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We’ve got a ton more Black Friday sales for you in today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow being the first of the major backup power brands to launch its savings event and offering up to $4,000 in savings on units like the new DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station that is at a new $2,789 low. There’s also ENGWE’s sale that has a bunch of savings options too, which has lowered the L20 2.0 e-bike to $699, among others. Xtracycle has taken up to $1,350 off its cargo e-bike bundles starting from $3,999, while Greenworks’ 80V Venture Commuter and Mountain e-bikes are at some of their lowest rates from $1,281. We even have a surprise last-minute entry that was too sweet to pass up as four Juiced e-bikes are getting up to $1,899 taken off their price tags in a massive clearance sale, dropping them to new low prices across the selection that start from $1,300. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early Black Friday savings from Velotric, the limited Hiboy EX6 e-bike low, 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.

EcoFlow Black Friday sale drops 4,096Wh DELTA Pro 3 power station to new $2,789 low (Reg. $3,699)

EcoFlow has launched its early Black Friday sale through November 20 which is taking up to $4,000 off its lineup of power stations, bundle packages, and accessories. One of its newest releases, the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station is now down at $2,789.07 shipped. Normally fetching $3,699, we’ve only seen a few varying discounts since releasing back in July, with it launching at $3,199, and subsequent discounts only bringing costs down to $3,399 at best. This sale though is giving folks the best rate to date as it falls $700 from its price tag and lands at a new all-time low price – but that’s not where the savings stop, as you’ll be getting an additional $210 (7%) off thanks to the bonus savings we discuss more below.

Now, as is often the case with EcoFlow’s big sales, there are some great additional savings that you can get right now. Aside from double points for members and a 30-day price-matching guarantee, you’ll also benefit from extra savings based on reaching certain order thresholds. For orders between $1,000 to $1,999 you’ll receive an additional 5% discount, while orders between $2,000 and $4,999 will receive 7% off discounts, and orders over $5,000 will receive a further 9% taken off the tag. Discounts will be automatically applied in your cart.

EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro 3 power station provides a 4,096Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that you can expand further up to 48,000Wh, while also dishing output power up to 4,000W – surging to 6,000W and also expandable up to 12,000W when you have three power stations connected together. There’s a massive variety of recharging methods for this model, with seven solo-source options and 18 combination options. A standard wall outlet, for example, gets the battery back to 80% in just 50 minutes, with other options including solar (2,600W input max), EV, automotive cigarette outlets, dual PV charging, and so much more.

Through the EcoFlow app you’ll have full smart controls available via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, while the 14 output ports offer plenty of ways to power and recharge your devices/appliances. This is one of three models (alongside the DELTA 3 Plus and RIVER 3 stations) that boasts the brand’s X-Core 3.0 tech, an integrated architecture system that is designed to offer far superior host safety, performance, and intelligence improvement. This upgrade also boosts its surge power rating for your more demanding appliances too, as well as increasing charging speeds, letting it run quieter and cooler than previous models, improving the battery management system and its overall lifespan, and more.

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You can view all the main featured deals from EcoFlow’s Black Friday sale on the landing page here, or if you instead want to browse the sale’s offerings in their entirety, check out everything discounted here.

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ENGWE’s Class 3 entry-level L20 2.0 e-bike hits $699 in Black Friday sales + bonus savings

ENGWE’s Black Friday sale has kicked into gear through December 2, taking up to $600 off e-bikes and also offering discounted accessories, free gear, and multiple chances to get your order paid back in full (more info below). A notable price cut from previous sales is the entry-level L20 2.0 e-bike that is going for $699 shipped. It’s normally priced at $999 since it was released in March, with the lowest we saw it go being a fall to $659 at the end of summer. Since summer’s end, it’s kept at above $799, most recently during the previous Halloween sale, but that price is getting beaten out today with a total $300 markdown that lands it at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $50 above the all-time low from summer. Learn more about the sale’s bonus savings and this e-bike below, or you can learn about it in our hands-on review.

