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Today’s Green Deals are being led by ALLPOWERS’ Black Friday sale, which finally launched through Cyber Monday with new low prices on units like the R2500 Solar Generator bundle with a 600W solar panel for $1,499, among others. Continuing coverage of Black Friday appliance deals, we spotted GE’s 2-in-1 Electric Dryer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer falling in price to $1,750, after spending much of the year above $2,000. There’s also a new low price on Leviton’s Level 2 48A Hardwired EV Charging Station at $559, with its smarter counterpart sitting $77 higher. And bringing up the rear is Jackery’s Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station beating out the brand’s direct Black Friday sale to return to the $89 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric XPeak 2.0 e-bike pre-order special, Samsung’s Bespoke all-in-one washer/dryer Black Friday deal, 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.

ALLPOWERS Black Friday sale drops R2500 solar generator with 600W panel to new $1,499 low (Save $700)

ALLPOWERS has begun its official Black Friday event that is taking up to $1,800 off power stations and bundles through December 3. Among the offers we’re seeing several new low prices, like on the R2500 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with a 600W solar panel for $1,499 shipped. Normally this solar generator package would run you $2,199 at full price, with the largest discount we’ve seen this year being a drop to the former $1,559 low back during Amazon’s Prime Day event in October. Now, during this Black Friday event, you can score $700 off its usual going rate at the best price we have seen to date – even beating its Prime Day low by $60. You’ll also find this bundle matching the price over at Amazon.

As we’ve seen with the other Black Friday sales from other brands, there’s some additional savings and free gifts being offered here too. To start, you can get an extra 5% taken off any order of $3,000 to $3,499, with that number increasing to 7% off on orders between $3,500 and $3,999, and up to 10% off once your total hits $4,000 or more (extra savings has not been factored in below). Likewise, when you spend over $1,900 you’ll get a free PB100 24,000mAh Power Bank, while spending over $2,300 gives you a free SP027 100W Portable Solar Panel, and over $3,200 lands you a free SF200 200W Portable Flexible Solar Panel.

Arriving in a sleek and streamlined unit, ALLPOWERS’ R2500 power station delivers a 2,016Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity with 14 output ports that can dish out up to 2,500W of power, peaking at 4,000W. It provides the typical collection of smart controls that you can access through its app alongside four methods of recharging its own battery – AC, solar, auto, and dual AC with solar. Connecting it to a standard wall outlet refills the battery in about 1.3 hours, while utilizing its 1,000W solar input can do the same in two hours time. These times can be cut down to just one hour when connecting both to an AC outlet while using the max solar input too.

There’s a few other great bundle options for this model, as well, with the solo power station starting things at $999, down from $1,599. From there, you can bundle it with a 200W solar panel for $1,179, or go further with a 400W solar panel at $1,359. If you want to expand the unit’s capacity, you can double things to 3,168Wh with an expansion battery for $1,399.

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GE’s 2-in-1 electric washer/ventless dryer saves space or doubles up for faster laundry duty at $1,750 ($1,150 off)

As part of its ongoing Black Friday sale, Best Buy is offering the GE Profile 4.8 cu. ft. UltraFast Electric 2-in-1 Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump for $1,749.99 shipped. This ENERGY STAR appliance normally sits at $2,900 most days, with occasional discounts popping up every couple of months over the course of 2024. We’ve mainly seen in keeping above $2,000 during most sales, though we did spot it dropping to the $1,749 low earlier in the year. Today, you’re getting a near-match to its lowest rate at $1,150 slashed from its price tag, coming in as the second-lowest price that we have tracked that lands just $1 above the all-time low.

