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Today’s Green Deals are shining a spotlight back to MOD Bikes’ Black Friday sale to highlight the City+ 3 Folding e-bike and the City+ Step-Thru 3 Folding e-bike which are both down at new $1,799 lows, among the low prices across the other models. We also spotted Segway’s Cube series of portable power stations hitting new lows starting from $600, while Rachio’s smart hose timer and sprinkler controller packages start from $78. Bringing up the rear is a collection of electric tools from multiple brands that are benefitting from up to 70% off discounts during Walmart’s Black Friday sale – all starting from $68. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Black Friday sale changeups from EcoFlow, Segway, 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.

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Featured deal: With more than 130 years in the bicycle business, Huffy is well-known across the market, especially for its large lineup of kid-friendly models. For Black Friday, the brand is providing some exclusive savings on its iconic Electric Green Machine Trike at $419, after using the promo code ELECTREKGM at checkout for 30% off. Ideal for riders aged 8+ and falling under the 180-pound max weight, it gives kids the chance to experience 15 MPH top speeds thanks to its 250W front hub motor alongside the 36V battery. This model will also grow with your child, as its seat provides three different adjustable settings to keep them safe while they tear up the pavement with plenty of spins and drifts.

Anker SOLIX C300 power station

Featured deal: Buzz Bicycles is bringing readers an exclusive promotion this Black Friday to save $400 on its Centris class 2 folding e-bike that drops costs to the best price of the year on top of including a free accessory – all for $799, after using the promo code ELECTREK200 at checkout. Featuring a step-thru and folding frame, you’ll enjoy cruising through the streets at 20 MPH top speeds for up to 40 miles, making it a great entry-level model for new riders as well as veteran riders seeking a more affordable option. There are two colorways here to choose from, and plenty of solid features like the 4-inch fat tires, front suspension, front and rear lighting – and even front and rear cargo racks too. Adding an electric solution to your commuter needs doesn’t have to break the bank with this deal.

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MOD’s City+ 3 folding e-bikes give you all-around support on your commutes and joyrides at $1,799 low

Looking back in on MOD’s ongoing Black Friday sale that will continue through December 1, you’ll find the brand’s City+ 3 Folding e-bike down amongst the lowest prices across the lineup for $1,799 shipped, with the City+ Step-Thru Folding e-bike also matching in price for $1,799 shipped. As was the case with all the models under MOD’s flag, these e-bikes’ price tags began the sale by getting a permanent price cut to new $1,999 MSRPs (with the other models seeing up to $1,100 in price cuts), on top of the additional $200 sales discount while the savings last. Before this sale, we only ever saw them fall to $1,999 at the lowest, with that rate now taking over as the starting price and this sale’s markdown giving you a new all-time low going forward.

MOD’s City+ 3 High-Step and Step-Thru folding e-bikes arrive on the scene sporting the brand’s folding frame design, which is perfect for folks in need of some space-saving functionality for their commuting solution. The 750W geared hub motor works with the removable Samsung Li-ion 48V 15Ah/720Wh battery to deliver you where you need to be at top speeds of 28 MPH for up to 50 miles on a single charge with five levels of PAS supported by a superior torque sensor. On top of these, your riding experience will be further bolstered by features like the 300-lumen LED headlight, the integrated LED taillight with brake lighting, hydraulic brakes, multi-terrain Kenda K-Shield tires, a Shimano ALTUS 7-speed derailleur, full cover anti-vibration fenders, a multi-purpose Snap-On rear rack with a 65-pound payload, faux leather grips/saddle, and a S3 Smart Color Display with a USB port to charge your devices as you ride.