For all the orders placed during this sale, ENGWE will have four different drawing periods (Nov 11, 18, 25, and Dec 2) with two winners in each – all of them receiving a full refund on their orders. Along with this, ENGWE is also giving away a free accessory mystery box with every order over $600 that gives you free gear worth up to $109.

One of the newer models coming out of ENGWE, the L20 2.0 e-bike makes for a solid entry-level commuter that will weigh far lighter on your wallet than many other brands. Its 750W geared hub motor provides a 28 MPH top speed when utilizing the pedal assistance, and 20 MPH speeds cruising on pure electric power. The 52V 676Wh battery delivers a range of up to 68 to 80 miles on a single charge (depending on conditions), while only using the throttle cuts that down to around 28 miles, which is still plenty to get you around.

It has a folding frame, making its off-riding storage and transport an easier task, plus is weighs just about 68 pounds making it easy to manage for most folks living in apartment buildings. And for the price, it also comes with some decent additional features, like the mechanical disc brakes on 180 mm rotors, a rear cargo rack, integrated head/tail/brake LED lights, front fork and post suspension, a SHIMANO 7-speed derailleur, puncture-resistant fat tires, and a color LED display.

Best ENGWE Black Friday e-bike deals:

  • Engwe EP-2 Pro e-bike: $949 (Reg. $1,498)
    • Up to 75-mile range
    • with extra battery (up to 150-mile range)
  • M20 Dual-Suspension e-bike: $899 (Reg. $1,199)
    • up to 75-mile range
    • dual-battery option $200 more
  • X20 Triple-Suspension Folding e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,599)
    • Up to 93-mile range
    • Dual-battery options start for $100 more
  • M20 2.0 Full-Suspension Double-Range e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,499)
    • with dual batteries for up to 150-mile range
    • single battery model $200 cheaper
  • LE20 Step-Thru Cargo e-bike: $1,249 (Reg. $1,499)
    • Up to 109-mile max range
  • And much more…
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Save $1,350 on Xtracycle’s Stoker off-road cargo e-bike with free gear at $3,999 in Black Friday sales

Xtracycle has begun its early Black Friday sales through November 18, offering up to $1,350 in savings on three different e-bike bundles. Among the three discounted models here, the prices start lowest for the brand’s Stoker Off-Road Cargo e-bike which is down at $3,999 shipped. This higher-end model normally sits at its $4,499 price tag most of the time, not seeing as many discounts as some of its higher-priced counterparts, though we did see a similar bundle offer back during the brand’s Labor Day sales. This month’s sale is giving us a bigger bundle than previously seen, as the included Everyday Rider Bundle also gives you an everyday bike pack, a 40L cargo bag that attaches to the bike’s frame, a padded cushion for passengers, a Hooptie rail system, and a Snackbar rail system – plus, you’ll also be getting free shipping and local assembly fees waived, giving you a total of $1,350 in savings ($260 more value than Labor Day).

The Xtracycle Stoker e-bike is an all-terrain cargo-hauling model that can traverse streets, trails, and more with ease. A Shimano STEPS EP-8 motor and a 630Wh battery reside within its chromoly steel frame, providing a 20 MPH top speed with its pedal assistance system (without any throttle) for up to 60 miles on a full charge. The terrain isn’t much of a concern thanks to the 24-inch NICA’GNAR Cargo Tires which come with fenders over each, and it has 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping power the moment it is needed. The entire bike is rated for a total 400-pound payload, coming with an integrated rear cargo rack that only has its capabilities bolstered by the free gear. Among its other features, there’s the Sram NX11 X-HORIZON derailleur, integrated LED headlights and taillights, and an E-series cycling computer that gives you easy handlebar access to controlling your settings as you ride.

