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Today’s Green Deals are being headlined by Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter that is now available for a discounted preorder at $1,500, coming with an array of features similar to the new Xyber and Xafari e-bikes. Close behind is Lectric’s Plunge flash sale that has three of its e-bike models getting special bundle packages, with the best-selling XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes, specifically, getting a $100 price cut to its $1,199 low on top of $454 in free gear, among others. We also have Anker’s SOLIX flash sale through the week, which includes the brand’s C1000 Portable Power Station bundled with a water-resistant bag for a new $499 low. Be sure to check out the additional flash sale offers while they last. Bringing up the rear is Greenworks’ 60V 24-inch Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s NIU e-scooter sale, the Jackery power station deals, 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.

Segway’s new GT3 superscooter with Apple Find My and Bluetooth airlock tech opens for preorder at $200 off

CES 2025 has already given us two impressive new Segway e-bikes on preorder, but the brand is also now offering early-bird savings on its new GT3 Superscooter at $1,499.99 shipped. This third-generation of superscooters will officially be released carrying a hefty $1,700 price tag, which is already far more affordable than the GT1 and GT2 models, which are twice as high or more in price. Unlike the two e-bike preorders, this one isn’t sticking around long, with you having until January 22 to lock down your new ride with the $200 in savings attached. Shipping is slated to begin on January 23.

Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter arrives onto the e-mobility scene sporting a 1,200W rear-drive hub motor that peaks up to 2,400W paired beside an 899Wh battery to provide you with 45 miles of travel support on a single charge at up to 31 MPH top speeds. While not beating out the Xyber’s 2.7 second acceleration time, this model does go 0 to 30 MPH in 9.5 seconds while switched into its Ultra Boost mode, with the motor’s power output also able to conquer 30% inclines, which is much higher than the average 10% to 15% abilities of other scooters. The joyrides will be smoothed out thanks to the dual hydraulic suspension and the 11-inch ultra-wide tires that also come with self-healing capabilities for when you take the roughest paths.

Like the Xyber and Xafari e-bikes, Segway’s GT3 Superscooter has loads of smart features built right in, like the map navigation that gives you real-time updates during turn-by-turn notifications or the connectivity to your phone that alerts you to incoming calls – all from its integrated 2.4-inch smart TFT display. Aside from the usual array of smart controls through the app, which includes Apple Find My, you’ll also get Bluetooth Airlock tech that will unlock and lock the e-scooter as you approach or walk away.

As I stated before, the preorder deal on Segway’s GT3 Superscooter will remain available through January 22, with the new Xyber and Xafari e-bikes getting their preorder discounts through February 2.

Lectric XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike

Take the plunge into EVs on Lectric’s XP 3.0 long-range e-bikes with $454 in free gear at $1,199 low (Save $554)

With the new year’s arrival, Lectric is celebrating those brave souls venturing out into the cold to participate in polar plunges with a special flash sale! You’ll find increased packages of gear across a selection of its e-bikes while the event lasts, with the popular XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes getting $454 bundles and a price cut to $1,199 shipped. Normally the e-bike with the included free gear would cost $1,653 in full, but during this event you’re not only getting the free add-on accessories, but also a rare $100 price cut which we’ve seen a few times in similar short-lived events over the last year. Back at its pre-tariff all-time low, you’ll also be getting a comfort-focused saddle, a suspension seat post, an 850-lux headlight upgrade, an accordion-style folding bike lock, and two cargo baskets (one for the front, one for the rear).

Coming in as the third best-selling EVs in America (behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3), Lectric’s XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes are quickly filling the streets here in NYC, as their mileage is hard to beat at such an affordable rate. The 500W hub motors on these models (which peak at 1,000W) propel you through commutes and joyrides alike at up to 20 MPH speeds – which can reach as high as 28 MPH, depending on your state’s regulations.

With PAS support powered by the brand’s Pedal Assist Wattage Regulation (PWR) Programming, which you can learn more about here, the bike’s 48V battery carries you for up to 65 miles on one full charge – 30 miles if you just want to cruise via the throttle. And along with the free add-on gear, you’ll also enjoy some quality stock features, like the integrated rear cargo rack (which the basket connects to), puncture-resistant tires, 180mm hydraulic disc brakes, a foldable body, an LCD display, and more. You’ll have three color options that tie in with the frame designs: the black standard step-over model, a black step-thru model, and a white step-thru model.