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Featured deal: Mokwheel Bikes is offering up to $900 in savings across its e-bike lineup this Black Friday, with free gear coming along with select purchases too. You can buy any two ebikes and get a FREE accessory or FREE Gift Package ($499.99~$699). The biggest of these deals comes in on the brand’s latest models, the Obsidian and Obsidian ST Power Station e-bikes at $2,099, down from $2,999, with a choice between three different gifts, all worth $599. Coming with either the standard high-step or step-thru fames, what makes these newer models stand out is their built-in power station capabilities when you choose to receive the 1,000W inverter as your free gift, providing on-the-go juice for your devices using the bike’s 940W battery (on top of solar charging functionality too)

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Score up to $800 in savings on Segway’s Cube LiFePO4 portable power stations with new lows starting from $600

As part of its Black Friday sale, Amazon is offering the Segway Cube 2000 Portable Power Station for $899.99 shipped. Normally sitting at a full $1,700 price tag, we’ve seen only a handful of discounts on this model over 2024, with July’s Prime Day event bringing the biggest of them – dropping costs to the former $999 low. It’s been keeping more towards its full price in the months since, usually only falling to $1,200. Today, thanks to the savings season, we’re now seeing a bigger-than-ever 47% markdown that saves you $800 and carves out a new all-time low price. You won’t find this model at Segway’s Black Friday sale right now either, as its completely out of stock, making this the best opportunity to score it at the lowest rate we have tracked.

Segway’s Cube 2000 provides you with a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that you can expand up to 5,038Wh with the purchase of three BTX-1000 expansion batteries (now 29% off at $498). There are 122 output ports here to charge up your devices and appliances – with a steady output power up to 2,200W and peaking at 4,400W. You can refill the station’s battery in about 1.8 hours when plugged into a wall outlet or you can take advantage of its 800W maximum solar input for solar recharging. You’ll also get the full detail of remote smart controls through the Segway-Ninebot app via a Bluetooth connection.

There’s also the smaller Segway Cube 1000 Portable Power Station that is down at its second-lowest $599.99 shipped rate, normally $1,000 at full price. This model provides you with a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can also expand up to 5,120Wh with four of the previously mentioned expansion batteries. It pumps out the same output power as its larger counterpart through the same 12 port options. Recharging here is a little faster at 1.2 hours via a wall outlet, with the same 800W max solar input available to take advantage of too – complete with smart controls.

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Rachio smart hose timer

Rachio’s smart hose timer and sprinkler controllers keep a watch over your yard’s water needs starting from $78

While its Black Friday savings event continues, Amazon offers the Rachio Smart Hose Timer with Wi-Fi Hub for $78.39 shipped. Normally running you $100 at full price, this device has largely been up and down in price since summer, with most discounts falling between $99 and $79, while also occasionally dipping lower, like the drop to the $69 low that we last saw during October’s Prime Day event. Today, thanks to the Thanksgiving savings season, you’re looking at a 22% markdown that shaves $22 off the going rate, landing the costs down at the third-lowest price we have tracked – just $9 above October’s low rate. If you already have a Wi-Fi hub and are looking to add more smart hose timers to it, you’ll find them at a discounted rate of $59, down from $70.

This packaged pair of devices from Rachio syncs together to deliver smart home controls over your outdoor water supply coming from your spigots. With the Rachio app on your smartphone, you’ll gain monitoring capabilities over flow rates while also being able to set them to schedules – plus, the devices will send you alerts whenever anything goes awry. The smart hose timer, especially, provides a bonus in its weather-watching feature that uses Wi-Fi to keep track of forecasts to skip scheduled watering before or after expected rain/storms, saving you money while also keeping your lawn from being drowned by accident. You can also pair up to four of these timers to one Wi-Fi hub for maximum coverage.

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walmart BF sale on Greenworks, Worx, Sun Joe, Snow Joe tools and more

Walmart’s Black Friday sale is well underway and continuing through December 1, with up to 70% discounts on electric tools, lawn care equipment, and snow-clearing solutions – both new and restored models – and with plenty of additional rollback and clearance price cuts running parallel. Coming in alongside similar sales from Amazon, we’re seeing some of the best and lowest prices of the year across a bunch of popular brands, including Greenworks, Worx, Sun Joe, Snow Joe, and more – with these massive savings offering the perfect opportunities to update and upgrade your tool arsenal for all seasons. Head below to check out the selection of these deals while they last – most of which are online only deals, so why wait until November 29, when many will likely be sold out and gone?

