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Leading today’s Green Deals is Hiboy’s newly launched early Christmas sale that is continuing Black Friday/Cyber Monday pricing while also increasing savings on some select models, like the 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike that hit a new $800 low. Next, we have Goal Zero’s Alta 50 and Alta 80 Portable Fridge/Freezers that were skipped over in last month’s seasonal savings but return to their lowest rates today, starting from $550. For camping enthusiasts, we spotted UGREEN’s Nexode 48,000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank Station down at $140, as well as Greenworks’ 80V Venture Commuter e-bike that has dropped to $1,550. Lastly, there’s VEVOR’s Tesla Charging Station Enclosure that fell to a new $140 low. Plus, all the hangover Green Deals from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our dedicated shopping hub for you – but there’s no telling how long they’ll last.

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.

Hiboy’s early Christmas sale drops its 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike to new $800 low (Save $900)

Hiboy has launched its early Christmas sale that is giving us returning Black Friday rates alongside new low prices, with the brand’s 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike dropping to $799.99 shipped. Outside of sales, this model carries a $1,700 price tag, with most of the deals we’ve seen drop things as low as $900, though recently we saw its Halloween and Black Friday sales take things lower to $850. With things switching over to December’s holiday season, we’re getting even more savings than ever before with a 53% markdown this time around that slashes $900 off the tag and lands it at a new all-time low.

Hiboy is offering first-time riders and budget shoppers an even more affordable rate today, with the 2024 P7 e-bike delivering a solid commuter solution at over half off. You’ll be able to cruise up to 28 MPH (which outdoes many other models that usually peak at 25 MPH if that) with three riding modes that offer varying mileages. The standard bike mode gives you the standard riding experience without activating the motor, while the power-assist mode propels you for up to 68 miles of travel, or you can go full electric with the throttle for up to 37 miles.

Hiboy’s 2024 P7 e-bike’s streamlined frame comes equipped with a 500W brushless motor, powered by a removable IPX5-rated waterproof 14.5Ah battery, with the entire setup weighing in at just 56 pounds for easier management should you have to carry it up or down stairs, for example. Notable features include front shocks, 2.2-inch mountain tires, power-off front/rear disc brakes, and an IPX4 water-resistant frame rating. There’s even an upgraded multi-functional LCD display here that not only gives you the usual performance data at-a-glance but also acts as a personal coach, pushing you to outdo your previous days’ best results, if you’re someone looking to get in better shape.

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Goal Zero’s Alta 50 portable fridge/freezer holds 75 cans at $550 post-Black Friday low (Save $250)

The official Goal Zero Amazon storefront is offering the lowest prices right now on its Alta Portable Fridge and Freezer models, with the Alta 50 down at $549.89 shipped. Normally sitting at its $800 full price, we’ve only seen a handful of discounts since releasing in February, with the first few only taking costs down to $600 at most until October saw the first fall to the $550 low during Prime Day. After getting skipped over during Black Friday sales, the lowest price we have tracked is returning here today to slash $250 off this portable 53L appliance, beating out many same-sized competitors that keep to higher rates around $750 and up.

Whether you need a reliable fridge/freezer for camping trips, job sites, or other travels where you’ll be bringing your Goal Zero power station along, the Alta 50 (and also the larger 80 model) has your back by keeping food and beverages cold and crisp, tossing out the need to make ice runs. It can go as low as -4 degrees in temperature, with dual functionality for either refrigeration or freezing – keep in mind though that it doesn’t sport its own battery and requires either an outlet for non-stop use or an existing power station for days of use at a time. Its 53L capacity holds up to 75 twelve-ounce cans at once, which is one of the larger capacities we’ve seen at such a price lately, making it an affordable RV appliance for longer outings or a temporary campsite appliance during shorter trips.

As I stated before, you’ll also find Goal Zero’s Alta 80 Portable Fridge/Freezer at a returning low of $699.89 shipped at the moment too. Unlike the Alta 50, this model doesn’t need to switch between refrigeration or freezing as it offers dual zones to keep both functions running simultaneously. It sports a larger 78L capacity that holds up to 130 12-ounce cans at once. Like its smaller counterpart it requires a power station to remain portable, and depending on which model you hook up, you’ll benefit from up to 12+ days of runtime.

