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Starting off today’s Green Deals is Vvolt’s Holiday sale that is giving hopeful e-bike riders up to $1,100 in savings on three of its e-bikes with free extra batteries too, with the biggest savings on the Centauri SE Commuter e-bike with the doubled mileage that takes things down to the $2,599 low. We’ve also got an updated holiday sale from EcoFlow that has switched into the second phase of its Christmas savings with an added 5% sitewide discount that drops the brand’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station to a new $617 low, among others. The backup power savings don’t stop there, as we also have Jackery’s Explorer 700 Plus Portable Power Station hitting a new $299 low, as well as Goal Zero’s Venture 9,600mAh and 19,200mAh solar-charging power banks at their lowest rates starting from $52. Bringing up the rear is a one-day only first-time discount on Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Winter Combo Kit at $522. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Christmas sale, 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.

Vvolt Holiday sale takes up to $1,100 off e-bikes with free extra batteries and bonus discounts starting from $1,799

Vvolt is offering some solid holiday sale savings on three of its e-bikes through December 31, all of which are getting free extra battery packages for double the mileage. The sole price cut along with the extra batteries goes to the Centauri SE Commuter e-bike that has fallen to $2,599 shipped. Normally this quality model would run you $3,299, though we’ve been seeing it return to this same low rate during sales since September. On top of the $700 in cash savings, which already makes it an affordable deal, but you’re also getting a free extra battery on top of that (valued at $400) for a combined $1,100 in savings – the most we’ve seen on this model so far.

The Vvolt Centauri SE e-bike sports a sleek, streamlined frame that houses a 350W custom-tuned Ananda mid-drive motor (peaking at 650W) and a removable 490Wh battery. It has no throttle for electric-only rides but does feature pedal assistance that provides support with both a torque and cadence sensor up to its 28 MPH max speed for up to 60 miles on a single charge (120 miles thanks to the extra battery). Rather than any chain drives, this model has been given a Gates CDX Carbon Belt Drive for extended lifespans, quieter operations, and throwing out any need for grease.

Depending on which of its size options you choose, the bike as a whole only weighs 52 pounds, making it quite a manageable model for less physically endowed and/or older riders – even urban commuters who may need to carry it up and down stairs. There’s an integrated front and rear lighting system here, bolstered by reflective graphics to provide 360 degrees of visibility to those around you when you’re riding through the darker hours of the day. Other notable features include 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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EcoFlow Christmas sale phase 2

EcoFlow decks the halls with up to 60% savings on power stations, bundles, more from $45 in updated Christmas sale

EcoFlow has switched to its second phase of its Christmas sale that will run through December 27 and is taking up to 55% off its power banks, power stations, solar generator bundles, home backup bundles, and accessories – with a bonus 5% sitewide discount when using the promo code 24EFXMASAFF at checkout. One notable standout undercutting its Black Friday pricing even further than before is the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station which is down at $649 $616.55 shipped, after using the promo code 24EFXMASAFF for 5% off. Normally running you $799 at full price, we’ve seen a few varying discounts since this newer model was released back in September, with October’s Prime Day event taking the price down to the $649 low while the recent Black Friday sale only saw it go to $699. Those prices are being beaten out in this updated sale, saving you $182 and marking a new all-time low price. There are even a few bundle options here, with the power station coming with a 220W solar panel for $949 $902, down from $1,448, or two 220W panels and a protective bag at $1,299 $1,234, down from $2,166, or you can grab it with a 800W alternator charger for $999 $949, down from $1,398.

To check out the full lineup of offers during EcoFlow’s second phase of Christmas sales, be sure to read through our original coverage here.

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Keep devices and appliances running with Jackery’s Explorer 700 Plus power station at new $299 low

Jackery may not be having any more Christmas savings in the form of a sale (though only time will tell), but coming at us through its official Amazon storefront, we are seeing some solid price cuts on a collection of power stations and bundle packages, like the Explorer 700 Plus Portable Power Station for $299 shipped, after clipping the on-page $200 off coupon. Already down off its full $599 price tag which came down from its original $799 MSRP earlier in the year, the lowest price we’ve seen it drop to in 2024 was $449 back in September, with it keeping to its recent going rate in the time since. Today, you can score it with a $300 markdown ($500 off its original MSRP) which gives you the absolutely best new rate that we have tracked to date.

Jackery’s Explorer 700 Plus tackles campsite needs and even emergency appliance backup with a 681Wh battery capacity and a 1,000W output that can surge up to 2,000W for higher-power appliances – either in your home or being taken with you on trips, for parties, and more. There are 8 port options to connect with here, with the unit’s battery taking 1.7 hours to charge when connected to a wall outlet, or you can get a full battery in 2.5 hours with 400W of solar input. Aside from the usual smart controls, it comes with plenty of safeguards to protect its own systems, with the battery being ok to charge and be left alone – dropping only 10% of its charge in a year’s time.

