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Today’s Green Deals feature some hidden gems buried beneath all the bigger sales and events that are still happening through the approaching holiday. First, we have GoTrax’s Z4 PRO Foldable e-bike hitting a new $799 low, as well as a one-day-only sale on the brand’s XR PRO Commuting Electric Scooter at a new $330 low. We also have some solid savings on popular tools, like the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless dual-port self-propelled mower at its $623 2024 low alongside Husqvarna’s 330iKE Combi Switch lawn edger bundle hitting a new $240 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, including last week’s best savings across various categories of eco-friendly gear, which you can find in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.

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.

GoTrax’s class 3 Z4 PRO foldable e-bike provides 50 miles of travel at new $799 low

Best Buy is offering the best rate yet on the GoTrax Z4 PRO Foldable e-bike for $799 shipped. Normally fetching $1,300 since the tariffs from June raised the price from $1,100, we saw very few discounts over the year, mostly to $1,000. While we did see it go as low as $860, that price is getting beaten out here today with a $501 price cut that lands it at a new all-time low. You won’t find this model at Amazon or direct from GoTrax either, with Best Buy being the primary retailer to offer it. Don’t worry though, replacement parts aren’t hard to come by should anything ever go awry.

The GoTrax Z4 PRO e-bike makes a great affordable means to solve commuting concerns, with its 28 MPH top speed and 50-mile travel range thanks to the 500W rear-hub motor and the removable 48V battery. Built to “go where other e-bikes can’t…even when you aren’t riding,” the primary draw of this model is its foldable frame, which makes saving storage space far easier when it is not in use. It also features off-road fat tires, a front wheel suspension, fenders on both wheels, a rear storage rack, and a display that gives you real-time data like speed, distance traveled, battery levels, and so on.

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Tackle more ground with the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless dual-port self-propelled mower at $623 2024 low

Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Dual-Port Self Propelled Lawn Mower with two 5.0Ah batteries for $623.22 shipped. You’d normally be pressed for $799 for this model and battery package at full price, with discounts here mostly keeping costs above $699, though we did see it go as low as $639 recently during Cyber Monday. Today, you’re looking at a solid 22% markdown that saves you $176 and gives you the chance to add it to your arsenal at the best price we’ve seen in over a year – sitting just $24 above the all-time low from 2020.

Built for more power to last longer, this self-propelled cordless lawn mower from EGO Power+ combines the brand’s brushless motor design with an expanded two-port PeakPower system that lets you use the two 5.0Ah batteries simultaneously for up to 80 minutes of runtime. Crowned with LED headlights for visibility no matter what time you’re tackling yard duties, it delivers a 6-position cutting height adjustment that ranges from 1.5 inches to 4 inches. There’s also a variable speed control for the mower’s mobility up to 3.1 MPH, as well as a 3-in-1 functionality for rear bagging, side discharges, or mulching.

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Add versatility to your arsenal with Husqvarna’s 330iKE Combi Switch lawn edger bundle at new $240 low

We just spotted the best deal yet on Husqvarna’s 330iKE Combi Switch and Lawn Edger Attachment with an included battery and charger for $239.80 shipped at Amazon. Down from its usual $420 price tag, which it regularly keeps to, this package has seen few discounts over the year, the biggest of them being a fall to $277 back in September. You can grab it here today at $180 off its going rate, giving you a new versatile upgrade for lawn duties at the lowest price we have tracked.

The 330iKE bundle from Husqvarna is a great way to start investing in the brand’s Combi Switch systems, which allows for the edge attachment to be switched out with over 14 others in seconds, cutting down on the space taken up by one-job tools. The edger attachment sports an 8-inch steel cutting blade that provides a 2.5-inch cutting depth, along with a 6-inch adjustable wheel for smooth operations to keep your lines on a straight and narrow path. There are no cords here to worry about either, with the Combi Switch motor ready to take any other Husqvarna batteries you’ve invested in for longer runtimes too.

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Get 19 miles of commuting support on GoTrax’s XR PRO electric scooter at new $330 low

Coming to us through its 25 Days of Deals, Best Buy is giving commuters the best deal we’ve seen on the GoTrax XR PRO Commuting Electric Scooter for $329.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Usually going for $550 these days, we saw it hit the former $350 low back in September, while more recent discounts have kept costs well above this rate since. For the rest of the day you can add it to your commute at a 40% markdown that saves you $220 while beating out its former low by $20.

