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Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a cascade of new Black Friday low prices on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations starting from $269, with discounts on solar panels and bundle options too. We’ve also got two Black Friday EV sales, with the first coming from Vvolt, which is offering up to $1,099 in savings on e-bikes and accessories – including free extra battery promos with an e-bike purchase starting from $1,799. Next, there’s Segway’s early Black Friday sale that has given us a new low price on the brand’s Ninebot S MAX Self-balancing scooter at $465, among other models. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including all the major Black Friday sales on EVs and power stations that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.

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 40% on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam LiFePO4 power stations at new Black Friday lows starting from $269

As part of its early Black Friday sale, Wellbots is offering the lowest prices we’ve seen on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations, as well as accessories and bundle options, with savings starting on its PowerRoam 600 station at $269.40 shipped. Normally priced at $449 here, with a higher $500 MSRP at sites like Amazon, this is the first discount we’ve seen on this smaller power station in 2024, with most discounts across various sites focused on its larger 1200 and 2200 models. This is a solid 40% markdown that slashes $180 off the price tag and drops it to the lowest price we have tracked.

Coming in as the smallest of UGREEN’s power stations, the PowerRoam 600 delivers a personal 680Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity and 600W power output that peaks up to 1,200W (bumps up to 1,500W when utilizing its solar charging capabilities). There are twelve versatile output ports to connect your devices and small appliances: five ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two DCs, and one car port. Thanks to its PowerZip tech charging is fast and easy, refilling 80% of the battery in just 50 minutes when connected to a wall outlet, while a full battery takes up to 1.5 hours to reach. It also sports an array of smart controls through its companion app like Quiet Mode, Energy-Saving Mode, Safety Child Lock, and so on.

UGREEN’s larger PowerRoam 1200 and PowerRoam 2200 power stations are also seeing their lowest prices yet at $389.40 shipped and $749.40 shipped, respectively. The 1200 model provides a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity with a power output up to 2,500W through its 13 ports, while the 2200 model delivers a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can be further expanded up to 12,000Wh when connected to five of its expansion batteries (sold separately), with it dishing out up to 3,500W of power through its 16 ports. They both offer similar recharging speeds through outlets and solar charging – with the 1200 model offering a max 400W solar input and the 2200 model boasting a higher 1,200W of solar input. They both come with the same smart control functionality too.

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Vvolt Black Friday sale offers FREE extra battery with e-bike purchase and up to $1,099 in savings – deals from $1,799

Vvolt has joined the other EV brands in launching its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale through December 3, offering a free extra battery with select e-bike purchases and up to 70% off accessories. There is one model seeing a discount during this sale, the brand’s Centauri SE Commuter e-bike for $2,599 shipped. Normally priced at $3,299, since coming under our radar at 9to5Toys, we first noticed regular price cuts back in September following the release of the brand’s new Centauri II model. The price has been regularly cut down since by a solid $700, which brings costs down into a far more affordable range for an e-bike designed with quality parts and features, landing it at the lowest price that we have tracked or seen. On top of the $700 in savings, you’ll also be getting the extra Ranger battery that bumps your total up to $1,099 in all – just be sure to add both to your cart to get the automatic discount.

Vvolt’s Centauri SE e-bike sports a sleek, streamlined frame that houses a 350W custom-tuned Ananda mid-drive motor (peaking at 650W) that is powered by the 490Wh removable battery. This combination delivers a 28 MPH top speed and a 60-miles travel range on a single charge, with only pedal assistance as an option here, supported by both internal torque and cadence sensors for faster activation and speed pick-up. This model also tosses out the chain-drive design in favor of a Gates CDX Carbon Belt Drive that provides a longer lifespan, quieter operation, and doesn’t need any grease.

It’s a much more manageable bike with its max 52-pound weight, depending on which of its sizes ou choose from. Among its features, you’ll find integrated front and rear lights, 360 degrees of reflective graphics for rides in the darker hours of the day, as well as Kenda Kwest anti-puncture tires, Tektro 720 hydraulic disc brakes, an Enviolo internal rear hub transmission, and a full-color display.

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Segway’s early Black Friday savings slashes $735 off Ninebot S MAX smart self-balancing scooter at new $465 low

Segway has officially kicked off its early Black Friday savings event that is taking up to 60% off a selection of EVs, with more EVs being added on November 21. However, one notable new low price we spotted is over at Amazon on the Ninebot S MAX Self-Balancing Scooter that is down at $464.99 shipped. Usually running you $1,200 at full price, this is hands-down the biggest discount we’ve seen to date on this model at $735 being slashed from the tag. This 61% markdown is giving you an amazing option to add it to your commute and/or neighborhood joyrides at a new all-time low price.

Offering an increase in both speed and travel mileage from its predecessor S series scooters, Segway’s Ninebot S MAX comes with dual 500W motors – a nominal 1,000W of power that peak up to 4,800W to tackle up to 15% inclines with ease. You’ll be able to top out at 12.4 MPH for up to 23.6 miles on a single charge – plus, if you’re a little hesitant to hop on one of these self-balancing scooters due to lack of experience, you don’t have to worry as the companion app provides step-by-step guidance for newcomers. Not only does it keep itself balanced for an easier riding experience, but the Leansteer tech also gives you precision control response times in just 0.01 seconds, eliminating the chance of falling off from lag times. 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.

