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Today’s Green Deals are all about affordable EVs, led by the flash sale on Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike that is dropping costs to a new $1,199 low until February 28 and also running parallel to the brand’s preorder discount on the new ALPHA Off-Road e-bike. Next we have NIU’s latest sale that is taking up to 40% off a collection of the brand’s KQi series of e-scooters, like the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter that has fallen to $450. For folks only looking for a short-distance commuter that comes budget-friendly, there’s the GoTrax APEX XL Electric Scooter for $244. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Presidents’ Day sale (running through March 1), the lineup of discounts on EGO Power+ snow blowers, 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.

Heybike drops its Hauler Cargo e-bike with 440-pound payload and 55 to 85-mile range to new $1,199 low

Heybike has launched a special flash sale through February 28 on its Hauler Cargo e-bike for $1,199 shipped. This newer model hit the market back at the end of summer carrying an $1,899 price tag, with discounts only going as low as $1,399, even during Black Friday. With the start of the new year the price got permanently cut down to $1,499 while these flash savings are dropping things lower than we’ve ever seen, giving you $300 in savings off the new tag which beats out a lot of other cargo models on the market that tend to sit at higher rates. What’s more, you’ll also be getting a free large rear basket along with your purchase.

Heybike’s Hauler e-bike cruises into view at up to 28 MPH top speeds with its 750W brushless geared hub motor (peaking at 1,400W) and two options for the removable battery setup, depending on how much traveling you’ll be getting into. The single 18Ah option provides you with up to 55 miles of travel distance when utilizing its PAS levels, or you can add an additional 12.5Ah battery for $200 more to bump that max range up to 85 miles. Considering it is a cargo model with a 440-pound carrying capacity, that is some serious potential for errand running, package hauling, and more – plus, there are even foldable running boards for when you’re bringing passengers along for the ride.

Some of its other notable features include the hydraulic front suspension fork, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-protected tires with fenders over each, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, an LED headlight with an auto-on feature, an integrated taillight with braking functionality, a kickstand, the obvious rear cargo rack, and an LCD display. You can also get our personal take by checking out our hands-on review.

NIU KQi2 Pro Electric Scooter

NIU takes 40% off KQi e-scooter series with the 25-mile KQi2 Pro down at $450

NIU has launched a new sale across its KQi series of e-scooters through March 2 with up to 40% in savings available. Of the many models in this series, one of the most popular is the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter that is down at $449.98 shipped during this sale. Normally this model carries a $649 full price tag, with it mostly spending the last year keeping above $400, though we did see it go as low as $379 (and $369 in 2023) during the fall holiday sales. Today’s deal comes in with a 31% markdown, cutting $199 off the tag to go back in your pocket at the fourth-lowest price we have tracked. This model is currently unavailable at Amazon, with only a refurbished option for $260.

NIU’s KQi2 Pro e-scooter is a balanced model that offers affordable assistance through your daily commute, whether you’re a first-time or veteran rider. The 48V battery here powers the 300W motor to carry you for up to 25 miles on a full charge, topping out at 17.4 MPH speeds. It’s been given regenerative brakes (always happy to see) that help to extend your riding time through the recycling of energy while also using the four different riding modes: e-save, sport, custom, and pedestrian. It’s been built with IP54 water-resistance protections for those moments where you might get caught in inclement weather or when riding through the aftermath. You’ll also be getting an LED headlight and taillight, a secondary front drum brake, a foldable body, and an LED dashboard display to adjust settings – which you can also do through the companion app on your smartphone, including locking its systems when not in use.

NIU’s full lineup of KQi e-scooter deals:

GoTrax APEX XL electric scooter

Travel 12 miles on the budget-friendly GoTrax APEX XL e-scooter down at $244

Amazon is offering folks a budget-friendly commuter in the form of GoTrax’s APEX XL Electric Scooter at $244.04 shipped. Down from its usual $350 price tag, this is one of the lowest rates we’ve seen, especially over the last year, where much of 2024 kept above $280 until Black Friday and Christmas sales brought down as low as $241. Today’s deal comes in as a 30% markdown, cutting $106 off the tag and landing it down among the lowest rates we’ve tracked – just $4 above the all-time low we last saw in 2021.

While it may not have a bunch of fancy bells and whistles like some higher-end e-scooters, the APEX XL still provides some solid commuting assistance for folks with shorter distances to travel. The 36V 5.2Ah battery here provides up to 12 miles of distance on a single charge, with the 250W motor able to deliver up to 15.5 MPH top speeds. The 8.5-inch honeycomb tires ensure you’ll never be stranded with a flat tire, especially if you’ve got a schedule to keep, while its foldable design makes storing it after hopping off all the more easier – especially if you’re taking it to work with you.

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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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Volvo’s new ES90 electric sedan is ‘one of the most technically advanced cars’ on the market

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Volvo’s flagship electric sedan is almost here. With its debut just weeks away, Volvo previewed the new ES90, boasting it’s “one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today.” Packed with two high-tech NVIDIA computers, it will also be the most advanced Volvo car yet.

Volvo teases new ES90 EV ahead of its debut

The ES90 is Volvo’s first vehicle to feature dual NVIDIA Drive AGX Orin computers, making it the company’s most powerful in terms of computing capacity.

NVIDIA’s new in-vehicle computer platform delivers around 508 trillion operations per second (TOPS). To give you a better idea, the most powerful PlayStation (PlayStation 5 Pro) has 16.7 trillion, or around 3% of the computing power. It’s even an eightfold improvement from Volvo’s previous models.

Combined with Volvo’s Superset tech stack, the electric sedan is a “truly software-defined car,” making it more efficient and safe than ever.

