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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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Farmrobo iMog hopes to bring autonomous tractor to hobby farms

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Farmrobo iMog hopes to bring autonomous tractor to hobby farms

Developed by Indian company Farmrobo Technologies, the iMog is a fully autonomous, multipurpose electric farm tractor designed to be a cost-effective solution to support small-scale farming operations and hobby farms.

In constant development since 2019, the Farmrobo iMog weights in at “just” 550 lbs., and is just two feet wide and four feet long. That’s small enough to allow it to easily fit between tightly-packed rows of crops without damaging them. The robot’s small size also makes it pretty efficient – its 8 HP electric motor can run for up to 5 hours on its relatively small 90 AH LFP battery (about 4 kWh, assuming a 48V system).

The robot uses RTK-enabled GPS, which stands for “Real-Time Kinematic Global Positioning System.” RTK-enabled GPS combines standard GPS signals with real-time correction data from local base stations, delivering what the company calls “centimeter-level positioning accuracy.” The robot can then be programmed to operate on a given route or path by the farmer, or operated remotely via on-board cameras.

The iMog also features an innovative Power Take-Off (PTO) system that allows it to power a range of conventional attachments that includes a roto-tiller, high-tech sprayer, a mulcher, and more. The base robot retails for €12,000 and is available in India, the Middle East, and (now) in Europe.

As I write this, Farmrobo claims 20 examples of its iMog robot tractor are currently in operation, with many more on their way to customers.

Electrek’s Take

Y’all know I love a good electric tractor, but while the North American market seemingly wants to go bigger and badder than even Solectrac’s 25 HP machines, it seems the rest of the world understands that the biggest tool for the job isn’t always the right tool for the job.

Here’s hoping the Farmrobo team has better luck than Solectrac.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Farmrobo Technologies, via Future Farming.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: A $7,000 armored golf cart?

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: A ,000 armored golf cart?

What would you get if you created the illegitimate love child of a Mercedes G-Wagon and a Brinks armored truck (and perhaps if the Mercedes chain-smoked through the pregnancy)? I think you’d wind up with something like the wacky-looking electric cart that has earned the dubious honor of being named this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week!

I’m not sure this is exactly an armored golf cart, so I wouldn’t invite any unnecessary potshots while cruising your hood, but I’m at a loss of how else to describe it.

It’s definitely not a “real” car, as evidenced by its US $6,999 price tag and the 30 km/h (18 mph) top speed. If you ask me though, that speed goes in the ‘advantages’ column. When you drive something that looks this good, you want to be going slow enough to give people a good, long look.

A vehicle like this is designed to send a statement. Unfortunately, I think that statement might be, “I wanted a Jeep but my spouse wanted to remodel the kitchen.”

So if it’s not a real car, then what is it?

Measuring a stubby 306 cm long (an entire half inch over 10 feet), this four-seater mini-SUV is less G-Wagon and more “Oh, gee” wagon. It can supposedly carry up to 370 kg (815 lb) in passengers or cargo, but there’s no telling how much of a dent that puts in the already challenged top speed.

Safety might also be a passing concern. It doesn’t have any seatbelts, but the tires look like they just about extend out past the front and rear, so at least you’ve got some nice shock-absorbent bumpers built into the design.

The advertisement claims a maximum range of up to 80 km (50 miles) per charge, which seems like several more miles than anyone needs from something like this.

There’s no word on battery technology, which means I’m assuming either features older lead acid tech or there’s a frunk full of lemons and a bunch of loose wires running through the firewall.

I’m glad to see that the roof rack is at least equipped with enough LED lights to make an airport runway jealous, just in case I find myself stuck in the wilds of my backyard after dark. And that roof rack even looks pretty heavy-duty, though since the cart is considerably taller than it is wide, tight turns with a heavily-loaded roof rack should probably be avoided.

As much as I love this thing, I don’t think I’ll be whipping out my credit card any time soon.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve bought plenty of bad ideas on Alibaba before. But since my $2,000 electric truck ending up costing me nearly 4x that much by the time it landed in the US, I’m a bit worried what the final price tag on a $6,999 Mini-MegaOverlander would become.

I don’t recommend anyone actually try buying this cute little TinyTrailblazer either, and I’m certainly not vouching for the vendor, who I discovered by chance while scrolling through Alibaba to procrastinate real work. Keep in mind that this is all part of a tongue-in-cheek column I write, diving into the depths of Alibaba’s weird and funny collection of awesome electric vehicles.

But hey, if someone does go that route, it wouldn’t be the first time my advice has been ignored and some awesome photos have landed in inbox several months later. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you if it turns out some Nigerian prince has your last paycheck and you’re up a creek with no MicroMudder to come bail you out!

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Mullen CEO reveals 3 key EV market trends to watch in 2025

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Mullen CEO reveals 3 key EV market trends to watch in 2025

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Yup, Mullen Automotive [Nasdaq: MULN] is still here! And the EV company is defying the naysayers, reporting progress in EV sales, and reducing its monthly burn rate. Following Mullen Automotive’s significant strides in expanding its EV presence and improving its financial health in the last few weeks, Electrek caught up with David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive, who told us what trends he thinks 2025 will see for EV owners and others in the EV market.

After 2024 saw breakthroughs in tech, affordability, and adoption, Michery predicts this year will see even more disruption, transforming transportation and logistics on a massive scale. Here’s what to watch for this year.

EV total cost of ownership falls sharply

“Even if the federal EV tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act is repealed, EVs will become more affordable through state-level incentives, manufacturer subsidies, and private partnerships. The investment case for electrification is simply too strong for the private sector to ignore.

“Reduced battery costs, cheaper maintenance, and lower energy expenses will make EVs increasingly attractive to businesses and consumers. Charging infrastructure programs and fleet retrofitting will also help organizations navigate the upfront costs with the goal of long-term savings.

“The result is a financial tipping point: EVs will no longer just be environmentally compelling – they will also be the most cost-effective choice.”

Commercial EVs expand their use cases

“If 2024 was any indication, 2025 will bring new use cases for EVs. Transportation and delivery will likely continue to reign supreme, but the customizable nature of EVs means that we can expect more specialized use cases such as airport shuttles, university campus logistics, home services, and refrigerated delivery.

“Airports will adopt EV cargo vans for quieter, cleaner transit and delivery between terminals, while universities will electrify campus logistics to align with sustainability goals. Innovations in temperature-controlled EVs will expand the reach of refrigerated deliveries, cutting emissions in cold-chain logistics. And this is cause for celebration.

“New use cases mean more widespread adoption – and recognition that electrification is the best way forward.”

(Editor’s note: This is the business that Mullen Automotive is in, and he’s not wrong.)

2025 will be the year of the battery

“EV batteries are poised for immense improvement in the coming year. Solid-state polymer batteries – an innovation that significantly expands battery lifespan and thus widens range – are currently in road testing.

“Offering higher energy density and faster charging, these new batteries will make EVs more reliable and competitive with internal combustion vehicles as compared to other electric alternatives.

“Plus, better range and more efficient energy consumption will undoubtedly translate to lower maintenance costs for fleet owners.”

Read more: Mullen scores a solid, 3,000-unit electric truck order from Volt Mobility

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