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With Christmas right around the corner, we’ve already seen switches to new holiday sales during December’s first week. Today’s Green Deals is led by another early Christmas sale, this one coming from Heybike that is increasing savings by $100 across a few e-bike models, with the Ranger S Folding e-bike retaining its $999 Black Friday low that we saw at the tail-end of the seasonal sale. Coming right behind it is Worx’s Landroid M 20V Robotic Lawn Mower hitting a new $539 low and UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 and PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Stations dropping to their Amazon lows starting from $495. Lastly, we have Hoverfly’s GXL Max Electric Scooter offering a non-bank-breaking new low price of $360 for commuters on a budget, as well as a video review of Ottolock’s SIDEKICK Folding e-bike lock too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early Christmas Hiboy EV sale, and more. You’ll also find all the hangover Green Deals from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales collected together in our dedicated shopping hub for you.

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 early Christmas sale increases savings on e-bikes with bonus free gear – deals start from $999

Heybike has launched its early Christmas savings event that is increasing the savings from its Black Friday sales with an additional $100 taken off several models, with the Ranger S Folding e-bike retaining its earlier low at $999 shipped. Normally this model would run you $1,499, with most of the discounts we’ve seen over 2024 taking costs down to $1,199 until Black Friday when it fell to the $999 low. That same rate is returning here today, slashing $500 off the price tag and giving you an affordable commuter solution at the lowest rate we have tracked.

A great option for newbie and veteran riders who are looking for an affordable commuter, Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike provides a choice between either a 750W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,400W) or an upgraded 1,000W rear hub motor (peaking at 1,800W and coming in $300 higher), depending on how much speed and/or incline-climbing power you desire. You’ll get a 692Wh battery to power either option, which works with the five PAS levels – supported by a cadence sensor on the 750W model or a superior torque sensor on the 1,000W model – to provide up to 55 miles of assistance. You’ll enjoy top speeds of 28 MPH for the standard model while the upgraded model boasts a faster 32 MPH top speed.

There’s an improved 4A charger that comes along with either of the Ranger S Folding e-bike options, delivering twice as fast charging speeds as average chargers on the market, cutting down your wait for a full battery to just four hours. There are plenty of solid features here too, like the folding step-thru frame, the 20-inch fat tires that come with fenders over top each, an LED headlight, an LED taillight with brake lighting that’s been integrated into the rear cargo rack, a hydraulic front suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, and a smart LCD display, among others.

More Heybike early Christmas e-bike deals:

  • Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for up to 45 miles
    • 1,000W motor (32 MPH speed) costs $100 more
    • comes with free front basket and large basket + gift pack
  • Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,599)
    • 21 MPH for up to 55 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
  • Hauler Cargo e-bike (new model): $1,399 (Reg. $1,899)
    • 28 MPH for either 55
    • Dual-battery (85-mile range) costs $300 more
    • comes with free large rear 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
  • Tyson Uni-Body e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
  • Horizon Full-Suspension e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free front basket and large 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
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Worx’s Landroid M 20V robotic lawn mower handles up to 1/4 acre of yard duties at a new $539 low

We just spotted a post-Black Friday surprise from Amazon on the Worx Landroid M 20V Robotic Lawn Mower for $539 shipped. Carrying a $1,200 price tag direct from Worx, but more recently seen down around $719 on Amazon since August, we mostly saw this model keep above this new going rate when discounted for 2024, with the S 20V model often leading the pack in savings, though for the second time, we’re seeing it come in at a higher rate. During recent Black Friday sales, it dropped down to the former (and short-lived) $540 low, which is getting beaten out here today by $1, giving you the new lowest price we have tracked while saving you $661 in total off its direct-from-Worx-pricing.

