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For today’s Green Deals we have Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator bundle that comes with two 200W panels and a manual transfer switch to backup your circuits at $2,499, along with an alternate option. With Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter available for preorder with a hefty enough price tag, we spotted the more budget-friendly Ninebot F2 Electric Kickscooter with Apple Find My capabilities down at $529. Aiper’s robot pool cleaners are getting a bunch of savings attached, with the Surfer S1 Solar-Powered Robotic Pool Skimmer joining the lineup at $300. We also have two low prices that will only last through the rest of the day – the first being Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Kit at $456 alongside GoTrax’s Z4 Pro Foldable e-bike dropping to $799. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s deals from Lectric’s e-bike flash sale (with free gear and price cuts), Anker’s SOLIX power station sale, 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.

Save $1,500 on Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator with two 200W panels and transfer switch at $2,499

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is offering a great bundle deal on its Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator kit that comes with two 200W panels and a manual transfer switch for $2,499 shipped, after clipping the on-page $1,500 off coupon. You’d usually have to shell out $3,999 for this package at full price, with the rate here only beaten out by its $2,374 low from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. You’ll be saving $1,500 today at the second-lowest price we have tracked, saving you a sizeable chunk of money while providing you with one of the brand’s best solar generator combinations for your on-the-road and at-home backup needs.

If you want a reliable means to ensure your devices and appliances will get the power they need to function – whether out in the wilds of the world or at home – and you’re not looking to invest in Jackery’s new Explorer 5000 setups, this Explorer 3000 Pro combo is the next best option, especially for RV travelers. It starts with a strong 3,024Wh capacity, dishing out power at up to 3,000W, which surges to 6,000W for even larger-scale jobs. There are 10 port options here to cover all your needs: five AC ports (including a TT30 port for your RV), two USB-A quick-charge ports, two USB-C ports, and a car port. You regain a full battery on the power station in just 2.4 hours hooked up to a wall outlet or get the same in three to four hours when using a full 1,200W of solar input.

The included manual transfer switch that comes with this Jackery Explorer 3000 pro bundle allows you to choose up to 6 circuits from your home breaker to connect, with the power station kicking the power back on should the grid ever go down unexpectedly. It comes pre-wired for easier installation, with plenty of design features to protect it, like from the dangers of back-feeding, for example. If you only want Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator without the transfer switch, you’ll find that bundle at Amazon right now at $2,199, after clipping the on-page $1,500 off coupon.

You’ll also find a bunch of Jackery’s smaller on-the-go power stations down at some of their lowest prices right now, like the Explorer 1000 v2 model that boasts serious output in one of the brand’s most compact new options, among others.

Segway Ninebot F2 e-scooter

Segway’s Ninebot F2 electric kickscooter with 25-mile distance and Apple Find My hits $529

Folks looking for a reliable commuter that will last years can find Segway’s Ninebot F2 Electric KickScooter down at $529 shipped over at Amazon right now. This model usually goes for $700 at full price, but we just spotted a 24% markdown taking $171 off that rate. We’ve mainly seen it keeping above $550 for the last year, with some recent sales direct from Segway dropping it to the $500 low. You can add it to your travel schedule right now at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which is a great deal when you consider Segway currently has it down at $600 at the moment.

Commuters will get their travelling needs met on the Ninebot F2 e-scooter, with it carrying you up to 25 miles on one 3.5-hour charge. Its 350W motor even peaks up to 700W for quicker pickup and to tackle slopes with up to a 15% incline. There are three riding modes here – and eco mode for better mileage at lower speeds, a standard mode for its base settings, and a sports mode for more speed and power at the cost of travel distance. It’s foldable design even makes it easier to carry into buildings and up stairs once you’ve reached your destination, taking up less space should you need to store it in tighter spaces. It even boasts Apple Find My capabilities should you forget where you’ve left it or if you’re concerned about theft.

