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With so many of the e-bike sales we’ve recently covered either ending in the next few days or having already ended (be sure to check out our collection of summer e-bike deals below), today’s Green Deals are here to give you a few more EV discounts to consider. Leading the pack is the unique and stylish MOD Easy 3 e-bike for $2,999 shipped, along with alternate variations including a sidecar attachment. It is joined by the very first discount we’ve seen on the new Greenworks 80V 20-inch Fat-Tire Utility e-bike that is at $1,700 – but only for today! There’s also the surprise price cut on NIU’s KQi3 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter down to a new $480 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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.

MOD Easy 3 e-bike oozes the unique style of iconic motorcycles starting at $2,999

Running alongside MOD Bikes’ summer sale through the end of the month, there are some new models that are are also benefitting from the savings event and deserve a little spotlight time for their unique style, like the updated MOD Easy 3 e-bike for $2,999 shipped, along with its variations. Going for $3,299 normally, it comes in today as a $300 markdown and lands at the lowest price we have seen since the brand came to our attention. You can learn some more about this e-bike (and its additional sidecar attachment) by reading through our hands-on review of its earlier design.

With the MOD Easy 3 e-bike you’re getting quality parts with undeniably unique style, coming in two colorways, a charcoal black and an army green (which kind of gives off the vibe of the classic Indian 741 Scout motorcycles paired with its frame). It arrives stocked with a 750W rear brushless geared hub motor (1,000W peak), a removable 720Wh MOD Samsung Powerpack battery, and five levels of pedal assistance supported by a new torque sensor (upgraded from previous version’s cadence sensor).

MOD’s Easy 3 e-bike cruises around town at top speeds of 28 MPH for up to 50 miles as is, or up to 100 miles when you purchase an extra battery for it. You’ll also find other features like a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain, an integrated LED headlight and taillight with brake light functionality, a thumb throttle for pure electric action, fenders for both wheels, a rear cargo rack, hydraulic disc brakes, a bell, and an S3 smart color display with a USB port for charging your devices (another upgrade from the earlier simple LCD display) and password security for locking the e-bike.

Now there are two additional configurations for this e-bike that involve adding a sidecar attachment with a padded seat inside, among others. The above e-bike can be upgraded to the MOD Easy Sidecar 3 for an additional $1,000, which does seem steep, especially if you’re considering it for taking your kids out and about with you – cause you can attach a child’s seat to the rear rack in that case. The side car only has a 150 pound payload, but keep in mind that just like on any motorcycle, there are no seatbelts here – but there are dedicated D-ring anchor points to secure your dog’s leash or harness. There’s also a cheaper option for a sidecar in the MOD Easy Ape Hanger 3 e-bike for $2,999, down from $3,299. It has much of the same features and specs, but with a much more simplistic, toned-down design that features chopper handlebars, plus its at the same price as the standalone Easy 3.

Greenworks 80V 20-inch Venture Fat-Tire Utility e-bike within post for MOD Easy 3 e-bike

Greenworks’ new 80V 20-inch Venture Fat-Tire Utility e-bike gets first official discount to $1,700 low

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the new Greenworks 80V 20-inch Venture Fat-Tire Utility e-bike for $1,699.99 shipped. Sitting at its $2,200 price tag since it first released at the start of the new year, this is the very first chance to save on this model that we have seen anywhere – including over at Amazon, where we’ve only seen two discounts on this new line of EVs, but on the 26-inch All-Terrain Fat-Tire Mountain e-bike. You’re getting a solid $500 markdown here that sets a new all-time low going forward and even beats Greenworks’ website where it is still listed at its MSRP.

This e-bike from Greenworks’ new e-transportation line comes stocked with a 750W brushless rear hub motor alongside a removable 80V 4.0Ah battery and three levels of pedal assistance supported by a torque sensor. It tops out at speeds of 20 MPH for up to 22 miles, but can be fully recharged in a convenient 40-to 60-minute timeframe. Its important to note here that the 4.0Ah battery is not just confined to serving the e-bike’s power needs, but is also compatible with 75+ other tools within the company’s 80V ecosystem, allowing you to swap in other batteries you may already have for extended riding times or use this bike’s battery for jobs around your home.

Among its features you’ll find a 7-speed Shimano gear-shift system, 26-inch by 4-inch Kenda fat tires, dual mechanical disc brakes, an IPX4 waterproof rating, a high-intensity LED headlight, and a digital LCD display that gives you real-time performance data alongside typical setting controls – including Bluetooth connection for further personalization and tracking your travels.

