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Leading today’s Green Deals is the continued clearance sale on Lectric’s XPeak 1.0 Step-Thru Off-Road e-bike that is getting $727 in free gear (including an extra battery for double mileage) at $1,399, as well as the options to start off or upgrade to the latest XPeak 2.0 models that start from the same rate. Next, over at Amazon, Jackery is undercutting its direct sale’s pricing on the Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station and dropping it to $459. We also spotted the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower that is equipped with a steel auger and comes with two 5.0Ah batteries down at $599, as well as a one-day-only discount on Rexing’s 20-foot 48A Tesla Extension Charging Cable to $230. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s various Camplux electric tankless water heater price cuts, 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.

While Lectric’s Valentine’s Day offers are still live, the brand still has its closeout sale going for its XPeak 1.0 Step-Thru e-bike at $1,399 shipped and coming with $727 in free gear, including an extra battery for double the mileage. This is the biggest package we’ve seen to date on this gen 1 model, with the savings, as is the case with most of the brand’s discounts, being on the free gear that would normally run the cost up to $2,126 in full. Since the launch of the newer XPeak 2.0 e-bikes, the brand has been cutting down the stock on this model by offering larger packages of free gear, with it being discontinued once sold out – but that’s not to say you won’t be able to find replacement parts and the like!

Lectric’s XPeak 1.0 off-road e-bike may not have some of the fancier upgrades as the latest versions, but it still provides a solid commuting experience with the pairing of its 48V battery and 750W rear hub-motor that peaks at 1,310W. You’ll get up to a 55-mile travel range (doubled to 110 miles thanks to the included extra battery) when utilizing the five PAS levels, and at up to 28 MPH top speeds (depending on your state’s laws). It also has some reliable features despite being well under the higher prices of other brands, with 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes, a 7-gear Shimano derailleur, removable pedals, a thru axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, kickstand, a hidden cable routing system, an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant LCD display, and several mounting points for any additional add-on accessories you may want to install down the line.

Now if you want to start your Lectric journey with the latest models, the good news is that pricing starts at $1,399 shipped for the standard XPeak 2.0 (and getting $227 in free gear) and bumps to $1,599 shipped for the Long-Range XPeak 2.0 (with $316 in free gear). There’s a bunch of new upgrades along with the increased mileage (60 miles for the standard, 80 miles for the long-range), like the added torque sensor for battery pedal assist pickup, as well as the 750W Stealth M24 rear hub-motor (still peaking at 1,310W). There’s also been structural upgrades, including a new hydroformed aluminum frame, a higher-end RST Renegade front suspension fork with blacked-out fork stanchions for a much sleeker and stealthier look, as well as lock-on hand grips, a larger 203 mm front disc for the hydraulic mineral oil brakes – plus, a new color LCD display too.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of savings as part of Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, with up to $654 in free gear coming along with your purchase while things last.

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station

Amazon undercuts sale pricing on Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 portable LiFePO4 power station to $459

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is undercutting its direct Tax Season Savings sale pricing even further for its Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that is now down at $459 shipped, after clipping the on-page $40 off coupon. This unit normally carries a full $799 price tag, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday having seen the last appearance of its $399 low, and being repeatedly discounted to $499 both on Amazon and direct from Jackery in the time since. You’re looking at $340 in total savings with this deal, which happens to be the best we can find at the moment (and the best since Black Friday), beating out the direct sale’s pricing right now by $40 at the third-lowest overall price we have tracked.

One of Jackery’s newer v2 models, the Explorer 1000 v2 dishes out some serious power output from its compact unit, which houses an upgraded 1,070Wh LiFePO4 battery and delivers up to 1,500W to your devices regularly, peaking up to 3,000W for larger appliance needs. There’s a solid mix of seven port options to connect to/from – with three ACs, two USB-Cs, one USB-A, and a car port. Hooking it up to a wall outlet will refill the battery in 1.6 hours, with that time cut down to just one hour with the emergency charging features activated through the smart controls on the app. You can also take advantage of its 600W maximum solar input to get a full battery in three hours via the sun’s rays – which you can start towards thanks to the discounted bundle with a 200W solar panel for $699 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon.

We also spotted Jackery’s Explorer 600 Plus 632Wh LiFePO4 power station dropping at Amazon to $400 while it’s being skipped over during the direct sale entirely. For larger units and especially solar generator bundles, you’ll want to browse through the Tax Season Sale offers direct from Jackery’s site, which is starting with $3,100 in initial price cuts while also offering bonus select 5% off savings and trade-in savings – plus, you can apply for up to a 30% tax rebate too!

EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless electric snow blower

Grab the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless snow blower with a steel auger and two 5.0Ah batteries at $599

Amazon is now offering the 56V 21-Inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with two 5.0Ah batteries and a steel auger for $599 shipped. Normally this model would run you $750 at its full rate, with discounts since June keeping things above $627, making this unexpected price drop all the more enticing. While we have seen it go as low as $520 in the past (2022) and more recently $524 in April and June, this is still the best price we’ve seen in seven months, giving you $151 in savings at the fourth-lowest rate we’ve tracked.

Snow season often continues through April (depending on your location in the country), so it’s still a ripe time to stock up on reliable equipment. This EGO Power+ model offers greater support through your snow-clearing duties thanks to the addition of its steel auger, which breaks through the ice at faster rates than the non-steel auger model we usually see getting the discount love (and is down at $549 right now).

The two 5.0Ah batteries power the brushless motor to make a 21-inch wide path through snow that’s piled as high as 8 inches with enough juice to cover a 10-car driveway on one charge. The snow is then ejected up to 40 feet out of your way with the chute, with a variable speed control for improved handling and two bright LED headlights for increased visibility at the top and bottom of the day. It also starts up at the push of a button, making pull strings a thing of the past – especially considering having to deal with them in cold weather.

Rexing 20-foot 48A tesla extension charging cable

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Rexing 20-foot 48A Tesla Extension Charging Cable for $229.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally costing drivers $300 at full price, which its been keeping to since the start of 2025, we did see it go as low as $200 last year during Christmas sales after a slow lead-up from steadily growing discounts before. Today’s deal gives you the first chance in the new year to upgrade your Tesla EV charger at a 23% markdown, saving you a solid $70 and landing things at the third-lowest price we have tracked – $30 above the all-time low.

Tesla drivers are getting a great chance to upgrade their at-home EV charger (or any standard road chargers you come across) with 20 more feet of cable length, which we usually see on its J1772-compatible model during most of these one-day-only discounts and remains at its $200 rate today. This 20-foot Tesla-focused model comes compatible with your Model 3, Y, S, and X EVs and supports up to 48A charging speeds. It’s built to stand up to adverse weather, so don’t fret on that front, but do keep in mind that this is meant for home and road chargers, not any superchargers. It also comes with a carrying case should you wish to keep it in your car as a travel extender.

If you’re still using the mobile connector that came with your Tesla, you might want to consider upgrading to a much sturdier Wall Connector 48A Level 2 charger that runs for $420 (matching at Amazon) and can be installed indoors or outdoors for an average of around 44 miles per every hour in use. Likewise, if you want more universal compatibility for J1772-minded EVs on top of Teslas, there’s the Universal Wall Connector 48A Level 2 charger for $550 (also matching at Amazon).

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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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Autonomous semi truck brand Einride set to go public in $1.8B SPAC deal

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Autonomous semi truck brand Einride set to go public in .8B SPAC deal

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Electric logistics company Einride is set to go public through a SPAC merger deal with blank-check firm Legato Merger Corp. that values the Swedish brand at a staggering $1.8 billion. (!)

A SPAC deal is a transaction in which a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), which is effectively a publicly-traded shell corporation that’s formed solely to raise capital, merges with an operating company to bring it into a public trading market. It’s a process that was popular in the heady, “draw a truck, make a billion dollars” era that saw recently pardoned criminal and alleged sex offender Trevor Milton launch the now-defunct hydrogen truck brand Nikola, and one that offers a faster and sometimes more flexible (read: less regulated) alternative to a traditional Initial Public Offering (IPO).

This week’s deal, however, follows hot on the heels of major autonomous trucking milestones and a solid, billion dollar vote of confidence in Einride — both of which serve to make this deal’s valuation to seem more credible than most.

“We’ve proven the technology, built trust with global customers, and shown that autonomous and electric operations are not just possible, but better,” says Einride CEO, Roozbeh Charli. “This Transaction positions us to accelerate our global expansion and continue to deliver with speed and precision for our customers. The foundation is built, the demand is clear, and our focus is on execution and delivering the future of freight.”

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We’ve written about Einride’s electric fleet operations in Europe a few times, but it’s worth noting that the company is rapidly expanding its human-operated decarbonized logistics operations as well (the company announced a 150-unit Peterbilt 579EV truck order last summer).

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Einride orders electric truck fleet from Peterbilt
Peterbilt 579EV trucks; via Einride.

“Our proprietary technology stack, purpose built for autonomous operations, combined with our vessel-agnostic approach, provides significant competitive advantages,” comments Henrik Green, CTO of Einride. “With our demonstrated safety record and established ability to operate autonomous vehicles commercially, we are well-positioned to capture the significant market opportunity as the industry transitions to electric and autonomous freight.”