Aiper Surfer S1 robotic pool skimmer

Aiper’s Surfer S1 solar-powered robot pool skimmer drops to $300 in off-season discounts

Aiper’s official Amazon storefront is offering some off-season savings on its autonomous pool cleaners, with the Surfer S1 Solar-Powered Robotic Pool Skimmer dropping to $299.99 shipped. Recently seen keeping to $400 at full price, after falling from $470 a few months back, this newer addition to Aiper’s armada mainly stayed above $376 until October brought things down to $300 for the first time during Prime Day. That same rate is coming back here, saving you $100 at the second-lowest price we have seen – just $30 above the all-time low from October. It’s also matching in price direct from Aiper’s site.

For folks in year-round swimming climates or those who want to secure some of the best prices in off-season sales, right now is a great opportunity to prep for summer. Aiper’s Surfer S1 comes with a first from this brand – a 10-hour battery runtime that can be topped off via solar charging, as well as its normal DC charging port option. The brushless motor that its been given drive the paddle wheels for maneuvering around your pool, with ultrasonic sensors directing it to any floating debris, insects, and the like – all of it getting swept into the easy-to-remove basket. It comes with full smart controls via its app, letting you monitor or change settings, while also offering manual steering when you want it.

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Greenworks 80V 20-inch snow blower & 12-inch snow shovel kit with $744 in savings at new $456 low (Today only)

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Kit with two 4.0Ah batteries for $455.99 shipped through the rest of the day. It’s normally carrying a $1,200 tag at full price, which is getting a $744 cut from it today to a new all-time low. You won’t find this combo kit on Greenworks’ site or Amazon, with the two individual tools at Amazon discounted to $360 and $234 right now ($594 total) – and that’s not even considering that both come with 2.0Ah batteries over 4.0Ah, which would cost you more to upgrade.

This 2-tool combo kit from Greenworks is the perfect package to support you through the seasonal duties of snow clearing – with the two included 4.0Ah batteries and complimentary rapid charger coming along to ensure there’s enough power to clear your 4-car driveway on a single charge. The snow blower carves out a 20-inch wide path as deep as 10 inches, with the snow discharged up to 20 feet away thanks to the 180-degree rotating chute. Heavy snow and ice is better broken up with its auger-assist system, and the main chassis has been given LED headlights for those low visibility hours.

The snow shovel is a great companion that is much better suited for 12-inch wide paths through your buried walkways, going as deep as 6 inches. There’s a 45-minute runtime here, with it featuring a lock-out button that keeps you from automatically starting it – a great safety precaution for when your digits start getting stiff from the cold.

GoTrax Z4 Pro foldable e-bike

For today only you can save $501 on GoTrax’s class 3 Z4 Pro foldable e-bike at the $799 low

Through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is bringing back the December holiday lows on the GoTrax Z4 Pro Foldable e-bike for $799 shipped. Down from its regular $1,300 full price, which rose in June from $1,100 thanks to those tariffs, we mostly saw it falling to $1,000 over the last year, with it occasionally falling further to $860 and one drop to the $799 low last month. That same low rate is returning here for today only, giving you the chance at a great starter e-bike with $501 in savings at the lowest price we have seen anywhere. It can’t be found directly from GoTrax or at Amazon either, with Best Buy being the main retailer offering it so low – and you won’t be hard stretched to find replacement parts as they are fairly easy to come by.

GoTrax’s Z4 Pro is a great option for first-time riders wanting to jump into the e-bike world, as well as veteran riders in need of a budget-friendly commuter that offers more travel time. It will support you through your travels for up to 50 miles on one full charge, hitting a maximum 28 MPH speed. One of the biggest draws here is the performance mixed with its foldable design that is “built to go where other e-bikes can’t…even when you aren’t riding.” It also comes stocked with off-road fat tires, a front wheel suspension, fenders on both wheels, a rear storage rack, and a display that gives you real-time data.

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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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An Oregon cattle ranch just added solar without losing grazing land

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An Oregon cattle ranch just added solar without losing grazing land

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An Angus ranch in southern Oregon has become the test case for a new kind of cattle-friendly solar, hosting RUTE SunTracker’s first commercial project.

The one‑acre, 120‑kilowatt array is the first real‑world installation of RUTE’s patented, cable‑stayed solar tracker designed specifically to coexist with grazing cattle. RUTE supplies the hardware and is also acting as the developer for its first regional cattle‑plus‑solar demonstrations.