Lectric Plunge flash sale XP 3.0 e-bikes with $454 in free gear

Lectric Plunge flash sale XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes with $404 in free gear

Lectric Plunge flash sale XPress 750 e-bikes with $216 in free gear

You can also check out the full lineup of Lectric e-bike bundle deals that are running alongside this flash sale in the brand’s ongoing New Year sale – which has increased savings with even bigger packages than we saw during its December holiday events.

Anker SOLIX C1000 power station

Anker bundles SOLIX C1000 1,056Wh LiFePO4 power station with water-resistant bag at $499 low

Anker’s SOLIX New Year event may have ended, but the brand is still offering some quality savings across its lineup of power stations for outdoor and at-home backup needs, with flash sales that will be ending within a few days and others lasting through January 19. One of the bundles we don’t see too often is the SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station which comes along with its own water-resistant bag at $499 shipped. Grabbing the station with a protective bag would often cost $1,068, with very few sales including it amongst the offers – the best of them taking things down to $550 in November. Today’s deal slashes $518 off the going rate, giving you the lowest price we have tracked – even beating out the power station standing alone at a lowered $549 rate.

Anker’s compact C1000 power station comes “15% smaller than the industry average,” yet still provides ample backup support with a 1,056Wh LiFePO4 capacity and 11 ports. You can expand that up to 2,112Wh by adding an expansion battery to the equation (bundle option below), which gives you double the capacity to better support larger appliances with its 1,800W output that surges up to 2,400W. Its UltraFast tech delivers faster charging times for the power station, with its battery taking 43 minutes to reach 80% capacity, or you’ll fill up in 58 minutes. The solar charging capabilities here will have it full and ready to go in 1.8 hours through its maximum 600W of input.

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Be sure to check out the full spread of deals – especially for home backup needs – while this sale continues on the landing page here.

Greenworks 60V 24-inch cordless two-stage snow blower

Banish winter with Greenworks’ 60V 24-inch cordless two-stage snow blower with 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598

For anyone who deals with heavier snowfall seasons, Walmart is now offering the Greenworks 60V 24-inch Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598 shipped. This heavy-duty model would normally run you $2,000 at full price, with very few price cuts over the years, but you can land it today in your shed/garage with a 20% markdown here. While we have seen it fall lower once before in September, you’re still looking at a solid $402 in savings on a rarely-discounted model and battery combo – with the more common 80V model coming with 4.0Ah batteries, for comparisons. It even beats out Greenworks’ direct site where its only fallen to $1,800.

While single-stage snow blowers are often enough for those of us in lighter snowfall areas, this 60V two-stage model comes ready to tackle heavier jobs in areas like the Midwest. The digitally-controlled brushless motor cuts through snow to make a 24-inch path with up to an 18-inch depth. The snow/ice is then broken up and discharged up to 50 feet away thanks to the 200-degree rotating chute.

It features the brand’s zero-turn self-propulsion that we’re seeing more and more of in newer models, which keeps it from easily getting stuck on powder and ice for “effortless maneuverability.” The two 8.0Ah batteries provide you with enough power to clear out an 18-car driveway on a 96-minute charge from its dual-port turbocharger, with the tool even boasting an additional port for a third battery should you have one.

If you often buy direct from Greenworks, there’s a good chance you have a stockpile of 80V batteries and are looking for their respective match for increased runtimes. At Amazon right now, you’ll find the 80V counterpart discounted to $1,599.99 from its usual $2,100 rate – with two 5.0Ah batteries being included over the more common 4.0Ah combination.

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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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Lease an electric G-Wagon? Mercedes is dangling $9,500 in incentives

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Mercedes-Benz Electric G-Wagon (Photo: Mercedes-Benz)

If you’ve been eyeing the all-electric G-Wagon, Mercedes-Benz just sweetened the deal – but only for a limited time.

