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Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’re stopping back in on Lectric’s Plunge flash sale that ends January 20 to give a spotlight on the brand’s XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes that start at $999 and come with the largest bundle packages yet at $404 in free gear. We’ve secured an exclusive new low price for our readers on EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station that takes costs down to $541, with an alternate backup power offer that is seeing DJI’s Power 1000 Portable Power Station at 50% off for $499. For EV drivers, we also spotted Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV charger dropping to its $455 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power flash sale that includes a free extra battery with the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike, among others – and much 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.

Lectric’s XP Lite 2.0 80-mile e-bikes with $404 in free gear start from $999 in flash sale savings

Checking back in on Lectric’s Plunge flash sale that is running through January 20, I wanted to shine a spotlight on the brand’s newer XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes that are getting $404 in free gear. Lectric’s standard XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes are going for $999 shipped while the black JW XP Lite 2.0 belt-drive model sits higher at $1,099 shipped. Normally with these packages, you’d be paying $1,403 and $1,503, respectively, but as is the norm at Lectric, the savings primarily come in the form of these free bundles, with this sale offering the biggest ones we’ve seen since the e-bikes released back in June.

Starting with Lectric’s standard XP Lite 2.0 e-bikes, which offer four unique colors (compared to the brand’s usual black/white options on other models), they’ve been given 672Wh batteries paired with a 300W motor (peaking to 819Wh) to provide up to 80 miles of travel via the five levels of pedal assistance at max 20 MPH speeds. For such a low price, they even comes stocked with some impressive features, like the hydraulic mineral oil brakes, BMX-style handlebars, 20×2.5-inch slick tires with a 3mm Hippo Skin liner and pre-Slimed tubes for anti-puncture resistance, a full color LCD display with a USB-A charging port for devices, and folding capabilities at the handlebar stem, main frame, and even at the foot pedals.

The big difference between the above models and Lectric’s black JW XP Lite 2.0 counterpart is the inclusion of the carbon fiber-reinforced Gates Carbon Drive belt system over the chained drivetrain. This delivers a quieter, smoother, and oil-free ride that not only improves its performance to more efficient levels but also ensures it will outlast chain-drive counterparts after long-term use.

There are two other models benefitting from this flash sale’s increased savings, which you can check out in full here, or to browse the entire lineup of e-bike bundle deals in the brand’s overall New Year sale, check out our original coverage.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus portable power station

Save an exclusive $258 on EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus portable 1,024Wh LiFePO4 power station at new $541 low

Wellbots is giving 9to5Toys readers another great exclusive deal today, with the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus Portable Power Station getting taken down to $540.94 shipped, after using the code 9TO5D3P14 at checkout. This newer model usually carries a $799 price tag since launching in July, with it starting today well under the direct discounted pricing we’ve seen on average from EcoFlow that only gets better once the exclusive promo code is factored into things. You’ll be saving $258 off the going rate, which comes in $76 under its previous low from Christmas sales as the best price we’ve tracked to date.

With only six months on the market, EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus is already carving out a place for itself as a fully capable backup solution that doesn’t weigh so heavily on finances. It arrives with a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can be built up to 5kWh via the addition of expansion batteries from its counterpart DELTA 3, DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 2 Max, or DELTA 2 stations. Through the 13 versatile ports, it provides 1,800W output power which its X-Boost tech surges up to 3,600W to cover larger appliance needs far better than older station models of this same size.

This X-Boost tech takes things further for its own recharging too, as it allows for five fast-charging means to re-juice itself. A wall outlet will get the battery back to full in 56 minutes, which also lines up with the timeframe that EcoFlow’s Smart Generator 4000 would take. Connecting it to your car via an alternator charger can refill things after 1.3 hours of driving, or you can hook up to 1,000W of solar input to top it off in 70 minutes. Lastly, there’s the multi-charge feature that lets you take advantage of both solar charging and AC charging simultaneously.