Scoring this 2-in-1 washer/dryer for your home gives you far more freedom when it comes to your laundry setup, as its ventless heat pump tech, aside from “providing 50% more energy efficient airflow drying,” allows for it to be placed anywhere regardless of any pre-existing vents, saving you space or even allowing you to double up to get through Laundry faster. Complete with the usual smart controls you’d expect, accessed through the SmartHQ app, it will also automatically update itself through your home’s Wi-Fi, and even sends notifications and status alerts to your smartphone. One such example of an update is a recent one that directed its airflow system to separate hair and pet dander from fabrics before the wash cycle begins, collecting it into the EZ Access lint filter (which has saved my girlfriend and her family from plenty of suffering from their allergies since using one).

Another of its standout features is the inclusion of the SmartDispense technology that allows it to hold up to 32 loads of detergent and fabric softener before you’ll need to refill it. You can even scan the barcode on whatever detergent bottle you’re using so that the unit’s AI can adjust the dispensed amounts out based on the brand and your laundry’s load size.

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Save $140 on Leviton’s level 2 48A hardwired EV charging station while it’s at a new $559 low

Amazon is offering a rare chance at savings during this Black Friday season on Leviton’s Level 2 48A Hardwired EV Charging Station for $559 shipped. Normally sitting full price at $699, this is the first discount we’ve spotted on this standard EV charger in 2024 since seeing it last during 2023’s Black Friday period at $595. After nearly a year of no price changes, we’re finally seeing it come down with a 20% markdown, saving you $140 while also giving you the new lowest price that we have tracked.

This level 2 EV charger from Leviton arrives compatible with most EVs on the market – Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Subaru – plus, you can even use it to charge your Tesla vehicles with the supplied adapter, often averaging around 25 miles per hour of charging. It comes housed within a water-resistant enclosure to protect it from adverse elements and inclement weather, with its charging cable designed to prevent freezing and cracking too. This is a hardwired model that comes easy to install indoor or outdoors, but keep in mind that it does require a 60A breaker.

If you would prefer this charging station with additional smart controls, the alternate Leviton Level 2 48A Smart Hardwired EV Charging Station is also seeing a discount to the second-lowest price of $636 shipped, down from $749. You’ll get the same compatibility, performance, and features here, but with the added bonus of smart control functionality though the My Leviton App via Wi-Fi.

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Get 99Wh/31,000mAh of juice through Jackery’s Explorer 100 Plus LiFePO4 power station at $89 low

Jackery is offering a return low price through its official Amazon storefront on the Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station that is down at $89 shipped, after clipping the on-page $40 off coupon. Already down from its full $149 price tag, we’ve mainly seen discounts bring the costs down to either $100 or $90 throughout 2024, with the first drop further to the $89 low occurring during September’s Labor Day sales, only repeating for a short-lived Prime Day time period. Today though, you’re looking at another chance to grab it for your personal backup power needs at the lowest price we have tracked – even beating out Jackery’s direct Black Friday rates by $1.

If you’re in need of a larger, but still portable backup power solution for your personal everyday devices, Jackery’s Explorer 100 Plus definitely beats out plenty of power banks with its 99Wh (31,000mAh) LiFePO4 battery capacity and 128W output power speeds. The compact form factor stashes away inside your bag for charging-on-the go during your regular everyday travels and trips out of town alike. The dual USB-C ports and the single USB-A port cover your devices, while the unit’s own battery can be refilled to 70% in about an hour via a wall outlet, while it takes up to two hours for it to reach full. What’s more, there’s solar charging capabilities here with a max 100W solar input, with recharging through this method taking about two hours. You can also plug it into your car’s auxiliary port for a full battery in up to three hours. There is one bundle option to get the station with a 40W solar panel for $170, after clipping the on-page $60 off coupon.

With Jackery’s Black Friday sale still going, many of the best deals on larger power station units can be found there, however, there are a few standouts that are being matched or beaten out at Amazon, which provide more capacity and more output power levels:

If you’re looking for even larger options, be sure to check out the full spread of Jackery’s Black Friday sale, which has plenty of low prices across power stations, solar generator bundles, and even new releases. 

