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Today’s Green Deals are being led by ENGWE’s E26 Dual-Suspension All-Terrain e-bike that is coming along with some free gear at $899, alongside other models for the next two days. We’ve also got an exclusive low price on Bluetti’s AC180P Portable Power Station for $499, as well as Segway’s Ninebot S MAX Self-Balancing Scooter down at a $500 low, with other affordable commuters. Coming from Best Buy, we have two one-day only sales on Rexing’s J1772 to Tesla EV charging adapter at its $45 all-time low for the second time in 2024, while Anker’s EverFrost 50 Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler is down at $619. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Velotric Discover 1 Plus discount, ALLPOWERS’ 24,000mAh power bank, 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.

Save $500 on ENGWE’s E26 dual-suspension all-terrain e-bike at $899 and get free gear

Checking back in on ENGWE’s Halloween sale, which is taking up to $600 off a lineup of e-bikes and giving away some free gear for two more days, we noticed a particularly good deal on the brand’s E26 Dual-Suspension All-Terrain e-bike for $899 shipped. Normally priced at $1,399 these days, we’ve mainly seen costs taken down somewhere between $999 and $1,199 more often, with today’s deal giving you a solid $500 off the going rate at the lowest price we can find. You’ll even get $69 in free gear too, with a bike lock, a phone holder, and a helmet with a face shield. It’s the best place to buy this model at the moment, with Amazon having discounted it to a higher $999 rate. You can learn more below or in our hands-on review.

ENGWE’s E26 all-terrain e-bike arrives with either a step-over or step-thru design as an affordable option for folks with longer-distance commuting needs. It comes stocked with a 750W brushless motor (peaking at 1,000W to provide up to 70Nm of torque) and a removable 48V 16Ah battery that provides a 28 MPH top speed alongside a rated 86 miles of travel distance on a single charge when utilizing the pedal assistance. While real-world performance will likely not reach the 80s range of distance, you’ll definitely get 40+ miles out of it, with throttle-only use shortening that range to around 30+ miles, give or take. For such a low price, this e-bike offers some solid additional features too, with its dual-suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, LED headlight and taillight, a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain, fat tires with fenders over each, a rear cargo rack, and a large LCD color display.

Notable ENGWE Halloween Sale deals (ends October 31):

  • L20 2.0 Step-Thru Utility e-bike: $699 (Reg. $999)
    • 28 MPH for rate 68 miles of travel
    • comes with free bike lock, a phone holder, and a helmet with a face shield
  • M20 Dual-Suspension e-bike: $899 (Reg. $1,199)
    • 28 MPH for rated 47+ miles of travel (up to 150 for dual battery)
    • comes with free bike lock, a phone holder, and a helmet with a face shield
  • X26 Dual-Battery Triple-Suspension Folding e-bike: $1,549 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 31 MPH for rated 93 miles of travel
    • comes with free bike lock, a phone holder, and a helmet with a face shield
  • And much much more…

Check out all the other e-bike deals here while ENGWE’s Halloween sale continues, including the bundle deals that save you more on buying two e-bikes together.

Exclusive Bluetti AC180P portable power station low

Save an exclusive $400 on Bluetti’s 1,440Wh AC180P LiFePO4 portable power station at new $499 low

You can now score a 9to5Toys-exclusive low price from Wellbots on the Bluetti AC180P Portable Power Station for $499 shipped, after using the code 9TO5EARLYBF400 at checkout for $400 off. Normally fetching $899 here, with a greater $999 price tag from Bluetti and other retailers starting it as high as $1,099, there hasn’t been many discounts on this model so far this year. When it does get discounted, it often drops from the higher pricing that I mentioned to $899, which has held out as the lowest price. It’s being beaten out here by an additional $400, giving you a larger-capacity backup power solution at the best rate we can find anywhere.

Bluetti’s AC180P power station arrives as the largest capacity model in the AC180 series, providing a 1,440Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity and dishing out power at up to 1,800W (surging to 2,700W), making it a considerably strong companion for outdoor enthusiasts who might also want to have a backup option in case of emergencies too – especially with it able to hold its charge for three to six months at 80%. It also sports far more outport options than its counterpart models, with four ACs, four USB-As, one USB-C, one DC car port, and even a wireless charger.

