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Starting off this week’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Presidents’ Day sale with up to $650 in free gear coming with its e-bike offers. Among the many package sizes we’re seeing this time around, the new XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bikes are getting their largest bundles to date ($562 in free gear) at $1,699. We also have Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station down at $479 while the brand’s Valentine’s Day sale continues, as well as up to 22% discounts hitting the popular EGO Power+ 56V single-stage and double-stage snow blowers, starting from $549. Lastly, Aventon’s Soltera.2 Urban Commuter e-bike can still be scored at $999 while the brand continues with New Year savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly coverage from over the weekend.

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 Presidents’ Day sale offers largest bundle yet on new XPeak 2.0 long-range e-bikes ($562 in free gear) at $1,699

Lectric has launched its Presidents’ Day sale with up to $650 in free gear accompanying your e-bike purchase while the savings last – with many beating out their previous Valentine’s bundle sizes. Amongst the offers, we spotted the brand’s new XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bikes getting the biggest bundle packages to date ($562 worth of gear) at $1,699 shipped. One thing to note here is that it seems Lectric might be preparing for incoming tariffs, as the price on these models has increased by $100 (along with two other models, one being the ONE e-bike jumping to $2,399). You’d normally be spending $2,261 in full, but the brand is at least giving it the biggest bundle we’ve seen to date, which at least brings things back into an affordable range with the $562 you’ll save.

Coming in two colorways, Lectric’s four XPeak 2.0 e-bikes arrive with significant upgrades from the previous model, like the new torque sensor that pairs with the brand’s PWR+ tech for even more responsive PAS, which works alongside the 750W Stealth M24 rear hub-motor (which peaks at 1,310W) to support riders up to a max speed of 28 MPH. The standard models’ 15Ah semi-integrated battery provides a travel range of up to 60 miles on a full charge, while the long-range models’ new 20Ah battery extends that range up to 80 miles.

These e-bikes also come with 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 too. Continued features include the 8-speed Shimano Altus derailleur, puncture-resistant knobby tires, hidden cable routing, accessory mounting points, removable pedals, and a thumb-throttle for pure electric riding. With the included bundle packages, you’ll also have the option to add on a rear cargo rack, fenders over both wheels, an Elite 850-lux headlight, an accordion-style folding bike lock, and a suspension seat post for more comfort when heading off the beaten path.

Lectric Presidents’ Day sale XPeak 2.0 offers with up to $562 bundles

Lectric Presidents’ Day sale XPedition 2.0 offers with up to $654 bundles

Lectric Presidents’ Day sale XP 3.0 offers with up to $563 bundles

Lectric Presidents’ Day sale XP Lite 2.0 offers with up to $557 bundles

Lectric Presidents’ Day sale ONE LR e-bike with $467 bundle

Lectric Presidents’ Day sale XP Trike with $419 bundle

Lectric Presidents’ Day sale XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $276 bundle

You can check out Lectric’s full Presidents’ Day sale offers on the landing page here.

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Score Anker’s SOLIX C1000 1,056Wh LiFePO4 power station for your spring trips at $479

Looking back in on Anker’s SOLIX Valentine’s Day sale before it officially ends on February 19, there’s still time to grab the popular C1000 Portable Power Station at $479 shipped. Normally going for $999, over the last year we’ve mainly seen it falling to $549, though it did drop to $449 for Black Friday and went lower than ever to $429 during Cyber Monday, which we’ve seen repeat in the limited-time deals in Anker’s direct sales since. While the limited savings are over for this sale, you can still score this popular backup power solution with a 52% markdown, giving you back $520 at the third-lowest price we have tracked – $50 above the all-time low. You’ll also find it matching in price over at Amazon, just be sure to clip the on-page coupon.

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.

Of course, there are also a few bundle packages that are discounted while the sale continues too, giving you some solid savings on its solar generator variations, or you could grab it with a protective water-resistant bag.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of deals while Anker’s SOLIX Valentine’s Day sale continues through February 19.