Autel EV charger

Save $114 on Autel’s hardwired MaxiCharger AC Lite Home level 2 EV charger while it’s at a $455 low

Coming to us through its official Amazon storefront, Autel is offering its MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV charger for $455.20 shipped. Normally this model would fetch $569 at full price, with frequent returns to this $455 low over the last year (more frequently in the form of short-term Lightning deals). Today, that low rate is coming back with help from this 20% markdown, cutting $114 off the going price and even matching with Autel’s direct site too.

This 240V level 2 EV charger from Autel comes compatible with EVs using a J1772 connection – and for Tesla drivers, you can find an option to choose between a J1772 or NACS connector direct from Autel’s website. Providing up to 50A charging speeds, you’ll average around 37 miles per every hour its plugged in, regardless of the weather, as its upgraded 25-foot cable comes designed to tackle the job in cold as low as -40 degrees while the unit as a whole can withstand “snow, rain, hail, and sleet.” Through the companion app you’ll have full smart controls to monitor and manage settings, as well as optimize things to take advantage of off-peak hours.

DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station

DJI’s Power 1000 1,024Wh LiFePO4 power station covers laptops, phones, tablets, drones, and more at $499

While most people know DJI for its high-quality drones, its official Amazon storefront is offering some big savings on its Power 1000 Portable Power Station at $499 shipped, after using the on-page promo code G2IGEKLM at checkout. Normally you’d find this model at a $999 in full, with today’s deal starting off at $699 while the promo code strikes another $200 from this rate for a solid 50% in savings. While we have seen it fall lower during Cyber Monday and during the week of Christmas, this is still a sizeable $500 being cut off the going rate today, dropping costs among its lowest prices. You’ll also find this same deal direct from DJI’s site, but only after using the code DJIPOWERSAVE at checkout. There are also an array of bundle options on both the Amazon and DJI landing pages you can take advantage of too.

This power station from DJI comes as a perfect companion for folks who spend a lot of time out of the house and exploring the wilds, providing you with a 1,024Wh LiFePO4 capacity to juice up laptops, tablets, cameras, and other essentials – including the brand’s drones. It has 8 port options, with the two ACs dishing power at up to 2,200W (surging to 2,600W) to cover larger appliance needs, while the dual USB-Cs boast 140W fast-charging speeds each, among others.

With the addition of either a MPPT module or DJI’s Power Car Power Outlet to SDC Power Cable, you’ll be able to take advantage of its solar charging capabilities, with an impressive 1,600W max input available, which would refill the battery in 80 minutes. Otherwise charging via a wall outlet delivers an 80% battery in 50 minutes or a full one in 70 minutes.

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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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750W e-bikes in Europe? Discussions underway to update e-bike laws

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750W e-bikes in Europe? Discussions underway to update e-bike laws

The e-bike industry in the West has long been a tale of two territories. North Americans enjoy higher speeds and power limits for their electric bicycles while Europeans are held to much stricter (i.e. slower and lower) speed and power limits. However, things might change based on current discussions on rewriting European e-bike regulations.

New power levels are not totally without precedent, either. The UK briefly considered doubling its own e-bike power limit from 250 watts (approximately 1/3 horsepower) to 500 watts, though the move was ultimately abandoned.

But this time, the call for more power is coming from within the house – i.e., Germany. The Germans are the undisputed leaders and trend setters in the European e-bike market, accounting for around two million sales of e-bikes per year. Home to leading e-bike drive makers like Bosch, the country has yet another advantage when it comes to making – or regulating – waves in the industry.

And while there aren’t any pending law changes, the largest German trade organization ZIV (Zweirad-Industrie-Verband), which is highly influential in achieving such changes, is now discussing what it believes could be pertinent updates to current EU electric bike regulations.

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Some of the new regulations involve creating rules maxing out power at levels such as 400% or 600% of the human pedaling input. But a key component of the proposed plan includes changing the present day power limit of e-bikes from 250W of continuous power at the motor to 750W of peak power at the drive wheel.

The difference includes some nuance, since continuous power is often considered more of a nominal figure, meaning nearly every e-bike motor in Europe wears a “250W” or less sticker despite often outputting a higher level of peak power. Even Bosch, which has to walk the tight and narrow as a leader in the European e-bike drive market, shared that its newest models of motors are capable of peak power ratings in the 600W level. That’s still far from the commonly 1,000W to 1,300W peak power seen in US e-bike motors, but offers a nice boost over an actual 250W motor.

