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Kicking off 2025’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s phase 1 New Year sale that is taking up to 55% off units with extra savings, free gifts, and more. Amongst the many offers, we spotted the brand’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station getting bundled with two 110W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger at a $1,139 low. Right behind is Hiboy’s newly released S2 SE Electric Scooter getting its first discount to $300, while Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station is down at $100. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Pruning Saw to $100. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals can be found in the links at the bottom of the page, like Monday’s extra battery offers on Aventon e-bikes, the discount on Anker’s SOLIX C200 power bank station, 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.

EcoFlow’s phase 1 New Year sale takes up to 55% off power stations with sitewide coupons, free gifts, more from $50

EcoFlow is starting off 2025 with phase 1 of its New Year sale through January 8 that is taking up to 55% off its lineup of backup power solutions for your home and your travels, with extra savings and gifts thrown in too. One of the notable site-exclusive discounts you’ll find is on the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station bundle with two 110W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger for $1,139.05 shipped, after using the sitewide coupon 25NYAFF5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. This package would normally cost $2,396 at full price, but for the extent of this sale you can get it at 50% off. You’ll save $1,197 on this solar generator bundle for on-the-go travels at the lowest price we have tracked. You can also grab the power station on its own for $474.05, after using the sitewide coupon 25NYAFF5 at checkout for an additional 5% off, down from $999.

There are some extra ways to save during this sale, like the 2x EcoCredits, which can be redeemed for further savings, as well as two gift offers. You can score a free 100W solar panel on orders over $2,000 or receive a free 160W solar panel on orders over $3,500.

Always a solid choice for outings and trips, the EcoFlow DELTA 2 provides your adventures with a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can further invest in to expand up to 3,000Wh with the brand’s appropriate extra batteries. Your devices and appliances will get all the juice they need thanks to the station’s 1,800W output (surging to 2,700W) through its 15 port options. The X-Boost tech here not only boosts its surge power for larger appliances, but it also allows the station to reach an 80% battery in 50 minutes via a wall outlet, with a full charge taking a bit longer at 80 minutes. It can also fully recharge in up to six hours with the two included 110W solar panels – plus, it comes with real-time smart controls and an IP68 waterproof rating for ensured protection against water, dust, and debris out in the wild. If you’re looking to score a larger power station setup, be sure to check out the other site-exclusive offers below.

***Note: The prices below have not had the additional 5% sitewide coupon factored in, be sure to use the code 25NYAFF5 at checkout to maximize savings!

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You can browse EcoFlow’s full lineup of New Year sale discounts across all the brand’s power station options by following this link to the landing page here.

Hiboy S2 SE e-scooter

Hiboy launches the S2 SE electric scooter with upgraded tires, brakes, fender, more at $300

As Hiboy’s New Year sale extends savings into 2025, the brand is now launching its new S2 SE Electric Scooter at a price cut down to $299.99 shipped. This new model will normally run for $550 at full price, but you’re getting the first chance to save on it today with this special rate. You can now take advantage of this 45% markdown while the savings last, slashing $250 off the going rate while grabbing an upgraded solution for your daily commutes.

Hiboy’s new S2 SE e-scooter arrives building upon the designs of its predecessors with plenty of upgraded parts to enhance your commuting experience – all at an affordable rate for those on a budget. Its Q235 steel frame houses a 350W Hall Brushless DC motor alongside a 36V 7.8Ah battery to hit top speeds of 19 MPH for up to 17 miles on a single charge, with the motor also coming with the power to conquer 15-degree inclines.

The tires have been upgraded for improved smoothness during your travels, with a 10-inch solid front tire for puncture resistance and a 10-inch pneumatic rear tire for better shock absorption – both come 17% wider than before for improved grip along the pavement. The improvements don’t stop there, as it also sports a 26% wider fender to prevent water toss-ups and a 20% increase in load capacity thanks to the steel frame. Other features include a folding design, LED headlight/taillight, an e-brake/drum brake system that is pretty standard for scooters, and an integrated HD LED display.

You can check out the full extent of Hiboy’s New Year sale – which includes e-bikes alongside its e-scooters – by following the link here to our original coverage.