With its turbo-charging tech, you’ll be able to reach a full battery in up to 1.8 hours plugged into a wall outlet (with 80% taking only 45 minutes), while hooking up to its maximum 500W solar input allows for a recharge in up to 3.3 hours – plus, you can connect it to your car to recharge in 12.5 hours too. Of course, you’ll also have full smart controls over its settings and performance, as well, all accessed through the companion app.

Segway Ninebot S MAX self-balancing scooter

Hop on Segway’s easy-to-ride Ninebot S MAX self-balancing scooter for $500 low while it lasts

Browsing through Segway’s ongoing Halloween sale that is taking up to 60% off a lineup of its EVs through November 2, you’ll find the Ninebot S MAX self-balancing scooter down at $499.99 shipped for the time being. Normally priced at $1,200, this model is getting one of the largest discounts of the entire sale with $700 being cut off the price tag. While the savings last, you’ll be able to add this fun self-balancing scooter to your commute or general joyrides at the lowest price we have tracked, with it currently only available in used condition at Amazon at a much higher rate too.

Segway’s Ninebot S MAX scooter arrives stocked with dual 500W motors (1000W nominal power peaking up to 4800W) and a 432Wh battery that increases the speed and travel range over its predecessor S series self-balancing models, able to hit 12.4 MPH for up to 23.6 miles on a single charge. And if you’ve never climbed aboard one of these types of scooters, have no fear, as its companion app delivers step-by-step guidance for newcomers alongside smart controls. Not only does it keep itself balanced for you, but the Leansteer tech gives you precision response times in 0.01 seconds, meaning there won’t be any lag time that might cause you to fall off. There are also rear customizable LED lights for some personal flair while riding, and its compact design is easy to transport when not being directly ridden.

If you’re looking to grab an affordable commuting solution from this sale, there’s quite a few entry-level e-scooters that start from much lower prices:

Be sure to check out our full coverage of Segway’s Halloween sale to get a complete rundown of EV discounts that will be around until November 2, like the Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter that boasts regenerative braking for extended travels.

Rexing J1772 to Tesla EV charging adapter

Gain wider charging access with Rexing’s J1772 to Tesla EV adapter at $45 low (Today only)

Through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering a return to the best rate on Rexing’s J1772 to Tesla EV Charger Adapter for $44.99 shipped. It is normally priced at $80 most days, with most of the discounts coming in the form of these one-day sales and dropping costs to $50 on average, with only one fall further to the $45 low back in July. Today though, this rate is returning for a second time, giving Tesla drivers a handy adapter at the all-time lowest price we have tracked.

Despite the wide coverage of Tesla charging stations across the country, they haven’t necessarily spread out evenly, and no one wants to get caught without any juice to go. Well, this adapter supports you through the problem, as it gives Tesla drivers a wider access to level 1 and level 2 EV chargers. It comes rated for a maximum 80A input and 240V output and stores right inside a glove box for easy keeping, making it perfect for sudden stop-offs at unaffiliated J1772 EV stations or for when you may be visiting non-Tesla friends/family who have a non-compatible home or portable setup.

At the moment, you can also find Rexing’s CCS to Tesla Adapter down at $149.99 from its full $200 price tag, offering an additional opportunity for drivers of a Tesla S, 3, X, or Y. Adding this adapter right along with the above adapter will offer further compatibility for your EV journeys, giving you access to over 5,000 CCS level 3 fast charging stations at up to 250kW or 250A speeds.

Anker EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler

For the rest of the day you can save $330 on Anker’s 53L EverFrost dual-zone portable electric cooler at $619

Coming in as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Cooler 50 for $619 shipped. This is the largest of the three EverFrost models, often keeping near its $949 price tag, though we’ve been seeing a growing trend of discounts over 2024 that has periodically dropped the price down between $699 and $799 on average, with a few falls lower to $619 and one drop to the $600 low back in March. For today only, you can score this dual-zone model at a $330 markdown that lands it at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $19 above the all-time low from spring. You won’t find it over at Amazon right now either, as its been out of stock for some time.

