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We’re closing out the week’s Green Deals with a jam-packed edition filled with some great savings opportunities through Labor Day weekend. Our headliner is Luckeep’s C23 Folding Step-Through Two-Seater e-bike that has fallen to a new $499 low, with it followed by Aventon’s Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike hitting the best price of 2025 at $1,499. There’s also the possible $1,685 savings you can score on LG’s WashCombo All-in-One Electric Ventless Washer/Dryer starting from $2,000, as well as Schumacher’s new portable EV charger at a new low, one of the largest bundles on Lectric’s XPeak2 e-bikes, two DJI power station discounts, EGO’s multi-head combo kit, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever Aventon Soltera 2.5 e-bike discount, the returning low on Autel’s new 80A level 2 EV charging station, 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.

Review: The ST3 Pro e-scooter brings serious suspension alongside smart controls and more as Navee’s latest flagship

As a long-time rider of Segway electric scooters, my expectations are quite high for new brands looking to climb their way up to the standard that the household-name has set in stone at this point. Only within the last few months did Navee come onto my radar, with the brand offering me the chance to test out its latest flagship model, the ST3 Pro Electric Scooter, which has been quite the surprise, to say the least. At first, it seemed like it was full of gimmicks that were destined to fail, but after riding around for several weeks now, I can happily say that Segway may just have found a new challenger. Head below to get my hands-on impressions of this high-end e-scooter that still retains accessible pricing for the stunning list of features.

To get our full hands-on impression of this new flagship e-scooter, be sure to check out our review here.

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Save $500 on Luckeep’s C23 folding step-through e-bike with a removable passenger seat at a new $499 low

Luckeep is offering the lowest price yet on its C23 Folding Step-Through Two-Seater e-bike at $499 shipped, after using the promo code LKSDC23250 at checkout, which beats out Amazon’s current pricing by $101. It carries a $999 MSRP directly from the brand, though it’s never gone above $749 at Amazon in the two+ months it’s been listed, which we’ve seen taken down to $600, $569, and $519 in 2025 so far. Taking advantage of this promotional deal, though, gives you more savings than ever, as $500 is cut from the MSRP for the best new price that we have tracked.

Luckeep has designed the C23 Folding e-bike for women in particular, though that’s not to say anyone else can’t enjoy the budget-friendly commuter at this price – especially if you’re going to be regularly using it to shepherd kids to life’s appointments, as it sports a removable mini sofa backseat. What’s more, the folding design makes it far more manageable when storing it after a ride too, only adding to the versatile convenience. It comes equipped with a 750W rear hub motor that peaks as high as 1,200W alongside a 624Wh battery to provide up to 28 MPH top speeds for up to 65 miles of pedal-assisted travel.

Luckeep’s C23 folding e-bike even comes with its own security measures in the form of an NFC card, as well as smartphone or smartwatch apps, which can be used to lock and unlock the bike when you hop off. From there, you’re getting some solid stock features for such an affordable price, like the front suspension lock-out fork, all-terrain tires, an integrated headlight and taillight, and more – including the unique features I’ve already mentioned.

Last week we saw a great deal on Luckeep’s X1 Lite Folding All-Terrain e-bike at $466 too.

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Aventon cuts the price further on its Aventure 2 all-terrain e-bikes to best price of 2025 at $1,499

As part of its ongoing Final Summer/Labor Day Sale running through September 3, Aventon has dropped the price further on its Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike to $1,499 shipped. It started this sale having fallen from its $1,999 full price to $1,699, with an additional $200 being taken off now for the best price of the year. We’ve seen discounts mostly dropping the costs to $1,599 at best this year, with this being the first time we’ve spied it going further in the last eight months. You’re looking at a total $500 price cut while the sale continues, giving you one of the most popular legacy models from this brand at the best price of 2025 – and it even beats out 2024’s Black Friday and Christmas pricing by $200 too.