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Goal Zero’s Venture 9,600mAh and 19,200mAh solar-charging power banks return to lowest prices from $52

The official Goal Zero Amazon storefront is offering return low prices on its two solar-charging power banks, with the Venture 35 9,600mAh model down at $51.89 shipped. Normally found at its $70 price tag, it’s kept above $55 for most of 2024, with Black Friday bringing costs slightly lower to $52. That same rate is returning here today with the full 26% in savings taking $18 off the usual cost and landing it back at the lowest price we have tracked. You’ll also find the Venture 75 19,200mAh Solar-Charging Power Bank at its lowest price of $89.89 shipped.

In such a technologically-centered world, it’s always a smart idea to carry a reliable means to keep your devices juiced up and ready to go throughout your daily life, and Goal Zero’s Venture 35 power bank does just that with its 9,600mAh battery capacity (19,200mAh for the Venture 75). Not only does it carry an IP67 waterproof, dustproof, and weatherproof rating, but it even comes with a built-in 50-lumen flashlight for bonus functionality. You can refill the battery via a wall outlet just like any other power bank model, but where this one differs is the added solar-charging capabilities that can refill the battery with a compatible solar panel. There is a bundle option for the Venture 35 with a 10W foldable solar panel that you can take advantage of for $112, down from $150.

Greenworks 80V 20-inch snow blower and 12-inch snow shovel combo

Save $678 on Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch snow blower and 12-inch snow shovel combo at $522 low (Today only)

As part of its 25 Days of Deals, Best Buy is offering the first chance at cash savings on the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Winter Combo Kit for $521.99 shipped. This new combo kit is a new first coming from Best Buy and would normally run you $1,200 at full price, but today’s cash savings (lasting only for today) cut $678 off the price tag and set a new low price going forward. You won’t find this package direct from Greenworks or Amazon, making it a rare find to equip you with everything you’ll need to clear out this winter’s snowfall – especially when considering that the snow blower alone is currently sitting at $499 from Amazon.

Winter is here and there are already plenty of places dealing with snow piling up around homes. This combo kit from Greenworks is the perfect package to get you through your seasonal duties, with two 4.0Ah batteries and a rapid charger powering both – giving you enough juice to clear a 4-car driveway on a single 30 to 40-minute charge. The snow blower clears a 20-inch path with a depth of 10 inches, with a 180-degree rotating chute that tosses snow up to 20 feet out of the way. It features an auger-assist system to handle heavy snow and ice, with LED headlights for visibility at darker hours.

The snow shovel clears a 12-inch wide path with a depth of six inches, discharging the snow up to 25 feet away despite its lightweight design. It provides a 45-minute runtime with the included batteries, reached in just 30 minutes of charging. It even has a lock-out button to protect you from accidental starts if your fingers start to grow cold and numb while tackling the job.

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Best new Green Deals landing this week

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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MINI x Deus Ex Machina Skeg electric concept lightens the mood

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MINI x Deus Ex Machina Skeg electric concept lightens the mood

MINI JCW x Deus Ex Machina: Two worlds. Two cars. Singular enthusiasm.

MINI has partnered with lifestyle brand, Deus Ex Machina, to develop this. It’s called the Skeg, and it’s a high-performance, racing-inspired electric concept car that’s sure to lighten the mood – by shedding fully 15% of its mass in the quest for speed.

One of a pair of exclusive, one-off concepts based on MINI’s John Cooper Works cars. The Deus Ex Machina Skeg celebrates MINI’s storied racing history with what the company calls, “a clean, minimal, and quiet rebellion,” that draws on materials, technologies, and philosophies from the world of surfing.

The electric MINI JCW Skeg is stripped to its essentials, with much of the steel and aluminum bits replaced with lightweight fiberglass to maximize acceleration while driving the minimalist aesthetic home. The end result weighs 15% less than the standard car – but makes the same stout 190 kW (258 hp) as the production car.

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MINI Skeg concept interior; via BMW.

The interior is stripped back to the barest essentials, reflecting BMW’s vision of a surf culture that prioritizes function over form. MINI claims the end result resembles a mobile surf shop, with fiberglass trays for wetsuits, specially shaped bins, neoprene seats, and other touches that “bring the surf culture into the interior.”

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For their part, the BMW and MINI styling team seems pretty proud of its minimalistic electric endeavor. “In this extraordinary collaboration … every single detail has been crafted with artisanal precision and expertise,” says Holger Hampf, Head of MINI Design. “This has resulted in unique characters that are clearly perceived as belonging together through their distinctive design language and use of graphics.”

The concept retains the production version’s 54.2 kWh li-ion battery pack, up to 250 of WLTP range with the production aero kit, sprints from 0-100 km (62 mph) in just 5.9 seconds. With 15% less mass, though, that should jump to more than 255 miles, with 0-60 times dropping below 5.5 seconds.

I dig it – but I’d skip the surf bits and just appreciate the raw composite, minimalist interior look for what it is. Take a look at the image gallery, below, then let us know what you think of MINI’s Skeg concept in the comments.