You won’t need to worry about ice with this dual-zone cooler from Anker, sporting a 53L storage capacity alongside an internal 299Wh battery that can keep your food and beverages refrigerated and/or frozen for up to 27 hours before needing to be plugged in. You can even take advantage of its solar-charging capabilities with a maximum 100W solar input (along with some additional charging options) to further extend the battery’s lifespan. It also features two USB-A ports and one USB-C port to recharge your personal devices when you need some backup power. It’s been designed for portability, with an EasyTow handle and two 6-inch wheels alongside an extendable table, a built-in bottle opener, and remote smart controls through the Anker app.

While it is currently not benefitting from Anker’s direct Halloween sale, you will find its two smaller 33L and 43L models getting discounts, with the dual-zone deal above beating out the price on the latter of the two by $30. You can check out more information about Anker’s sale, which ends November 3, by following the link here.

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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E-quipment highlight: Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator

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E-quipment highlight: Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator

Komatsu electric mini offers ‘realistic working day’ operation

Japanese equipment giant Komatsu has added a not-so-giant electric excavator to its growing lineup of battery-powered construction equipment. The new Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator promises a full day of work from a single charge.

Komatsu says the design of its latest mini excavator was informed by data sourced from more than 40,000 working days of comparably-sized diesel excavators. The company found that, in 90% of its global customers’ mini excavator deployments, these vehicles are in active use for less than 3.5 hours per day.

“This defined the target for the required, reliable working time with the excavator,” reads the Komatsu web copy. “This result makes it possible for Komatsu to offer an attractively priced machine with a performance that exactly matches the requirements.”

Keeping costs down are relatively conservative specs. Komatsu chose to power the PC20E-6 with a 23.2 kWh battery pack sending electrons to an 11 kW (~15 hp), high-torque electric motors. Not exactly super impressive on paper, but the machine has an operating weight of 2,190 kg and enough juice for up to four (4) hours of continuous operation.

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More than enough, in other words, to have completed 90% of of those 40,000 work days the company analyzed.

Getting it done

PC20E-6 electric mini excavator; via Komatsu.

If, for some reason, that four hours’ runtime isn’t enough, an on-board charging option for 230V and 3kW charging power compatible with various plug adapters is standard, with an external DC quick charger for 400V and 12 kW charging as optional. In either case, it won’t be long before the machine is back at work.

To help the later adopters sleep well about their battery-powered investments, the PC20E-6 ships with Komatsu’s E-Support maintenance program, which includes free scheduled maintenance by a Komatsu-trained technician, a 3 year/2,000 hour warranty on the machine, plus a 5 year/10,000 hour warranty on the electric driveline. The company says the battery should last 10 years.

“The Komatsu E-Support customer program is included free of charge with every market-ready electric mini excavator and offers exclusive machine support,” said Emanuele Viel, Group Manager Utility at Komatsu Europe. “The bottom line is that the risk for the end customer is significantly reduced, especially when it comes to exploring the electrification advances in the industry.”

Komatsu hasn’t released official pricing quite yet, but has revealed that the P20E-6 will begin series production this October.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Komatsu.

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Tesla unexpectedly ends contract at Giga Texas, letting go 82 people

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Tesla has unexpectedly terminated a contractor’s contract at Gigafactory Texas, resulting in the layoff of 82 workers who were supporting the automaker’s production at the giant factory in Austin.

MPW Industrial Services Inc., an Ohio-based industrial service provider specializing in cleaning and facility management, has issued a new WARN notice, confirming that it will lay off 82 workers in Texas due to Tesla unexpectedly ending its contract with the company.

Here are the details from the WARN notice:

  • State / agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
  • Notice date: August 27, 2025.
  • Employees affected: 82
  • Likely effective date: September 1, 2025
  • Context from the filing/letter: layoffs tied to an unexpected termination of a major customer contract (Tesla—Gigafactory Texas, 1 Tesla Road); positions include 61 technicians, 7 team leads, 7 supervisors, 7 managers; no bumping rights; workers not union-represented.

In April 2024, Tesla initiated waves of layoffs at the plant, resulting in the dismissal of more than 2,000 employees in Austin, Texas.

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Since then, Tesla’s sales have been in a steady decline. While the automaker is expected to have a strong quarter in the US in Q3 due to the end of the tax credit, sales are expected to decline further in Q4 and the first half of 2026.

Many industry watchers have expected Tesla to initiate further layoffs due to the situation.

