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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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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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Block leads rebound in fintech stocks as analysts downplay JPMorgan data fee risk

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies during a remote video hearing held by subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee on “Social Media’s Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation” in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2021.

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Block jumped more than 5% on Monday, leading a rally in shares of fintech companies as analysts downplayed the threat of JPMorgan Chase’s reported plan to charge data aggregators for access to customer financial information.

The recovery followed steep declines on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan had circulated pricing sheets outlining potential fees for aggregators like Plaid and Yodlee, which connect fintech platforms to users’ bank data.

In a note to clients on Monday, Evercore ISI analysts said the potential new expenses were “far from a ‘business model-breaking’ cost increase.”

In addition to Block’s rise, PayPal climbed 3.5% on Monday after sliding Friday. Robinhood and Shift4 recorded modest gains.

Broader market momentum helped fuel some of the rebound. The Nasdaq closed at a record, and crypto rallied, with bitcoin climbing past $123,000. Ether, solana, and other altcoins also gained.

JPMorgan announces plans to charge for access to customer bank data

Evercore ISI’s analysts said that even if JPMorgan’s changes were implemented, the most immediate effect would be a slight bump in the cost of one-time account setups — perhaps 50 to 60 cents.

Morgan Stanley echoed that view, writing that any impact would be “negligible,” especially for large fintechs that rely more on debit, credit, or stored balances than bank account pulls for transactions.

PayPal doesn’t anticipate much short-term impact, according to a person with knowledge of the issue. The person, who asked not to be named in order to speak about private financial matters, noted that PayPal relies on aggregators primarily for account verification and already has long-term pricing contracts in place.

While smaller fintechs that depend heavily on automated clearing house (ACH) rails or Open Banking frameworks for onboarding and compliance may face real pressure if the fees take effect, analysts said the larger platforms are largely insulated.

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

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The global EV market is still charging ahead. According to new numbers from global research firm Rho Motion, 9.1 million EVs were sold worldwide in the first half of 2025, up 28% compared to the same period last year. But not every region is accelerating at the same pace.

China and Europe are doing the heavy lifting

More than half of the world’s EVs this year have been bought in China. That market hit 5.5 million sales in the first six months of 2025 – a 32% jump year-over-year. Around half of new cars bought in China are now electric.

While some Chinese cities’ subsidies have dried up, Rho Motion expects momentum to pick back up later in the year as more funding is released.

In Europe, 2 million EVs were sold in the first half of the year, up 26%. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales also rose 26%, thanks in part to affordable models like the Renault 4 (pictured) and 5 entering the market. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) weren’t far behind, growing 27% year-to-date. Chinese automakers are leaning into PHEVs as a way to work around the EU’s new tariffs on BEVs.

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Spain is leading the pack with EV sales soaring 85% so far this year. Its generous MOVES III incentive program was extended in April and has kept sales strong. The UK and Germany are also seeing solid growth – 32% and 40%, respectively. France, however, is slumping. With subsidies cut, EV sales there have dropped 13%.

North America is stuck in the slow lane

Things aren’t looking quite as bright in North America. EV sales in the US, Canada, and Mexico are up just 3% so far this year.

Mexico is the one bright spot, with a 20% boost. The US is up 6%. But Canada is down a whopping 23%.

And things could get bumpier. On July 4, Trump signed Congress’s big bill into law, which axes all the Inflation Reduction Act EV tax credits. Those consumer credits for EVs now officially end on September 30.

Just over half of the EVs sold in the US this year qualified for those credits. Rho Motion predicts a rush in Q3 before the subsidies disappear – and a decline in sales after that.

Rho Motion data manager Charles Lester said, “With Trump’s latest cuts in his ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ the US could struggle to see any growth in the EV market overall in 2025.”

Global EV sales snapshot, H1 2025 vs H1 2024

  • Global: 9.1 million (+28%)
  • China: 5.5 million (+32%)
  • Europe: 2.0 million (+26%)
  • North America: 0.9 million (+3%)
  • Rest of world: 0.7 million (+40%)

Read more: China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

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Lucid’s electric sedan can drive further, charge faster, and packs more advanced tech than most of the competition. That might explain why it’s leading the segment. The Lucid Air remained the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US after widening its lead in the Q2.

The Lucid Air is America’s best-selling luxury EV sedan

The 2025 Lucid Air Pure arrived as the “World’s most efficient car” with an EPA-estimated range of 420 miles and a record 146 MPGe.

It just set a new Guinness World Record last week for the longest journey by an electric car after travelling 749 miles (1,205 km) on a single charge.

That record was set in the range-topping Lucid Air Grand Touring model, which is rated for up to 512 miles of EPA-estimated range. On the WLTP scale, it’s rated at 597 miles (960 km). Either way, it still crushed the estimates.

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According to second-quarter sales data, released by Kelley Blue Book on Monday, the Lucid Air is still America’s best-selling luxury EV.

Lucid sold 2,630 Air models in Q2, up 10% from the previous year. Through the first half of 2025, Lucid Air sales are up 17% with 5,094 units sold.

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Lucid Air (Source: Lucid)

Tesla, on the other hand, only sold 1,435 Model Ss during the quarter, 71% fewer than it did in Q2 2024. Tesla Model S sales in the US are down 70% through the first half of the year at 2,715.

Although Porsche Taycan sales were up 32% with 1,064 models sold, the significantly upgraded 2025 model year was expected to see even more demand. Porsche has 2,083 Taycans in the US this year, up just 1% from 2024.

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Lucid Air Pure interior (Source: Lucid)

Other luxury EV sedans, such as the BMW i5 (1,434), i7 (820), and the Mercedes EQS (498), experienced steep double-digit sales declines year-over-year.

And it’s not just electric luxury sedans. The Lucid Air is currently outselling many gas-powered vehicles in its segment.

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Lucid Air (left) and Gravity (right) Source: Lucid

Lucid’s first electric SUV, the Gravity, is also rolling out. Although only five were sold in the second quarter, Lucid is quickly scaling production. Lucid aims to produce 20,000 vehicles this year, more than double the roughly 9,000 it built in 2024.

Earlier today, Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, confirmed during an interview with Bloomberg that the company expects higher Gravity output in the second half of the year.

The interview was at the grand opening of Panasonic’s new battery cell plant in De Soto, Kansas. Winterhoff said Lucid will start using new cells from the facility, but not until next year.

Lucid’s CEO stressed the importance of establishing a local supply chain, as policy changes under the Trump Administration are taking effect. Lucid and Panasonic are collaborating to localize EV materials, such as graphite. Last month, Lucid secured a multi-year supply agreement with Graphite One for US-sourced Graphite.

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