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It’s finally November and you know what that means – more and more Black Friday events! We’ve got three big e-bike brands all dropping savings this morning, led by Lectric’s Black Friday event that is taking up to $781 off its e-bike bundles, and also giving folks plenty of varying options at extra savings – 25% off accessories, discounted extra battery bundles, and even periodic Deals of the Day too – all starting from $999. The biggest news though, is MOD’s month-long event that has permanently dropped the prices across its e-bike lineup to provide affordable accessibility on top of the Black Friday discounts, with up to $1,300 in total savings starting from $1,799. Bringing up the rear is Aventon’s early savings event that offers the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes with free extra batteries for 120-mile travel at $1,599, among other models. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Tenways Black Friday 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.

Lectric’s Black Friday sale begins with up to $781 taken off e-bike bundles from $999 and tons of bonus deals

With November’s arrival, Lectric has switched to Black Friday sales by taking up to $781 off its e-bike bundle lineup, with tons of additional accessory deals too. One noticeable stand out right off the bat is the ONE Long-Range e-bike that is getting $467 in free gear at $2,199 shipped. Normally you’d be pressed for $2,666 to get this bundle at full price, but as always, Lectric includes the savings on all the free gear (though the e-bike is maintaining its $100 price cut from earlier sales). This is the largest bundle package that we have seen on this e-bike to date, making it the best deal yet to score it for your commute, complete with a rear cargo rack, a pair of fenders, two waterproof pannier bags, and a 4L storage bag that stows away right in the frame.

It appears as though this is indeed the 2024 Lectric Black Friday sale starting well ahead of time. We can’t know for sure if the deals will get better later in the month, but considering stock can run out at any time with this brand on the popular models, you might want to jump in now.

Before we get into the e-bike itself, there’s a few additional savings options you can take advantage of during this sale. The first is a short-term “deal of the day,” that will likely change every few days throughout the month, with you able to currently get a phone mount and an e-bike bell at 40% off for $26 through the weekend. Next, you can get 25% off a selection of add-on accessories that you can browse here. Lastly, Lectric is taking 30% off its extra batteries, allowing you to double your e-bike’s mileage for farther-reaching travel more easily – with long-range models, specifically, getting a chance to add a battery to their bundle at an increased discount ($200, as opposed to $350 while buying it separately).

Lectric’s premium commuter model, the ONE Long-Range e-bike comes built with plenty of top-notch upgrades, like the Pinion auto-shifting gearbox, the carbon fiber drive belt, and the 24A potted motor controller for effortless peaking to its maximum output power. Depending on your state’s laws, you’ll be able to reach a top speed of 20 MPH to 28 MPH, with the 48V 14Ah battery powering its journey for up to 60 miles of range on a full charge. There are five PWR-supported pedal assistance levels with this model, with lag times between the system cut down thanks to the 96 magnet cadence sensors.

Don’t worry if you just want to cruise around with little effort, as there is a thumb throttle too, but our ride will also benefit from the 20-inch puncture-resistant city tires, an integrated headlight and taillight – plus, hydraulic mineral oil disc brakes, and a new color LCD display. It keeps a clean, sleek look with the hidden cable routing, and you’ll also get all the cargo-carrying support you could want with the free add-on gear that comes with the bundle, making this quite the upgrade opportunity for commuters.

Lectric Black Friday XPeak e-bikes with $781 bundle

Lectric Black Friday XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $454 bundle

Lectric Black Friday XP 3.0 Standard e-bikes with $454 bundle

Lectric Black Friday XPedition Cargo e-bikes with $455 and $406 bundles

Lectric Black Friday XP Trike with $419 bundle

Lectric Black Friday XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $365 bundle

Lectric Black Friday XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $365 bundle

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MOD kicks off Black Friday with massive price drops on its e-bikes at up to $1,300 off, deals from $1,799

MOD Bikes has launched its massive Black Friday e-bike sale through December 1, with some major news to start it off. As of today, the brand is making its quality e-bikes more accessible by permanently dropping the starting prices across its lineup of models, with the sale’s event then taking the savings further. My personal favorite amongst the bunch (and the latest addition to my commute – review coming soon), is the MOD Easy 3 e-bike that is now down at $2,199 shipped from its new $2,399 price tag. Permanently falling from its original $3,499 price, the changeup in its starting rate alone beats out all previous discounts we’ve seen, but now MOD is giving us even more with an additional $200 slashed off for Black Friday, landing it a new all-time low.