Electrek’s Take

We may be seeing the beginnings of a new wave of layoffs at Tesla, as the automaker typically starts with contractors.

To be fair, Tesla could also potentially end the contract unexpectedly for other reasons, but the timing does align with the need to cut costs and staff ahead of an inevitable downturn in US EV sales.

I think it’s inevitable that we start seeing some layoffs. I think Tesla will have to slow down production in the US to avoid creating an oversupply, especially in Q4-Q1.

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After e-bike fury, suburban pearl-clutchers set their ire on golf carts

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After e-bike fury, suburban pearl-clutchers set their ire on golf carts

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First, it was e-bikes, offering an efficient, effective, and low-cost way for teens and just about everyone to zip around town, yet drawing the temper of suburban traditionalists. Now golf carts are the new public enemy number one in suburbia, at least if you ask the growing number of online groups where residents complain about these small electric vehicles “clogging” their streets.

But beyond the hand-wringing, golf carts and their more sophisticated cousins known as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) or Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs), are quietly becoming a popular alternative to cars for short trips around US cities and suburbs.

While most people still associate golf carts with retirement communities in Florida or slow rides across 18 holes, street-legal versions have been around for the last few decades.

But these aren’t your grandpa’s bare-bones carts, complete with a golf pencil clip. Many now come with DOT seat belts, lights, turn signals, mirrors, backup cameras, and speed limiters that allow them to operate legally on roads up to 35 mph, as long as they meet all the federal requirements for Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs).

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That means such vehicles are legally allowed to operate like cars, trucks, bicycles, or motorcycles on the vast majority of residential streets and a surprising portion of urban grids. In other words, for grabbing groceries, school drop-offs, or cruising to a friend’s house, they’re a practical, cheaper, and far greener substitute for firing up a 5,000-pound SUV.

The Club Car Cru adds extra luxury to the concept of an LSV

Golf carts have been slowly taking off for years, but the pandemic accelerated the trend. Sales of golf carts and LSVs spiked as families looked for safe, outdoor transportation and an easy way to get around their neighborhoods. Now, in cities all over the country, the sight of parents driving their kids to school or running errands in a cart is increasingly common. In some towns, petitions have even popped up with hundreds of residents asking for local ordinances to legalize them on more streets, according to the Daily Mail.

Of course, not everyone is thrilled. There’s growing backlash against the increase in golf carts on streets, with many residents calling them a “plague” and complaining that they’re taking up space on the roads, in parking lots, or creating unsafe conditions. While rare, there have been serious accidents too, with a handful of tragic cases highlighting the dangers of mixing small, lightweight carts with full-size vehicles. Critics argue that carts lack the crash protection of cars and don’t always fall under homeowners’ insurance policies if an accident happens.

But for every critic, there’s a supporter pointing out that golf carts take cars off the road, save money on fuel, and are no more dangerous than scooters or e-bikes – modes of transport that already share the streets. And major golf cart makers have been happy to respond to the demand with boosted sales and new models. Companies like E-Z-GO, Club Car, WAEV, Kandi, and others are all rushing new models to the market as more suburban commuters discover that their next electric vehicle might just cost a fraction of what they thought it would – and come with a better breeze, too.

The GEM microcars are classic LSVs that have brought smiles to families’ faces for decades

Electrek’s Take

If I didn’t know any better, I’d say it’s like the Karens are just following me around to poo-poo on any alternative vehicle I happen to drive that week. They’ve hit all my favorites. Pretty soon, they’ll be coming for my electric tractors, too!

But seriously, this feels like déjà vu. The same arguments we’ve heard for years against e-bikes are now being recycled against golf carts: too unsafe, too disruptive, too “different” from the car-centric status quo.

But the reality is, again, quite the same as e-bikes. These are small electric vehicles that make a ton of sense and are totally street legal, at least when they’re built correctly to conform to the proper laws.

They come with a lot of the same benefits, too. They’re cheap to operate, easy to park, perfect for short trips, and they prevent larger cars from needlessly clogging residential streets. Will they ruffle feathers among the kind of folks who have had one too many frisbees land in their yard? Perhaps. But much like e-bikes, their popularity is only going one direction – up.

I leave you with a few images of perhaps my favorite of all, the Kandi Mini. The nay-sayers can pull it from my cold, dead, golf

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