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

• XP Lite 2.0 JW Black e-bike, 20 MPH for 80-mile range: $1,099 (Reg. $1,415)
• XP Lite 2.0 Arctic White e-bike, 20 MPH for 80-mile range: $999 (Reg. $1,315)
• XP Lite 2.0 Sandstorm e-bike, 20 MPH for 80-mile range: $999 (Reg. $1,315)
• XP Lite 2.0 Lectric Blue e-bike, 20 MPH for 80-mile range: $999 (Reg. $1,315)
• XP Lite 2.0 Lavender Haze e-bike, 20 MPH for 80-mile range: $999 (Reg. $1,315)

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. 

MOD Black Friday deals:

• City+ 3 Step-Over Folding e-bike: $1,799 (Reg. $1,999)
  • 28 MPH for up to 45 miles
• City+ Step-Thru 3 Folding e-bike: $1,799 (Reg. $1,999)
  • 28 MPH for up to 45 miles
• CarGo 3 Hauler e-bike: $1,799 (Reg. $1,999)
  • 28 MPH for up to 90 miles
• Berlin Step-Thru 3 e-bike: $1,799 (Reg. $1,999)
  • 28 MPH for up to 45 miles
• Easy Ape Hanger 3 e-bike: $2,199 (Reg. $2,399)
  • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
  • can add a sidecar attachment for $1,300 more
  • final units are on sale
• Black 3 Commuter e-bike: $2,199 (Reg. $2,399)
  • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles

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:

• Soltera.2 e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,199)
  • 20 MPH for up to 46 miles
• Sinch.2 Foldable e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,699)
  • 20 MPH for up to 55 miles
• Level.2 Commuter e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,899)
  • 28 MPH for up to 60 miles
• Level.2 Step-Through e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,899)
  • 28 MPH for up to 60 miles
• Aventure.2 All-Terrain e-bike: $1,699 (Reg. $1,999)
  • 28 MPH for up to 60 miles
• Aventure.2 Step-Throughe-bike: $1,699 (Reg. $1,999)
  • 28 MPH for up to 60 miles
• Abound Cargo e-bike: $1,799 (Reg. $1,999)
  • 20 MPH for up to 50 miles
• Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike: $2,699 (Reg. $2,899)
  • 20 MPH for up to 80 miles

Fall e-bike deals!

• Segway x260 Electric Dirt Bike: $5,525 (Reg. $6,500)
• Blix Sol X Comfort e-bike with free carrying bag (new model): $1,799 (Reg. $1,899)
• Blix Vika X Folding e-bike with free carrying bag (new model): $1,699 (Reg. $1,799)
• Tenways CGO600 Pro-C e-bike with $118 in free gear (new model): $1,399 (Reg. $1,899)
• Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike with $118 in free gear: $1,299 (Reg. $1,899)
• Velotric Nomad 1 Plus e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,799)
• Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike: $1,299 (Reg. $1,549)
• Velotric 2024 Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,599)
• Velotric Fold 1 e-bike with $100 in free gear: $1,199 (Reg. $1,399)
• ENGWE E26 Dual-Suspension All-Terrain e-bike with $69 in free gear: $899 (Reg. $1,399)
• Hiboy EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike: $800 (Reg. $1,580)
• ENGWE L20 2.0 Step-Thru Utility e-bike with $69 in free gear: $699 (Reg. $999)
• ENGWE EP-2 PRO e-bike (use exclusive code 9TO5RIDE250): $599 (Reg. $849)

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.

• Tenways early access Black Friday sale takes $600 off the 37-pound CGO600 Pro e-bike at new $1,299 low, and more
• First discounts save up to $100 on Anker’s SOLIX C300 solar generator bundles with 60W panels from $240, more
• Save an exclusive $400 on Bluetti’s 1,440Wh AC180P LiFePO4 portable power station at new $499 low
• Save $500 on ENGWE’s E26 dual-suspension all-terrain e-bike at $899 and get free gear, more from $699
• Hop on Segway’s easy-to-ride Ninebot S MAX self-balancing scooter for $500 low while it lasts (Save $700), more
• Score $400 off Velotric’s 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike with 65-mile range at $1,199, with bonus savings options
• ALLPOWERS sale takes $53 off its PB100 24,000mAh power bank solar bundle at new $75 low, more from $549
• Keep uniform yard lines with Worx’s 12A 7.5-inch electric lawn edger/trencher at new $90 2024 low (Reg. $130), more
• Lectric’s XPedition dual-battery e-bike provides cargo-hauling support up to 150 miles at $1,699 ($455 in free gear)
• Save space or double up with GE’s smart electric 2-in-1 washer & ventless heat pump dryer at $2,200 (Save $700)
• Worx’s Landroid robotic lawn mowers are down at some of their lowest prices starting from $560 (Reg. $1,000)
• Anker’s SOLIX C800 and C800 Plus power stations back at lowest prices from $399 (Save $200), with bundles

A new report based on interviews with former test drivers who were part of Tesla’s internal self-driving team reveals the dangerous extremes Tesla is willing to go to test its autonomous driving technologies.