EGO Power+ snow blowers

Amazon cuts up to 22% off EGO Power+ 56V cordless single and double stage snow blowers starting from $549

Amazon is now offering some significant savings at up to 22% off across its various combination packages of popular one-stage and two-stage snow blowers. The lowest rate amongst the bunch starts with the 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Single-Stage Snow Blower that comes with two 5.0Ah batteries at $549 shipped. Down from $700, we usually see more discounts on the package with 4.0Ah batteries, especially over the last year. Today’s deal provides a 22% markdown, giving you back $151 in savings at the best-returning price that we have seen in the last few years. Be sure to head below to learn more about its performance as well as check out the full list of discounts we’ve compiled.

We’ve still got plenty of snow days ahead of us before spring arrives, especially for folks in the northern sections of the country. This 56V snow blower from EGO Power+ utilizes a brushless motor to clear out a 21-inch wide path through piling snow, tossing it up to 35 feet out of the way. The two 5.0Ah batteries gives you plenty of juice to clear up to 8-inch high snow from a 10-car driveway on a single charge, 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, which is never pleasant when they act up.

Other EGO Power+ snow clearing deals:

  • 56V 21-inch Cordless Single-Stage Snow Blower: $599 (Reg. $750)
    • with steel auger and two 5.0Ah batteries
  • 56V 21-inch Cordless Single-Stage Snow Blower: $749 (Reg. $850)
    • with steel auger and two 7.5Ah batteries
  • 56V 21-inch Cordless Single-Stage Snow Blower: $899 (Reg. $999)
    • with auger-propelled system and two 7.5Ah batteries
  • 56V 24-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Two-Stage Snow Blower: $1,299 (Reg. $1,500)
    • with two 7.5Ah batteries
  • 56V 24-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Two-Stage Snow Blower: $1,599 (Reg. $1,800)
    • with two 10.0Ah batteries
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Aventon’s urban-friendly Soltera.2 commuter e-bike gives you reliable commuting support at just $999

While we’re surprised to see Aventon refrain from sale changeups in 2025, the brand is still offering up to $700 in savings across most of its lineup of e-bikes – like the ongoing free extra battery promotions on the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes, for example. Riding right beside those double-mileage deals is the Soltera.2 Urban Commuter e-bike that is keeping at $999 shipped while these savings last. Carrying a full $1,199 price tag these days, it’s been keeping near its 2024 post-tariff low, which we only ever saw beaten by a fall to $799 before the tariffs took effect over last summer. You’re still getting it at the second-best rate we have tracked, which beats out many of its competitor lightweight models. You can also check out the upgraded Soltera 2.5 e-bike that recently hit the market too, though we’ve yet to see any savings affect its $1,199 starting price.

Weighing in at just 46 pounds, urban residents will find a reliable means to commute of their own accord on Aventon’s Soltera.2 e-bike, getting you to and from your daily appointments while also being easy to manage in and out of city dwellings. The minimalist, ergonomic frame houses the 9.6Ah battery that keeps the 350W brushless rear-hub motor running, with four PAS levels supporting you up to the 20 MPH top speed for up to 46 miles on a full charge. There’s even been a torque sensor added to the mix, giving you better pedal assistance pickup, as well as the handlebar-mounted throttle that will shorten the travel distance while giving you pure electric action.

It comes with a few key add-on upgrades for a more enhanced experience, while still keeping itself lightweight and easier to handle in urban settings, like the backlit LCD display that has a hidden USB port to charge your smartphone as you ride (especially if using it as a GPS). There are also front and rear integrated lights with turn signal functionality here, as well as a 7-speed Shimano derailleur and 700c x 38c Kenda tires.

You can check out all the continuing e-bike savings from Aventon on the landing page here.

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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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Kia’s EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK right now

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Kia’s electric SUVs are taking over. The EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK this year, giving Kia its strongest sales start since it arrived 34 years ago. And it’s not just in the UK. Kia just had its best first quarter globally since it started selling cars in 1962.

Kia EV3 is the best-selling EV in the UK through March

In March, Kia sold a record nearly 20,000 vehicles in the UK, making it the fourth best-selling brand. It was also the second top-seller of electrified vehicles (EVs, PHEVs, and HEVs), accounting for over 55% of sales.

The EV3 remained the best-selling retail EV in the UK last month. Including the EV6, three-row EV9, and Niro EV, electric vehicles represented 21% of Kia’s UK sales in March.