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Anders Bell, Volvo’s chief engineer, claimed, “The Volvo ES90 is one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today. It will also improve with regular OTA updates that are now standard on all Volvo models based on the Superset.

The new EV is loaded with an array of sensors, including a lidar, five radars, eight cameras, and twelve ultrasonic sensors, for advanced safety and driver assistance functions.

Volvo’s safety system, called “Safe Space Technology,” is designed to detect and avoid other vehicles, bystanders, and objects, even in the dark.

Volvo ES90 teaser (source: Volvo Cars)

The ES90 is Volvo’s second EV, following the three-row EX90 SUV, built on the Superset tech stack. Volvo also plans to upgrade the EX90 with dual NVIDIA Drive AGX Orin computers as it improves the lineup. Existing EX90 customers will get an upgrade free of charge.

In the preview, you can see that the ES90’s profile resembles that of its hybrid S90 sedan. The teaser hints at a more modern design, with elements pulled from the EX90, including upright tail lights.

Volvo will unveil the ES90 on March 5, 2025. You can watch the live-stream event here. Check back for the full details.

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Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out

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Tesla announced that it would finally launch wait queues at Superchargers, a feature long requested by Tesla owners after a fight broke out at a station between owners arguing about who is next to charge.

For years, Tesla owners have been asking the automaker to implement a system to queue at Supercharger stations when they are full.

It doesn’t happen often — in fact, we now learn that it happens about 1% of the time — but when it does, it can be problematic.

When a Supercharger station is full, and more Tesla drivers arrive, they generally try to form a physical queue at the station. However, the parking lot can sometimes be limited, leading to issues with people cutting ahead.

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We reported that this would become a bigger problem after Elon Musk fired Tesla’s entire charging team last year. This slowed down Tesla’s Supercharger deployment, which was already expanding at a lower rate than Tesla’s fleet.

A simple solution would be for Tesla to include a system to queue through the Tesla app or in-car system for people as they arrive at the station.

This week, Tesla finally announced that it is going to pilot a virtual queue at some sites next quarter:

Virtual queuing pilots starting in Q2 at select sites. Goal is a net customer experience improvement for the ~1% cases of a wait time. Wider rollout this year if feedback is positive. We also continue to expand the network 20%+ year-over-year, closely tracking site-level demand.

What did it take for Tesla to move forward with that finally? A fight.

The above message from Tesla’s charging team about launching a queue system was in response to this video of a fight between Tesla owners at a full Supercharger station that has been going viral:

While this is the first time I have seen a video of such a fight at a Tesla Supercharger, there have been many reports of such incidents over the last few years.

It’s good to hear that Tesla is finally addressing the issue. Now, the question is: will this virtual queuing system also work with non-Tesla vehicles, which Tesla is onboarding on Tesla’s Supercharger network – contributing to the crowding issue.

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Kia unveils first look at its new PV5: This is the electric van we’ve been waiting for

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Kia just pulled the covers off its new electric van, the PV5, giving us our first look at the futuristic model. The mid-size model is the first in Kia’s upcoming lineup of purpose-built electric vans that’s expected to shake up the growing market. From the first look, the PV5 will rival the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Ford E-Transit. Check it out below.

Here’s our first look at the Kia PV5 electric van

We first saw the PV5 concept at CES last January after Kia introduced its “game-changing” Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) platform.

The PV5 was showcased alongside the larger PV7 and smaller PV1 models. Unlike Ford’s E-Transit, Kia’s electric van rides on a dedicated EV (PBV) platform. The flexible modular architecture will underpin the entire lineup as part of Kia’s plans to secure a leadership role in the electric van market.

After teasing the production model last week, Kia unveiled the exterior design for the first time on Thursday. The PV5 will be available in several configurations, including Passenger and Cargo models.

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Kia said it will introduce another model during its upcoming EV Day on February 24. As you can see, Kia went all out with this one.

Like its newest EV models, the PV5 features a bold, almost futuristic-like design. In Kia’s words, the electric van’s “contemporary design transcends traditional light commercial vehicles.”

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Kia PV5 Passenger electric van (Source: Kia)

Massive windows that span the entire Passenger model add to the modern look, but also make it easier to see when driving.

Added black geometric wheel arch claddings and rocker panels give the PV5 a slightly rugged, off-road feel, “confidently linking the high-tech upper cabin with the more rugged and purposeful lower body.”

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Kia PV5 Cargo (Source: Kia)

Although the Cargo model has a similar design, the boxy profile enables more interior space for delivery and other business uses (and don’t forget the camp lifers). Kia also included twin side-opening tailgate doors, making it easier to load and unload.

Kia will reveal additional info, including powertrain specs, seating setups, and more, during its EV Day next week. The event will be held in Tarragona, Spain, on February 24. Official details will be released on February 27. Check back next week for more on the Kia PV5.

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Kia PV5 Cargo electric van (Source: Kia)

At the event, Kia will also introduce the EV4 electric sedan and hatchback models alongside a smaller, more affordable EV2 concept.

With its official debut coming up, the PV5 was spotted testing in the US this week (check them out here). Images and a video sent to Electrek by Alex Nguyen reveal a Volkswagen ID.Buzz-like design.

Kia’s PV5 Cargo Compact concept, the most basic model, is 177.2″ long, 74.8″ wide, and 74.8″ tall. However, that’s the “Compact” model. The regular Passenger and Cargo variants will be bigger. To give you a comparison, the US-spec ID.Buzz (LWB) is 195.4″ long, 78.1″ wide, and 76.2″ tall, while Ford’s E-Transit is 237.6″ long, 81.3″ wide, and 83.9″ tall.

What do you think of Kia’s mid-size electric van? Do you like the look better than the ID.Buzz or E-Transit? Let us know in the comments below.

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