Coming into view with a motorcycle-inspired design, I’ve been absolutely loving my rides on MOD’s Easy 3 e-bike with its unique style and charm over other models on the market that more closely resemble mountain bikes. The 750W rear brushless geared hub motor provides steady power that peaks at 1,000W, all powered by the removable 720Wh MOD Samsung Powerpack battery that tag-teams rider support with five levels of pedal assistance (with an upgraded torque sensor over the predecessor’s cadence sensor). You’ll enjoy 28 MPH speeds for up to 50 miles with the battery at full charge, with tons of additional stock features that only heighten the experience while in the saddle.

There’s the 7-speed Shimano ALTUS derailleur, a nice upgrade from the more standard versions other e-bikes possess, with brake light functionality coming alongside the integrated LED headlight and taillight, while the dual suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, and multi-terrain tires increasing its performance ability for a comfortable ride. The features don’t stop there either, as there’s also the rear cargo rack, a much wider-than-normal saddle to accommodate differing body shapes/sizes, fenders over both wheels, a thumb throttle, a bell, and an S3 smart color display that lets you charge our devices via the USB port. It even has password security locking capabilities for added piece of mind.

There’s also the upgraded MOD Easy SideCar 3 package that is down at $3,499 shipped from its new $3,899 price tag (permanently cut from its original $4,799 MSRP). It sports a 150-pound payload capacity which is great if you want to have some joyriding fun with kids, teens, or adults who fall under the limit. There are no seatbelts though, but the company has designed it with your furry pals in mind, including dedicated D-ring anchor points to secure your dog’s leash or harness.

***Note: Remember, all of the models you see listed below just saw $900 to $1,100 in permanent price cuts and are now an additional $200 to $400 off for Black Friday. 

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Aventon has launched its early Black Friday sale alongside the launch of its new Abound SR model, with up to $300 being taken off its e-bikes, as well as a free extra battery bundle. If you’re hoping to score the doubled mileage deal, you’ll find the free extra battery coming with the Pace 500.3 Step-Over e-bike at $1,599 shipped and its Step-Through counterpart that is also down at $1,599 shipped. Normally $1,799, whole-roster deals like these are becoming rare for this brand in our post-tariff world, with Best Buy having seen the lowest falls to $1,099 and $1,199 back at the beginning of the year in short-term sales. You’ll be getting a solid $200 off its newer going rate today, with the free extra battery bumping the total savings up to $700 – one of the best deals we’ve seen since the unfortunate economic changeup that went into effect over the summer.

There’s some additional savings available when you bundle three accessories along with your e-bike, taking 20% off their total value after doing so. You’ll find the option on any of the landing pages for the e-bikes in the accessory options box.

Aventon’s tried and true Pace 500.3 e-bikes come with either a Step-Over or Step-Through design, with both sporting 500W rear-hub motors and integrated 48V batteries. The four pedal assistance levels (eco, tour, sport, and turbo) come supported by a superior torque sensor, which is always a happy upgrade to see on affordable models, propelling you up to 28 MPH top speeds for up to 60 miles (120 miles thanks to those extra battery inclusions). This cruiser’s frame features integrated lights that even offer turn-signal functionality and an LCD smart “easy read” display that has a concealed USB port to charge your smartphone while you ride onward. That’s not all either, as it also comes stocked with hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-resistant tires, a throttle for pure electric rides, and an 8-speed Shimano derailleur.

Aventon early Black Friday deals:

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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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Finally! The Nissan LEAF has been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]

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Finally! The Nissan LEAF has been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]

After years of development and months of teasers, Nissan has officially launched a reimagined version of the LEAF as a 2026 model year crossover, set to hit dealerships later this year. We will always love the original LEAF, but this new model is sharp and includes some well overdue upgrades, including a NACS port and Plug & Charge capabilities.

It’s been over fifteen years since the original Nissan LEAF debuted as one of the world’s first viable, mass-market EVs. For nearly a decade, the LEAF was the best-selling plug-in EV in the world, before Tesla took over.

While the original hatchback LEAF will go down in history as one of the earliest successful BEV models, its market status in recent years has been repetitive, laughably archaic (CHAdeMO), albeit nostalgic. The last five or six model years of the Nissan LEAF have essentially been the same car, and the public has been petitioning for something new.

How could an automaker so ahead of the BEV curve in 2009 fall so far behind over the course of a decade? Nissan asked itself that same question and has since bounced back with the ARIYA, which has been in production since 2022, but what about a new LEAF?

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In the summer of 2023, Nissan confirmed a next-gen LEAF was in the works, set to arrive in 2024. If you look at your calendar, you’ll notice that it didn’t happen, but we’re closer than ever! Last year, Nissan began sunsetting LEAF production to make way for the new version.