Walmart Black Friday Greenworks deals:

Walmart Black Friday Worx deals:

Walmart Black Friday Sun Joe/Snow Joe deals:

  • Restored Snow Joe 24V IONMAX Cordless Snow Shovel Bundle: $79 (Reg. $195)
    • comes with 4.0Ah battery, charger, cover, and ice scraper glove
  • Refurbished 12A 14-inch Lawn Mower: $89 (Reg. $100)
  • 13-Amp Corded Electric Leaf Mulcher & Shredder: $115 (Reg. $159)
  • 24V Cordless 13-inch Snow Shovel with 4.0Ah battery: $124 (Reg. $199)
  • 24V Cordless 15-inch Push Reel Lawn Mower with 4.0Ah battery: $180 (Reg. $249)
  • 48V 18-inch Single-Stage Cordless Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries: $239 (Reg. $399)
  • Restored Snow Joe 24V 24-inch Cordless Dual Stage Self-Propelled Snow Blower: $799 (Reg. $1,299)
    • comes with four 24V 12Ah Batteries
  • And much more…

You can check out all the Black Friday deals Walmart has to offer on tools and equipment on the landing page here (with clearance and rollback deals on the same landing page, down below). 

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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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The Kia EV4 hatch looks stylish and roomy, but will SUV buyers bite?

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The Kia EV4 hatch looks stylish and roomy, but will SUV buyers bite?

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Kia’s first electric hatchback stands out in its class. The Kia EV4 hatch arrives with a bold new design that almost looks like a Lamborghini and a surprisingly spacious interior, but can it fill the void for an EV option that isn’t an SUV?

The Kia EV4 hatch delivers a non-SUV EV option

Sick of all the new SUVs hitting the market? Kia wants to shake things up with its first all-electric hatchback, the EV4.

The EV4 is more than an electric hatch. It’s Kia’s first EV built in Europe. Just over a month ago, the first EV4 rolled off the production line at Kia’s manufacturing plant in Slovakia. Marc Hedrich, CEO of Kia Europe, called it a “huge milestone” that will serve as a cornerstone of the automaker’s plans to gain market share in the region.

With Kia’s stylish new design, advanced tech, and more than enough interior space, the EV4 plays the part, but can it carve a niche for itself as an EV option that’s finally not an SUV?

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After getting their hands on the EV4 hatch for the first time, Autocar shared what it’s like to finally drive one. According to Autocar’s road tester, Illya Verpraet, “The EV4 feels less like the VW Golf of EVs and more like the Citroën ZX of EVs,” which is “an entirely good thing.”

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The Kia EV4 Hatchback (Source: Kia)

Kia already offers an SUV in nearly any size with the EV3, EV5, EV6, and EV9. Now it’s aiming to take advantage of the lack of hatchback (or non-SUV) options in Europe.

Like the EV3 and Kia’s other new electric models, the EV4 hatch features its new design theme. Up front, the electric hatch almost resembles a Lamborghini, featuring Kia’s “Star Map” signature lighting and bold curves.

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The Kia EV4 Hatchback (Source: Kia)

Spacioius interior with plenty of screens

With a length of 4,430 mm, a width of 1,860 mm, and a height of 1,485 mm, the EV4 hatchback is about the same size as the Kia XCreed. However, with a flat floor design, Kia claims the EV4 is “one of the most practical vehicles in its segment,” offering a boot space of 435 liters.

As Autocar pointed out, “The saloon’s boot is wide near the access point and narrows towards the cabin, but it’s a vast space and can even handle a set of golf clubs loaded horizontally.”

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The interior of the Kia EV4 Hatchback (Source: Kia)

The interior has a similar setup to the EV3 with Kia’s new connected car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) infotainment system at the center. The setup features nearly 30″ of screen space with dual 12.3″ driver display and infotainment screens, plus an added 5.3″ climate control display.

According to the reviewer, “Kia’s infotainment system works near-flawlessly” with big icons, an easy-to-use menu, and quick response time.

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The interior of the Kia EV4 Hatchback GT-Line (Source: Kia)

Competitive driving range and prices

Like Kia’s other electric vehicles, the EV4 is based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform. It’s available with two battery packs: 58.2 kWh or 81.4 kWh, offering a WLTP driving range of 273 miles or 388 miles. Kia said the EV4 was its first electric vehicle offering a range of over 380 miles.

