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Today’s Green Deals are once again overwhelmingly EV-minded, with Heybike’s Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike taking the lead at its $999 low and coming with some free gear, among the other models in the brand’s Black Friday sale. Next, we spotted ENGWE’s E26 Dual Suspension All-Terrain e-bike hitting a new $849 low, while Segway’s Ninebot E22 Electric Scooter (with attachable seat) returns to its $360 2024 low. Lastly, we have the EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station falling to a new annual low price too at $838. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Black Friday release of Lectric’s new XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes, Bluetti’s Black Friday changeups, 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.

Heybike’s Cityrun commuter e-bike carries you up to 55 miles of travel on a four-hour charge at $999 low

Looking back in on Heybike’s ongoing early Black Friday sale, we spotted another great deal on the brand’s Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike for $999 shipped. Normally priced at $1,599, we mainly saw it fall to $1,199 during the first half of the year’s sales events, with that price dropping further to $1,099 as the months went on. During this Black Friday sale, you’re looking at the best rate we have seen so far, as it’s coming with a 38% markdown that slashes $600 off the price tag and lands it at the lowest price we have tracked. Along with your purchase, you’ll also be getting some free gear in the form of a large basket and a Black Friday gift pack.

Heybike’s Cityrun commuter e-bike arrives sporting a 500W brushless geared hub motor (peaking at 1,000W) and a large 720Wh battery that propels the model up to top speeds of 21 MPH with a 55-mile max travel range on one full four-hour charge (achieved thanks to the higher-power 4A charger). There are three levels of pedal assistance here supported by a torque sensor, which is nice to see, and it comes with some impressive features for its price range, with the usual cheaper options we see, like mechanical disc brakes, instead replaced by hydraulic disc brakes on top of the hydraulic suspension front fork too.

Heybike’s Cityrun e-bike also has a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, 26-inch by 2.5-inch tires with fenders over each, an automatic LED headlight and taillight with turn signals, a rear cargo rack, and a smart LCD display. While it does weigh in a bit hefty at 62 pounds, for the price it is a well-stocked option that won’t weigh so heavily on your wallet while providing a solid commuting solution for your daily life.

More Heybike early Black Friday deals:

  • Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for 45 miles
    • comes with gift pack
  • Ranger S Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free front basket and large basket + gift pack
  • Brawn Off-Road e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for 65 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
  • Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with large rear basket + gift pack
  • Horizon Full-Suspension e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free front basket and large basket + gift pack
  • Tyson Uni-Body e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
  • Hauler Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike (new model): $1,699 (Reg. $1,899)
    • 28 MPH for 85 miles
    • comes with free large rear basket + gift pack
  • Hero Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike (new model): $2,499 (Reg. $2,599)
    • 35 MPH for 60 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack

On top of all these single e-bike deals, there are also some great savings to take advantage of when buying two e-bikes together, you can browse the full list of doubled-up combo deals by following the link here.

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Amazon has ENGWE’s E26 dual suspension all-terrain e-bike hitting a new $849 low

Outside of ENGWE’s Black Friday sale, we just noticed Amazon offering the brand’s E26 Dual Suspension All-Terrain e-bike at $849 shipped. More recently sitting at $1,049 at Amazon despite its $1,299 price tag, as well as the $1,399 MSRP direct from ENGWE, we’ve mainly seen this model in 2024 dropping between $999 and $1,199 on average. We last saw prices down at $899 during ENGWE’s Halloween sale, which Amazon is beating out here today for a new all-time low price. This $550 markdown (off the full MSRP from ENGWE) is giving you the lowest price we have seen anywhere – with the brand’s Black Friday sale beaten by $50. You can learn more below or in our review.

You’ll find both the step-over and step-thru frames for ENGWE’s E26 e-bike benefitting from this discount today, with either model offering up an affordable means for longer commutes, depending on how you choose to ride. The 750W brushless motor peaks at 1,000W to provide up to 70Nm of torque for inclines while producing top speeds of 28 MPH. The removable 48V 16Ah battery sees to it that you get 30 to 40 miles while only using the throttle, or you can get up to 87 miles when utilizing the pedal assistance. There are also some surprisingly solid features considering the low price, with a dual suspension for smoother riding, hydraulic disc brakes for guaranteed stopping power, as well as an 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.

Be sure to also check out the lineup of ENGWE’s Black Friday sales, which overwhelmingly beats out Amazon’s pricing, excluding the above model.

Segway Ninebot E22

Segway’s Ninebot E22 electric scooter (with seat) is a reliable commuter that carries you up to 14 miles at $360

Amazon is offering the Segway Ninebot E22 Foldable Electric Scooter for $359.99 shipped. Normally priced at $640, but more recently fetching $570 on average, it’s mostly been seen keeping above $400 throughout the year, though we have seen a few previous falls lower to $378 and $360, on occasion. While it’s not as low as it was this same time last year, when it hit the $300 low, you’re looking at a solid $210 markdown to the lowest price we’ve tracked in 2024 and the second-lowest overall.