More Xtracycle early Black Friday e-bike deals:

  • RFA Urban Scout e-bike: $4,499 (Reg. $4,999)
    • 20 to 28 MPH top speeds for up to 60 miles
    • comes with $600 in free gear + free shipping/local assembly ($200 value)
  • Swoop Family Cargo e-bike: $4,499 (Reg. $4,999)
    • 20 to 28 MPH top speeds for up to 60 miles
    • comes with $650 in free gear + free shipping/local assembly ($200 value)
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Get up to $1,899 in massive savings on Juiced e-bikes at lowest prices ever in clearance sale starting from $1,300

Coming to us through Velowave Bikes, we’re seeing a large Black Friday Clearance sale taking up to $1,899 off a collection of Juiced e-bikes at some of the best rates we have tracked to date – including the brand’s newest JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike at $1,700 shipped, for example. It’s no secret that Juiced has been having financial troubles this year, with sales running dry over 2024 and folks seeing fewer and fewer differing offers coming from the brand while the stock has not been replenished after models sell out. Today though, thanks to Velowave’s warehouse, you can now score major savings on some of the popular models that bolstered Juiced’s reputation at the lowest prices we have ever seen, particularly its newest model. Head below for pricing.

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Greenworks’ 80V Venture 27.5-inch commuter e-bike hits new $1,520 low

Amazon is offering rare discounts on a pair of Greenworks’ Venture series e-bikes, with the Greenworks 80V Venture 27.5-inch Commuter e-bike for $1,519.99 shipped. Normally going for $1,900 since first releasing at the start of the year, we’ve only seen one previous discount on this model, which dropped costs to $1,615 back in February. It’s been keeping to its MSRP all this time since but is finally seeing its price come down thanks to the 20% markdown here that slashes $380 off the price tag and lands it at a new all-time low. It also beats out Greenworks’ direct site, where it’s still sitting at full price.

This 80V commuter e-bike is one of Greenworks’ new Venture series models, designed to expand the brand’s versatile battery ecosystem, which is standard across most of its tools. The 350W brushless rear hub motor (that peaks at 500W) is powered by the brand’s included 4.0Ah battery (and you’ll also get a rapid charger) that can also be switched out with other tools/batteries you may already own. Utilizing three different forms of pedal assistance as you ride, you’ll be able to cruise around at 20 MPH top speeds for up to 22 miles on a single 40-minute charge. It also features a front suspension fork, an adjustable suspension seat, a 7-speed Shimano shifter, 27.5-inch Kenda tires, an LED headlight, a rear cargo rack, as well as an LCD display paired with a simple control panel along the handlebars.

If you would prefer an electric mountain bike instead, Amazon is also offering the Greenworks 80V Venture 26-inch All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike for $1,280.99 shipped, down from $2,100. This model sports a larger 500W brushless rear hub motor (peaking at 750W) to better support you through off-road travels, providing the same speed and mileage as the above model with its three pedal assist modes. You’re getting the same general features too, aside from the 26-inch by 4-inch all-terrain Kenda fat tires and minus the rear cargo rack.

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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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Volkswagen unveils ID. EVERY1 show car, production version set to launch around 20,000 euros

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Volkswagen unveils ID. EVERY1 show car, production version set to launch around 20,000 euros

German automaker Volkswagen has presented a world premiere of a new all-electric show car called the ID. EVERY1. This new entry-level Volkswagen BEV model will evolve into a production version soon and is expected to start at an MSRP of 20,000 euros ($21,500).

Despite its past follies in EV development, particularly on the software side, Volkswagen continues to demonstrate a steeled focus on electrification and expanding its “ID” lineup of BEVs. The automaker’s flagship ID.4 has found success in Europe and the US and has since been joined by additional models such as the ID.3 and ID.Buzz van—another fan favorite (aside from the decision not to offer a camper variant… huge miss, guys).

