Closing out the week, today’s Green Deals are headlined by Rad Power’s Valentine’s Day sale that is offering up to $479 in savings on e-bikes, accessories, and more – with the newly returned RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike being one of the offers at $1,499, among others from $1,199. We are also getting another weekend flash sale across Anker’s SOLIX power station lineup for those who missed out on the winter sale offers, with the brand’s C800 Portable Power Station notably returning to its $399 low, with many other great deals for on-the-go and home backup needs. We also spotted an extended preorder discount from Amazon on Segway’s new GT3 SuperScooter for $1,500 through February 5, as well as the first discounts hitting Greenworks’ five new electric pressure washer models at 20% off – all starting from $128. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Valentine’s Day e-bike savings from Velotric, and more.
Let your heart swoon over Rad Power’s Valentine’s Day e-bike sale with up to $479 in savings from $1,199
Rad Power is celebrating the love riders have for their e-bikes with its Valentine’s Day sale that has two flash offers through February 2, while other discounts – on individual accessories, as well as the e-bike price cuts and accessory promotions on new models – will run through February 12. One notable return during this sale is the newly re-released RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike that has dropped to $1,499 shipped. Coming down from its usual $1,699 price tag, before returning during the brand’s early Christmas sale, we last saw it on clearance during Labor Day at $999, when Rad was stating it would become a discontinued model. Folks are getting the second discount here since it returned to the lineup, with $200 slashed off its tag (as well as its new burgundy colorway) at the third-lowest price we have seen.
My mom bought this model a year before it was “discontinued,” which she regularly uses and which I regularly look forward to riding when I visit, even preferring it for errands over my car when it’s a nice day out. The RadCity 5 Plus e-bike cruises along with a 750W rear hub motor that is powered by the semi-integrated 672Wh battery, providing you with up to 50+ miles on a single charge with its five levels of pedal assistance (plus a zero-level) at top speeds of 20 MPH. Alongside its performance, your ride is only enhanced with features like the water-resistant wiring harness, integrated taillight with brake light functionality, a standard LED headlight, fenders for both wheels, an integrated rear storage rack, and a backlit LCD display.
Rad Power Valentine’s Day flash sale offers (ending Feb 2)
Rad Power Valentine’s Day sale long-term offers (ending Feb 12)
Rad Power Valentine’s Day sale accessory offers (ending Feb 12)
You can browse Rad Power’s entire Valentine’s Day sale offers on the landing page here.
Anker’s SOLIX weekend flash sale drops C800 768Wh LiFePO4 power station to $399 low
Anker is having a SOLIX weekend flash sale through February 2 (Sunday) that is cutting up to 40% off its power station lineup and returning some models back to their lowest rates. Of the available offers, the SOLIX C800 Portable Power Station has dropped to $399 shipped, while its C800 Plus counterpart with the additional camping lights is down at its second-lowest price of $449 shipped. The standard C800 power station normally fetches $599 at full price these days, with regular discounts both inside and outside of sales, often taking the cost down to $449, though occasionally it falls further to the $399 low, like today. You’ll be getting a 33% markdown here, saving you a solid $200 at the lowest price we have tracked. The C800 and the C800 plus are also both matching in price at Amazon, after clipping the on-page coupons.
You’ll get some solid campsite support with Anker’s SOLIX C800 power station with its 768Wh LiFePO4 capacity and 1,200W power output (surging to 1,600W) through its 10 port options, all monitored and controlled through its companion app. Recharging its own battery takes 58 minutes via a wall outlet, or you can hook up to 300W of solar input to recharge via the sun’s rays. It also has some on-board storage, which gets filled with additional gear when purchasing the C800 Plus model (more on that below). There’s two particularly good bundle options right now too – either getting the power station with a 100W solar panel for $599, down from $898, or get the power station with a 200W panel at $828, down from $1,098.
The upgraded SOLIX C800 Plus power station brings along two water-resistant LED camping lights with three different lighting modes – both of which snugly fit inside the onboard storage space mentioned earlier. There’s also the same two bundle options here, with either a 100W panel being included for $699, down from $948, or get a 200W panel at $849, down from $1,148.
Amazon offers extended preorder discount on Segway’s GT3 superscooter with Apple Find My and airlock tech at $1,500
Over at Amazon we just spotted an extended preorder discount on Segway’s new GT3 SuperScooter for $1,499.99 shipped. Priced at $1,600 from Amazon, with a larger $1,700 price tag direct from Segway, we saw this same early-bird rate launch earlier in January, which cut off last week. The savings are continuing here until it officially releases through the online marketplace, saving you the same $200 off its direct MSRP pricing.
Segway’s third-generation GT3 SuperScooter cruises into view sporting a monstrous 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 brand’s new Xyber e-bike’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, the 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.
There’s also still time to score the preorder savings on Segway’s first e-bikes, the Xyber and Xafari, with $200 taken off the tags through February 2 – so don’t dawdle or you’ll miss out! The brand also currently has a Valentine’s Day sale with up to 25% off discounts running across a select e-scooter lineup for the time being.
Greenworks takes 20% off in first discounts on five new electric pressure washers starting from $128 (Save up to $90)
Greenworks is giving folks the first cash savings on its five new electric pressure washer models that are all 20% off for the time being, with prices starting at $127.99 shipped for the 1,900 PSI Portable Hand Carry Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer. This gen-2 model is normally priced at $160 in full, but with the first round of savings here it’s cutting 20% off that price. All-in-all, you’ll be scoring this brand-new model with $32 in savings, setting the bar for future markdowns. You’ll also find this model matching in price over at Amazon, along with the other four too (more on those below).
