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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a surprise flash sale through the weekend from Velotric on its Go 1 Utility e-bike that is now at a new $999 low, among the ongoing holiday sale offers on its other e-bikes. For short-distance commuters, we spotted the newer Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter hitting a new $244 low alongside various other EVs from the brand at discounted rates. We then have Rad Power’s final phase of Christmas deals through the rest of the year, with the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike remaining at $1,299 while all of the brand’s newest models are getting free gear promotions. Lastly, we have a one-day only sale on the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower kit for $300 until tonight. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s NIU e-scooter Christmas sale offers, the collection of Rexing EV charger adapters, 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.

Velotric offers $700 price cut on its jack-of-all-trades Go 1 Utility e-bike at new $999 low through the weekend

Velotric is having a holiday flash sale that is running alongside its ongoing December holiday sale through December 22, giving you increased savings on its Go 1 Utility e-bike at $999 shipped. This model usually cruises into view with a $1,699 price tag after falling from its original $1,799 MSRP earlier in the year, with most sales usually taking things to $1,299 (including for Black Friday/Cyber Monday), though we did spy it once at $1,249 at the end of summer. Today, you’re looking at a bigger markdown than ever before, as $700 is struck from the costs to give you a new all-time low.

Velotric’s Go 1 e-bike is a well-rounded, jack-of-all-trades model that is built keeping versatile utility in mind, making it a great option for folks who want more than just a commuter – especially at this new low price. It provides a 55-mile travel range on a single charge of its 692Wh battery and sports a 440-pound total payload capacity, carrying larger/heavier riders or plenty of cargo. The 500W hub motor (900W peak) tops out normally at 20 MPH speeds, but you can unlock higher speeds up to 25 MPH.

Riders will be supported by five levels of pedal assistance alongside some solid features to heighten the riding experience, headlined by the Apple Find My inclusion that comes alongside the smartphone app integration. There’s also the hydraulic suspension (with lock-out), hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-resistant tires, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, the integrated LED headlight, a rear rack with an integrated taillight that delivers brake lighting, a removable thumb throttle, and a 3.5-inch LCD display that sports a USB port to charge your devices on the go.

To check out the full lineup of Velotric’s current Holiday e-bike deals, head to our original coverage here.

Gotrax GXL V2 electric scooter

Gotrax’s GXL V2 electric scooter helps with short-distance commutes at new $244 low

Amazon is offering the Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter for $244 shipped. Normally going for $350 since hitting the market back in September, we’ve only seen one previous discount back during Black Friday and Cyber Monday that took costs down to $280. That rate is beaten out here today as it’s getting 30% slashed off its usual going rate, saving you $106 and marking a new all-time low. You’ll also find it matching in price directly from Gotrax.

The Gotrax GXL V2 electric scooter makes a great short-distance commuter for college students on a budget or even as a first-time ride for teens or kids – plus, at the time of writing this, it can make it to you ahead of Christmas. Coming equipped with a 250W motor (peaking at 400W), this budget-friendly model can hit top speeds of 15.5 MPH with its 187.2Wh battery providing a humble 9 miles of travel on a single charge – plenty of juice to cruise around campus or allow your kids mobility around the neighborhood. It comes stocked with 8.5-inch pneumatic air-filled tires to help absorb road shocks as you ride, with the whole thing only weighing in at 26 pounds. Of course, as is the case with most e-scooters, it can fold to conserve space when not in use.

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Rad Power’s final phase of Christmas savings keeps RadExpand 5 e-bike at $1,299 while adding new models

Rad Power has switched into the final phase of its Christmas sales through January 2 with up to $300 discounts on two e-bikes along with some additional free gear promotions for its newest lineup of models. Leading the group with the biggest savings for the rest of the year is the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike which has remained at $1,299 shipped. Carrying a full price of $1,599 outside of these sales, we’ve been regularly seeing it drop to $1,299 when getting discounts, with a few others bringing things lower to $1,249, and one sale in October hitting the $1,199 low. You’ll be saving $300 here today at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

The RadExpand 5 is Rad Power’s most popular storage-saving commuter solution that comes with a folding frame to condense its size to a more manageable one to better fit in tighter spaces, closets, car trunks, RVs, and more. It provides you with a 20 MPH top speed with up to 45+ miles of travel courtesy of the pairing between the 750W brushless geared hub motor and a 672Wh battery. There are four low-profile cadence-sensing PAS levels here that help you get the most out of its mileage, or you can use the throttle for all-electric riding at a decreased range.

Among its additional features, you’ll have a 7-speed MicroShift derailleur, a standard LED headlight alongside an integrated taillight that offers brake light functionality, both of which automatically activate when daylight drops low enough. You’ll also get some cargo-hauling support from the integrated rear rack with a 55-pound limit, as well as fenders to go over both wheels, a water-resistant wiring harness, and an LED display.