In addition to those production models on the market, Volkswagen has previewed other BEVs in its pipeline, including the ID.2all and an SUV variant, all part of the brand’s goal to deliver nine new models by 2027, four of which will sit atop VW’s new FWD MEB platform.

One of those new models in the pipeline is Volkswagen’s most compact and affordable BEV to date. In concept form, Volkswagen calls this model the ID. EVERY1, nodding at its affordability and small size in which most everyone can use it… as long as you live in Europe.

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To date, we’ve only seen sketches of the ID. EVERY1 and confirmation from Volkswagen that the production version will start at around 20,000 euros. The German automaker echoed those plans during a global premiere event for the ID. EVERY1 in Germany today. Check out the full video below.

Volkswagen ID.EVERY1 set to hit production in 2027

Per a detailed press release from Volkswagen today, the ID. EVERY1 show car makes its global debut as a sporty, compact show car that offers a preview of the production version, slotted to launch sometime in 2027.

The production version will follow the ID.2all, which should arrive in Europe as early as 2026 and is expected to start at around 25,000 euros ($27,000). Both the Volkswagen ID.2all and ID. EVERY1 (official production name pending) will launch as part of a new “Electric Urban Car Family” designed in Europe, for Europe and will feature the automakers FWD MEB platform technology.

The release did not mention software, but considering that vital component for EV success has been a hurdle for the brand, we’d expect at least some of Rivian’s technology to make its way into these Euro models following a $5.8 billion partnership announced last summer. According to Volkswagen Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer, the ID. EVERY1 will help complete a diverse portfolio of electrified models of all sizes for Europe and other markets:

The ID. EVERY1 represents the last piece of the puzzle on our way to the widest model selection in the volume segment. We will then offer every customer the right car with the right drive system—including affordable all-electric entry-level mobility. Our goal is to be the world’s technologically leading high-volume manufacturer by 2030. And as a brand for everyone—just as you would expect from Volkswagen.

Volkswagen shared that the production version of the ID. EVERY1 will be the first model in the entire Group lineup to use a “fundamentally new and particularly powerful software architecture.” Does it start with an “R” and end with an “ivian?” There is no confirmation over here, but that sounds like it! Okay, back to the concept. Here are some brief specs:

  • The concept can reach a top speed of 81 mph
  • The newly develop FWD motor offers 70kW (94 hp) of power
  • The current range is 250 km (155 miles)
  • It offers seating for four, plus 10.8 cubic feet (305 liters) of cargo volume
  • Its overall length is 3,880mm (152.8 in)
    • It’s longer than the VW Up! (41.7 in/3,600 mm) but shorter than the ID.2all (159.4 in/4050 mm)

Looking ahead, Volkswagen said it intends to offer the public a more robust preview of its new “Electric Urban Car Family,” including the ID. EVERY1 and ID.2all this coming fall. For now, here’s a closer look at the ID. EVERY1 show car.

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This Chinese EV has surpassed Tesla’s Model 3, and Model Y is next

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This Chinese EV has surpassed Tesla's Model 3, and Model Y is next

The Tesla Model 3, once the most popular EV in the critical Chinese EV market, has been quickly surpassed by the Xiaomi SU7, and now they are going after Tesla’s Model Y.

Is the mystical prophecy of the “Tesla killer” finally coming true?

As impressive as Tesla’s entry into the Chinese market was, Xiaomi’s own EV venture in China has been even more remarkable.

Tesla was the first foreign automaker to secure a wholly-owned car factory in China. It built it and started production at the plant in record time, an incredible moment for the EV industry in China and globally.

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Within the first 6 months of Model 3 production at Gigafactory Shanghai in 2020, Tesla built around 50,000 vehicles, which was unprecedented.

Xiaomi, better known for its electronics, produced 70,000 SU7 EVs in the first six months of production last year.

In its first full year of production, Xiaomi came out of nowhere and outsold Tesla’s Model 3 in the critical Chinese market.