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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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What EV sales slump? Illinois’ EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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What EV sales slump? Illinois' EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1

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Fueled by incentives from the Illinois EPA and the state’s largest utility company, new EV registrations nearly quadrupled the 12% first-quarter increase in EV registrations nationally – and there are no signs the state is slowing down.

Despite the dramatic slowdown of Tesla’s US deliveries, sales of electric vehicles overall have perked up in recent months, with Illinois’ EV adoption rate well above the Q1 uptick nationally. Crain’s Chicago Business reports that the number of new EVs registered across the state totaled 9,821 January through March, compared with “just” 6,535 EVs registered in the state during the same period in 2024.

Those numbers represent more than 50% growth in EV registrations – far beyond the expected 12% first-quarter increase nationally being projected by Cox Automotive. (!)

What’s going on in Illinois?

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the Chicago Auto Show; by Ray Cunningham.

While President Trump and Elmo were running for re-election, they campaigned on the threat promise of canceling the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. Along with California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker made countermoves – launching a $4,000 rebate for new electric cars and up to $1,500 for the purchase of a new electric motorcycle.

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At the same time, the state’s largest utility, ComEd, launched a $90 million EV incentive program featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles. That program has driven a surge in Class 3-6 medium duty commercial EVs, which are eligible fro $20-30,000 in utility rebates on top of federal tax credits and other incentives (Class 1-2 EVs are eligible for up to $7,500).

We covered the launch of those incentives when the program was announced at Chicago Drives Electric last year, but the message here is simple: incentives work.

SOURCES: Chicago Business, Ray Cunningham; featured image by the author.

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

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XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma

he XE215EV, XCMG’s fully electric hydraulic excavator, powers a new materials processing base in Guangxi with its green energy.

The electric construction equipment experts at XCMG just released a new, 25 ton electric crawler excavator ahead of bauma 2025 – and they have their eye on the global urban construction, mine operations, and logistical material handling markets.

Powered by a high-capacity 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery capable of delivering up to 8 hours of continuous operation, the XE215EV electric excavator promises uninterrupted operation at a lower cost of ownership and with even less downtime than its diesel counterparts.

XCMG is delivering on part of that reduced downtime promise with the lower maintenance and easier repair needs of electric equipment, and delivering on the rest of it with lickety-quick DC fast charging that can recharge the machine’s massive battery in 1.5-2 hours … but that’s not the slick bit. The XCMG XE125EV can be powered up without leaving the job site thanks to its BYD battery swap technology.

We first covered XCMG and its battery swap technology back in January, and covered similar battery-swap tech being developed by MOOG Construction offshoot ZQUIP, as well – but while XCMG’s battery tech has been in production for several years, it’s still not widely known about in the West (even within the industry).

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XCMG showed off its latest electric equipment at the December 2024 bauma China, including an updated version of its of its 85-ton autonomous electric mining truck that features a fully cab-less design – meaning there isn’t even a place for an operator to sit, let alone operate. And that’s too bad, because what operator wouldn’t want to experience an electric truck putting down 1070 hp more than 16,000 lb-ft of torque!?

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XCMG battery swap crane; via Etrucks New Zealand.

The best part? All of the company’s heavy equipment assets – from excavators to terminal tractors to dump trucks and wheel loaders – all use the same 400 kWh BYD battery packs, Milwaukee tool style. That means an equipment fleet can utilize x number of vehicles with a fraction of the total battery capacity and material needs of other asset brands. That’s not just a smart use of limited materials, it’s a smarter use of energy.

You can check out all the XE215EV’s specs at this tear sheet, and get an in-person look at the Chinese company’s latest electric excavator this week in Munich, Germany.

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Volvo shows off production PU500 battery energy storage system

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Volvo Energy introduces the Volvo PU500 – A reliable power solution for powering any site, anywhere!

As “extreme” weather events become more commonplace, the demand for reliable and portable energy continues to rise. In response to that growing demand for dependable off-grid power, Volvo has developed the new PU500 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed to take electrical power when it’s needed most.

Designed to be deployable in a number of environments at a moment’s notice, the Volvo Energy PU500 BESS is equipped with approximately 500 kWh of usable battery capacity (up to 540 kWh total). More than enough juice, in other words, to power a remote construction site, disaster response effort, or even a music festival – anything that needs access to reliable electricity beyond a grid connection.

That’s great, but what sets the PU500 apart from other battery storage solutions is its integrated 240 kW DC fast charger.

“With an integrated CCS2 charger, the PU500 is designed to work with all brands of electric equipment, trucks, and passenger cars,” says Niklas Thulin, Head of BESS Product Offer at Volvo Energy. “This ensures that no matter what type of electric vehicle or machinery you rely on, the PU500 can provide the power you need, making it a truly flexible solution for any grid constrained site or location.”

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The integrated charger in the PU500 has the impressive ability to charge a heavy equipment asset (be that an electric semi truck or something like a wheel loader) in under two hours. Its on-board capacity allows to fully recharge up to 3 electric HD trucks or 20 electric cars per day, making it an incredibly versatile disaster response asset.

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Electric job site; via Volvo CE.

As we often say over at The Heavy Equipment Podcast, “just because you’re working for the power company doesn’t mean you have power,” and there are hundreds of scenarios where the extra power provided by something like the new PU500 would be useful. Its ability to be palletized and easily moved or swapped out of a larger BESS array, too, just add to its flexibility.

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