The more premium “GT-Line” and “GT-Line S” variants are available exclusively with the extended range (81.4 kWh) battery, providing a range of 362 miles.

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The Kia EV4 Hatchback GT-Line (Source: Kia)

Is the Kia EV4 hatch a game-changing electric vehicle? According to Autocar’s first review, “The EV4 is neither the Mk2 e-Golf of our dreams nor a disruptor,” but the lack of electric hatchbacks may offer a niche for Kia to take advantage of.

“The EV4 builds on the success of the EV3 to give us a new comfy EV option that isn’t an SUV. It feels like natural order is being restored,” Autocar said.

Kia EV4 Hatchback trim Starting Price Driving Range
(WLTP)
Air Standard Range £34,695 ($47,700) 273 miles
Air Long Range £37,695 ($51,700) 388 miles
GT-Line £39,395 ($54,000) 362 miles
GT-Line S £43,895 ($60,200) 362 miles
Kia EV4 hatchback prices and range in the UK

In the UK, the base EV4 Air Standard Range starts at £34,695 ($47,700), while the longer range model is priced from £37,695 ($51,700). Kia also offers the EV4 Fastback, or sedan, starting at £40,895 ($55,000). The Kia EV4 Fastback has a WLTP driving range of up to 391 miles.

Unlike the hatch, the Fastback variant is manufactured at Kia’s Autoland Gwangmyeong EVO plant in South Korea and exported to Europe.

For those in the US, Kia will launch the EV4 sedan version in early 2026. Unfortunately, the electric hatchback is not expected to make the trip overseas.


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BYD unveils Tesla Megapack competitor with twice the capacity

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BYD has unveiled a new stationary energy storage system, HaoHan, designed to compete with Tesla’s new Megapack 3, which has roughly twice the capacity in the same format.

Earlier this month, Tesla unveiled its next-generation Megapack, a dominant player in large-scale energy storage for some time.

The new Megapack 3 increases the energy capacity of the container-side system from 3.9 MWh to 5 MWh. At the same time, Tesla unveiled the Megablock, which consists of 4 Megapacks combined with a megavolt transformer and switchgear.

Now, BYD has launched a new competing product called ‘HaoHan’.

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In its regular configuration, the system has a capacity of 14.5 MWh, almost 3 times Tesla’s Megapack, and in a 20-ft container configuration, it has a 10 MWh capacity.

The system has a Vcts (Volume Ratio of Cell to System) of 52.1%, which BYD claims is the world’s highest.

BYD also claims to have greatly simplified its system while increasing reliability with a “70% reduction in system failure” and “70% reduction in maintenance cost.”

HaoHan is using BYD’s proprietary 2,710 Ah Blade Battery cell – the largest used in stationary storage.

It enables a much higher volumetric energy density, which the company claims results in deploying GWh projects with about half the number of battery systems.

Overall, BYD claims that energy project costs will be reduced by 21.7% thanks to the new HaoHan.

Not unlike Tesla with the Megablock, BYD also unveiled new large-scale power electronics to go along with the new battery system.

GC Flux is BYD’s new grid-forming inverter solution, which can scale from 2.5 to 10 MW.

According to BYD, the inverter delivers about 38% more performance than the industry average and achieves a maximum power density of 1,474 kW/㎡—roughly 130% higher than typical market values. It also offers an overload capacity of up to three times its rated output for 10 seconds, with peak efficiency reaching 99.35%.

The GC Flux PCS is equipped with advanced grid-forming features tailored for today’s energy systems. It can regulate voltage and frequency in real-time, enabling more invert-based power to a grid while reducing the risk of blackouts.

The system provides active inertia response for up to 25 seconds, wide-band damping across the 1–1500 Hz range, and ultra-fast voltage and frequency regulation in under 100 milliseconds. These capabilities are essential for maintaining stability, particularly in hybrid or renewable-heavy grids that demand seamless transitions between grid-connected and islanded operation.

BYD also unveiled something that sounds like a competitor to Tesla’s Autobidder to manage the capacity of these new energy systems: GC Master EMS.