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Volvo Penta teams up with e-power to equip Boels with next-gen Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

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Veteran marine and industrial power solutions company Volvo Penta has joined forces with energy solutions provider e-power to build battery energy storage systems (BESS). Volvo Penta’s battery systems for energy storage will power BESS units built by e-power that can be catered to a range of applications, most notably construction rental clients like Boels Rentals in Europe.

Volvo Penta is a provider of sustainable power solutions that currently serves land and sea applications under the Volvo Group umbrella. As more and more of the world goes all-electric, the global manufacturer has also adapted, sharing cultural values with Volvo Group to engineer new and innovative sustainable power solutions.

Nearly 100 years later, Volvo Penta remains an industry leader in marine propulsion systems and industrial engines. As more and more of the world goes all-electric, the Swedish manufacturer has also adapted, sharing cultural values with Volvo Group to engineer new and innovative sustainable power solutions.

For example, all Volvo Penta diesel engines now run on hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO), reducing well-to-wheel emissions by up to 90% across the marine and industrial power industries. On the zero-emissions side, Volvo Penta has expressed its dedication to fossil-free power solutions, including battery electric components to serve heavy-duty applications such as terminal tractors, forklifts, drill rigs, and feed mixers, to name a few.

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To leverage its battery electric value chain, Volvo Penta has also ventured into battery systems for energy storage (or BESS subsystems). These energy-dense, purpose-built BESS subsystems can provide portable, sustainable energy for all-electric charging and reduce grid dependency.

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Volvo Penta to deploy battery systems for energy storage

Volvo Penta recently announced a strategic partnership with e-power, a Belgian power solutions provider. Together, Volvo Penta and e-power will develop a scalable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Boels Rental.

The collaboration continues a long-standing partnership between all three companies. Boels – one of the largest construction rental companies is a long-time customer of e-power generators that utilize Volvo Penta engines. As the company shifts toward electrification and sustainability, it will again turn to those companies to deliver reliable performance.

Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem comprises battery packs, a Battery Management System (BMS), DC/DC converters, and thermal management, combining to offer a compact, high-density, and transport-friendly solution optimized for rental operations. The company shared that this BESS design is integration-ready, enabling other OEMs like e-power to adapt and scale systems to customer-specific needs. Per e-power business support director, Jens Fets:

We’ve built our reputation on reliability and efficient power systems. Working again with Volvo Penta, this time on battery energy storage, allows us to meet the growing demand for energy in a silent, low-emissions, compact and mobile design—especially in rental applications.

The deployment of these new battery energy storage systems will help Boels cater to its customers’ growing demand for clean, silent, and mobile energy solutions in construction and other industrial applications. 

Aside from being more quickly adaptable to customer needs, Volvo Penta says its BESS architecture marks an overall shift in rental power systems. This is welcome news for all who support a cleaner, more sustainable future across all industries.


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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV exterior leaks ahead of schedule

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The 2026 GLC EV will showcase a new face; via Mercedes-Benz.

That didn’t take long! Just a few hours after Mercedes revealed the screen-heavy interior of its upcoming 2026 GLC EV, photos of the new crossover’s exterior – and that controversial grille! – leaked on Instagram and Reddit. We’ve got them here.

Two days ahead of the GLC EV’s officially schedule global debut, images that reportedly show the new 2026 Mercedes undisguised have leaked on Instagram and Reddit. They show the blocky new light-up grille on the nose of a very smooth, jellybean-like crossover shape that, despite Mercedes’ insistence that it’s moving away from the EQ series’ design language, looks an awful lot like an EQ Mercedes.

Check out the leaked images from kindleauto’s Instagram account, below, and see if you agree with that assessment.

If you need to see more before you feel comfortable commenting on the new SUV’s looks, there’s a few more angles over on the r/mercedes_benz subreddit.

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As with everything else on the internet, take those unofficial images with a grain of salt and maybe wait until the GLC EV’s official reveal in a few days’ time before casting your final vote on the new look – but there’s very little reason to believe the new Mercedes will look terribly different from what you see here.

Will the new grille and tech-forward interior with its massive, 39″ screen and MB.OS software be enough to turn the tide for Mercedes-Benz, enabling it to finally gain some traction in the electric crossover market? That remains to be seen, but the recently updated Tesla Model Y and crisply-styled new BMW iX3 with its 500 miles of range will make it an uphill battle, for sure.

We got a sneak peek at the new GLC back in July, when Mercedes-Benz Group CEO, Ola Källenius said that, “We’re not just introducing a new model – we’re electrifying our top seller.” Back then, we learned that the new GLC EV would have a wheelbase 3.1″ longer than the current ICE-powered model, as well as more head- and leg-room for its occupants and an extra 4.5 cubic feet (for 61.4 total) of cargo space.

Källenius also promised an innovative new 800V electric architecture and the latest battery tech, which will enable the electric GLC to add around 260 km (~160 miles) of WLTP range in just ten minutes thanks to more than 300 kW of charging capability.

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