashed off the tag, giving you the third-lowest price we have tracked. Head below for more on this unit and all its discounted bundle options too.

If you want to have all the backup power options at your fingertips – traveling/camping support to home backup and full home powering – this unit is one of the best versatile models on the market today with its 3,840Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that can be expanded all the way up to a massive 26.9kWh with the addition of six BP3800 Expansion Batteries. It can dish out up to 6,000W of output power and comes with a myriad of ports to cover a wide range of devices and appliances, with eight ACs, three USB-Cs, two USB-As, one DC, and one car port. That’s not all, as it also sports connections to hook to your RV, and electric car, as well as your home’s circuit breaker, but you will need to get the appropriate gear (bundle options below) with a Home Backup Kit for sectional support or the Home Power Panel that covers the entire household and allows for connections with your solar roof panels for greater recharging capabilities.

There are a few different ways to recharge the F3800’s battery, but the two main ways will give you a full battery in only 2.7 hours through a standard outlet, or up to 2 hours when utilizing its maximum 2,400W solar input. Everything is housed within a rollable design, with an LCD display to monitor real-time levels as well as adjust settings – or you can do all this on your phone via the companion app.

Anker SOLIX F3800 power station/solar generator bundles:

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Anker SOLIX F3800 full home power bundles:

You can check out the full spread of discounts that Anker is currently offering (including smaller units) on the landing page here.

new Explorer 5000 Plus

Goal Zero’s Yeti 500 and 700 power stations at lowest prices starting from $337

Through its official Amazon storefront, Goal Zero is offering new and returning low prices on its Yeti 500 and Yeti 700 Portable Power Stations for $337.46 shipped and $449.96 shipped, after clipping the on-page 25% off coupons. Normally these two newer stations go for $450 and $600, respectively, and we’ve mostly seen the 500 model fall to $360 while the 700 model has been down as low as $450. You’re looking at the best prices here today, saving you $113 on the 500 at a new all-time low and $150 on the 700 at a returning low. There’s also a discounted bundle option to pair the Yeti 700 with a 100W solar panel for $586, after clipping the on-page $214 off coupon.

These 6th generation power stations are designed to keep your personal devices and small appliances juiced up and running during casual outdoor ventures, whether that’s for camping, tailgates, outdoor movie nights, road trips, and the like. They share much of the same designs and features, with the main difference between them being their capacity sizes (Yeti 500 offers 499Wh, Yeti 700 offers 677Wh) and output power levels (Yeti 500 provides 500W surging to 1,000W and the Yeti 700 provides 600W surging to 1,000W).

These units have all been given fast-charging capabilities when they’re plugged into a standard wall outlet, with the Yeti 500 recharging in 90 minutes and the Yeti 700 recharging in under 2 hours. Your small appliance and device charging needs are covered by the two AC ports, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, plus the bonus car port – and both can be hooked up to a solar panel with a max input level of 200W, with recharging ranging from 2.9 hours to 4 hours, depending on your model.

NIU

For today only hop aboard NIU’s KQi 300P foldable all-terrain suspension e-kickscooter at $699 low

Coming to us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the NIU KQi 300P Foldable All-Terrain Suspension Electric Kick Scooter for $699 shipped. Normally fetching $949 here, while going for $899 direct from NIU, this one-day sale is seeing a slightly bigger discount than we’ve seen come from the manufacturer this year. When it’s been featured in NIU’s sales, it’s kept costs above $700, with the discounts only getting smaller and smaller as we headed through summer and into fall. Today, you’re looking at a 26% markdown coming from Best Buy, giving you $250 in savings and landing it at the lowest price we can find. It even beats out NIU’s website where it’s discounted to a higher $807 rate.

Designed to handle whatever terrain stands ahead of you, NIU’s KQi 300P kickscooter arrives with a 450W motor (peaking at 900W for up to 20% incline climbing) alongside a 13Ah/608Wh battery that provides a nice 30 miles of travel and 20 MPH top speeds. There are some great standout features here, like the dual-tube hydraulic suspension for an even smoother ride, or the PowerFront braking (with rear dual-action disc brakes) that extends battery life thanks to the regenerative braking. Along with these, there’s also rubber pneumatic tubeless tires, a Halo headlight, braking lights, turn signal lights, and the full array of smart controls via the companion app – letting you customize its settings while also providing security measures to lock/unlock the e-scooter.

Fall e-bike deals!

Best 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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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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