The middle child of the three sizes of this series of Worx Landroid robotic mowers, the M 20V tackles yard duties for up to 1/4 acres. It features an advanced AI that keeps it on the most efficient routes around your yard, with it smart enough to know when to raise and lower its floating blade for clearance over uneven terrain. All you have to do is lay down the boundary wire, measure your lawn with the companion app, and let its autonomous systems kick in and go. You’ll have a full array of remote smart controls via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth – plus, a nice little versatile design is the robot’s batteries being part of Worx’s PowerShare ecosystem, letting you interchange them with other tools from the brand that you already have in your arsenal. And while its body does come rain-resistant, its been equipped with a rain sensor to delay mowing until the grass reaches a certain dryness.

It seems like there’s some further price shifting happening lately which might lead to new permanent pricing, as the L 20V Landroid is currently sitting at $715.86 shipped. Since summer we’ve been seeing it more regularly fetching $900 after falling from its $1,150 MSRP, and while we did see it go lower during Black Friday sales, this is still a solid $184 slashed off its recent pricing. This model delivers the same features and design as the above model, with one difference: it tackles yards up to 1/2 acre in size.

UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 LiFePO4 power station

UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 LiFePO4 power station falls to $495 Amazon low in post-Black Friday savings

UGREEN’s official Amazon storefront is offering its PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station for $495.38 shipped, with a 38% discount being automatically applied at checkout. This backup power solution normally goes for $799 at Amazon, with a higher $999 price tag directly from UGREEN. We’ve seen this same discount twice before, back at the tail-end of July and during October’s Prime Day event, giving us a third appearance here today. While we did spy it hit a $389 low in a limited offer from Wellbots during early Black Friday sales, you’re still looking at a solid $304 being taken off the price tag here, landing it at the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon and the second-lowest price overall.

Bringing home the PowerRoam 1200 entails adding a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity to your life, which dishes out juice to devices and appliances alike at up to 2,500W output through its 13 ports. The battery is quick to recharge to 80% in just 50 minutes when plugged into a wall outlet, with a full charge taking up to 1.5 hours. Adding two 200W solar panels to the mix lets you utilize its solar charging functionality which takes about three to four hours to refuel the battery. And of course, you’ll be getting the usual array of smart controls through the companion app via a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection.

There’s also the larger UGREEN PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station that Amazon is offering for $1,311.18 shipped, with a 18% discount being automatically applied at checkout. This model provides a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can be expanded up to 12,000Wh when hooked up to five expansion batteries (sold separately), pumping out up to 3,500W to cover even higher wattage appliances through its 16 port options. It features the brand’s PowerZip technology letting it recharge at similar speeds as its smaller counterpart despite the larger size, as well as a max 1,200W solar input, smart controls through the app, and a 4-wheel detachable trolley design for easier transport.

Ranger S Folding e-bike

Get 16 miles of commuting power on Hoverfly’s GXL MAX electric scooter at new $360 low

Amazon is offering folks an affordable entry-level commuting solution in the Hoverfly GXL MAX Electric Scooter that is down at $359.99 shipped. Normally priced at $500, we’ve been seeing some frequent discounts in the last few months that have brought costs down far lower, with prices kept above $424 up through Black Friday. Those prices are getting eclipsed here today by this 28% markdown that slashes $140 out of the equation and lands it at a new all-time low rate.

You don’t have to break the bank to score a reliable way to get around, and Hoverfly’s GXL MAX delivers solid commuting support with its 300W motor powered by the 36V 7.8Ah battery. You’ll be able to cruise at up to 15.5 MPH top speeds for up to 16 miles on a single charge, with inclines up to 10% being of no concern, which is pretty standard for an e-scooter. On top of this, it comes with anti-flat 10-inch honeycomb, shock-absorbing tires for more comfortable riding, while also weighing in at just 35 pounds, making it easily manageable to carry up and down stairs or into your place of work to charge before heading home later.

SIDEKICK Folding lock from Ottolock, designed specifically for e-bikes… Check out our full video review

Best ongoing e-bike deals!

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

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

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 EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK right now

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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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