More Rad Power Christmas sale final phase e-bike discounts:

  • RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 20 MPH for up to 45+ miles
    • Plus free accessory under $200
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Rad Power Christmas sale final phase new e-bike deals:

  • RadKick 7-Speed Lightweight e-bike: $1,399
    • 20 MPH for up to 35+ miles
    • Comes with free accessory under $200
  • RadKick Belt Drive Lightweight e-bike: $1,599
    • 20 MPH for up to 35+ miles
    • Comes with free accessory under $200
  • RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike: $1,899
    • 20 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • Comes with free accessory under $200
  • Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • Plus free accessory under $200
  • Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $2,199
    • 28 MPH for up to 65+ miles
    • Plus free accessory under $200
  • RadWagon 5 Cargo e-bike: $2,399
    • 28 MPH for up to 60+ miles
    • Plus free accessory under $200
Greenworks 80V 20-inch snow blower

For today only add Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch cordless electric snow blower to your winter arsenal at $300

As part of its 25 Days of Deals, Best Buy is offering folks in snow-falling areas an affordable chance to score the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower with a 4.0Ah Battery for $299.99 shipped. Normally sitting at $450 most of the time, this particular package with the 4.0Ah battery hasn’t seen much by way of discounts, with the biggest of them dropping costs to this same rate last month in a similar one-day sale. You can add it to your winter arsenal today with a 33% markdown that strikes $150 off the tag, returning it to the second-lowest rate we have seen – just $1 above the all-time low from 2023.

At the moment you’d be hard pressed to find this same combo elsewhere at such a low rate, as Greenworks is offering the snow blower alone at $400, with prices increasing for either a 2.0Ah or 5.0Ah battery, while Amazon only has it with a 2.0Ah battery for $375 or the upgraded 22-inch model for $560.

If you scoop up this snow-blowing package from Greenworks today, you’ll have everything you need to clear out a 4-car driveway on a single 40-minute charge (the battery comes with a rapid charger FYI). It clears a 20-inch wide path with a depth of up to 10 inches and sports a 180-degree rotating chute that throws the conquered snow up to 20 feet out of your pathways. Don’t worry about heavier snow or ice, as its auger-assist system combats it quite well, as long as you don’t let it get packed down too tightly. Its also been crowned with LED headlights for better visibility in darker hours, alongside a foldable design for easier times storing and transporting it.

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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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California set to BAN Tesla sales, Vietnam leads the way, and VW value tanks

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California set to BAN Tesla sales, Vietnam leads the way, and VW value tanks

The State of California is moving to ban the sale of Tesla cars amid claims that the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, have misled buyers about the self-driving capabilities of their cars. We’ve also got market-leading news out of Vietnam and a pricey, pricey lesson for one VW ID.Buzz buyer on today’s lesson-learning episode of Quick Charge!

We also ask what this might mean for the recent Uber/Lucid autonomous taxi tie-up and go through a full rundown of the fastest depreciating EVs on the market (and yes, there are four Tesla models in the top 10 … because the Cybertruck was too new to qualify).

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Sunrun’s 37,000 home batteries are bailing out Puerto Rico’s grid

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Sunrun’s 37,000 home batteries are bailing out Puerto Rico’s grid

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Sunrun is putting tens of thousands of home batteries to work in Puerto Rico as the island’s electric grid faces a summer of high temperatures and energy shortfalls.

The company says it’s now dispatching energy from over 37,000 residential batteries to help grid operator LUMA keep the lights on. That stored power is being used to prevent rolling blackouts when demand spikes and centralized power plants can’t keep up.

Sunrun’s emergency power contribution has grown more than tenfold since last summer. LUMA expects more than 75 energy shortfall events between now and October, with each dispatch sending electricity to the grid for four consecutive hours. During several recent evenings, Sunrun and other virtual power plant (VPP) operators provided enough energy to offset a 50-megawatt generation gap, LUMA said.

Sunrun CEO Mary Powell said Puerto Rico’s aging infrastructure and intense weather patterns make home battery support increasingly critical:

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It’s going to be a very difficult summer, which is why Sunrun has ramped up our dispatch capabilities, using tens of thousands of home batteries to support the grid and people of Puerto Rico.

She added that distributed power plants like Sunrun’s serve the same role as natural gas peaker plants – offering fast, reliable power during high-demand moments – but with clean energy.

Sunrun customers enrolled in the VPP will get paid too. Each participating battery earns about $200 minimum for the season, and customers who allow more of their stored energy to go to the grid earn even more. Sunrun also earns revenue for operating the VPP.

Read more: The US’s largest virtual power plant now runs on 75,000 home batteries

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Volkswagen is practically giving away the ID.4 with leases as low as $99 a month

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Volkswagen is practically giving away the ID.4 with leases as low as a month

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Volkswagen is advertising ID.4 leases starting at just $99 a month. It’s hard to find any car lease these days for under $100 a month, but for $45,000 electric SUV, it’s almost unheard of.

Volkswagen offers ID.4 leases as low as $99 a month

The Volkswagen ID.4 was the third top-selling EV in the US in January after the 2025 model year went back on sale.

Volkswagen’s electric SUV starts at $45,095 with an EPA-estimated driving range of 291 miles. It’s available in five different trims: Pro, AWD Pro, Pro S, AWD Pro S, and AWD Pro S Plus.

The base 2025 VW ID.4 Pro RWD is equipped with 282 hp from a single rear electric motor. Inside, it features a 12.9″ infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and Volkswagen’s new ID.Cockpit digital instrument display.

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Upgrading to the AWD version will gain a tow hitch and an additional 53 hp, for a combined maximum of 335 hp. The added power comes at the cost of some range, with an EPA-estimated range of 263 miles.

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Volkswagen was already offering 2025 ID.4 leases as low as $129 a month, but some dealers are listing it for even less this month.

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A California dealership, Volkswagen of Garden Grove, has the 2025 ID.4 Pro RWD listed for lease at just $99 per month. The offer is for 24 months with $2,995 down. According to the dealer, the offer includes a $5,000 cash back bonus, good on a new ID.4 purchase or lease.

We thought the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was a good deal with leases starting at just $179 per month, but for $99, now that’s a steal.

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