Other new regulations up for discussion include proposals to limit fully-loaded cargo e-bike weights to either 250 kg (550 lb) for two-wheelers or 300 kg (660 lb) for e-bikes with more than two wheels. As road.cc explained, ZIV also noted that, “separate framework conditions and parameters must be defined for cargo bikes weighing more than 300 kg (see EN 17860-4:2025) as they differ significantly from EPACs and bicycles in their dynamics, design and operation.” Such heavy-duty cargo e-bikes, which often more closely resemble small delivery vans than large cargo bikes, are becoming more common in the industry and have raised concerns about cargo e-bike bloat, especially in dedicated cycling paths.

It’s too early to say whether European e-bike regulations will actually change, but the fact that key industry voices with the power to influence policy are openly advocating for it suggests that new rules for the European market are a real possibility.

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China overhauls EV charging: 100,000 ultra-fast public stations by 2027

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China just laid out a plan to roll out over 100,000 ultra-fast EV charging stations by 2027 – and they’ll all be open to the public.

The National Development and Reform Commission’s (NDRC) joint notice, issued on Monday, asks local authorities to put together construction plans for highway service areas and prioritize the ones that see 40% or more usage during holiday travel rushes.

The NDRC notes that China’s ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure needs upgrading as more 800V EVs hit the road. Those high-voltage platforms can handle super-fast charging in as little as 10 to 30 minutes, but only if the charging hardware is up to speed.

China had 31.4 million EVs on the road at the end of 2024 – nearly 9% of the country’s total vehicle fleet. But charging access is still catching up. As of May 2025, there were 14.4 million charging points, or roughly 1 for every 2.2 EVs.

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To keep the grid running smoothly, China wants new chargers to be smart, with dynamic pricing to incentivize off-peak charging and solar and storage to power the charging stations.

To make the business side work, the government is pushing for 10-year leases for charging station operators, and it’s backing the buildout with local government bonds.

The NDRC emphasized that the DC fast chargers built will be open to the public. This is a big deal because a lot of fast chargers in China aren’t. For example, BYD’s new megawatt chargers aren’t open to third-party vehicles.

As of September 2024, China had expanded its charging infrastructure to 11.4 million EV chargers, but only 3.3 million were public.

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Two charged in $650 million global crypto scam that promised 300% returns

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Federal prosecutors have charged two men in connection with a sprawling cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded victims out of more than $650 million.

The indictment, unsealed in the District of Puerto Rico, accuses Michael Shannon Sims, 48, of Georgia and Florida, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, of New Jersey and Florida, of operating and promoting OmegaPro, an international crypto multi-level marketing scheme that promised investors 300% returns over 16 months through foreign exchange trading.

“This case exposes the ruthless reality of modern financial crime,” said the Internal Revenue Service’s Chief of Criminal Investigations Guy Ficco. “OmegaPro promised financial freedom but delivered financial ruin.”

From 2019 to 2023, Sims, Reynoso and their co-conspirators allegedly lured thousands of victims worldwide to purchase “investment packages” using cryptocurrency, falsely claiming the funds would be safely managed by elite forex traders, the Department of Justice said.

Prosecutors said the pair flaunted their wealth through social media and extravagant events — including projecting the OmegaPro logo onto the Burj Khalifa, Dubai’s tallest building — to convince investors the operation was legitimate.

A video posted to the company’s LinkedIn page shows guests in evening attire posing for photos and watching the spectacle in Dubai.

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In reality, authorities allege, OmegaPro was a pyramid-style fraud.

When the company later claimed it had suffered a hack, the defendants told victims they had transferred their funds to a new platform called Broker Group, the DOJ said. Users were never able to withdraw their money from either platform.

The two men face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, each carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

The Justice Department, FBI, IRS-Criminal Investigation, and Homeland Security Investigations led the multiagency investigation, with help from international partners.

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