Since January 2025, we have been following several camouflaged images of the reimagined LEAF in the wild before Nissan gave us a first official look in March. Earlier this month, Nissan shared even more details, including a timeline for the new BEV’s global debut.

Today, the third-generation Nissan LEAF has officially launched as a 2026 model, and it’s about as nice of an upgrade as we could have asked for.

Nissan’s new LEAF is set to hit dealers this fall

This morning, Nissan shared all the specifications for the four planned trims of the new 2026 LEAF (except pricing, sorry). There’s much to unpack here, so let’s dig right in.

For starters, the first thing you’ll notice, which we’ve already noted in the past, is that the 2026 LEAF has evolved from a compact hatchback to a (slightly) larger, family-friendly crossover SUV.

The new LEAF is marginally shorter in length than the second-generation model (173.4 inches vs. 176.4 inches), but it is about an inch wider and a similar height to its predecessor. So, arriving as a radically looking version of the LEAF without the hatchback, it will fill a similar footprint to the older models.

While the 2026 Nissan LEAF may be similar in size, most of the rest of the BEV has been significantly overhauled in the best ways. For example, the battery packs and electric motors have been bolstered to provide significantly better horsepower, charge rates, and range.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the standard configurations of the four initial LEAF trims in the new generation:

Nissan LEAF Trim Motor Battery Power Onboard Charger
S 130 kW 52 kWh 174 hp, 254 lb-ft torque 7.2 kW
S+ SV, PLATINUM+ 160 kW 75 kWh 214 hp, 261 lb-ft torque 7.2 kW

Nissan also shared initial range estimates for the new LEAF trims, except for the base-level S version. Note that the two versions of the 2025 LEAF offered ranges of 149 and 212 miles, respectively:

2026 Nissan LEAF Trim Est. Range
S TBD
S+ 303 miles
SV+ 288 miles
PLATINUM+ 259 miles

Even at its lowest range, the 2026 LEAF can go significantly farther than the previous generation. Better yet, it will be A LOT easier when future owners need to recharge. Yes, Nissan has finally abandoned the long-defunct CHAdeMO port and has replaced it with not one, but two more modern options.

A J1772 port is present on the driver’s side fender for Level 1 and 2 charging, while a North American Charging Standard (NACS) is on the passenger’s side fender, giving drivers access to Tesla’s massive Supercharger network. Per Nissan, the new LEAF models can recharge from 10 to 80% in 35 minutes on a DCFC. 240V charge times remain “TBD.”

The new models also have “Plug & Charge” capabilities.

Moving inward, the 2026 LEAF looks like an entirely new vehicle designed for the modern driver. The two higher-end trims come with dual 14.3-inch dash displays with Google built-in. The two lower trims have dual 12.3 inch displays and all support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Nissan also shared that the cabin has an upgradable dimming panoramic roof—a first for its segment, according to the automaker. The crossover’s cargo area is 55.5 cubic feet behind the second-row seats when they’re folded (20 cubic feet when they’re upright).

Additionally, the new LEAF’s PLATINUM+ trim has 64-color ambient lighting that can be customized to set any mood in the cabin.

One key element we are missing from Nissan is the pricing of these new LEAF models. Those details should come sometime toward the end of summer, as the automaker has said the 2026 LEAF models should hit Nissan dealerships this fall.

While we await more details, be sure to check out Nissan’s b-roll footage of the new 2026 LEAF inside and out below:

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Suzuki reveals prices for its first EV, a twin to Toyota’s upcoming electric SUV

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Suzuki revealed prices for its first EV, a twin to the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser. The e Vitarra will go on sale next month in an increasingly crowded market. Can it keep up with the Kia EV3 and other popular electric SUVs?

Suzuki announces prices for its first EV, built with Toyota

Ahead of sales, which are set to begin next month, Suzuki announced e Vitara prices this week, its first EV that will also serve as a twin to Toyota’s upcoming electric SUV.

The e Vitara will start at £29,999 ($40,500) with prices ranging up to £37,799 ($51,000) for the flagship “Ultra ALLGRIP-e 4WD” trim.

Sukuki’s first EV is available with two battery options: 49 kWh or 61 kWh, providing WLTP range of 346 km (215 miles) and 428 km (266 miles), respectively.

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Buyers can choose from “Motion” or “Ultra” grades, with single (2WD) and dual-motor (4WD) options. Suzuki developed the new four-wheel drive (4WD) ALLGRIP-e system specifically for the e Vitarra and is one of the few auto brands to offer an electric SUV with 4×4.