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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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BYD’s $18,000 electric kei car revealed up close with new details

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BYD electric kei car (Source: ThinkerCar)

It’s official. BYD is launching its first kei car. The new electric car is BYD’s smallest EV yet, and it’s expected to arrive next year with a starting price under $18,000. After it was spotted testing again, we are learning a little more about what to expect.

BYD’s smallest EV is coming in 2026

Kei cars, or K-Cars, as they are often called, are one of the most popular types of vehicles in Japan. They are the smallest street-legal passenger vehicles you can buy in the country.

To be classified as a kei car, the vehicle must be less than 3.4 m (134″) long, 1.48 m (58″) wide, and 2 m (79″) tall.

BYD’s smallest EV, and top-selling, is currently the Seagull (sold as the Dolphin Surf and Mini overseas), measuring 3,780 mm in length (148.8″).

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We caught a glimpse of the new electric Kei car for the first time in May after it was spotted testing on public roads. Like many kei cars, including the Honda N-Box, Japan’s top-selling vehicle, BYD’s tiny EV has that quirky, upright, boxy design.

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BYD’s kei car, or mini EV, in camouflage (Source: Sina/ IT Home)

After being recently spotted parked at a test facility, new spy photos provide a closer look, including a sneak peek of the interior.

The new images, posted by ThinkerCar, show essentially the same kei car we saw in May. It’s a right-hand-drive vehicle, suggesting it will launch in Japan, the UK, parts of Southeast Asia, and possibly other regions.

For the first time, the interior is shown. Like BYD’s other vehicles, there’s a large floating infotainment screen at the center.

The electric car is expected to feature a 20 kWh battery, providing a WLTP range of 180 km (112 miles). It will also support DC charging speeds of up to 100 kW.

BYD’s Dolphin Surf (Seagull EV) is available with two battery packs: 30 kWh and 43.2 kWh, offering WLTP ranges of 137 miles and 189 miles, respectively.

By using LFP batteries from its battery unit, FinDreams, BYD could have the upper hand with costs. The Kei car is expected to launch in Japan in the second half of 2026 with a starting price of 2.5 million yen, or under $18,000. In comparison, the Nissan Sakura, Japan’s top-selling electric vehicle, starts at 2.59 million yen.

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BYD Dolphin (left) and Atto 3 (right) at the 2024 Tokyo Spring Festival (Source BYD Japan)

Earlier this year, Nikkei reported that Japanese automakers are already preparing for its arrival. A Suzuki dealer explained that “Young people do not have a negative view of BYD. It would be a huge threat if the company launches cheap models in Japan.”

Can BYD’s smallest EV find a foothold in Japan? Domestic brands like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have long dominated the market. Check back soon for the latest updates.

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Tesla launches a long list of new discounts and incentives in the US

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Tesla has launched a long list of new discounts and incentives for its electric vehicles in the US as it seeks to capitalize on what will likely be its last strong quarter in its best market.

Since the beginning of the year, we have been reporting on how Tesla’s sales are declining in its largest markets, including Europe and China, with the US being the notable exception.

With the federal tax credit for electric vehicles set to expire by the end of the quarter, the US is also expected to become a challenging market for Tesla and electric vehicles in general.

Many electric automakers are trying to take advantage of the demand being pulled forward into Q3 due to the imminent end of the tax credit.

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Tesla has introduced several new incentives that can be combined with one another. Here’s the full list:

All New Tesla Vehicles

  • $7,500 Lease Incentive (delivery by Sept 30)
  • $1,000 Off for American Heroes (military, first responders, teachers, students)
  • Free 1-Month Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Trial
  • Free Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Transfer from your current Tesla
  • Premium Connectivity Trial
    • 30 days for Model 3 and Y
    • 1 year for Model S, X, and Cybertruck

Model Y

  • $7,500 Lease Incentive
  • One Free Upgrade on select inventory (pre-discounted)
  • $7,500 Federal Tax Credit at Point of Sale (cash/finance only)
  • Lease from $349/mo (24-month) or $399/mo (36-month) with $3,000 down
  • APR Financing: 3.49% up to 60 months
  • 18 Months Free Supercharging (cash purchases only)