Electrek’s Take

I have been saying for a while that Tesla will not remain the dominant player in energy storage because the central part is battery cells, and Tesla gets those from BYD and CATL, which are now launching their own stationary storage products.

They have a significant advantage since they make the most costly part of those energy storage systems: the battery cells.

BYD has already secured massive orders for the system. HaoHan is going to power the new giant 12.5 GWh project in Saudi Arabia. That’s basically Tesla’s entire energy storage deployment in a quarter.


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Trek unveils first electric gravel bike: The 2026 Checkpoint+ brings torque, tech, and trail-ready features

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Trek is finally electrifying its gravel lineup – quite literally. The company has just launched the Checkpoint+, its first-ever electric gravel bike, and it’s more than just a motor bolted onto an existing frame. With a new high-performance powertrain, serious adventure credentials, and that unmistakable Trek polish, the Checkpoint+ looks ready to stir up the e-gravel world.

At the heart of the new Checkpoint+ is German motor maker TQ’s latest HPR60 motor, offering 350W of peak power and 60Nm of torque, which is a noticeable bump over the HPR50 motor found on Trek’s Domane+ SLR. The HPR60 is not only lighter and quieter, but also manages to stay slim enough to maintain the sleek and minimalist lines that gravel riders seem to love.

It’s paired with a 360Wh internal battery for a claimed 50-mile range in Eco mode, and riders can extend that by 44% with an optional 160Wh range extender that mounts in a bottle cage. The battery isn’t designed for convenient daily removal, though it can be accessed with tools for occasional servicing or replacement.

That assist brings the bike up to 28 mph (45 km/h) in the US, keeping the bike in Class 3 territory. For riders outside the US, unfortunately, assistance still caps at 25 km/h thanks to regional regulations. As is common with European e-bike drivetrains, there is no throttle option as the bike comes in pedal assist only. For most gravel biking veterans though, that’s already to be expected.

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The frame uses Trek’s 500 Series OCLV carbon, with geometry carried over from the non-electric Checkpoint, including the rear IsoSpeed decoupler for added comfort. Tire clearance is a healthy 50mm, now becoming standard for top-tier gravel bikes to provide a wide range of tire options. There are also tons of mounting points for racks, bags, fenders, and bottle cages, helping make this a legit bikepacking rig.

There are three builds in the lineup. The top-spec Checkpoint+ SL 7 AXS brings the fancier components with SRAM XO Eagle Transmission, carbon wheels, and a 40mm RockShox Rudy suspension fork. The SL 6 AXS and SL 5 versions stick with rigid carbon forks and dial back the drivetrain slightly, using SRAM GX AXS and Shimano GRX mechanical, respectively. All three are tubeless-ready, with valves and sealant conveniently included with the bike.

A discreet LED display is embedded in the top tube. Higher dollar riders will see color on the SL 7’s screen, while it’s a monochrome affair on the lower trims. For control, there are tiny remote buttons under the brake hoods that let riders change assist modes without ever taking their hands off the bars.

US pricing starts at $5,999.99 for the SL 5, with the SL 6 AXS at $6,599.99, and the fully-loaded SL 7 AXS ringing in at $7,999.99.

Electrek’s Take

It’s about time Trek gave us an electric gravel bike, and it looks like the wait might’ve been worth it. The Checkpoint+ looks great and seems to nail the details. The new TQ HPR60 motor is a smart upgrade, the clean integration looks fantastic, and the build options offer something for both performance-focused riders and long-haul adventurers.

That said, nearly $8K is a lot of cheddar for the top-end build, even if it comes with a wireless SRAM Transmission and a suspension fork. And there’s no removable battery, which is a bummer for anyone hoping to lighten the bike for lifts, carry a spare with them, or just have the option to swap out a battery themself if something goes wrong down the road.

Still, the Checkpoint+ has all the hallmarks of a premium Trek: refined, reliable, and ready for whatever dusty detour you throw at it. For gravel riders looking to go farther, faster, especially without sacrificing the soul of the sport by keeping the power pointed but modest, this could be your new best friend on the trails.


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