If you want to learn more about this model’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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LG’s WashCombo all-in-one electric ventless washer/dryer is getting up to $1,685 in savings for Labor Day starting from $2,000

As part of its ongoing Labor Day appliance sale, LG is offering its WashCombo All-in-One Electric Ventless Washer/Dryer for $2,099 shipped, while adding on several extra savings opportunities (more on those below). It normally goes for $3,300 at full price, with the costs taken down between $2,200 and $2,000 most of 2025 during sales, though we did see it drop to $1,999 back in April and fall as low as $1,800 at Best Buy, where it’s currently priced for $1,999.99 shipped, though it doesn’t come with any bonus savings. While it has fallen as low as $1,500 in past years, you’re still looking at a solid $1,201 markdown that only gets sweeter when considering the extra savings you can obtain.

If you want to learn more about this all-in-one laundry solution, as well as the extra savings, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

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Prime members can score Schumacher’s new 12A level 1 portable EV charger at a new $116 low

Amazon is offering Prime members a second chance at the best pricing on the new Schumacher SEV1670 12A Level 1 Portable EV Charger at $115.59 shipped. Only having been on the market since the end of May and carrying a $160 full price tag, it didn’t see its first discount until Prime Day when it fell to $128, which remained the lowest we’d seen it fall until today. Now, Prime members can enjoy the best new price we have tracked, which gives you $44 off the going rate and drops things $12 under the previous low.

If you want to learn more about this new portable charging solution, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Head off-road with $434 in free gear on Lectric’s XPeak2 long-range e-bike at $1,699 for Labor Day

As part of its ongoing Labor Day Sale running through the upcoming holiday, Lectric has increased several bundle packages on various EVs, including the XPeak2 Long-Range Off-Road e-bike that is getting $434 in free gear at $1,699 shipped. We’ve mostly been seeing this model get bundles ranging from $316 to $336 over 2025, with the increased package during this sale normally costing you $2,133 in full. Picking up this ride while the sale lasts scores you the additional gear of a rear cargo rack, fenders to go over both tires, an Elite headlight, a suspension seat post, a bottle holder and mounting adapter, a bottle-shaped e-bike lock, and water-resistant pannier bags.

If you want to learn more about this off-road e-bike, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here, while you can also browse the full Lectric Labor Day Sale lineup here.

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Bring DJI’s Power 1000 or 2000 power stations on outdoor adventures starting from $499

Through its official Amazon storefront, DJI is offering its Power 1000 Portable Power Station at $499 shipped. While it carries a $999 MSRP, we’ve been seeing it in 2025 keep down at $699 in full at Amazon. Since the end of July it’s been staying above $549, with past discounts this year having taken the costs as low as $379 in a series of short-term Lightning sales back at the top of the year. You’re looking at a 29% markdown off the going rate here, which saves you $200 while equipping your outdoor adventures with the means to keep your personal devices running.

If you want to learn more about this unit, or its larger counterpart, be sure to check out our original coverage of these deals here.

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Keep on your budget while getting a watchful companion for the road with VIOFO’s A119 Mini 2 dash cam at $100

By way of its official Amazon storefront, VIOFO is offering its A119 Mini 2 Dash Cam for $99.98 shipped which comes right behind our earlier coverage of the more advanced A229 series of dash cams. This smaller single-cam option usually fetches $139 at full price, which has regularly fallen between $100 and $99 over the course of 2025, with one drop lower to $90 back at the end of March. While we have seen the price go as low as $86 in 2024, you’re otherwise looking at the third-best rate of 2025 that cuts $39 off the going rate while giving you one of the brand’s best budget-friendly dash cam options.

If you want to learn more about this budget-friendly dash cam, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Start your EGO multi-head arsenal with a power head, 15-inch string trimmer attachment, and 5.0Ah battery for $320

Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ 56V Multi-Head 15-inch String Trimmer and Power Head Combo Kit with 5.0Ah battery for $319.99 shipped. It normally fetches $389 at full price, which we’ve mostly seen dropping between $350 and $309 in 2025, save for the one-time drop to $264 we spotted back in May. While it’s not the lowest tracked price in its history, you’re still looking at a solid $69 markdown that drops costs just $10 above Prime Day’s pricing. You can also browse the brand’s Amazon storefront here for more attachments to add to your kit’s arsenal.

If you want to learn more about this multi-functional tool, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal 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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Tesla unexpectedly ends contract at Giga Texas, letting go 82 people

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Tesla has unexpectedly terminated a contractor’s contract at Gigafactory Texas, resulting in the layoff of 82 workers who were supporting the automaker’s production at the giant factory in Austin.

