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As we approach the final day of 2024, we’re still seeing some solid savings across a variety of Green Deals, with today’s roundup led by Aventon’s New Years sale that has the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes continuing its Holiday bundle with a free extra battery for double mileage at $1,599. You’ll also find Anker’s newest SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station down at $110, as well as Hoverfly’s GXL Max e-scooter hitting a new $330 low. Bringing up the rear are two one-day-only tool sales on Greenworks’ 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at its $170 low alongside Worx’s Nitro 40V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower that is down at $350. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week (including the final sales of the year) can be found in the links at the bottom of the page within our Electrified Weekly 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.

Aventon is offering its final deals of 2024 with its Holiday savings through its New Year sale on its e-bike lineup. The notable standouts here are the ongoing bundles for the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bike and its step-through counterpart which are both down at $1,599 shipped on top of receiving extra batteries for double the mileage. Normally these models sit at a full $1,799 price tag, with discounts direct from Aventon dropping things to $1,399 before tariffs jacked up prices, while Best Buy saw costs taken as low as $1,099 at the start of the year, though there was no extra battery included then. While this sale lasts, you’ll score $200 off its going rate for the third-lowest price, but you’ll also be getting the $500 extra battery for free, making this a great opportunity for folks looking to really go the distance.

You won’t have to worry about not having enough commuting power here, as the Pace 500.3 e-bikes provide a standard 60-mile travel range (doubled to 120 miles thanks to the extra battery) and top speeds of up to 28 MPH. The 500W rear-hub motor and integrated 48V battery are ready to support you with four levels of PAS and a torque sensor for faster pick-up action. The upright cruiser frame sports integrated lights that deliver turn signal functionality, as well as other great features like the hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-resistant tires, an 8-speed Shimano derailleur, and an LCD smart “easy read” display with a concealed USB port so you can charge your smartphone while also syncing up with the Aventon app as you go.

For folks looking for less cost and similarly reliable commuting support (without any doubled mileage), I recommend also considering the Soltera.2 Commuter e-bike that is down at its lowest $999 shipped rate right now. It provides a 20 MPH top speed for up to 46 miles, with four levels of PAS and a torque sensor, but it’s the lightweight design that makes this model shine. At just 46 pounds, with a more compact design overall than the brand’s other models, this e-bike is perfect for urban commuters and folks living in smaller apartment spaces that might not have a garage for storage. There’s also the new and improved Soltera 2.5 model that is now available at $1,199 shipped.

You can browse the full lineup of Aventon’s New Year sale on the landing page here. 

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Anker’s new SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh power bank station falls to $110

Amazon is outdoing Anker’s New Year sale pricing on the SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station at $109.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $60 off coupon. Normally this newer model would run you $170 at its full rate, which has seen a few discounts since releasing a few months ago, the biggest of which saw a drop to the $100 low with Cyber Monday savings. Today, you can score one at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which even beats the pricing from Anker’s current New Year sale by $10.

Anker’s SOLIX C200 DC power bank station is a smaller and more compact version of the brand’s new C300 DC and AC models, coming in with a slightly smaller 60,000mAh/192Wh LiFePO4 capacity. It delivers up to 300W of output power to your devices through its five port options (two USB-As, one 140W USB-C, one 15W USB-C, one car port). You can refill the units own battery via three ways, with its 140W USB-C port giving you an 80% charge in 1.3 hours through a wall outlet, or you can utilize up to 100W of solar input or the car port for 80% in 1.6 hours.

You’ll also find the larger 90,000mAh C300 DC and C300 AC models matching their direct Anker discounts at Amazon for $150 and $190 at the moment. Not only are you getting the expanded 90,000mAh LiFePO4 capacity here, but they also come sporting different variations of built-in lights for camping trips. You can get the full rundown on its other capabilities in our launch coverage here.

Be sure to also browse through the lineup of New Years deals direct from Anker’s SOLIX sale through January 5 to secure some of the lowest returning prices we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Hoverfly GXL Max e-scooter

Commuting independence is affordable with Hoverfly’s 16-mile trekking GXL Max e-scooter at new $330 low

Amazon is offering the Hoverfly GXL MAX Electric Scooter for $330.41 shipped. It’s been slowly cascading down from its usual $500 price tag from Amazon (with a higher $530 MSRP elsewhere), with costs at its lowest just after Cyber Monday when it hit $360 for the first time. That rate is getting beaten out here today with this 34% markdown, saving you $170 at a new all-time low. This price also beats out Hoverfly’s direct website where it’s currently discounted to $450.