Not everyone wants to shell out tons of money to add an EV to their commute, and Segway’s Ninebot E22 is certainly a great choice. I’ve been riding this same model (albeit, without the included seat) since 2020 and it is still going strong despite my aggressive and semi-abusive riding on it. The 300W brushless DC motor is paired with a 184Wh battery to reach a 12.4 MPH top speed and carries you up to 13.7 miles on a single charge, with the addition of a Segway External Battery Pack (sold separately) bumping those numbers up to 15.5 MPH for up to 27 miles. There are three riding modes here – a cruise mode for lower speeds and extended travels, a normal mode for its standard settings, and a sports mode that bumps its speed to its maximum rate (while also handling inclines up to 15%) at the cost of some mileage.

EGO Power+ Nexus portable power station

Expand your EGO Power+ capabilities with the Nexus portable power station at a new $838 2024 low

Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station with two 7.5Ah batteries for $837.85 shipped. Normally priced at $1,099, we’ve seen a few discounts drop over 2024, with minor falls above $1000 before July, at which point we’ve been seeing recurring discounts lower to $899. Today, we’re getting the best deal we’ve seen in a number of years as the price tag has had $261 cut from it, landing it at a new 2024 low price – just $38 above the all-time lowest rate we last saw in 2019.

This EGO Power+ power station utilizes the brand’s interchangeable batteries for power as an alternative to gas generators, giving you some expansive capabilities for your existing setup. What’s nice about this for those who already own EGO Power+ tools and their respective batteries, is that you can keep switching them out with the included two for sustained power output or plug the station into a wall outlet to act as a multi-port battery charger too, making it a nice addition to homes/setups already investing in the brand. It can pump out up to 2,000W of power (peaking at 3,000W) through its three AC outlets and four USB ports to cover devices, appliances, and even run large holiday displays/decorations.

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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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EcoFlow members can save up to 65% on power stations while supporting disaster relief during the 2025 Member’s Festival

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Portable power station specialist EcoFlow is kicking off its third annual Member’s Festival this month and is offering a unique new rewards program to those who become EcoFlow members. The 2025 EcoFlow Member’s Festival will offer savings of up to 65% for its participating customers, and a portion of those funds will be allocated toward rescue power solutions for communities around the globe through the company’s “Power for All” fund.

EcoFlow remains one of the industry leaders in portable power solutions and continues to trek forward in its vision to power a new tech-driven, eco-conscious future. Per its website:

Our mission from day one is to provide smart and eco-friendly energy solutions for individuals, families, and society at large. We are, were, and will continue to be a reliable and trusted energy companion for users around the world.

To achieve such goals, EcoFlow has continued to expand its portfolio of sustainable energy solutions to its community members, including portable power stations, solar generators, and mountable solar panels. While EcoFlow is doing plenty to support its growing customer base, it has expanded its reach by giving back to disaster-affected communities by helping bolster global disaster response efforts the best way it knows how– with portable power solutions.

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EcoFlow and its members look to provide “Power for All”

Since 2023, EcoFlow has collaborated with organizations worldwide as part of its “Power for All” mission. This initiative aims to ensure access to reliable and timely power to disaster-affected communities across the globe, including rescue agencies, affected hospitals, and shelters, to support rescue and recovery efforts.

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This fund most recently provided aid for communities affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires, assistance to the Special Forces Charitable Trust (SFCT) in North Carolina following severe hurricanes, and support for non-profits engaged in hurricane preparedness in Florida and the Gulf Coast. Per Jodi Burns, CEO of the Special Forces Charitable Trust:

In the wake of devastating storms in Western North Carolina, reliable power was a critical need for the families we serve. Thanks to EcoFlow’s generous donation of generators, we were able to provide immediate relief, ensuring these families and their communities had access to power when they needed it most. We are so impressed with EcoFlow’s commitment to disaster response through their ‘Power for All’ program. It has made a tangible impact, and we are deeply grateful for their support and partnership in helping these families recover and rebuild.

In 2024, the US experienced 27 weather and climate events, each causing losses exceeding $1 billion, marking the second-highest annual total on record, according to National Centers for Environmental Information. The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters underscore the critical need for reliable and timely power solutions during emergencies, much like EcoFlow and its members are helping provide through the “Power For All” initiative.

To support new and existing EcoFlow members, the company is celebrating its third annual Member’s Festival throughout April to offer a do-not-miss discount on its products and donate a portion of all sales to the “Power for All” fund to provide rescue power to those in need in the future. Learn how it all works below.

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Save big and give back during the 2025 Member’s Festival

As of April 1st, you can now sign up to become an EcoFlow member to participate in the company’s exclusive 2025 Member Festival.

As a member, you can earn “EcoFlow Power Points” by completing tasks like registration, referrals, and product purchases and tracking your individual efforts toward disaster preparedness and recovery.

Beginning April 4, EcoFlow members will also be able to take advantage of exclusive discounts of up to 65% off select portable power stations, including the DELTA Pro Ultra, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, DELTA 3 Plus, RIVER 3 Plus, and more. However, these sale prices only last through April 25, so you’ll want to move quickly!

