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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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Tesla gears up to start selling Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe

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Tesla is gearing up to start selling its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe with a new hire to develop the market.

Tesla Semi is finally about to go into volume production in the US after being unveiled almost a decade ago.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2017 and was initially scheduled to enter production in 2019; however, the automaker delayed the program on several occasions.

Tesla unveiled a “production version” in 2022, but it was only produced in small batches. The Class 8 electric truck remains a rare sight in the US, with only a few dozen units in the hands of a handful of customers and a few more in Tesla’s internal fleet.

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In January 2023, Tesla announced an expansion of Gigafactory Nevada to build the Tesla Semi in volume.

However, that plan was also changed and delayed. Tesla ultimately built a separate factory adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada, and production was delayed until 2025.

Earlier this year, Tesla completed the building and started working on the production lines. The automaker said that Tesla Semi production was expected to begin in late 2025 and ramp up to a capacity of 50,000 trucks per year.

Now, we learn that Tesla is starting to build an organization to sell the Tesla Semi in Europe.

Electrek found that Tesla hired a new leader to head business development for Tesla Semi in Europe.

Usuf Schermo announced on his LinkedIn last week that he joined Tesla as “Head of Business Development EMEA for Tesla Semi.”

Schermo, who holds a master in economic engineering, energy and ressources management from TU Berlin, has some experience with commercial electric vehicles.

He was the head of sales in Germany for Volta Trucks from 2022 to 2024. The company made the Volta One, a 16-tonne electric truck aimed at city deliveries.

Volta went bankrupted in 2023, but it got back in business with a restructuring in 2024, which didn’t last long as they were insolvent as of last month.

For the last year, Schermo has been leading sales for EVUM aCar, a German startup building a small commercial vehicle.

Now, he will develop the market for Tesla’s class 8 electric truck.

The European electric commercial truck market is much developed in the US with already some significant competition from Volvo with the Volvo FH Electric, Mercedes-Benz with the eActros 600, MAN with the eTGX, and several others.

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The market is still young, but Volvo is already emerging as a leader with an estimated more than 3,000 electric trucks in operations in Europe.

With production only starting in the US toward the end of the year, Tesla is not likely to have an homologated version of the Tesla Semi in Europe until later in 2026.

Tesla has already announced plans to build the Tesla Semi in Europe at Gigafactory Berlin.

The automaker currently only produces the Model Y at the German factory and its sales are crashing across Europe.

Electrek’s Take

I keep saying to Tesla fans that hate me: I track both Tesla hires and departures. I try to report on both, but the former are much more scarce than the latter these days.

This is one of the few significant hires of the last years at Tesla and say “significant” because it shows Tesla is preparing to sell the Tesla Semi in Europe because this is clearly not an executive level role.

Over the last year and since the great purge of talent in April 2024, Tesla has almost been exclusive promoting from within at higher director and VP levels rather than hire from outside.

As for the Tesla Semi in Europe, it could work. Like I said, there’s already a lot of competition, but Tesla Semi is expected to have a longer range than everything else, which should attract buyers.

However, as we recently reported, it is expected to be much more expensive than what Tesla previously announced.

It could particularly useful for Gigafactory Berlin, which is at a real risk right now with Tesla’s sales crashing in Europe. Producing a new vehicle program there, and a commercial one that rely less on consumer perception, could help increase factory utilization.

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Shipping groups are starting to shy away from the Strait of Hormuz as Israel-Iran conflict rages on

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An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf during the IRGC marine parade to commemorate Persian Gulf National Day, near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the seaport city of Bushehr, in the south of Iran, on April 29, 2024.

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Some shipowners are opting to steer clear of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to the world’s largest shipping association, reflecting a growing sense of industry unease as the Israel-Iran conflict rages on.

Israel’s surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure on Friday has been followed by four days of escalating warfare between the regional foes.

That has prompted shipowners to exercise an extra degree of caution in both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical gateway to the world’s oil industry — and a vital entry point for container ships calling at Dubai’s massive Jebel Ali Port.

Jakob Larsen, head of security at Bimco, which represents global shipowners, said the Israel-Iran conflict seems to be escalating, causing concerns in the shipowner community and prompting a “modest drop” in the number of ships sailing through the area.

Bimco, which typically doesn’t encourage vessels to stay away from certain areas, said the situation has introduced an element of uncertainty.

“Circumstances and risk tolerance vary widely across shipowners. It appears that most shipowners currently choose to proceed, while some seem to stay away,” Larsen told CNBC by email.

“During periods of heightened security threats, freight rates and crew wages often rise, creating an economic incentive for some to take the risk of passing through conflict zones. While these dynamics may seem rudimentary, they are the very mechanisms that have sustained global trade through conflicts and wars for centuries,” he added.

The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is recognized as one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.

In 2023, oil flows through the waterway averaged 20.9 million barrels per day, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, accounting for about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption.

The inability of oil to traverse through the Strait of Hormuz, even temporarily, can ratchet up global energy prices, raise shipping costs and create significant supply delays.