NIU KQi3 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter within post for MOD Easy 3 e-bike

NIU’s KQi3 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter hits new $480 low

The official NIU Amazon storefront is offering the best deal to date on its NIU KQi3 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter for $479.98 shipped, after clipping the on-page $120 off coupon. Already down from its normal $799 price tag, this particular model has only seen a handful of discounts since the new year began, mostly in one-day deals from Best Buy down to $600. Coming in today as a massive, combined 40% markdown, you’re looking at a solid $319 in savings at the all-time lowest price we have tracked – beating out its former $599 Black Friday low for the title. This is a limited-time deal, so keep in mind that there’s no telling how long it will remain live, if you were planning to sleep on the decision.

The NIU KQi3 Pro offers an affordable, longer-than-normal-commuting solution of 31 miles on a single charge at 20 MPH top speeds, matching or coming near many popular e-bike models that go for more. It sports a 350W rear drive motor and a 48V battery that can handle 20% inclines together, as well as wider 21-inch handlebars and 9.5-inch rubber pneumatic tires. Its triple braking system gives you superior stopping power, with braking lights on its backside and a bright Halo headlight for evening or night time cruises, ensuring a safer journey. You’ll also get complete smart controls through the NIU app, letting you monitor or adjust settings, but more importantly it allows for the scooter to be locked for added security.

Amazon also has the NIU KQi3 Max Foldable Electric Scooter discounted as well, from its usual $999 price down to $700. The big upgrades on this model, compared to its predecessor above, is the increase from a 31-mile range to a 40-mile range on a single charge, and a slight bump up in speed, topping off at a maximum 23.6 MPH. The other big difference is the inclusion of self-healing tires that are able to seal themselves if and when punctured, giving you a more worry-free ride.

Summer e-bike deals!

Jackery Explorer 240 v2 Portable Power Station within post for MOD Easy 3 e-bike

Other 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.

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Lexus cuts RZ electric SUV prices by over $10,000 with its new entry-level 2025 model

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Lexus cuts RZ electric SUV prices by over ,000 with its new entry-level 2025 model

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The all-electric luxury electric SUV is getting significantly cheaper. Lexus launched a new entry-level 2025 RZ trim with starting prices over $10,000 less than last year’s model. And you get just as much driving range.

2025 Lexus RZ electric SUV prices and driving range

Lexus launched its first dedicated EV last year, the RZ electric SUV. Starting at $55,175, the 2024 Lexus RZ 300e has a range of up to 266 miles.

The 2024 RZ 450e AWD, equipped with its dual-moto DIRECT4 system, has a range of up to 196 miles. Prices start at just under $60,000. Both models are offered in Premium or Luxury packages.

Lexus is drastically lowering prices for the 2025 model year. The 2025 Lexus RZ starts at $43,975, and that includes the $1,175 delivery fee.

At under $44,000, prices for the 2025 RZ start at over $10,000 less than last year’s model. The lower price tag comes as Lexus added a new entry-level RZ 300e FWD trim to the lineup.

The 2025 Lexus RZ 300e FWD still has an EPA-estimated 266-mile range (18″ wheels), so despite the lower price, it’s no loss from last year’s model. It’s powered by a 72.8 kWh battery pack from global leader CATL.

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2025 Lexus RZ 450e (Source: Lexus)

Lexus modified the subframe for the FWD model, replacing the rear eAxle from the AWD model. The result is a quieter, smoother drive.

Powered by a 71.4 kWh battery, the 2025 RZ 450e AWD has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 220 miles (18″ wheels).

2025 Lexus RZ model Starting Price* EPA-estimated Driving Range
RZ 450e AWD $48,675 220 miles
RZ 450e Premium AWD w/ 18″ Wheel $52,875 220 miles
RZ 450e Premium AWD w/ 20″ Wheel $54,115 196 miles
RZ 450e Luxury AWD $58,605 220 miles
RZ 300e FWD $43,975 266 miles
RZ 300e Premium FWD w/ 18″ Wheel $48,175 266 miles
RZ 300e Premium FWD w/ 20″ Wheel $49,415 224 miles
RZ 300e Luxury FWD $53,905 266 miles
2025 Lexus RZ electric SUV prices and range (*Includes Delivery, Processing and Handling fee of $1,175)

The 2025 Lexus RZ is available in three grades. These include the new entry-level model, in addition to the current Premium and Luxury trims.

Inside, the electric SUV has a minimalistic feel with a standard 14″ infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support at the center.