While you can make the argument that Tesla’s customers are self-driving test drivers as the automaker is deploying what it calls its “supervised self-driving” (FSD) system, the company also operates an internal fleet of testers.

We previously reported on Tesla hiring drivers all over the country to test its latest ‘FSD’ software updates.

Now, Business Insider is out with a new report after interviewing nine of those test drivers who are working on a specific project called ‘Rodeo’. They describe the project:

Test drivers said they sometimes navigated perilous scenarios, particularly those drivers on Project Rodeo’s “critical intervention” team, who say they’re trained to wait as long as possible before taking over the car’s controls. Tesla engineers say there’s a reason for this: The longer the car continues to drive itself, the more data they have to work with. Experts in self-driving tech and safety say this type of approach could speed up the software’s development but risks the safety of the test drivers and people on public roads.

One of those former test drivers described it as “a cowboy on a bull and you’re just trying to hang on as long as you can” – hence the program’s name.

Other than sometimes using a version of Tesla FSD that hasn’t been released to customers, the test drivers generally use FSD like most customers, with the main difference being that they are more frequently trying to push it to the limits.

Business Insider explains in more detail the “critical intervention team” with project Rodeo:

Critical-intervention test drivers, who are among Project Rodeo’s most experienced, let the software continue driving even after it makes a mistake. They’re trained to stage “interventions” — taking manual control of the car — only to prevent a crash, said the three critical-intervention drivers and five other drivers familiar with the team’s mission. Drivers on the team and internal documents say that cars rolled through red lights, swerved into other lanes, or failed to follow posted speed limits while FSD was engaged. The drivers said they allowed FSD to remain in control during these incidents because supervisors encouraged them to try to avoid taking over.

These are behaviors that FSD is known to do in customer vehicles, but drivers generally take over before it goes too far.

The goal of this team is to go too far.

One of the test drivers said:

“You’re pretty much running on adrenaline the entire eight-hour shift. There’s this feeling that you’re on the edge of something going seriously wrong.”

Another test driver described how Tesla FSD came within a couple of feet from hitting a cyclist:

“I vividly remember this guy jumping off his bike. He was terrified. The car lunged at him, and all I could do was stomp on the brakes.”

The team was reportedly pleased by the incident. “He told me, ‘That was perfect.’ That was exactly what they wanted me to do,” said the driver.

You can read the full Business Insider report for many more examples of the team doing very dangerous things around unsuspecting members of the public, including pedestrians and cyclists.

How does this compare to other companies developing self-driving technology?

Market leader Waymo reportedly does have a team doing similar work as Tesla’s Rodeo “critical intervention team”, but the difference is that they do the testing in closed environments with dummies.

Electrek’s Take

This appears to be a symptom of Tesla’s start-up approach of “move fast, break things”, but I don’t think it’s appropriate.

To be fair, none of the nine test drivers interviewed by BI said that they were in an accident, but they all described some very dangerous situations in which outsiders were dragged into the testing without their knowledge.

I think that’s a bad idea and ethically wrong. Elon Musk claims that Tesla is about “safety first”, but the examples in this report sound anything but safe.

The first Polestar 3 electric SUVs, built in South Carolina, are now being delivered to customers. Polestar (PSNY) said the new premium electric SUV will play a “pivotal role” in North America.

The first US-made Polestar 3 has officially been delivered

After the first model rolled out of its South Carolina plant in August, US-made Polestar 3 SUVs are now reaching customers.

On Friday, the premium Swedish EV maker announced it had delivered the first Polestar 3 models manufactured at its SC facility.

Anders Gustafsson, head of Polestar’s North American operations, said the “Polestar 3 plays a pivotal role in our brand’s expanding lineup as an SUV designed for the North American market.” He added that it is “now being handed over to North American customers.”

Former CEO Thomas Ingenlath, who left the company last month, said before departing that “manufacturing Polestar 3 in the USA is a crucial step for us.”

Polestar has been producing the electric SUV in China since April, but the US-made model may be even more significant for the brand.

With the Polestar 3 (see our review) hitting the market, the premium EV brand moves from a one-car company to a three-car powerhouse.

The new electric SUV joins the Polestar 2 sedan and Polestar 4 SUV coupe. Polestar 4 deliveries began in Europe in August, and the new model is expected to arrive in the US later this year.

The Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and provides up to 315 miles of driving range. The Polestar 4, starting at $56,300, provides up to 300 miles of range.

Polestar will speed up deliveries in the US and Canada in the coming weeks. The company said customers in Canada, including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, which make up 90% of the country’s EV market, are also receiving their new Polestar 3 models.

Polestar also announced this week that drivers can now order NACS adapters to charge up at Tesla’s Supercharger network. Deliveries are planned for mid-November.

You can test out the Polestar 3 for yourself at a nearby Polestar space. If interested, you can find a space on Polestar’s website.

Ready to drive off in your new luxury electric SUV? You can use our link to view offers on the 2025 Polestar 3 in your area.