Model 3

  • $7,500 Lease Incentive
  • One Free Upgrade on select inventory (pre-discounted)
  • $7,500 Federal Tax Credit at Point of Sale (cash/finance only)
  • Lease from $299/mo (24-month) or $349/mo (36-month) with $3,000 down
  • 0% APR Financing with FSD (Supervised), 2.49% without

Model X

  • $7,500 Federal Tax Credit at Point of Sale
  • One Free Upgrade with FSD (Supervised)
  • Premium Connectivity Trial (1 year)

Model S

  • One Free Upgrade with FSD (Supervised)
  • Premium Connectivity Trial (1 year)

Cybertruck

  • $7,500 Federal Tax Credit at Point of Sale
  • 0% APR Financing with FSD (Supervised)
  • Free 20″ Cyber Wheel Upgrade ($3,500 value) on lease orders
  • Premium Connectivity Trial (1 year)

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It looks like Tesla is now relying less on 0% APR, likely due to the fact that now interest on car payments is deductible up to $10,000.

Though Tesla is still offering 0% financing on the Cybertruck for obvious reasons: it can’t sell them.

That said, it is still offering financing discounts for the Model 3 and Model Y, albeit at a lower rate than before the change.

18 months of free Supercharging on Model Y is also a significant discount, but that’s if you don’t take the financing deal.

It looks like Tesla is going all-out to try to secure as many buyers in Q3 as possible.

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Volvo is ‘definitely not’ leaving the US, but it’s dropping these vehicles from its lineup

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Volvo confirmed it will continue selling vehicles in the US, but its lineup will look a little different. With plans to cut several models, Volvo will offer only about half of the cars it currently sells globally.

Volvo adjusts US lineup, cutting several vehicles

Days after Volvo announced it would begin production of the XC60 in the US, its best-selling vehicle, we are learning the move is part of a major shakeup.

Volvo has already begun cutting sedans and station wagons from its US lineup. The Swedish luxury brand confirmed plans with Reuters on Thursday, citing slowing demand amid the Trump administration’s new auto tariffs.

Outside of the V60, Volvo will only offer SUVs in the US, or about half of the 13 vehicles in sells globally. Production of the S60 ended at its South Carolina facility last year.

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Volvo also told Reuters that the European-spec EX40 was also temporarily paused, but it would be available “shortly.” The company didn’t comment on why.

Meanwhile, its new electric vehicles, including the EX30 and three-row EX90, are failing to live up to the hype. Both were expected to see strong US demand, but Volvo is one of the most exposed to Trump’s tariffs.

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EX30 production at Volvo’s Ghent plant (Source: Volvo)

Although the EX90 is built in South Carolina, many parts still come from Europe, which is now subject to a 25% tariff.

The EX30, which was expected to arrive at around $35,000, is only available in the dual-motor variant, priced from $46,195.

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Volvo EX90 (Source: Volvo)

During an interview on CNBC’s Europe Early Edition, Volvo’s CEO Håkan Samuelsson said the company would “definitely not” leave the US market altogether.

“What we are doing is first of all, we want to fill our factory we have in South Carolina. It should be the strategic asset it was intended to be. So, we have to utilize it more,” Samuelsson explained.

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Volvo XC60 (Source: Volvo)

By bringing XC60 production to the facility, Volvo said it would “soon now produce something for everyone in its US plant.”

The EX60 has been Volvo’s best-selling model globally for years and is the most popular in the US. So far this year, the XC60 accounts for over a third of Volvo’s total sales. It’s also the fourth-best-selling luxury plug-in hybrid in America.

Volvo is set to begin building XC60 models in South Carolina in late 2026. It will also continue building the EX90 “for customers who want more space or are looking to go fully electric.”

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