MPW Industrial Services Inc., an Ohio-based industrial service provider specializing in cleaning and facility management, has issued a new WARN notice, confirming that it will lay off 82 workers in Texas due to Tesla unexpectedly ending its contract with the company.

Here are the details from the WARN notice:

  • State / agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
  • Notice date: August 27, 2025.
  • Employees affected: 82
  • Likely effective date: September 1, 2025
  • Context from the filing/letter: layoffs tied to an unexpected termination of a major customer contract (Tesla—Gigafactory Texas, 1 Tesla Road); positions include 61 technicians, 7 team leads, 7 supervisors, 7 managers; no bumping rights; workers not union-represented.

In April 2024, Tesla initiated waves of layoffs at the plant, resulting in the dismissal of more than 2,000 employees in Austin, Texas.

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Since then, Tesla’s sales have been in a steady decline. While the automaker is expected to have a strong quarter in the US in Q3 due to the end of the tax credit, sales are expected to decline further in Q4 and the first half of 2026.

Many industry watchers have expected Tesla to initiate further layoffs due to the situation.

Electrek’s Take

We may be seeing the beginnings of a new wave of layoffs at Tesla, as the automaker typically starts with contractors.

To be fair, Tesla could also potentially end the contract unexpectedly for other reasons, but the timing does align with the need to cut costs and staff ahead of an inevitable downturn in US EV sales.

I think it’s inevitable that we start seeing some layoffs. I think Tesla will have to slow down production in the US to avoid creating an oversupply, especially in Q4-Q1.

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After e-bike fury, suburban pearl-clutchers set their ire on golf carts

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After e-bike fury, suburban pearl-clutchers set their ire on golf carts

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First, it was e-bikes, offering an efficient, effective, and low-cost way for teens and just about everyone to zip around town, yet drawing the temper of suburban traditionalists. Now golf carts are the new public enemy number one in suburbia, at least if you ask the growing number of online groups where residents complain about these small electric vehicles “clogging” their streets.

But beyond the hand-wringing, golf carts and their more sophisticated cousins known as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) or Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs), are quietly becoming a popular alternative to cars for short trips around US cities and suburbs.

While most people still associate golf carts with retirement communities in Florida or slow rides across 18 holes, street-legal versions have been around for the last few decades.

But these aren’t your grandpa’s bare-bones carts, complete with a golf pencil clip. Many now come with DOT seat belts, lights, turn signals, mirrors, backup cameras, and speed limiters that allow them to operate legally on roads up to 35 mph, as long as they meet all the federal requirements for Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs).

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That means such vehicles are legally allowed to operate like cars, trucks, bicycles, or motorcycles on the vast majority of residential streets and a surprising portion of urban grids. In other words, for grabbing groceries, school drop-offs, or cruising to a friend’s house, they’re a practical, cheaper, and far greener substitute for firing up a 5,000-pound SUV.

The Club Car Cru adds extra luxury to the concept of an LSV

Golf carts have been slowly taking off for years, but the pandemic accelerated the trend. Sales of golf carts and LSVs spiked as families looked for safe, outdoor transportation and an easy way to get around their neighborhoods. Now, in cities all over the country, the sight of parents driving their kids to school or running errands in a cart is increasingly common. In some towns, petitions have even popped up with hundreds of residents asking for local ordinances to legalize them on more streets, according to the Daily Mail.

Of course, not everyone is thrilled. There’s growing backlash against the increase in golf carts on streets, with many residents calling them a “plague” and complaining that they’re taking up space on the roads, in parking lots, or creating unsafe conditions. While rare, there have been serious accidents too, with a handful of tragic cases highlighting the dangers of mixing small, lightweight carts with full-size vehicles. Critics argue that carts lack the crash protection of cars and don’t always fall under homeowners’ insurance policies if an accident happens.

But for every critic, there’s a supporter pointing out that golf carts take cars off the road, save money on fuel, and are no more dangerous than scooters or e-bikes – modes of transport that already share the streets. And major golf cart makers have been happy to respond to the demand with boosted sales and new models. Companies like E-Z-GO, Club Car, WAEV, Kandi, and others are all rushing new models to the market as more suburban commuters discover that their next electric vehicle might just cost a fraction of what they thought it would – and come with a better breeze, too.