Kia said the EV3 “started with a bang” in January, darting out as the UK’s most popular EV in retail sales. Through March, Kia’s electric SUV has held on to the crown. With the EV3 rolling out, Kia sold over 7,000 electric cars through March, nearly 50% more than in Q1 2024.

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The EV3 was the best-selling retail EV in the UK in the first quarter and the fourth best-selling EV overall, including commercial vehicles.

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Kia EV3 Air 91.48 kWh in Frost Blue (Source: Kia UK)

Starting at £33,005 ($42,500), Kia said it’s the “brand’s most affordable EV yet.” It’s available with two battery packs, 58.3 kWh or 81.48 kWh, good for 430 km (270 miles) and 599 km (375 miles) of WLTP range, respectively.

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

With new EVs on the way, this could be just the start. Kia is launching several new EVs in the UK this year, including the EV4 sedan (and hatchback) and EV5 SUV. It also confirmed that the first PV5 electric vans will be delivered to customers by the end of the year.

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Globally, Kia sold a record 772,351 vehicles in the first quarter, its best since it started selling cars in 1962. With the new EV4, the brand’s first electric sedan and hatchback, launching this year, Kia looks to build on its momentum in 2025.

Kia has also made it very clear that it wants to be a global leader in the electric van market with its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business, starting with the PV5 later this year.

Earlier today, we learned Kia’s midsize electric SUV, the EV5, is the fourth best-selling EV in Australia through March, outselling every BYD vehicle (at least for now). The EV5 is rolling out to new markets this year, including Canada, the UK, South Korea, and Mexico. However, it will not arrive in the US.

For those in the US, there are still a few Kia EVs to look forward to. Kia is launching the EV4 globally, including in the US, later this year. Although no date has been set, Kia confirmed the EV3 is also coming. It’s expected to arrive in mid-2026.

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

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After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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University of Michigan cracks rapid EV charging in freezing temps

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Charging your EV in freezing weather could soon become dramatically faster, thanks to a big breakthrough from the University of Michigan engineers.

Neil Dasgupta, U-M associate professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering and corresponding author of a study published in Joule, and his team have developed an innovative battery structure and coating that can boost lithium-ion EV battery charging speeds by a whopping 500%, even at frigid temperatures as low as 14F (-10C). “Charging an EV battery takes 30 to 40 minutes even for aggressive fast charging, and that time increases to over an hour in the winter,” Dasgupta explained. “This is the pain point we want to address.”

Freezing weather has traditionally been harsh on EV batteries because it slows down the movement of lithium ions, resulting in slower charging speeds and reduced battery life. Automakers have tried thickening battery electrodes to extend driving range, but this makes some of the lithium hard to access, making charging even slower.

Previously, Dasgupta’s group sped up battery charging using lasers to carve pathways around 40 microns in size into the graphite anode. This allowed lithium ions to reach deeper into the battery more quickly. However, cold-weather performance still lagged because a chemical layer formed on the electrodes, blocking the ions. Dasgupta compares this barrier to “trying to cut cold butter,” making charging inefficient.

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To solve this, the team coated the battery with a thin, glassy material made of lithium borate-carbonate—only 20 nanometers thick—which prevented the problematic chemical layer from forming. Combined with the microscopic channels, the results were groundbreaking: the modified batteries retained 97% of their capacity even after 100 fast-charging cycles in freezing temperatures.

“We envision this approach as something that EV battery manufacturers could adopt without major changes to existing factories,” Dasgupta noted. “For the first time, we’ve shown a pathway to simultaneously achieve extreme fast charging at low temperatures, without sacrificing the energy density of the lithium-ion battery.”

This innovation could tackle one of the biggest concerns holding potential EV buyers back.

The new battery tech is moving closer to commercialization, supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub. The research devices were built at U-M’s Battery Lab and studied with help from the Michigan Center for Materials Characterization.

U-M Innovation Partnerships assisted the team in applying for patents, and Arbor Battery Innovations has licensed the technology for market deployment. Dasgupta and the University of Michigan hold financial stakes in Arbor Battery Innovations.

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