Anker PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh power bank station

Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh power bank station starts 2025 at $100

Anker is offering its popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station for $99.78 shipped in the green colorway. You’d be expected to shell out $150 at full price on this model, but today it’s getting 33% taken off the usual rate. While we have seen it go as low as $80 in past months (mostly October and November), this is still a solid $50 being cut from the price tag at the third-lowest price we have tracked. It’s beating out Amazon’s pricing at the moment, which has both colorways discount and starting from $110.

A great choice for folks in need of day-to-day backup power, but want something larger than the common 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh power banks, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve delivers a whopping 60,000mAh/192Wh capacity with up to 60W charging speeds through its two USB-A ports and two USB-C ports. The compact design of its form factor means it only adds five pounds to the bag it’s stowed in, with recharging available by connecting it to a wall outlet or to a 60W solar panel (sold separately). A notable feature is the built-in pop-up light with two brightness levels and even an S.O.S button that causes it to brightly flash during emergencies.

Anker is having its SOLIX New Year sale through January 5, which has the two upgraded C300 DC and AC 90,000mAh models at their second-lowest rates. 

Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch cordless pruning saw

For the rest of the day you can grab Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch cordless pruning saw at $100

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is giving folks solid savings on the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Pruning Saw for $99.99 shipped. Normally going for $150 most days, this handy compact device has been up and down in price throughout 2024, with Black Friday having seen the lowest rate of $89 for a short period. For today only, you can score it here with a 33% markdown that takes $50 off the usual costs for the third-lowest price we have tracked. It beats out Amazon’s current pricing, which is currently down at $130.

Equipped with a “high-efficiency motor,” this 5-inch pruning saw from Worx arrives with an included 2.0Ah battery that takes 5 hours to reach full with its charger. The compact design allows it to fit in tight spaces far better than many larger models, making it an ideal tool for any pruning jobs your garden and surrounding foliage may require. It features a 5-inch bar and chain that starts up with a simple squeeze of the trigger, with a whole array of built-in safety accessories to ensure a controlled experience.

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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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Affirm plans to bring Buy Now, Pay Later debit cards to more users through deal with FIS

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Affirm plans to bring Buy Now, Pay Later debit cards to more users through deal with FIS

PayPal Inc. co-founder and Affirm’s CEO Max Levchin on center stage during day one of Collision 2019 at Enercare Center in Toronto, Canada.

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Affirm, the online lender founded by Max Levchin, expanded beyond credit and entered the debit market four years ago with a card that let users pay over time. Now the company is making it possible for banks to offer that service to their customers.

Affirm, which pioneered the buy now, pay later business (BNPL), has partnered with FIS in a deal that will allow the fintech company to offer the pay-over-time service to its banking clients and their millions of individual customers.

Any bank that partners with FIS will be able to provide its own version of the Affirm Card, which launched in 2021, without asking customers to adopt a new piece of plastic. Consumers can access Affirm’s biweekly and monthly installment plans and have the money automatically deducted from their checking account.

There are approximately 230 million debit card users in the U.S., according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. BNPL services have traditionally been tied to credit cards or standalone financing products, rather than to debit offerings.

Affirm CEO on earnings: Consumer is thriving and shopping across the board

“Consumers today are looking for innovative and user-friendly experiences that give them flexibility and control over their money,” Jim Johnson, co-president of banking solutions at FIS, said in the press release. Affirm’s offering can help banks “offer more competitive, differentiated services through their own banking channels,” he said.

Affirm has over 335,000 merchants in its network, ranging from travel booking sites and concert ticket providers to jewelry stores and electronics providers. By bringing BNPL into the debit world, Affirm aims to provide consumers more alternatives to credit.

In its earnings report last week, Affirm reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and posted a surprise profit from the holiday period. The stock rocketed 22% after the announcement.

Affirm’s active consumer base grew 23% year over year to 21 million users. The Affirm Card now has 1.7 million active users, up more than 136% from the year-ago quarter. Card volume has more than doubled.