What makes the setup different is the clearance. The tracker system provides about 10 feet of headroom, with panel heights reaching up to 16 feet across the array. That gives cattle full access to the pasture underneath while allowing ranchers to keep managing the land as usual. The project is interconnected to Pacific Power’s grid in Jackson County, Oregon.

Projects like this are getting more attention as the solar industry runs into land‑use limits. In the US alone, about 30 gigawatts of new solar capacity installed last year covered roughly 150,000 acres. Meanwhile, the country has close to 120 million acres of cattle pasture, much of it facing rising heat and water stress.

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That’s where agrivoltaics come in. By adding solar to working pastureland, ranchers can create a second revenue stream while improving growing conditions for forage through partial shade.

“Within weeks of installing the RUTE canopy, the crew observed leafier forage and increased legume presence inside the array compared to outside,” RUTE president Doug Krause said. “Even on irrigated pasture, direct summer sun can be too intense.”

RUTE’s work has been supported by grants from the US Department of Energy’s American‑Made Solar Prize and the US Department of Agriculture. In October, Oregon State University’s Agrivoltaics Program began quantitative studies at the site to measure pasture production, adding hard data to what ranchers are already seeing on the ground.

Next, RUTE plans to take the project on the road. This winter, the company will present at cattlemen’s association meetings as it looks for ranch partners with onsite electric loads, such as irrigation pivot systems.

“In the near term, our focus is on regional, behind‑the‑meter installations so ranchers and power producers can see the equipment operating in real conditions,” Krause said. “While interconnection timelines are long, these projects allow us to build momentum as we connect with developers and ranches on utility‑scale pipeline.”

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Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation

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Dutch leasing company Mistergreen, known for its “Tesla only” fleet and bold bets on a future of autonomous robotaxis, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The company’s financial collapse highlights the danger of buying into Elon Musk’s claims that Tesla vehicles would become “appreciating assets”—a prediction that has faced a harsh reality check in the used EV market.

According to reports from Europe, the Dutch Tesla-only car rental firm Mistergreen has wiped out its bondholders and is selling off its operations.

Mistergreen had built its entire business model around the premise of operating a fleet of Tesla vehicles that would not only hold their value but eventually generate revenue as robotaxis.

Instead, the company has been forced to write down millions in fleet value as Tesla aggressively cut new car prices over the last two years, pulling the rug out from under used EV prices, and never delivered on its promise of consumer vehicles becoming robotaxis.

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Back in 2019, Elon Musk famously claimed that Tesla vehicles were now “appreciating assets” because of their Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability. He stated:

“I think the most profound thing is that if you buy a Tesla today, I believe you are buying an appreciating asset – not a depreciating asset.”

He even went so far as to suggest that a Tesla Model 3 could be worth $100,000 to $200,000 as a revenue-generating robotaxi. Mistergreen bought into that claim and was essentially a leveraged bet on this exact scenario.

They wrote their annual report in 2022:

Our focus is driven by the fact that Tesla’s electric vehicles are currently the highest quality electric vehicles on the market (in terms of battery quality, software updates, efficiency and range, charging network and speed), their hardware and software are prepared for future self-driving cars, and the quality and range of the Tesla (supercharger) charging network is superior. As a result, there is a significant market demand for Tesla’s and we anticipate that Tesla’s will have better residual value in the future due to the good quality of the Tesla’s currently on the market.

However, as we discussed in an article earlier this year about Elon Musk’s biggest lie, the reality has been the exact opposite. Tesla vehicles have depreciated faster than the industry average, exacerbated by Tesla’s own decision to slash prices to maintain demand and by the fact that it never delivered on its promise that software updates would make its consumer vehicles autonomous without supervision.

At its peak, Mistergreen had a fleet of over 4,000 Tesla vehicles, which is impressive, but it meant that it was hit even harder by the depreciation.

For buyers, a cheaper Tesla is great news. For owners or leasing companies holding thousands of them on their books, with high residual-value guarantees, it’s a death sentence.

Mistergreen had issued bonds to buy the Tesla vehicles, but it hasn’t been able to repay them since last year. It’s unclear how much of investors’ money has been wiped out by the bet, but it is in the tens of millions of dollars.

