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Leading today’s Green Deals is Velotric’s 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike at $1,199, which also has some bundle savings options for either add-on gear or buying two e-bikes together. Next, ALLPOWERS’ Halloween sale takes 41% off power banks, stations, and solar generator bundles, like the PB100 24,000mAh Power Bank that comes with a 21W solar panel for a new $75 low. There’s a bunch of great Worx lawn care and garden care equipment seeing some major savings at the moment, and also Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station hitting a new $489 low. Bringing up the rear is the one-day flash sale on EcoFlow’s WAVE 2 Portable AC/Heater that has dropped costs to its $899 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric XPedition e-bike savings, GE’s smart combo washer/dryer, 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.

Score $400 off Velotric’s 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike with 65-mile range at $1,199 with bonus savings options

As part of its ongoing sitewide Halloween sale, Velotric is offering its 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike for $1,199 shipped. Normally fetching $1,599, we regularly see it down at $1,299 during similar sales, with prices going their lowest to $1,099, which we last saw in March. Speaking of its lowest price – Velotric is offering an additional $200 in savings when you buy two of this model together, dropping costs to $1,099 each. If you’re only planning on buying one, you’re still looking at one of the best deals around as you’ll be getting a solid $400 markdown to the second-lowest price we have tracked. On top of all this, there’s also an on-page bundle option that gives you a rear rack, front basket, phone mount, and left mirror for $1,403, down from $1,903.

Velotric’s updated 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike arrives as an affordable and capable commuter solution with a 692Wh battery that powers the 500W motor (900W peak) for up to 65 miles of travel. There are five levels of pedal assistance to support the rider, or you can also use the throttle on its own for a reduced range of up to 58 miles. It reaches a standard speed of 20 MPH, but you can unlock its capabilities further up to 28 MPH (an increase from the previous build’s 25 MPH).

While the 2024 Discover 1 Plus doesn’t sport the higher power ratings, upgraded parts, and Apple Find My integration as the new Discover 2, it does still come with a nice collection of features at such a low price. There is the SHIMANO 7-speed derailleur, an integrated 60 lux LED headlight, a taillight with braking functionality, double hydraulic disc brakes, larger 26-inch puncture-resistant tires, an increased IPX7 waterproof rating, fenders above both tires, and a 3.5-inch LCD display. There’s a USB-A port on the display to charge your phone as you ride, and it even has a walk assist mode for when you are forced to stop your ride to get it up extreme inclines.

More Velotric e-bike deals:

  • 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
  • T1 ST Plus Lightweight e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,549)
    • 28 MPH for up to 70 miles
    • bundle on-page with rear rack, fender pack, phone mount, water bottle & cage at $350 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
ALLPOWERS Halloween sale

ALLPOWERS sale takes $53 off its PB100 24,000mAh power bank solar bundle at a new $75 low

ALLPOWERS has launched its Halloween sale through November 1 which is taking up to 41% off its power stations and solar generator bundles. One notable inclusion in this sale that we don’t see often is the PB100 24,000mAh Power Bank bundled alongside a 21W solar panel for $75 shipped. Down from its usual $128 price tag, we haven’t seen many discounts on this model since it was released back in November 2023, let alone this particular bundle package that we can only find direct from ALLPOWERS. You’re looking at a 41% markdown here, cutting $53 off the price tag and giving you reliable backup power for your personal devices at the lowest price we have tracked. It even beats out its Amazon pricing for the power bank alone, which is sitting at $100, making this deal all the better.

With our personal devices becoming an integral part of our daily lives, whether it is for work, school, passion projects, and so on – it’s nice to know that you’re covered in terms of keeping everything running. You’ll certainly find a reliable companion in ALLPOWERS’ PB100 power bank, which delivers a 24,000mAh capacity and four output ports to choose from: one 100W USB-C, one 60W USB-C, and two 18W USB-As – with a 14-inch MacBook Pro getting a 50% battery in 30 minutes, for example. When using a 65W or higher charger, you can refill the unit’s battery in up to two hours or utilize the included panel for solar charging at its maximum input – even while on the go. Not only is it a compact device that fits right in the pocket of your bag, but it also doubles as a powerful LED light that can provide steady illumination or be used for emergencies with its flashing mode for S.O.S signals.