GoTrax’s XR PRO e-scooter is an excellent option for commuters needing more convenience and independence during their travels to school, work, and so on. The 300W motor here (peaking at 400W) works alongside the 36V battery to deliver top 15.5 MPH speeds for up to 19 miles of travel on one full charge. The simple hook-n-latch system allows for one-touch folding when you’ve reached your destination, making it easy to store (and charge) while not in use. It has an integrated digital display that gives you control over the scooter’s settings, a bright LED headlight for those late-night commutes and joyrides, with 8.5-inch pneumatic, pre-slimed tires that help you to avoid flats, pops, and tears.

Best ongoing holiday e-bike deals!

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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The 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the US, priced slightly higher than originally promised

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The 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the US, priced slightly higher than originally promised

2026 Polestar 4

Polestar announced it has officially opened up sales of its long-promised 4 crossover SUV as a 2026 model, available to US customers starting today. Below, we’ve included performance specs and pricing separated by each model variant.

The Polestar 4 is the, you guessed it, fourth model from the Geely-owned, Swedish-designed automaker. The 4 was unveiled in 2023 before it kicked off production in China later that year.

Those EVs were followed by deliveries to Europe and Australia in 2024, although US customers have had to continue to wait. In April 2024, Polestar said it was officially opening orders for the 4 in the US, starting at $54,900 and available in eight (yes, eight) different variants, built in North America.

Deliveries were expected to follow in Q2 2025, but Polestar faced several hurdles, including the appointment of a new CEO and the looming threat of tariffs from the Trump Administration. As such, Polestar has regrouped and returned with updated timelines for its latest model.

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As of this morning, the Polestar 4 is on sale in the US as a 2026 model that will initially be assembled in Korea. It starts at $56,400. You can learn more below.

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The 2026 Polestar 4 is FINALLY on sale in North America

Per the automaker, the 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the United States and can now be configured at Polestar.com. When it was still a 2025 model, Polestar said the 4 would be built alongside its 3 sibling in North America, but things have changed, at least as US sales begin.

2026 Polestar 4 EVs destined for North America will instead be built in Busan, South Korea. Per the head of Polestar North America, Rick Bryant:

Following the successful launch of Polestar 4 in other markets around the world, we  are thrilled to open the order books for the 2026 Polestar 4 in North America, which will  all be built in Busan, South Korea. Polestar 4 confidently enters the premium performance class within the D-SUV  segment. Our SUV coupe’s innovative design offers generous interior space and a  stunning appearance. Coupled with the assembled-in-the-U.S. Polestar 3, we now offer  two dynamic SUV options for North American customers

As a 2026 model, Polestar appears to have slightly trimmed down its 4 variants, now offering five options for North American customers. Here’s how they break down:

2026 Polestar 4 Variant Drivetrain Battery
Capacity		 Max Charge Rate (DC) EPA Range (Est.) Power Torque Acceleration (0-60 mph) Starting MSRP*
Long Range Single Motor (w/ standard Pilot Pack) RWD 100 kWh 200 kW 300 miles 272 hp 253 lb-ft 6.9 seconds $56,400
Long Range Single Motor (w/ Pilot and Plus Pack) RWD 100 kWh 200 kW 300 miles 272 hp 253 lb-ft 6.9 seconds $61,900
Long Range Dual Motor (w/ standard Pilot Pack) AWD 100 kWh 200 kW 270 miles 544 hp 506 lb-ft 3.7 seconds $62,900
Long Range Dual Motor (w/ Pilot and Plus Pack) AWD 100 kWh 200 kW 270 miles 544 hp 506 lb-ft 3.7 seconds $68,400
Long Range Dual Motor (w/ Pilot, Plus and Performance Pack) AWD 100 kWh 200 kW 270 miles 544 hp 506 lb-ft 3.7 seconds $72,900
* – Prices do not include destination fees of $1,400.

You can see how the promised initial variants compare here. It looks like Polestar nixed any variant that initially had a “Pro Pack.” The automaker has also removed the Long Range Single Motor trim, which was supposed to start at an MSRP of $54,900. That’s why the current MSRPs seem higher, albeit only slightly if at all.

Polestar pointed out that its Long Range Dual Motor variant of the 2026 4 is its fastest production model to date, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. I’d take that all day.

Production for North American customers of the 2026 Polestar 4 is expected to begin in South Korea this summer, followed by initial customer deliveries this fall. What do you guys think? Will the Polestar 4 be worth the wait?

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Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway

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Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway

Tesla’s sales continue to crash in Europe despite the availability of the new Model Y and record discounts.

However, the automaker clings to a good month in Norway, which is not particularly impressive in comparison and could prove to be a fluke.

More data is starting to come from European markets about Tesla sales from May.

Yesterday, we reported on Tesla’s disastrous performance in France, which was even worse than the first quarter despite the new Model Y now being available.

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Now, the latest data confirms that similar declines are continuing for Tesla in Europe in Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and other markets:

The only two markets that haven’t seen declines in May are Norway and Austria.