Finding a reliable commuting solution for your day-to-day life doesn’t have to be a financial hassle, and your wallet will certainly get some relief with Hoverfly’s GXL MAX e-scooter. This scooter provides speeds up to 15.5 MPH for as long as 16 miles of travel on one charge thanks to the combination of its 300W motor and 36V 7.8Ah battery. It also comes with added features like the anti-flat 10-inch honeycomb and 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.

Greenworks 750 CFM handheld blower

Get 170 MPH of debris-clearing force with this Greenworks 80V cordless blower at $170 low (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 750 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower for $169.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally this model would run you $250, which we’ve seen discounted a few times in 2024 to either $180 or $170. You can score it here today with $80 struck from the tag, saving you $80 at the lowest price we have tracked to date. The closest model you’ll find at Amazon is this 500 CFM model for $200, with Greenworks’ direct site offering it refurbished at $180 or brand new for nearly $400, meaning you’ll be getting it from Best Buy at much less cost while the savings last.

With this Greenworks leaf blower in your arsenal, you’ll get plenty of strong force hitting up to 170 MPH speeds to clear out leaves and debris from around your home. The included 2.5Ah battery provides a 60-minute runtime on a single charge, with it easily switching out with other batteries from the brand you may already have for extended duties. It’s been given a quieter design thanks to the brushless motor and also sports a variable speed trigger for on-demand power bumps as you need them, complete with a cruise control and turbo function – plus, the whole thing comes in much lighter than other models at just 8.82 pounds.

Wox 40V 20-inch cordless snow blower

Clear out your walkways with Worx’s Nitro 40V 20-inch cordless snow blower at $350 (Today only)

Coming at us through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is giving you the chance to get ahold of the Worx Nitro 40V 20-inch Cordless Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries for $349.99 shipped. We normally see this model and battery combo sitting at a $440 price tag most days, with discounts offering the biggest cash savings during Cyber Monday that saw things taken to the $300 low. Today, you can score it with a 20% markdown here, slashing $90 off its going rate and giving it to you at the third-lowest price we have tracked overall. It’s even matching in price at Amazon and beating out its price direct from Worx, where it’s currently discounted to $360.

With winter having arrived and blanketed plenty of the nation in powder, this Worx snow blower provides you with the means to clear a 20-inch wide path, tossing snow up to 20 feet out of the way with its 180-degree rotating chute. There is a one-touch snow deflector here for quicker adjustments to its throwing height and distance, as well as LED headlights for visibility at darker hours. Storage has been simplified thanks to the collapsible handle, saving you some space when it’s not in use. Along with the two 4.0Ah batteries, you’ll also get a 4A dual-port charger too.

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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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Global EV sales surge 18% y-o-y – but speed bumps lie ahead

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London-based Rho Motion just dropped the latest numbers on global EV sales for January 2025, and here’s the headline: 1.3 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide. That’s down by more than a third from December’s record-breaking numbers, but don’t let that fool you – January 2025 still saw an 18% jump compared to the same month last year.

The global picture

Global EV sales are off to a solid, if not spectacular, start in January 2025. While China’s numbers took a predictable dip post-holiday rush, Europe is picking up steam, and North America is seeing steady growth. Here’s how the major markets shook out in January:

  • Global: 1.3 million EVs sold (+18% year-over-year, -35% from December 2024)
  • China: 0.7 million (+12% y-o-y, -43% m-o-m)
  • EU, EFTA & UK: 0.25 million (+21% y-o-y, -19% m-o-m)
  • US & Canada: 0.13 million (+22% y-o-y, -28% m-o-m)
  • Rest of the world: 0.13 million (+50% y-o-y, -4% m-o-m)

Rho Motion data manager Charles Lester weighed in on what’s behind these numbers:

With emission standards coming into force for European manufacturers this year, all eyes are on the opening month for the region, which shows encouraging growth at 21% compared to the same time last year.

The Chinese market, as expected, shrunk 43% from the previous month as drivers tend to go all in at the end of the year before the Chinese New Year public holidays fall in January and February.

The US and Canada market hasn’t yet been impacted by the new occupant of the White House and is showing a consistent year-on-year increase of 22%. All in all, an uncontroversial start to the year for the EV market globally, though this is not going to remain that way for long.

Europe: A strong start, but challenges ahead

The EU, EFTA, and the UK kicked off the year with a solid 21% increase, selling over 250,000 EVs in January. That’s the kind of momentum European automakers need to keep up to avoid hefty fines under the 2025 emission standards.