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Worx lawn care and garden care equipment

Keep uniform yard lines with Worx’s 12A 7.5-inch electric lawn edger/trencher at new $90 2024 low

Amazon is offering the Worx 12A 7.5-inch Electric Lawn Edger & Trencher for $89.99 shipped until supplies run out (currently 80% left). Normally sitting at a $130 price tag, we’ve seen a handful of discounts over 2024, with many of them coming in the form of Best Buy one-day sales. We’ve seen things fall as low as $94 this year, with the last few months only seeing drops to $100. While we have seen the price go much lower in past years (the all-time low of which was in 2020 and hasn’t been seen since), today you’re looking at the new lowest price for 2024 that saves you $40 off the going rate.

Sporting a corded plug-in, meaning no battery timeframes to adhere to, this edger/trencher from Worx comes with a 12A motor that gets the 7.5-inch blade spinning up to 4,700 RPMS so you can enjoy professional-grade lines around the edges of your property and flower beds. There are three adjustable depths – 1 inch, 1-1/4 inch, or 1-1/2 inch – and it also features a cutting line indicator to keep everything in tight formation, giving your lawn a uniform look. Designed with an adjustable shaft, users will be able to find better comfort and the length that fits them more easily, regardless of height differences in the family.

For a battery-powered model that won’t have you worried about tangling cords as you’re trying to work, Amazon has the popular Worx GT Revolution 20V 12-inch String Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower going for $107. This three-in-one tool maxes out at 7,600 RPMs and gives you everything you’ll need to clean up, straighten up, and highlight your yard’s beauty. It has seven handle adjustment options for added comfort while the six rotating head settings offer added flexibility.

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Goal Zero Yeti 1000X

Get the 983Wh Goal Zero Yeti 1000X power station at $411 off for a new $489 low

The official Goal Zero Amazon storefront is offering its Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station for $489 shipped. More recently fetching $900 to $1,000 after falling from its original $1,300 MSRP back at the start of 2024, we’ve seen a few different discounts over the year so far, with costs progressively getting lower as the months pass by. Most recently, we saw things hit their lowest point back in September when it fell to $500, but today that price is beaten out by this greater 46% markdown that cuts $411 off the price tag and lands it at a new all-time low price. It even beats out Goal Zero’s own website where it’s discounted to $500 at the moment.

A perfect on-the-go companion for any situation where you’ll need some backup power, the Yeti 1000X delivers a 983Wh capacity with two pure sine 1,500W AC inverters that surge up to 3,500W alongside two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and a single car port. The battery fully recharges in up to nine hours via a standard wall outlet, which can be sped up with the brand’s Yeti X 600W Power Supply that cuts that timeframe down to just two hours. You can also take advantage of up to 600W of solar input to recharge via sunlight in two to four hours, with the minimum 100W of needed input taking a longer 12 to 24 hours, depending on conditions.

EcoFlow flash sale on WAVE 2 Portable AC/Heater

EcoFlow flash sale takes $400 off WAVE 2 portable AC/Heater for $899 low (Today only)

We’re entering the last few days of EcoFlow’s Halloween sale, and for today only is the last of this event’s flash sales, offering the WAVE 2 Portable Air Conditioner with Heater for $899 shipped. Normally priced at $1,299, it’s been keeping between $999 and its full price for much of the year, with some occasional falls lower to the $899 low in past flash sales, which is repeating here today, saving you $400 and giving you the best rate we have tracked – but don’t wait too long if you’re in need of a better portable air conditioning and heating option!