While Tesla isn’t commenting on any of the markets where its sales are crashing, the automaker quickly promoted its surprising performance in Norway:

However, it is worth nothing that the 213% increase in deliveries is compared to a particularly bad May 2024 for Tesla.

For comparison, here are Tesla’s deliveries in the second month of each quarter over the prior two years:

It’s clear that the anomaly was more with May 2024 than incredible performance in May 2025 – even though there’s no doubt that Tesla’s sales have recovered in Norway last month.

That’s partly due to Tesla offering record discounts, including zero-interest financing on the new Model Y.

The automaker has been offering similar incentives throughout Europe, but it isn’t having as much success with it.

With most of the data from the month of May coming in, Tesla’s Q2 deliveries in Europe are currently tracking below the already disastrous Q1 performance, which Tesla blamed on the Model Y changeover.

Electrek’s Take

Tesla can try to frame this however it wants, but the data is clear: Tesla’s sales are dropping like a rock in Europe despite the availability of the new Model Y and record incentives like zero-interest financing.

2,500 Norwegians buying Tesla vehicles in May isn’t compensating for the declines in other markets and I doubt that the surge in May in Norway is going to be sustainable in the second half, especially if Tesla ends the zero-interest financing when it claims it will at the end of the quarter.

At this point, what Tesla needs in Europe is to be completely dissociated from its CEO and a more updated EV lineup that includes smaller and more affordable vehicles, like the Kia EV3, Volve EX30, etc.

Unfortunately, its CEO is too focused on false promises regarding autonomy to bring those vehicles to market.

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Constellation Energy rallies 15% on Meta nuclear power deal

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Constellation Energy rallies 15% on Meta nuclear power deal

A cyclist rides past the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms in Mountain View, California, on Nov. 9, 2022.

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Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy, continuing the wave of tech giants teaming up with the industry in order to meet the growing power needs of data centers.

Beginning in June 2027, Meta will buy roughly 1.1 gigawatts of energy from Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, which is the entire output from the site’s one nuclear reactor. The companies said the long-term agreement will support the continuing operation of the plant, as well as its relicensing. Without the commitment from Meta, the plant was in danger of closing when its zero-emission credit, which it’s relied on since 2017, expired.

“We are proud to partner with Meta. … They figured out that supporting the relicensing and expansion of existing plants is just as impactful as finding new sources of energy,” said Joe Dominguez, Constellation’s president and CEO. “Sometimes the most important part of our journey forward is to stop taking steps backwards.”

Terms of the deal, which will also expand Clinton’s output by 30 megawatts, were not disclosed. The plant will not power Meta’s data centers directly – instead it will continue to provide power to the regional grid, while contributing to the tech giant’s goal of 100% clean electricity.

Constellation shares rallied more than 15% on the agreement.

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Tuesday’s announcement is the latest in a slew of deals between big tech and the nuclear industry. In September, Constellation said it would restart Three Mile Island – the site of the worst nuclear meltdown in U.S. history – and sell the power to Microsoft under a 20-year agreement.  

Google recently pledged to fund the development of three new nuclear sites, after last year teaming up with small modular reactor developer Kairos Power. Amazon invested more than $500 million to develop SMRs in October, and bought a data center campus powered by the Susquehanna nuclear plant in March 2024. Tech giants, including Amazon, Google and Meta, signed a pledge in March led by the World Nuclear Association calling for nuclear energy worldwide to triple by 2050.

Still, the deal with Constellation marks Meta’s first official foray into nuclear. In December, the company put out a request for proposals to find nuclear energy developers to partner with, saying they wanted to add between one and four gigawatts of new nuclear generation in the U.S. That proposal, which is focused on advanced nuclear, remains in progress, and stands apart from the company’s backing of the Clinton facility.

“Securing clean, reliable energy is necessary to continue advancing our AI ambitions,” said Urvi Parekh, head of global energy at Meta. “We are proud to help keep the Clinton plant operating for years to come and demonstrate that this plant is an important piece to strengthening American leadership in energy.”

President Donald Trump recently signed four executive orders aimed at speeding nuclear deployment, setting a target of quadrupling U.S. nuclear energy by 2050. The executive orders call for, among other things, an overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, as well as building out a domestic supply chain for nuclear fuel.

The White House has also called for faster regulatory approval for reactors – including small modular reactors. In the past, nuclear projects have been plagued by high upfront costs and long construction timelines. The industry is hoping that SMRs can be a more cost-effective way to scale up nuclear power. At present, there are no operational SMRs in the U.S.

Constellation said Tuesday that it is considering seeking a new permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to possibly build a small modular reactor at the Clinton site.

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