In June, Affirm and Apple announced plans for U.S. Apple Pay users on iPhones and iPads to be able to apply for loans directly through Affirm.

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British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset

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The BP logo is displayed outside a petrol station near Warminster in Wiltshire, England, on Aug. 15, 2022.

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British oil major BP on Tuesday posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit on weaker refining margins, announcing a $1.75 billion share buyback and a pledge to “fundamentally” reset its strategy.

The energy firm posted underlying replacement cost profit (RC profit) — used as a proxy for net profit — at $1.169 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with $2.99 billion in the same period of last year and with an analyst forecast of $1.2 billion, according to a LSEG poll.

The company attributed its quarterly 48% drop in RC profit to “weaker realized refining margins, higher impact from turnaround activity, seasonally lower customer volumes and fuels margins and higher other businesses & corporate underlying charge.”

BP’s net debt hit just shy of $23 billion in the fourth quarter, increasing 10% year-on-year. Capital expenditure (capex) hit $3.7 billion in the October-December period, a steep drop from the $4.7 billion of fourth quarter 2024.

Despite this, the embattled energy company launched a $1.75 billion share buyback for the fourth quarter, with a dividend per ordinary share of $0.08. Analysts had previously questioned whether BP would slow down its share repurchases to reconcile its balance sheet.

“BP has guided to buybacks of $1.75bn to 1Q results, although no guidance is given beyond this. We had expected a cut to a lower run-rate with results, although there was some uncertainty whether the reduction in buyback would be given with the CMD or results. We continue to expect BP to reduce its buyback programme,” RBC analysts said Tuesday.

In its business breakdown, BP noted a 15% year-on-year drop in the RC profit performance of its gas & low carbon energy to $1.84 billion, despite a sharp recovery from $1 billion in the previous quarter. Oil production and operations jumped 37% on an annual basis, while the company flagged an overall “weak” contribution from its oil trading division following weaker refining margins.

BP shares were little changed following the results, down just 0.13% at 08:40 a.m. London time.

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In a statement accompanying the results, CEO Murray Auchincloss said the company has been “reshaping” its portfolio with a “strong progress” in cutting costs and a planned further overhaul ahead.

“We now plan to fundamentally reset our strategy and drive further improvements in performance, all in service of growing cash flow and returns. It will be a new direction for bp,” he said.

Oil majors have weathered a turn in tide over the past year, as crude prices retreated after initial support following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and Western and G7 sanctions against Moscow’s barrels. In a January trading update, BP flagged higher corporate costs, lower fourth-quarter realized refining margins and one-off charges linked to its bio-ethanol acquisition.

BP has broadly underperformed its peers, with shares falling roughly 9% over the last year to the end of last week — compared with 6% gains for Shell. The stock gained ground on Monday, following weekend reports that activist investor Elliott Management has built a stake in the struggling oil major, fueling speculation that the influential hedge fund could pressure the energy company to shift gears on its core oil and gas businesses.

Speculation has otherwise long mounted over whether BP could become a takeover target – though the company’s  £74-billion size could pose a challenge for suitors.

BP has sought to turn its fortunes through a major restructuring that included a downsize in leadership amid Auchincloss’ efforts to deliver at least $2 billion of cash savings by the end of 2026. In January, the firm expanded its cost-cutting drive to cut 4,700 of roles and last week revealed it is seeking buyers for its Ruhr Oel GmbH German refinery assets. But concerns linger over the clarity of BP’s strategic direction amid its sprawling green energy ambitions — with the company due to supply its next strategic update on Feb. 26.

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Chicago EV deals, Amazon delivery vans for all, and visits from the FBI!

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On today’s wheelin’ and dealin’ episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at a $9,140 deal on a 2025 Nissan LEAF*** in Chicago, things you can do with a robotic lawnmower, and talk about the tough times Tesla is experiencing while its CEO asks if you’ve seen Kyle.

We’ve also got some fresh new additions to our list of 0% interest EV and PHEV financing offers, a hot new commercial electric van heading to market, and an industry icon reaches a new, multibillion dollar threshold of ZEV funding. All this and more – enjoy!

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