You can also opt for the available 10″ head-up display (HUD), Mark Levinson Surround Sound System, and a host of safety features.

The flat platform provides a spacious interior with 37.52″ of rear legroom, nearly as much as the second row of a Ford Explorer (39″).

With the 2025 model arriving at dealerships soon, Lexus is offering closeout prices on 2024 models with up to $18,500 in lease cash discounts. You can use our link to find the best offers on the Lexus RZ at a dealer near you today.

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‘Political malpractice’ if Trump undoes climate-geared Biden projects, outgoing U.S. energy secretary says

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'Political malpractice' if Trump undoes climate-geared Biden projects, outgoing U.S. energy secretary says

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm speaks to the media on day five at the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference on November 15, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 

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A potential decision by Donald Trump to walk back the Biden administration’s climate-geared projects would impact jobs in areas governed by the President-elect’s own party, outgoing U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told CNBC, urging consistency in Washington’s green transition policies.

Referencing the White House’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement — a 2015 treaty in which nearly 200 governments made non-binding pledges to reduce greenhouse emissions — during Trump’s first mandate, Granholm said the U.S. pressed ahead with projects linked to the green transition that members of Congress wanted to undertake in their districts.

“We are now building all of these projects. We’re building batteries for electric vehicles, we’re building the vehicles, we’re building the offshore wind turbines, we’re building the solar panels. And all of those are factories. And those factories are in districts of members of Congress,” she told CNBC’s Dan Murphy on Friday at the COP29 U.N. climate conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

'Political malpractice' if Trump undoes Biden climate commitments: Energy Secretary Granholm

She estimated that 80% of the funding from U.S. President Joe Biden’s legacy bills — the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — went to U.S. districts represented by Republican leadership.

“It would be political malpractice to undo those opportunities when people are just now getting hired,” she said, stressing benefits to the manufacturing sector and noting that the business community of the world’s largest economy and oil producer now wants a clear course from Washington on its climate policy.

“This isn’t about in [the Paris Agreement], out, shifting back and forth. Let’s have a consistent practice,” she said.

When asked for a response on Granholm’s comments, Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Trump’s transition team, said the president-elect will “deliver” on the promises he made on the campaign trail.

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International focus has now shifted on the shape of the U.S.’ future role in global climate policy, as Trump prepares to take the helm at the White House for a second mandate in January, following a sweeping victory against Democrat candidate Kamala Harris. Trump — who has yet to announce his own pick to lead the U.S. Department of Energy — put hydrocarbons at the front and center of his campaigning agenda, pledging to “end Biden’s delays in federal drilling permits and leases that are needed to unleash American oil and natural gas production.”

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in March said that the country already “produced more crude oil than any nation at any time” for the past six years to 2023, averaging a crude oil and condensate production of 12.9 million barrels per day that year — breaking the previous U.S. and global record of 12.3 million barrels per day recorded in 2019, during Trump’s first mandate.

Yet Granholm on Friday stressed that the clean transition is also “unleashed” and will take place regardless of who is leading the White House — and that ignoring climate change risks sacrificing Washington’s position as a frontrunner in the blooming decarbonization industry.

“Why would we take a second, a backseat to an economic competitor like China?” she asked. “They have an economic strategy, they want to be number one. So if we get out of the game, we’re just going to cede that territory all over again. It’s bad strategy for the United States and for workers and for communities across the country.”

As the world braces for the possibility of a second U.S. exit from the Paris Agreement, some climate activists note that the green transition has now gained a different global momentum than during Trump’s first turn at the White House:

“There is no denying that another Trump presidency will stall national efforts to tackle the climate crisis and protect the environment, but most U.S. state, local, and private sector leaders are committed to charging ahead,” Dan Lashof, U.S. director of the World Resources Institute, said in a Nov. 6 statement.

“Donald Trump heading back to the White House won’t be a death knell to the clean energy transition that has rapidly picked up pace these last four years.”

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Granholm also identified potential support in Trump’s current entourage, which this week welcomed business tycoon Elon Musk as the president-elect’s choice to head a new Department of Government Efficiency, alongside conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy:

“His right-hand man, Elon Musk,  is somebody who has been strongly in favor of products that … address climate change. Obviously, he’s the founder of Tesla,” Granholm pointed out.

Musk’s environmental stance has come under question over the years, shifting from telling Rolling Stone magazine that “climate change is the biggest threat that humanity faces this century, except for AI” and backing carbon taxes to holding that the world needs hydrocarbon supplies as a bridge to renewable energy.

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