Building upon the designs of Greenworks’ predecessor model, which we usually see as part of a combo package from Best Buy, this second-generation version sports much of the same performance specs, though its form factor has been redesigned for better handling and accessory management. It provides a 1,900 max PSI and 1.2 GPM flow rate for tackling the grime across your walkways and driveways. It’s been given an onboard soap tank (as opposed to the soap nozzle attachment the previous model uses), and comes with a 20-foot non-marring hose, as well as three nozzles: 25 degrees, 40 degrees, and a turbo.
More of Greenworks’ newest electric pressure washer deals:
Heybike Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike with free gear: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
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.
It’s been a big day for big reveals with the all-new Volvo ES90, a new compact electric city car from Volkswagen, plus a pair of new, over-the-top EVs from General Motors that perfectly exemplify American excess. All this and maybe the dawn of the long-awaited “Tesla Killer” on today’s revealing episode of Quick Charge!
GM is practically daring the competition to build a bigger, badder EV with a new, bigger $133,000 Cadillac Escalade and 1,100 hp off-road special in the form of the new Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2. Finally, you guys are never happy … try to enjoy this episode, anyway!
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Tesla is going to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston, according to a tax abatement agreement with Waller County.
At the time of writing, Tesla had yet to comment on the new project, but the Waller County Commissioners Court confirmed the project on Wednesday when they approved a tax abatement deal with the company:
Under the proposed agreement, Tesla will receive tax abatements from Waller County based on property improvements. The deal includes $44 million in facility improvements and $150 million in Tesla manufacturing equipment that Tesla will install. The next phase involves a new $31 million distribution facility with about $2 million in Tesla distribution equipment and building upgrades.
Tesla is going to take over a 1-million-sq-ft building that it already held the lease on at the Empire West industrial park near Katy, Texas – just outside of Houston.
Logistics company DB Schenker occupied the space where it handled parts for Tesla, but it will move out and Tesla plans to build Megapack production lines at the site:
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Tesla will operate a new Megapack battery storage manufacturing facility at a 1 million-square-foot building, which was initially constructed with no tenant on speculation that it would attract jobs and economic development.
Tesla has previously referred to plants producing Megapacks as “Megafactory”. The company already operates one in Lathrop, California, and one in Shanghai, China, where it just started production.
Those factories are set up for a production capacity of 40 GWh worth of Megapacks per year.
It’s not clear if Tesla plans for a similar capacity at this new factory, but the county announced project should result in creating 1,500 jobs.
In addition to the existing building, the project will include the construction of an additional “600,000-square-foot distribution facility with some manufacturing capabilities.”
Genesis is gearing up to unleash its alter ego with its upcoming Magma lineup, its debut into the world of high-performance luxury vehicles. First up is the Genesis GV60 Magma, due out later this year. As testing wraps up, the GV60 Magma was spotted alongside none other than the Porsche Taycan.
The first dedicated Genesis EV model, the GV60, will kick off another new chapter for the Korean luxury automaker.
Genesis unveiled the GV60 Magma last March, claiming it will kick off “the brand’s expansion into the realm of high-performance vehicles.” The performance EV includes an improved battery, chassis, and motor for added performance.
The Magma model boasts a wider, lower stance for more control. Other key upgrades include a wider front air intake to help cool the batteries, motor, and brakes. It also includes air curtains to maximize efficiency and an added roof fin channels air to the rear wing, generating downward force.
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Genesis upgraded the interior to match the GV60 Magma’s luxurious, sporty design. It includes unique sports car-like bucket seats with exclusive “double-diamond stitching” in the Magma orange and titanium coloring.
Genesis GV60 Magma spotted with the Porsche Taycan
With its official debut coming up, the sporty Genesis GV60 Magma was spotted testing alongside a Porsche Taycan and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 N models.
Despite the camouflage, the video from CarSpyMedia reveals a few new design elements, like the two-line headlight featured on the updated GV60 model.
Genesis GV60 testing alongside a Porsche Taycan, Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 N (Source: CarSpyMedia)
Genesis will launch the GV60 Magma later this year in its home market, followed by the US, Europe, and others. Production is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2025.
Will the Genesis GV60 Magma keep up with the Porsche Taycan or Tesla Model S Plaid? Priced and specs will be revealed closer to launch, but it will sit above the Performance AWD trim, which starts at $69,900 in the US. With up to 429 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, it can hit 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
Horsepower
0 to 60 mph (seconds)
Starting Price
Genesis GV60 Performance
429
3.7
$69,900
Genesis GV60 Magma
?
?
?
Porsche Taycan
402
4.5
$99,400
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (with Weissach Package)
1,092
2.1
$230,000
Tesla Model S Plaid
1,020
1.99
$89,990
Genesis GV60 Magma vs Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S Plaid
In comparison, the Porsche Taycan starts at $99,400 with up to 402 hp and a 0 to 60 mph time in 4.5 seconds. The Taycan Turbo GT, equipped with its Weissach package, packs 1,092 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 2.1 seconds, but it costs $230,000.
Tesla’s Model S Plaid starts at $79,990 and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds with 1,020 horsepower. Which performance EV are you choosing?