Alongside oil, the Strait of Hormuz is also key for global container trade. That’s because ports in this region (Jebel Ali and Khor Fakkan) are transshipment hubs, which means they serve as intermediary points in global shipping networks.

The majority of cargo volumes from those ports are destined for Dubai, which has become a hub for the movement of freight with feeder services in the Persian Gulf, South Asia and East Africa.

There are signs that shipping companies are shying away from the Strait of Hormuz: Analyst

Peter Tirschwell, vice president for maritime and trade at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said there have been indications that shipping groups are starting to “shy away” from navigating the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, without naming any specific firms.

“You could see the impact that the Houthi rebels had on shipping through the Red Sea. Even though there [are] very few recent attacks on shipping in that region, nevertheless the threat has sent the vast majority of container trade moving around the south of Africa. That has been happening for the past year,” Tirschwell told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday.

“The ocean carriers have no plans to go back in mass into the Red Sea and so, the very threat of military activity around a narrow important routing like the Strait of Hormuz is going to be enough to significantly disrupt shipping,” he added.

Israel-Iran conflict lifts freight rates

Freight rates jumped after the Israeli attacks on Iran last week. Indeed, data published Monday from analytics firm Kpler showed Mideast Gulf tanker freight rates to China surged 24% on Friday to $1.67 per barrel.

The upswing in VLCC (very large crude carrier) freight rates reflected the largest daily move year-to-date, albeit from a relative lull in June, and reaffirmed the level of perceived risk in the area.

Analysts at Kpler said more increases in freight rates are likely as the situation remains highly unstable, although maritime war risk premium remains unchanged for now.

Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 16, 2025.

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David Smith, head of hull and marine liabilities at insurance broker McGill and Partners, said shipping insurance rates, at least for the time being, “remain stable with no noticeable increases since the latest hostilities between Israel and Iran.”

But that “could change dramatically,” depending on whether there is escalation in the area, he added.

“With War quotes only valid for 48 hours prior to entry into the excluded ‘Breach’ area, Underwriters do have the ability to rapidly increase premiums in line with the perceived risk,” Smith told CNBC by email.

The Hapag-Lloyd AG Leverkusen Express sails out of the Yangshan Deepwater Port, operated by Shanghai International Port Group, on Aug. 7, 2019.

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A spokesperson for German-based container shipping liner Hapag-Lloyd said the threat level for the Strait of Hormuz remains “significant,” albeit without an immediate risk to the maritime sector.

Hapag-Lloyd said it does not foresee any bigger issues in crossing the waterway for the moment, while acknowledging that the situation could change in a “very short” period of time.

The company added that it has no immediate plans to traverse the Red Sea, however, noting it hasn’t done so since the end of December 2023.

— CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco contributed to this report.

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BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

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China’s EV automakers have surged ahead of the competition in global EV sales, and a new report shows just how far ahead they are.

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. China now accounts for over 11 million EVs sold annually – over half of global EV sales.

Its massive domestic market has helped Chinese automakers build serious momentum. They’ve scaled up, improved tech, and are now setting the pace globally. Companies like Geely and SAIC have already hit 50% EV sales share, meeting their 2025 targets a full year early. In fact, Chinese automakers took the top five spots for ZEV class coverage, and five out of the top six for EV sales share.

Meanwhile, automakers in the US and Europe are trying to catch up. But they’re facing a dual challenge of falling behind on tech while navigating shaky regulatory environments.

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The report also confirmed a big milestone: In 2024, BYD officially surpassed Tesla in global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales for the first time. BYD’s BEV sales jumped 25%, and its combined BEV and plug-in hybrid sales climbed an impressive 47% year-over-year. Still, both BYD and Tesla remain in the “Leaders” category.

Automakers boosted energy efficiency, charging speed, and driving range thanks to newer, high-performance models.

“Our assessment revealed widespread improvement in BEV technology performance across the industry,” said Zifei Yang, ICCT’s global passenger vehicle lead. “GM and Honda made significant advancements by introducing high-performance models to their previously limited offerings, while companies like Geely, Chang’an, and Chery improved substantially with new high-performance EV lines.”

India’s Tata Motors also hit a turning point. For the first time, it graduated from ICCT’s “laggard” group to “transitioner,” thanks to new EVs and big moves on battery recycling and repurposing. While Japanese and South Korean automakers are still lagging behind, Honda and Nissan are inching forward. Honda launched its first US BEV, and Nissan finally clarified its ZEV targets.

One newer addition to this year’s report: a green steel metric. Since steel is the second-largest source of emissions in vehicle manufacturing (after batteries), ICCT now tracks which automakers are cutting emissions in the supply chain. European brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and VW earned high marks for sourcing renewable-powered green steel.

ICCT’s CEO, Drew Kodjak, summed it up: “The rapid evolution of the EV market in China has created technological and manufacturing advantages for companies there. For the wider global auto industry, this is no longer just about meeting future goals – it’s about remaining competitive today in a market that’s charging up.”

The full Global Automaker Rating, covering 21 major automakers, is now live on ICCT’s website.

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