EcoFlow’s WAVE 2 delivers powerful air conditioning and heating in a portable form, ready at any moment to tackle temperature needs in whatever space you’re living in, traveling in, or working in – requiring no installation or drainage. It provides 5,100 BTUs of cooling and 6,100 BTUs of heating – with the heating able to effectively raise the temperature by 18 degrees in a matter of five minutes. And there’s no concern about its environmental impact as it utilizes R290, a natural refrigerant that comes in far greener and eco-friendlier than similar devices like it. The whole unit runs relatively quiet at 44dB while set in sleep mode too, allowing you to get some proper shut-eye while remaining comfy.

While this appliance comes with only the regular plug-in option, which gives you non-stop use through a standard wall outlet and similar options, you can also purchase its add-on battery (sold separately) to get up to 8 hours of AC or heating before needing to find a power source. Pairing it alongside your existing power stations is also an option, with either a DELTA 2 or DELTA Max power station providing an additional seven or 14 hours to the battery life, and even more, if you’ve got the appropriate solar panels as well.

Be sure to check out the full extent of EcoFlow’s Halloween savings while it lasts.

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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Range Rover’s first EV spotted in Sweden as launch nears

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The first electric Range Rover is expected to hit showrooms in the next few months. With its official debut just around the corner, Range Rover’s first EV was spotted testing in Sweden. Here’s a sneak peek of the luxury electric SUV.

Range Rover’s first EV put through the paces in Sweden

Range Rover is finally gearing up to introduce its first EV later this year. Earlier this year, JLR confirmed that the Range Rover Electric already has 57,000 buyers on the waiting list.

The company claims the new model “redefines” the electric luxury SUV with an “unrivalled driving experience.” To prove it, Range Rover is putting its first EV through the paces in sub-zero conditions in Sweden.

Range Rover’s electric SUV has been through 45,000 miles of testing across frozen lakes and land tracks. The latest round allowed engineers to test their new thermal management system.

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The company’s new ThermAssist thermal management system reduces heat energy consumption by up to 40% and is designed to warm the propulsion system or cabin in temperatures as low as ‑10°C (14°F).

Range Rover said it also helps optimize driving range while minimizing the impact of extreme temperatures on charging performance.

Combined with an 800V battery, the first one built in-house by JLR, the company promises the best possible performance, with optimized energy density, range, and charging times. The Range Rover’s first EV will be powered by a 117 kWh battery, consisting of 344 prismatic cells.

Built for both on- and off-road performance, the electric SUV features new additions like single-pedal driving and a switchable twin-chamber air suspension system.

Range Rover tested the single-pedal capabilities on both 28-degree and 17-degree split-mu inclines at its Arctic test facility.

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Range Rover Electric prototype (Source: JLR)

Matt Becker, Vehicle Engineering Director at JLR, explained that the electric SUV maintains the brand’s signature driving experience “by marrying all the essential Range Rover elements with new and advanced technologies.”

Following its second season in Sweden, Range Rover will continue testing prototypes ahead of the official launch later this year.

After its first EV, Range Rover is already preparing another smaller electric SUV, which is expected to be the Sport model. In 2026, the company is expected to release a mid-sized electric SUV, likely the Velar.

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Here’s how Volvo plans to overcome Trump’s tariffs with new EVs arriving

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Volvo is launching a nearly $2 billion (SEK 18 billion) restructuring plan to drive growth and mitigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs. With the new EX30 and ES90 EVs rolling out, Volvo is taking drastic action to drive growth.

Volvo launches restructuring plan due to Trump’s tariffs

After its operating income fell by nearly 60% to SEK 1.9 billion in the first quarter, Volvo launched a cost and cash action plan.

The restructuring is worth SEK 18 billion, with most of it being realized in 2026. Volvo’s new strategy includes SEK 3 billion in variable cost actions and SEK 5 billion in indirect spend efficiencies. The additional SEK 10 billion will be added in cash actions to reduce working capital and capital expenditures this year and in 2026.

Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson said, “The automotive industry is in the middle of a very difficult period with challenges not seen before.”

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With “turbulence in the market,” Samuelsson added that the company needs to “further improve our cash flow generation and lower our costs.”