In January, Tesla sold about 8,000 Model 3s in China, while Xiaomi delivered more than 22,000 SU7 EVs. This trend is expected to continue.

It’s not too surprising to see why. The base Xiaomi SU7 starts at 20,000 Yuan cheaper (~$2,500 USD) than the Model 3 and offers a bigger battery pack with 10% more range, as well as many tech features that Tesla doesn’t provide, like a heads-up display.

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It even has a rear mini fridge, and since we are comparing it to Tesla, it also has a turn signal stalk.

The most unambiguous indication that the SU7 has taken over the Model 3 is the wait times.

Despite SU7 production already being higher than Model 3, you can get a Model 3 within “1-3 weeks” of ordering, while you have to wait “31-34 weeks” for a new SU7, according to Xiaomi’s online configurator:

If anything, the long wait times on the SU7 are helping Tesla as some can’t wait that long for a new car. However, Xiaomi is still ramping up production.

Speaking of production, Xiaomi took clear inspiration from Tesla. The SU7 is using large casting parts, which Tesla calls “gigacasting” and Xiaomi calls “hypercasting.”

The Chinese company is also using a similar design as what Tesla calls “structural battery pack”, where the pack is a structural part of the vehicle’s chassis.

Interestingly, Tesla uses these features on the Model Y but hasn’t transferred them to the Model 3 yet. Xiaomi uses them on the SU7, its Model 3 competitor – giving it an advantage, and it will do the same on its upcoming Model Y competitor.

That’s where Tesla needs to worry.

Model Y is by far Tesla’s best-selling car, and China is the world’s biggest EV market by a wide margin. What the SU7 did to Model 3, Xiaomi’s upcoming YU7 is likely to do to Model Y.

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Xiaomi is going to start production of the YU7 this summer and it is expected to ramp up production just as quickly as it did with the SU7.

It compares similarly to Model Y as SU7 compares to Model 3.

Fortunately for Tesla, the new competition comes as it updated the Model Y, which should help – although current wait times on new orders do point to soft demand for the new version.

Is there finally a “Tesla killer?”

Electrek’s Take

As I was writing and researching this article, by the way big hat tip to Troy Teslike for helping a ton with research for this, I was reminded of the legend of the “Tesla killer.”

It’s a term that the media loved to use every time a legacy automaker launched a new EV in the early days of Tesla. We laughed at them for even suggesting it, as they would apply it to vehicles that didn’t match Tesla’s performance, production volumes, or profitability.

Sure enough, none of them came even close to negatively affecting Tesla, let alone “killing” the company.

But Xiaomi is coming as close as I’ve ever seen in my 15 years of covering Tesla (coming on 10 years full-time professionally).

Let’s be clear: Xiaomi owes Tesla quite a bit for its EV success. The automaker pioneered gigacasting and structural battery packs, and Xiaomi followed suit to great success. I am sure these are not the only Tesla features that inspired Xiaomi.

With that said, this is the reality now, and Tesla is getting left behind.

Tesla benefited from being a foreign brand in China. Buyers saw it as a luxury brand, but the company is now a victim of its own success. The cars became so popular that the brand deteriorated, and it is not seen as premium or exclusive anymore.

At the same time, Chinese manufacturers became much better at making EVs, and now, several of them have achieved a better reputation from buyers in China than Tesla.

Furthermore, with the new Model Y, Tesla went with design accents that are already popular in China. As we previously reported, the new Model Y looks very similar to Xpeng’s vehicles. This is making Tesla “like any other brand in China.”

In my opinion, Chinese competition, especially Xiaomi, will hurt Tesla badly in China this year.

The automaker is planning to roll out cheaper models in the second half of the year. This should help, but the entry EV market is already quite crowded in China, and Tesla is likely to cannibalize itself more than anything.