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Suzuki’s first EV, the e Vitara electric SUV (Source: Suzuki)

The e Vitara sits on a new dedicated “HEARTECT-e” EV platform, which houses the eAxle and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

As part of a deepening alliance, Toyota will use Suzuki’s EV powertrain for its upcoming electric SUV, the Urban Cruiser (shown below in white). Toyota will launch the Urban Cruiser in the next few months, which will essentially be a rebadged e-Vitara.

The e Vitara measures 4,275 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,635 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. That’s about the size of Kia’s new EV3 at 4,300 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,560 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,680 mm.

In the first quarter, the Kia EV3 was the best-selling retail EV and the fourth best-selling electric vehicle (including commercial EVs) in the UK.

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The interior of Suzuki’s first EV, the e Vitara (Source: Suzuki)

The EV3 starts at £33,005 ($42,500) in the UK. IT’s also available with two battery options: 58.3 kWh or 81.48 kWh. The former is good for a WLTP range of 430 km (270 miles), while the latter provides a range of 599 km (375 miles), respectively

Suzuki e Vitara trim OTR Pricing
49kWh Motion 2WD £29,999
61kWh Motion 2WD £32,999
61kWh Ultra 2WD £35,799
61kWh Motion ALLGRIP-e 4WD £34,999
61kWh Ultra ALLGRIP-e 4WD £37,799
Suzuki announces prices for its first EV, the e Vitara

Suzuki is offering a few discounts for early buyers, including 0% PCP for two years with a 20% deposit. With a deposit of £8,436 ($11,500), monthly payments for the 61 kWh Motion 2WD model would be £379 ($513).

If you order before September 30, Suzuki will give you a free Ohme home charger, plus 10,000 miles in home charging credit.

Can Suzuki’s new e Vitara keep pace with the Kia EV3 and other popular electric SUVs like the Hyundai Inster? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Tesla (TSLA) is sitting on so much inventory it has to take over parking lots all over the US

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Tesla (TSLA) is sitting on so much inventory it has to take over parking lots all over the US

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Tesla (TSLA) is currently sitting on so much inventory in the US that it has to take over parking lots outside of its exciting delivery centers to act as “overflow lots.”

Over the last few weeks, there have been increased reports of Tesla vehicles spotted in parking lots not directly linked to Tesla retail, delivery, or service locations.

In Chesterfield near St. Louis, Missouri, Tesla has rented the parking lot of a partly demolished mall where it is parking hundreds of unsold cars, which its delivery location three miles away can’t hold.

This is what is known as an “overflow” lot to handle rising inventory levels. Tesla has been using a lot more of these this year amid demand problems.

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There was another Tesla overflow lot spotted in Farmington Hills, Michigan earlier this month that has been controversial. The lot was reportedly not coded for vehicle storage, and the city notified Tesla:

In this case, many vehicles were Cybertrucks, which Tesla is having a tough time selling. We previously reported that sales fell by half compared to last year despite bigger discounts, and Tesla had to throttle down production to avoid building even more inventory.

About 100 Cybertrucks were spotted in the Farmington Hills lot.

Similar Tesla overflow lots were also spotted in Nevada, Florida, and Ohio in recent months.

Tesla’s inventory in the United States can be difficult to track. Some sites track Tesla listings, but the automaker can sometimes post a single listing for multiple vehicles with the same configuration.

Nonetheless, the latest data points to Tesla inventory increasing over the last week, with a surge of Model 3 listings:

Tesla’s overall inventory is higher than it was at the same time last quarter.

Cybertruck inventory has decreased slightly as Tesla has reduced production, but the automaker is still holding over 3,000 unsold Cybertrucks.

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Tesla is now offering record-low lease prices and subsidized financing to move its vehicles in the US, and yet, it still has higher inventory this quarter than it did the last, with only two weeks left in the quarter.

This is a problem for Tesla because the US is its last market where things are not completely terrible.

Sales in Canada are now gone. Almost completely. Europe is down roughly 40% even with the new Model Y.

In China, Tesla is currently down approximately 3,000 units compared to Q1, despite having ramped up Model Y production, made all variants available, and offered 0% financing.

At this point, it looks like Tesla is going to deliver between 350,000 and 360,000 vehicles in Q2, despite the Wall Street analyst consensus still being at 410,000 vehicles.

That would be down a whopping 80,000 units compared to the same period last year, and this time, Tesla has no Model Y changeover to blame things on. All that amid surging EV sales globally.

Maybe Tesla shareholders start to wake up and realize that there’s a problem that needs fixing, but I wouldn’t bet on it.

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