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UGREEN Nexode 48,000mAh portable charger and power bank station offers compact backup support at $140

The official UGREEN Amazon storefront is offering its Nexode 48,000mAh Portable Charger Power Bank Station for $139.99 shippedafter clipping the on-page $30 off coupon. This model launched a year ago at $200, and since its first discount dropped in July, it’s been more recently fetching $170, with occasional discounts lower, the biggest of which took costs down to the $135 low. You’re getting another big chance at cash savings here today with this combined 30% markdown that saves you $30 and drops things to the second-lowest price we have tracked.

Cover the backup power needs of one to five devices simultaneously with this portable charger/power bank station from UGREEN, which delivers a 48,000mAh battery capacity alongside two USB-A ports and three USB-C ports with fast-charging up to 300W. Keep in mind though, that charging multiple devices at once will divide the output power and increase charge times (depending on which ports you’re using – for example, all three USB-C ports being used will lead to 100W rates for each). The larger capacity does allow for more juice to be divvied out over many smaller models on the market, with an “iPhone 15 Pro able to get 10.8 charges while a MacBook Air M2 15 will be able to get 1.1 charges” before the power bank itself needs to be plugged in – taking only 1.5 hours to get back to full via a standard wall outlet.

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greenworks 80V venture commuter e-bike

Get more from Greenworks’ battery ecosystem on its 80V Venture 27.5-inch commuter e-bike at $1,550 (Save $350)

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 80V Venture Series 27.5-inch Commuter Electric Bike for $1,549.99 shipped. Normally running you $1,900 at full price, we’ve seen very few discounts since this model was released at the start of 2024. We first spotted a price cut in April when it fell to $1,615 before rising back to its MSRP and keeping there until the beginning of November when it hit a new $1,520 low. Today, you’re looking at a solid $350 markdown that drops costs to the second-lowest price we have tracked, even beating out Greenworks’ own website where it’s still listed at its full going rate.

Part of Greenworks’ Venture series of e-transportation models, this 80V commuter e-bike was designed to add more expansion options to the brand’s battery ecosystem beyond just the usual array of tools. It comes equipped with a 350W brushless rear hub motor, peaking at 500W, and is powered by an included 4.0Ah battery (plus a rapid charger to re-juice it) or you can use any of the other batteries you may already own. With its three different pedal assistance levels you’ll get support up to 20 MPH for up to 22 miles on a single 40-minute charge. You’ll also enjoy stocked features like the 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.

VEVOR Tesla charging station enclosure

Get extra protection and security for your Tesla EV charger with VEVOR’s station enclosure at new $140 low

Amazon is offering a great option to better protect your Tesla charger while saving you a solid chunk of money with the VEVOR Tesla Charging Station Enclosure at $140.14 shipped. Normally this would run you $190, with only one previous discount $10 lower in early Black Friday sales. The savings are increasing now that the seasonal shopping event is over, with a total 26% markdown that saves you a solid $50 and gives you a new all-time low price too.

While Tesla’s EV chargers do come rated to withstand weather and thus can be installed indoors or outdoors, they aren’t exactly sitting atop the list of best-protected designs. That’s where this enclosure designed specifically for Tesla chargers from VEVOR comes in, with its IP32 waterproof and dustproof protection and cold-rolled carbon steel makeup to add another layer of defense for your charger. It sports a reinforced lock and hinge for added security, dual outlet holes at the bottom with rubber sleeves for threading, and grounding screws pre-installed.

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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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Isuzu’s first electric pickup is here and it’s a beast: Meet the new D-MAX EV

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A fully electric Isuzu pickup truck? That’s right. The D-MAX EV is Isuzu’s first electric pickup, and it will be rolling in the next few months. After kicking off mass production, Isuzu said the new EV pickup will “match the performance of existing diesel models,” boasting high towing capacity and payload.

Isuzu’s first electric pickup is launching in 2025

Isuzu announced on Tuesday that the D-MAX EV has officially entered mass production. The company has started building left-hand drive models, which will be shipped to Europe in the third quarter of 2025.

By the end of the year, production of right-hand drive models will begin for the UK, with sales expected to start in 2026.

The electric pickup is nearly identical to Isuzu’s popular gas-powered D-MAX, but swaps the diesel powertrain for a pair of electric motors. The D-MAX EV features new e-Axles, one on the front and the other at the rear, for a full-time 4WD system.

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The dual-motor powertrain enables it to match the performance of existing diesel models, with a combined 188 hp (140 kW) and a maximum torque of 240 lb-ft (325 Nm).

It can also tow over 7,700 lbs (3,500 kg) with a maximum payload of over 2,200 lbs (1,010 kg). That’s about the same as the D-MAX diesel, which has a 3,500 kg towing capacity and a payload capacity of up to 1,200 kg.