According to a dealer bulletin, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology – AKA the electric G-Wagon – now comes with $9,500 in lease cash, up from last month’s $7,500. That’s a 27% jump in savings. The move comes just weeks before the $7,500 EV lease tax credit loophole closes on September 30.

Like most EVs leased in the US, the G-Class has been able to qualify for the credit even though it’s excluded from purchase incentives. That benefit is about to disappear, which likely explains why Mercedes is boosting the offers now.

The electric G-Wagon doesn’t come cheap. With a base price of $162,650, the $9,500 incentive amounts to only a 5.8% discount. The SUV also carries a steep advertised lease: $1,869 per month for 36 months with $14,613 due at signing. Factor it all in, and you’re really paying about $2,275 a month for 10,000 miles a year. Current Mercedes deals run through September 2.

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For context, the 2025 G 580’s lease money factor now sits at 0.00180, which works out to around 4.3% APR – lower than the standard rates previously on offer.

Performance-wise, the electric G-Wagon earns an EPA rating of 62 MPGe and an electric range of 239 miles. Not groundbreaking numbers, but for buyers who want the iconic G-Wagon experience with zero tailpipe emissions, this is it.

With federal lease credits ending soon, Mercedes appears to be betting that drivers looking for a last chance at big EV savings will jump now rather than later.

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Thanks to CarsDirect for digging up this dealer offer.

Read more: From $129 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in August

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Used Honda Prologue EVs are selling faster than expected

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The Honda Prologue is a surprise hit. It was the second-best-selling electric SUV behind the Tesla Model Y in the second half of 2024. Now, used models are in high demand.

Honda Prologue leads used EV sales growth in July

After it delivered the first customer models last March, the Honda Prologue quickly became one of the most popular EVs in the US.

Throughout the second half of the year, Honda sold an average of over 5,000 Prologues every month. In November, it was the third best-selling EV, trailing only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.

Honda’s electric SUV continues to be a top seller this year. Last month, it outsold the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai IONIQ 5. Since delivering the first Prologue model last March, Honda has now sold 52,500 units in the US.

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According to Cox Automotive’s latest EV Market Monitor report, used Honda Prologue EVs are selling faster than expected.

Used EV sales rose sharply in July to 36,670, up 23.2% from June and 40% compared to last year. Honda had the biggest increase in used EV sales, more than doubling (+103%) month-over-month. Hyundai (+61.3%) and Rivian (60.5%) ranked second and third.

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Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda)

Tesla led used EV sales last month, selling 15,903 vehicles, up 18% year-over-year. GM’s Chevy (3,499 units, +28.6%), Ford (1,967 units, +25.7%), Mercedes-Benz (1,724 units, -12.3%), and Nissan (1,659 units, +19.9%) rounded out the top five.

Although its market share slipped to 43.4% from 45.2%, Tesla remained the leader by a wide margin. Other luxury brands, including BMW and Audi, reported higher used EV sales in July, with increases of 43.87% and 38%, respectively.

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2025 Honda Prologue at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Honda)

According to the report, used EV listing prices reached $35,263 last month, a 1.9% decrease from June. With a price gap of just $1,266, a record low, used electric vehicle prices are closing in on ICE vehicles.

New EV sales also picked up in July. With over 130,000 EVs sold, up 26% from June, the electric vehicle market share reached 9.1%, the second-highest to date.

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2025 Honda Prologue Elite interior (Source: Honda)

Ahead of the $7,500 federal tax credit deadline, set to expire at the end of September, 11 brands posted their best EV sales of the year. The top five included Tesla, Chevy, Hyundai, Ford, and Honda. Volkswagen surged to sixth after electric vehicle sales surged 454% last month.

The Honda Prologue starts at $47,400, but with the credit, you can snag one for under $40,000 right now. Honda is also offering monthly leases as low as $159 in California and other ZEV states. In other regions, it’s still listed for as low as $229 per month.