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Cadillac Escalade too small? New, bigger $133K Escalade IQL might be the ticket

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Cadillac Escalade too small? New, bigger 3K Escalade IQL might be the ticket

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Who are we to judge the needs of folks who have $133K burning a hole in their pocket? Certainly, a longer Escalade IQL is better as a huge electric vehicle rather than a gas version? Well, here we are…

Let’s have a look a the eye candy first:

I think objectively, it is a good looking vehicle and maybe even ironically looks smaller as a longer vehicle. Is that a station wagon with a child driving it? The extra $40K worth of increased length is almost entirely added to the rear, providing extra 3rd-row seating space and a larger cargo area(seen above).

Elevating the spaciousness of the vehicle, the 3rd row benefits from more than 4 inches of additional legroom (36.7″ vs. 32.3″), and an additional inch of headroom (38.2″ vs. 37.2″) contributing to more comfortable seating throughout the cabin.

As a reminder, Cadillac changed the Frunk name and says the large eTrunk compartment under the hood offers an additional 12.2 cubic feet of secure storage which is the same as the Escalade IQ.

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As for the specs, this is GM’s Ultium 205kWh battery, shared between the Escalade IQ, GMC Hummer/Sierra and Chevy Silverado and it delivers the same 460 miles of range. Also, 350kW charging can deliver up to 116 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The 800V charging curve degrades slightly from there but it is still respectable.

  • 750 hp and 785 lb-ft of torque (with driver-selectable Velocity Max10 estimate)
  • 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds (with driver-selectable Velocity Max10, Cadillac estimate)
  • A Cadillac-estimated max towing capacity of 7500 lbs,
  • Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 and Air Ride Adaptive suspension isolate passengers from undesirable road surfaces while providing precise steering and feel
  • Isolated Precision, Cadillac’s ride and handling philosophy – quiet, smooth and effortless with a strong connection to the road
  • Independent front and rear suspension
  • 24-inch wheels and 35-inch tires
  • Suite of standard active safety and driver assistance features
  • Standard Super Cruise5, the industry’s first truly hand-free driver assistance technology (with three years of OnStar connected service)

GM outlines some of the standout features of the Escalade IQ/L lineup:

  • A curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display for an immersive and personalized infotainment experience with voice control, navigation, an app store and dedicated ESCALADE IQL graphics.
  • Seating available for up to seven total passengers, with a power folding third-row, which folds flat for more storage
  • Standard AKG 4 Studio 21-speaker audio system, with available AKG Studio
  • Reference 38-speaker system, which increases to 42 speakers with available Executive Second Row package. The AKG audio system also features custom-tuned speakers and amplifier content Dolby Atmos® for deeper depth, clarity, and detail when listening to music and entertainment
  • Standard Super Cruise5 driver assistance technology on all trims (3 years OnStar Super Cruise plan6)
  • Available 5G Wi-Fi® hotspot capability7 connected by OnStar, along with a comprehensive suite of OnStar safety and connected services that enhances each journey and delivers extra peace of mind
  • Ample passenger entertainment options, including HD streaming and browser compatibility, so customers can log into any streaming app and watch
  • The Escalade IQL also comes equipped with vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging capabilities, which when paired with the GM Energy V2H Bundle, allows for the transfer of energy between the vehicle and a properly equipped home during times of need

The ESCALADE IQL will be offered in four trims – Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, and Premium Sport with MSRP starting at $132,695. The IQL will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, with production starting in mid-2025 at General Motors’ Factory ZERO plant in Detroit.

Electrek’s take

Sure, you could make about four small EVs with the 205kWh battery or 10 PHEVs with 50 miles of electric range with one of these batteries. But people are going to buy huge luxury SUVs and it is better to buy an EV than a gas version, right?

Also with GM’s V2L options, this huge 205kWh battery could back up a home for weeks or be used in emergencies.

For those who prize the decadence of an Escalade but also need some extra third row space for that ski trip to Aspen or Jackson Hole, you have your vehicle. Or, most likely, those ballers who want to have the biggest, most expensive, luxurious SUV on the market.

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