Powered by a 66.9 kWh battery, Isuzu’s first electric pickup boasts a driving range of up to 263 km (162 miles) on the WLTP. In the city, it can have a driving range of up to 224 miles (361 km).

Isuzu D-Max EV specs
Drive System Full-time 4×4
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 66.9 kWh
Max Output 130 kW (174 hp)
Max Torque 325 Nm
Max Speed Over 130 km/h (+80 mph)
Max Payload 1,000 kg (+2,200 lbs)
Max Towing Capacity 3.5t (+7,700 lbs)
Isuzu D-Max EV electric pickup specs

Built for on and off-road performance, the rugged electric pickup features over 8″ (210 mm) of ground clearance with a wading depth of nearly 24″ (600 mm).

Although prices have not been announced, the D-MAX EV is expected to start slightly higher than the diesel model, which has a base price of around € 36,500 ($41,600).

Isuzu’s popular D-MAX is sold in over 100 countries, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America. The electric version will arrive in Europe in the next few months, followed by the UK and other regions in 2026.

The electric D-MAX will compete with the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and other electric pickups, such as Geely’s Radar R6, BYD’s Shark, and Ford’s F-150 Lightning.

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For the first time in five years, a Tesla insider required to report Tesla stock transactions bought stocks rather than selling them.

But the transaction is so small that it makes the whole situation hilarious.

Insiders in public companies are top executives and board members who are required to report to the SEC any transaction related to the company’s stock.

For Tesla, it has become a running joke that insiders only sell, never buy the stock.

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This has been true without exception for years.

We don’t know as much about executives as Tesla has a very short top executive bench who are required to file transactions. However, when it comes to its board members, they have been selling at an impressive rate.

We recently reported on Kimball Musk, Elon’s brother, and Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Taneja Vaibhav recently selling ahead of a recent drop in the company’s stock price.

Tesla’s chairwoman, Robyn Denholm, also sold $33 million worth of Tesla shares in February and over $100 million in the 3 months prior.

However, we now have confirmation that a Tesla board member is buying, rather than selling.

Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co-founder who joined Tesla’s board in 2022, confirmed that he bought 4,000 shares in Tesla last week worth about $1 million:

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Gebbia is estimated to be worth over $7 billion. Therefore, his purchase of $1 million worth of Tesla stock would be equivalent to my buying a fractional share in Tesla.

Furthermore, the disclosure confirmed that despite being on the board for the last 3 years, Gebbia owned only 111 shares in Tesla before the transaction.

That’s quite the show of confidence in Tesla.

Thie whole situation with the board is disappointing. Tesla’s core business is melting. The company reported its worst quarter in years last week, and the stock surged 20%.

None of it makes any sense.

The board is sitting on its hands while the most powerful force accelerating the advent of electric transport is being destroyed in favor of nonsensical predictions about the potential of solving self-driving and humanoid robots.

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Venmo revenue grows 20%, with debit card payment volume soaring

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Venmo, long a centerpiece of PayPal‘s growth story but often criticized for its lack of monetization, is becoming a bigger contributor to the business.

PayPal said Tuesday in its first-quarter earnings release that revenue at Venmo increased 20% year-over-year in the first quarter, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure. PayPal acquired Venmo in 2013 through the acquisition of parent company Braintree.

While it’s long been a popular consumer service for sending money to friends, Venmo’s ability to drive meaningful revenue has been a major question mark for investors, especially as competition from rivals like Zelle and Square Cash has intensified.

Venmo’s total payment volume rose 10% from a year earlier, but revenue grew twice as fast, reflecting the business opportunity. Venmo only gets revenue from specific products like Pay with Venmo at online checkout, Venmo debit cards, and instant transfers, but not from peer-to-peer payments.

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Ahead of the earnings report, Jefferies analysts noted that Venmo revenue growth appeared to be “accelerating sharply” and flagged its rising contribution to branded checkout as a key area to watch. Compass Point analysts similarly said that while competition from Zelle and Square Cash remains fierce, Venmo’s traction with debit cards and online checkout could “open up new monetization avenues” if adoption trends continue.

The company added nearly 2 million first-time PayPal and Venmo debit card users during the quarter, and total debit card payment volume across PayPal and Venmo climbed more than 60%. Meanwhile, Pay with Venmo transaction volume surged 50% year over year, and Venmo debit card monthly active users grew about 40%.

PayPal reported better-than-expected earnings for the quarter but missed on revenue. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty.

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