The Transaction values Einride at $1.8 billion in pre-money equity value and is expected to generate approximately $219 million in gross proceeds before accounting for potential redemptions of Legato’s public shares, transaction expenses and any further financing. Additionally, the Company is seeking up to $100 million of private investment in public equity (or, “PIPE”) capital to accelerate growth.

Other notable SPAC deals in the EV space include Lordstown Motors, Proterra, and Volvo spinoff Polestar, all of which have either gone bankrupt or seen dramatic market cap reductions over the last few years.

SOURCE | IMAGES: Einride.

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BYD undercuts every EV in Australia with the Atto 1, now the cheapest new model

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BYD undercuts every EV in Australia with the Atto 1, now the cheapest new model

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BYD is bringing its most affordable EV to the Land Down Under. The Atto 1 arrives as Australia’s cheapest new EV, just as BYD is finding its footing.

BYD reveals Atto 1 EV prices in Australia

The Atto 1 is a rebadged version of BYD’s compact electric hatch, sold as the Seagull in China, the Dolphin Surf in Europe, and the Dolphin Mini in other overseas markets.

BYD’s low-cost electric car arrives as the Chinese auto giant closes in on Tesla, which has dominated Australia’s EV market thus far.

Starting at just $23,990 before on-road costs, the Atto 1 is now the cheapest new electric vehicle in Australia. The electric hatch is available in two trims: Essential and Premium. The Atto 1 Premium, priced from $27,990, before on-road costs.

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The base Essential model is powered by a 30 kWh BYD Blade battery, providing a WLTP driving range of 220 km. Upgrading to the Premium trim gets you a larger 43.2 kWh battery, good for a WLTP driving range of 310 km.

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Inside, the Atto 1 features a 10.1″ floating infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 7″ driver display cluster. The higher-priced Premium trim adds a wireless phone charger, heated front seats, and a 360-degree camera.

BYD also revealed that the Atto 2 SUV starts at $31,990 before on-road costs. The Premium variant is priced from $35,990.

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“The Atto 1 and Atto 2 represent the next step in BYD’s vision for accessible, premium electric mobility for Australian drivers,” according to BYD Australia COO, Stephen Collins.

Both will begin arriving at dealerships next month and are expected to see strong demand as some of the most affordable EVs on the market.

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BYD Atto 2 compact electric SUV (Source: BYD)

BYD is closing in on Tesla in Australia after going back and forth as the best-selling EV brand over the past few months.

Through October, BYD sold 19,248 electric vehicles in Australia, according to data from The Driven. Tesla, on the other hand, has sold 23,569 vehicles.

BYD is already outselling Tesla in the UK, parts of Europe, and other overseas markets. With two new low-cost models rolling out, Australia could be next.

Source: The Driven, BYD Australia


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Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration, report says

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Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration inside its electric vehicles, according to a new report.

If it does happen, it would mark a major reversal of Tesla’s in-car infotainment strategy.

In the mid-2010s, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the automaker was working on integrating phone mirroring, such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but that was a decade ago, and it never happened.

Now, half of the industry is moving away from the technology as automakers increasingly seek full control over the infotainment systems in their vehicles.

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Today, Bloomberg came out with a surprising report that claims Tesla is currently working to integrate Apple CarPlay:

The carmaker has started testing the capability internally, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the effort is still private. The CarPlay platform — long supported by other automakers — shows users a version of the iPhone’s software that’s optimized for vehicle infotainment systems. It’s considered a must-have option by many drivers.

There are not many details on the report other than it would be integrated as a window within Tesla’s broader interface, and that it could launch within the next few months – though it could also be killed just like the last time Tesla talked about it.

Tesla is also planning to use the standard version of CarPlay, not the newer “Ultra” iteration that can control instrument clusters and climate functions. However, the company is planning to support the wireless version, allowing drivers to connect their iPhones without a cable.

Electrek’s Take

I’ll file this one under “I’ll believe it when I see it.” It would be quite a reversal of Tesla’s strategy.

Of all the automakers turning away from Apple CarPlay, Tesla was suffering the least because its software experience is by far the best, including its voice-to-text, as CarPlay is particularly useful to answer text messages through voice while driving, but there are still many people who would prefer the CarPlay experience.

The way I see it, CarPlay integration is not particularly difficult and should at least be offered as an option for those who want it.

And if automakers want to own the whole infotainment experience inside their vehicles, they have to earn it by making the experience a smooth one.


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