A couple of Dutch, Belgian, and German leasing companies will purchase the remaining fleet.

Electrek reached out to CEO Florian Minderop and co-founder Mark Schreurs for comments, but we didn’t hear back by the time of publishing.

Electrek’s Take

They believed Elon and they lost tens of millions of dollars worth of investors’ money for it.

We have been saying for years that while FSD is impressive, there’s no evidence that it can reach level 4 autonomy in consumer vehicles. Banking on it turning cars into appreciating robotaxis in the near term is financial suicide.

Musk has been promising “1 million robotaxis by the end of the year” since 2020. It’s now late 2025, and while we have seen progress, we only have a small pilot program in a geo-fenced area in Texas under constant supervision, and certainly don’t have a fleet of appreciating assets.

If you bought a Tesla for $50,000 in 2022 expecting it to be worth $100,000 today, you are likely disappointed. If you bought 4,000 of them with borrowed money, you are Mistergreen.


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Kia cuts EV prices with new deals across its full lineup

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Kia cuts EV prices with new deals across its full lineup

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Kia is offering generous discounts on its EVs with low finance rates and thousands in savings across its entire lineup.

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After launching a promotion in the US offering over $10,000 off the EV6, EV9, and Niro EV this month, Kia is now extending the savings overseas.

Kia introduced a New Year’s offer in the UK on Tuesday, offering savings across its entire range, including electric vehicles.

The new deal offers generous finance deposit contributions (FDC) of up to £3,000 ($4,000) toward all EV3 models, plus the EV4 GT-Line and GT-Line S trims. A £1,500 ($2,000) FDC is available toward the EV4 Fastback (sedan), EV5, EV6, EV6 GT, EV9, and EV9 GT. The EV4 Air grade is available with a £1,000 ($1,300) FDC.

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Kia is also offering a low 3.9% APR across its entire EV lineup, considerably lower than the 5.9% APR for the new Sportage and the 7.9% APR for the Picanto, K4, Niro PHEV, and Sorento.

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From left to right: Kia EV6, EV3, and EV9 (Source: Kia UK)

And that’s not all. Current Kia drivers looking to upgrade can save an extra £1,000 ($1,300) with the “Kia EV Finance Upgrade” loyalty incentive.

The New Year’s EV deals run from December 17, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Kia is also offering two years of free service on all electric models through its “Discover Your Kia EV” campaign, available on all EV3, EV4, EV4 Fastback, EV5, EV6, EV9, and PV5 Passenger grades and variants.

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Kia EV4 Fastback GT-Line S 81.4 kWh FWD model (Source: Kia)

On Friday, the EV4 and PV5 Passenger became the brand’s first vehicle eligible for the UK’s Electric Car Grant. Buyers can now earn £1,500 ($2,000) off the on-the-road purchase price for the EV4 Air and PV5 Passenger Essential and Plus trims.

Although not exactly a promotion, Kia launched the EV4 as Canada’s most affordable EV this week. Starting at under $40,000, Kia’s electric sedan (fastback) is even cheaper than the tiny Fiat 500e.

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2026 Kia EV4 for the North American market (Source: Kia)

For those in the US, don’t worry, Kia is offering some pretty great year-end deals, including over $10,000 in savings across its entire EV lineup.

The 2025 Kia EV6 and Niro EV are available with up to $11,000 in customer cash, while the larger EV9 is listed with $10,500 in customer cash.

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The interior of the 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line (Source: Kia)

If you’re looking to finance, Kia is offering 0% APR for up to 72 months, plus $3,500 APR Bonus Cash on the EV6 and Niro EV. The three-row Kia EV9 is available with 0% APR for up to 60 months and a $3,000 APR Bonus Cash offer. In the US, Kia’s “New Traditions” sales event runs until January 2, 2026.

Kia’s deals are generous, but its sister company, Hyundai, may have it beat. You can lease a Hyundai IONIQ 5 right now for as low as $189 per month. That’s about as cheap as EV leases get right now.

If you’re wondering what deals are available in your area, you can find local offers using the links below.


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