Germany led the charge, with EV sales jumping over 40% year-over-year, and BEVs specifically saw over 50% growth. But not every country had a smooth start. France, for example, took a big hit, with sales dropping 52% compared to December and 15% year-over-year. The reason was a new weight tax on plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) that went into effect in January, triggering a rush to buy in December before the new rules kicked in.

China: A predictable dip, but still growing

China’s EV sales were up 12% compared to last January, thanks in part to the ongoing national car trade-in scheme. However, sales dropped 43% compared to December, which is typical for this time of year. The Chinese New Year holiday always slows down vehicle sales in January and February, and with the holiday falling mostly in February this year (just like in 2024), expect another weak month before numbers pick up again.

US & Canada: A steady climb with uncertainty ahead

North America saw a solid 22% jump in EV sales compared to January 2024, with 130,000 units sold. However, that’s still a 28% drop from the December 2024 rush.

Despite concerns over Trump’s return to the White House, the federal EV tax credit – up to $7,500 – is still available for many BEVs and one PHEV. However, the requirements got tougher in 2025, with stricter sourcing rules for critical EV battery materials. Some EV models lost their eligibility, and that’s expected to put some pressure on the market as the year unfolds.

Read more: BYD’s overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear

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CNBC Daily Open: Worries over BYD and Elon Musk send Tesla shares down

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Elon Musk is the world’s richest person, and the leader of Tesla, SpaceX, X, the Boring Company, xAI, Neuralink, the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency as well as a recent group of investors bidding to buy OpenAI.

From a business point of view, Musk’s accomplishments are undeniable. The companies he heads are not only market leaders, but often trailblazers in their field — consider how Tesla kickstarted the electric-vehicle industry or how SpaceX successfully commercialized space flight.

Paradoxically, achieving success too broadly can have deleterious effects. Investors seem to be growing worried that Musk, for all his business acumen, is getting distracted, with his fingers in too many pies. Tesla shares have fallen for the past five trading days, plunging over 6% on Tuesday as Chinese rival BYD appears to be eclipsing the company on AI-enabled autonomous driving.

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The dock at the Port of Sikka in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

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India’s oil minister says ‘we play by the rules,’ as markets weigh U.S. energy sanctions

India will “play by the rules” and not “go around” international sanctions regarding oil markets, the country’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri told CNBC on Tuesday at the sidelines of the India Energy Week conference. India’s refiners have been snapping up discounted Russian oil since Western and G7 energy sanctions barred many consumers from Moscow’s supplies. New Delhi has repeatedly defended its purchases as a matter of national interest.

Puri also signaled that the government of Trump’s predecessor, President Joe Biden, had endorsed India’s bolstered intake of Russian oil. “I’ve had a chat with the Americans, the previous administration. They said, please buy as much as you like. Just make sure that you buy it within the price cap. And that’s what we did,” Puri said.

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Kia’s electric sports car, the EV6 GT, is a steal at nearly $20,000 off

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Kia’s electric sports car will smoke a Ferrari and Lamborghini off the line, and it’s already less than half the cost. Now, Kia’s 576 horsepower EV6 GT is even cheaper to drive with nearly $20,000 in lease savings. Here’s how you can get your hands on one.

The EV6 GT arrived in 2022 as the “most powerful Kia production vehicle ever.” With up to 576 horsepower, Kia’s electric sports car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds.

Kia went all out, adding fun features and different drive modes, such as “GT” and “drift.” The GT drive mode adjusts the vehicle’s motor, brakes, steering, suspension, and more for better performance.

To prove its power, Kia put its EV sports car up against a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder. Certified by an independent test from AMCI, the Kia EV6 GT beat both off the line. Not only is the Kia faster, but it’s also about half the cost.

The 2024 Kia EV6 GT starts at $61,600. A 2024 Ferrari Roma will run you about $245,000, while a new 2024 Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder starts at just over $300,000.

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2024 Kia EV6 GT (Source: Kia)

According to online car research firm CarsDirect, the 2024 Kia EV6 GT now features $19,050 in lease cash (24-month lease). With the option of Single Pay leases, you can also score lower lease rates.

If you’re looking for something with a little less performance (and a lower price), Kia is offering $10,000 in Customer Cash on all 2024 EV6 models. The EV6 Light Long Range RWD ($45,950 MSRP) is listed for lease at just $179 for 24 months, with $3,499 due upfront.

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The discounts come with the new 2025 model year arriving, which has an even longer driving range (319 miles Kia-est) and an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. The new EV6 GT trim will also pull additional features from Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N, including a Virtual Gear Shift (VGS) function.

Want to get behind the wheel of Kia’s electric sports car and test it out for yourself? You can use our link to find the best deals on the 2024 Kia EV6 (including the GT model) near you.

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