The GEM microcars are classic LSVs that have brought smiles to families’ faces for decades

Electrek’s Take

If I didn’t know any better, I’d say it’s like the Karens are just following me around to poo-poo on any alternative vehicle I happen to drive that week. They’ve hit all my favorites. Pretty soon, they’ll be coming for my electric tractors, too!

But seriously, this feels like déjà vu. The same arguments we’ve heard for years against e-bikes are now being recycled against golf carts: too unsafe, too disruptive, too “different” from the car-centric status quo.

But the reality is, again, quite the same as e-bikes. These are small electric vehicles that make a ton of sense and are totally street legal, at least when they’re built correctly to conform to the proper laws.

They come with a lot of the same benefits, too. They’re cheap to operate, easy to park, perfect for short trips, and they prevent larger cars from needlessly clogging residential streets. Will they ruffle feathers among the kind of folks who have had one too many frisbees land in their yard? Perhaps. But much like e-bikes, their popularity is only going one direction – up.

I leave you with a few images of perhaps my favorite of all, the Kandi Mini. The nay-sayers can pull it from my cold, dead, golf

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2026 Volvo XC70 “long range PHEV” gets real with 125 mile electric range

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Volvo Cars reveals the new XC70 – a plug-in hybrid for every journey

With 400 hp and 200 km (125 miles) of all-electric range, Volvo’s new-for-2026 XC70 “long range plug-in hybrid” has made its official debut – and the order books are open. But, unfortunately for American fans of Swedish metal, it’s not available here. Yet.

Volvo first teased the new XC70 as a China-only model back in May, resurrecting an iconic name for the brand and representing an important product addition to the lineup and developed to meet the growing demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids in that market. A lot has changed since then, however – and with the looming threat of tariffs and trade wars on the one hand plus an increasing appetite for EREVs and PHEVs globally and a new CEO at the helm, Volvo’s new XC70 may yet make it to other markets.

“The new XC70 is a very attractive choice for customers who want the benefits of electric driving but are not yet ready to go fully electric,” explains Håkan Samuelsson, new new/old president and chief executive of Volvo Cars. “It is a cornerstone of our electrified product portfolio, a bridge to fully electric cars for our customers, and it will strengthen our presence in the world’s largest car market.”

The new XC70 is built on Volvo Cars’ new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform for plug-in hybrids, which are intended to deliver the environmental and performance benefits of electric drive with the added flexibility of an ICE backup.

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With 20-30 miles of electric range from a relatively small battery, that promise may ring hollow to many – but with 200 km (nearly 125 miles) of range on tap, it feels like it might be real enough this time out. The company claims its “efficient” allows drivers to drive over 1,200 km (nearly 750 miles) without recharging or refueling.

Active aero trickery

2026 XC70 PHEV; via Volvo Cars.

Part of those big range numbers is battery and engine tech, sure – but another large part is the new Volvo’s aerodynamic efficiency. At the front, a shield-like closed grille that echoes the fully electric Volvo EX90 and EX30 is paired with an active grille shutter (above) that automatically adjusts to minimize drag and optimize cabin climate and cooling.

Meanwhile, the vertical C-shaped taillights at the rear are integrated flush into the rear glass, which Volvo says creates “a sleek, modern look that is both eye-catching and functional.”

Tech-focused interior

Inside, the new XC70 presents a tech-first format, feturing a crisp 12.3″-inch” driver display and a laptop-sized, free-standing 15.4″-inch” central display in a horizontal format that allows the driver to view a large navigation map while still having space for other key functions.

It’s an odd move for the Swedish brand that’s already facing criticism over software bugs. Still, its hybrids have fared better on that front than the EX90, and the XC70’s standout feature — a massive 92-inch augmented reality heads-up display — could deliver that “wow factor” that’s needed to win over any doubters.

On the safety front, the new XC70 is riddled with radars, cameras, and sensors to continuously monitor its surroundings and avoid or mitigate collisions when it can. It also comes equipped with with Volvo-standard safety features like BLIS and City Safety.

For a relaxed driving experience, the XC70 also offers Pilot Assist ADAS Park Pilot Assist, as well as active navigation support.

Production of the new XC70 is already underway and the new long-range PHEV is now available to pre-order in China. No word yet on European (or American, here’s hoping) pricing.

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