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Volvo EX30 (source: Volvo)

To do so, Volvo is focusing on three areas: profitability, electrification, and regionalisation. Volvo is already leading the premium segment, with electrified vehicles accounting for 43% of sales in Q1. However, with new EVs launching, Volvo said more will need to be done to overcome the impact of Trump’s tariffs.

Volvo created a new region called Americas, which includes the US, Canada, and Latin America, to streamline its global operations.

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Volvo EX90 electric SUV (Source: Volvo)

In the US, the company is looking to sharpen its product line-up and plans to boost production at its Charleston, South Carolina, plant.

Earlier this month, Volvo started production of the EX30 at its Ghent plant, which will help it ramp up deliveries in the second half of 2025.

Since it will be imported into the US, Volvo is bracing to take a hit from tariffs. Even the EX90, which is made in Charleston, is heavily impacted, as most components still come from Europe.

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Volvo EX30 production at its Ghent plant (Source: Volvo)

Volvo also revealed the new ES90 last month, its new electric sedan and second EV built on the Volvo Cars Superset Tech Stack. It’s Volvo’s sixth fully electric vehicle following the EX90, EM90, EX40, EX40, and EX30.

In China, Volvo plans to adapt to the changing market with its first extended-range PHEV model, which will launch later this year.

Volvo said it remains “firm on becoming a fully electric car company.” Despite a weaker overall market, almost a fifth of the vehicles it sold in the first quarter were electric.

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Why Lennar is betting on a startup building backup batteries for Texas homes

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Inside this clean energy startup powering homes in Texas

In a warming world with increasingly extreme weather events, homeowners are turning to backup batteries for relief and peace of mind. But the backup only lasts only so long, and there’s a bigger problem at play: aging power grids.

Enter the virtual power plant, managed through a cloud-based system. It’s a fertile market for a number of companies as consumers look for more reliability, especially in areas prone to extreme temperatures and storms.

Base Power, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a virtual power plant and hardware company that provides battery backup to homeowners. The startup manages the batteries, and virtually controls the power that’s going in and out.

“We install our batteries on our customers’ homes. When the grid is up and running, we use those batteries to support the power grid,” said Base CEO Zach Dell. “When the grid goes out, our customers get those batteries to back up their home. We’re also able to save our customers on the order of 10 to 20% a month on their electricity bills.”

Unlike Tesla and Enphase, Base doesn’t sell home backup batteries. Rather, it rents the batteries to homeowners, providing the hardware, software, installation, operations and electricity. Essentially, it’s a battery-based energy company.

“We own and operate it,” Dell said. “We handle all the maintenance. We take care of the system like it’s ours.”

That control allows Base to manipulate how the battery is used, specifically accessing cheaper power and passing that savings on to the consumer. Base charges the battery from the grid when demand is low, typically during overnight hours. When demand is at its peak — summer evenings and winter mornings — Base sells power, discharging the battery to support the grid.

For an upfront fee of $595 and then about $19 a month, homeowners get access to reliable power, provided by Base. That power is generated by several sources, including wind, solar, natural gas and coal. About half of Base’s customers have solar, according to the company, which lowers their costs even more and allows them to sell that power back to Base.

A company spokesperson said Base compensates customers for the power they sell back, calculated as the real-time wholesale energy price plus an additional 3 cents per kilowatt hour. Buyback rates may vary depending on market conditions and other factors.

Base is now serving one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, Lennar, which is also an investor. Base installs batteries during the construction process in roughly 20 Lennar outage-prone communities in Texas.

Stuart Miller, Chairman and co-CEO of Lennar, said it’s not just about making money.

“It’s, are we going to be able to improve the overall stature of the home building business, as it seeks to address the markets that are stressed and having problems?” he said. “Utilities and electricity is a part of that.”

Base has raised a total of $268 million from investors including Lennar, Thrive Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Andreesen Horowitz.

Base recently announced its first utility partnership near San Antonio. Dell said the company hopes to soon expand outside of Texas. However, the batteries are made in China, and Dell said he expects to see an impact from tariffs.

— CNBC producer Lisa Rizzolo contributed to this piece.

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