Click here to learn more about EcoFlow’s “Power for All” campaign. To register for EcoFlow’s 2025 Member Festival in the US, visit the EcoFlow website. To register as a member in Canada, visit here.

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Tesla loses another top talent: its long-time head of software

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Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker.

Tesla changed how the entire auto industry looks at software.

Before Tesla, it was an afterthought; user interfaces were rudimentary, and you had to go to a dealership to get a software update on your systems.

When Tesla launched the Model S in 2012, it all changed. Your car would get better through software updates like your phone, the large center display was responsive with a UI that actually made sense and was closer to an iPad experience than a car.

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Tesla also integrated its software into its retail experience, service, and manufacturing.

David Lau deserves a lot of the credit for that.

He joined Tesla in 2012 as a senior manager of firmware engineering and quickly rose through the ranks. By 2014, he was promoted to director of firmware engineering and system integration, and in 2017, he became Vice President of software.

Lau listed the responsibilities of his team on his LinkedIn:

  • Vehicle Software:
    • Firmware for the powertrain, traction/stability control, HV electronics, battery management, and body control systems
    • UI software and underlying Embedded Linux platforms
    • Navigation and routing
    • iOS and Android Mobile apps
  • Distributed Systems:
    • Server-side software and infrastructure that provides telemetry, diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and configuration/lifecycle management
    • Data engineering and analytics platforms that power technical and business insights for an increasingly diverse set of customers across the company
    • Diagnostic tools and fleet management, Manufacturing and Automation:
  • Automation controls (PLC, robot)
    • Server-side manufacturing execution systems that power all of Tesla’s production operations
  • Product Security and Red Team for software, services, and systems across Tesla

Bloomberg reported today that Lau told his team he is leaving Tesla. The report didn’t include reasons for his stepping down.

Electrek’s Take

Twelve years at any company is a great run. At Tesla, it’s heroic. Congrats, David, on a great run. You undoubtedly had a significant impact on Tesla and software advancements in the broader auto industry.

He is another significant loss for Tesla, which has been losing a lot of top talent following a big wave of layoffs around this time last year.

I wonder who will take over. Michael Rizkalla, senior director of software engineering and vehicle firmware, is one of the most senior software engineers after Lau. He has been at Tesla for 7 years, and Tesla likes to promote within rather than hire outsiders.

There are also a lot of senior software execs working on AI at Tesla. Musk has been favoring them lately and he could fold Lau’s responsibilities under them.

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Kia’s electric SUVs are taking over. The EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK this year, giving Kia its strongest sales start since it arrived 34 years ago. And it’s not just in the UK. Kia just had its best first quarter globally since it started selling cars in 1962.

Kia EV3 is the best-selling EV in the UK through March

In March, Kia sold a record nearly 20,000 vehicles in the UK, making it the fourth best-selling brand. It was also the second top-seller of electrified vehicles (EVs, PHEVs, and HEVs), accounting for over 55% of sales.

The EV3 remained the best-selling retail EV in the UK last month. Including the EV6, three-row EV9, and Niro EV, electric vehicles represented 21% of Kia’s UK sales in March.

Kia said the EV3 “started with a bang” in January, darting out as the UK’s most popular EV in retail sales. Through March, Kia’s electric SUV has held on to the crown. With the EV3 rolling out, Kia sold over 7,000 electric cars through March, nearly 50% more than in Q1 2024.

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The EV3 was the best-selling retail EV in the UK in the first quarter and the fourth best-selling EV overall, including commercial vehicles.

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Kia EV3 Air 91.48 kWh in Frost Blue (Source: Kia UK)

Starting at £33,005 ($42,500), Kia said it’s the “brand’s most affordable EV yet.” It’s available with two battery packs, 58.3 kWh or 81.48 kWh, good for 430 km (270 miles) and 599 km (375 miles) of WLTP range, respectively.

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From left to right: Kia EV6, EV3, and EV9 (Source: Kia UK)

With new EVs on the way, this could be just the start. Kia is launching several new EVs in the UK this year, including the EV4 sedan (and hatchback) and EV5 SUV. It also confirmed that the first PV5 electric vans will be delivered to customers by the end of the year.

Electrek’s Take

Globally, Kia sold a record 772,351 vehicles in the first quarter, its best since it started selling cars in 1962. With the new EV4, the brand’s first electric sedan and hatchback, launching this year, Kia looks to build on its momentum in 2025.

Kia has also made it very clear that it wants to be a global leader in the electric van market with its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business, starting with the PV5 later this year.

Earlier today, we learned Kia’s midsize electric SUV, the EV5, is the fourth best-selling EV in Australia through March, outselling every BYD vehicle (at least for now). The EV5 is rolling out to new markets this year, including Canada, the UK, South Korea, and Mexico. However, it will not arrive in the US.

For those in the US, there are still a few Kia EVs to look forward to. Kia is launching the EV4 globally, including in the US, later this year. Although no date has been set, Kia confirmed the EV3 is also coming. It’s expected to arrive in mid-2026.

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