2025 Honda Prologue trim Starting Price* Starting Price After
Tax Credit*		 EPA Range
(miles)
EX (FWD) $47,400 $39,900 308
EX (AWD) $50,400 $42,900 294
Touring (FWD) $51.700 $44,200 308
Touring (AWD) $54,700 $47,200 294
Elite (AWD) $57,900 $50,400 283
2025 Honda Prologue prices and range by trim (*Does not include $1,450 D&H fee)

Even Honda’s luxury brand, Acura, is selling more electric vehicles than expected. Through the first half of the year, the Acura ZDX outsold the Cadillac Lyriq, and it’s based on the same GM Ultium platform.

Sales are expected to continue picking up ahead of the deadline. As Cox Automotive highlighted, “July’s performance sets a strong precedent, and as policy support winds down, the market’s ability to respond to real-time demand and brand-level dynamics will be critical in shaping the next phase of growth.”

Ready to take advantage of the savings while they are still here? We’re here to help. You can use our link to find deals on the Honda Prologue in your area (trusted affiliate link).

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Refuse revolution: Republic deploys Mack LR Electric garbage trucks in Chicago

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Refuse revolution: Republic deploys Mack LR Electric garbage trucks in Chicago

We’re thrilled to support Republic Services in announcing its first 2 electric recycling and waste collection vehicles in Chicago

The waste management experts at Republic Services are committed to cleaning up the Chicagoland area — and now, that includes the air Chicagoans breathe, thanks to the deployment of new Mack LR Electric garbage trucks in the heart of America’s Second City.

Republic Services executives and partners from local utility ComEd gathered yesterday, 14AUG, to celebrate the deployment of Chicago’s first electric refuse fleet, featuring two new Mack LR Electric garbage trucks paid for, in part, by ComEd’s commercial EV rebate program.

“The Mack LR Electric is purpose-built for refuse applications, delivering zero local emissions while maintaining the durability and performance Mack trucks are known for,” reads the official Mack press release. “The electric powertrain provides quieter operation for early morning routes and helps fleet operators meet sustainability goals while supporting cleaner air quality in urban communities. With its low cab-forward design and tight turning radius, the LR Electric maintains the maneuverability essential for residential and commercial waste collection routes.”

The big Class 8 Mack Trucks are powered by a pair of electric motors putting 400 combined kW (about 536 hp) through a 2-speed Mack Powershift transmission that offers a whopping 4,051 lb-ft of peak torque output. That’s over 40% more power than the first generation Mack LR Electric released in 2019, and this iteration can charge the 376 kWh Samsung-sourced batteries fully in under two hours at 150 kW.

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ComEd and Republic Svcs. executives pose with “big check,” via ComEd.

While Washington continues to threaten America’s economic security and position as a global technology leader by toying with the idea of killing the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit, the ENERGY STAR program, and other energy efficiency incentives, the private energy sector is stepping up with massive investments in battery storage, charging infrastructure, and commercial EV rebates – and Chicago is leading that charge (pun very much intended), with EV adoption outpacing the rest of the nation by 4:1 in Q1.

“ComEd is proud to support Republic Services in advancing zero emissions transportation for Chicago’s neighborhoods,” explains Melissa Washington, our senior vice president of customer operations and strategic initiatives. “As more customers take advantage of our EV rebate programs, we are helping empower customers to realize the air quality and energy savings benefits of EVs, and moving our communities closer to their goals for a more sustainable future.”

The new HD electric vehicles will be powered up nightly by equally new 150 kW DC fast charging stations from BP pulse, which are installed at Republic’s vehicle yard in the Little Village neighborhood. Part of the ComEd rebate money awarded to the company helped fund the make-ready infrastructure portion (effectively from the transformer to the stub) of that project, as well as at least one Ford F-150 Lightning pickup.

And, if these trucks look familiar, it might be because Republic Services also handles refuse collection for the City of Madison, Wisconsin, and added two Class 8 electric trucks to their garbage fleet last year in the form of a pair of similar Mack Electric LR HDEVs.

Electrek’s Take

Look, you know me. There is absolutely ZERO chance that I’ll be able to remain objective about anything that’s putting down more than four thousand lb-ft of torque. Make that thing quieter, cleaner, and generally better for me and my community, and there’s even less of a chance of me saying anything critical about it.

Here’s hoping more cities go electric rather sooner than later.

SOURCES | IMAGES: Mack Trucks, Republic Services, via LinkedIn.

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