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Today’s Green Deals are once again overwhelmingly EV-minded, with Heybike’s Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike taking the lead at its $999 low and coming with some free gear, among the other models in the brand’s Black Friday sale. Next, we spotted ENGWE’s E26 Dual Suspension All-Terrain e-bike hitting a new $849 low, while Segway’s Ninebot E22 Electric Scooter (with attachable seat) returns to its $360 2024 low. Lastly, we have the EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station falling to a new annual low price too at $838. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Black Friday release of Lectric’s new XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes, Bluetti’s Black Friday changeups, 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’s Cityrun commuter e-bike carries you up to 55 miles of travel on a four-hour charge at $999 low

Looking back in on Heybike’s ongoing early Black Friday sale, we spotted another great deal on the brand’s Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike for $999 shipped. Normally priced at $1,599, we mainly saw it fall to $1,199 during the first half of the year’s sales events, with that price dropping further to $1,099 as the months went on. During this Black Friday sale, you’re looking at the best rate we have seen so far, as it’s coming with a 38% markdown that slashes $600 off the price tag and lands it at the lowest price we have tracked. Along with your purchase, you’ll also be getting some free gear in the form of a large basket and a Black Friday gift pack.

Heybike’s Cityrun commuter e-bike arrives sporting a 500W brushless geared hub motor (peaking at 1,000W) and a large 720Wh battery that propels the model up to top speeds of 21 MPH with a 55-mile max travel range on one full four-hour charge (achieved thanks to the higher-power 4A charger). There are three levels of pedal assistance here supported by a torque sensor, which is nice to see, and it comes with some impressive features for its price range, with the usual cheaper options we see, like mechanical disc brakes, instead replaced by hydraulic disc brakes on top of the hydraulic suspension front fork too.

Heybike’s Cityrun e-bike also has a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, 26-inch by 2.5-inch tires with fenders over each, an automatic LED headlight and taillight with turn signals, a rear cargo rack, and a smart LCD display. While it does weigh in a bit hefty at 62 pounds, for the price it is a well-stocked option that won’t weigh so heavily on your wallet while providing a solid commuting solution for your daily life.

More Heybike early Black Friday deals:

  • Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for 45 miles
    • comes with gift pack
  • Ranger S Folding Fat-Tire e-bike: $1,199 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free front basket and large basket + gift pack
  • Brawn Off-Road e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,799)
    • 28 MPH for 65 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
  • Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,499)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with large rear basket + gift pack
  • Horizon Full-Suspension e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,999)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free front basket and large basket + gift pack
  • Tyson Uni-Body e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,699)
    • 28 MPH for 55 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack
  • Hauler Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike (new model): $1,699 (Reg. $1,899)
    • 28 MPH for 85 miles
    • comes with free large rear basket + gift pack
  • Hero Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike (new model): $2,499 (Reg. $2,599)
    • 35 MPH for 60 miles
    • comes with free large basket + gift pack

On top of all these single e-bike deals, there are also some great savings to take advantage of when buying two e-bikes together, you can browse the full list of doubled-up combo deals by following the link here.

Heybike Cityrun e-bike

Amazon has ENGWE’s E26 dual suspension all-terrain e-bike hitting a new $849 low

Outside of ENGWE’s Black Friday sale, we just noticed Amazon offering the brand’s E26 Dual Suspension All-Terrain e-bike at $849 shipped. More recently sitting at $1,049 at Amazon despite its $1,299 price tag, as well as the $1,399 MSRP direct from ENGWE, we’ve mainly seen this model in 2024 dropping between $999 and $1,199 on average. We last saw prices down at $899 during ENGWE’s Halloween sale, which Amazon is beating out here today for a new all-time low price. This $550 markdown (off the full MSRP from ENGWE) is giving you the lowest price we have seen anywhere – with the brand’s Black Friday sale beaten by $50. You can learn more below or in our review.

You’ll find both the step-over and step-thru frames for ENGWE’s E26 e-bike benefitting from this discount today, with either model offering up an affordable means for longer commutes, depending on how you choose to ride. The 750W brushless motor peaks at 1,000W to provide up to 70Nm of torque for inclines while producing top speeds of 28 MPH. The removable 48V 16Ah battery sees to it that you get 30 to 40 miles while only using the throttle, or you can get up to 87 miles when utilizing the pedal assistance. There are also some surprisingly solid features considering the low price, with a dual suspension for smoother riding, hydraulic disc brakes for guaranteed stopping power, as well as an LED headlight and taillight, a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain, fat tires with fenders over each, a rear cargo rack, and a large LCD color display.

Be sure to also check out the lineup of ENGWE’s Black Friday sales, which overwhelmingly beats out Amazon’s pricing, excluding the above model.

Segway Ninebot E22

Segway’s Ninebot E22 electric scooter (with seat) is a reliable commuter that carries you up to 14 miles at $360

Amazon is offering the Segway Ninebot E22 Foldable Electric Scooter for $359.99 shipped. Normally priced at $640, but more recently fetching $570 on average, it’s mostly been seen keeping above $400 throughout the year, though we have seen a few previous falls lower to $378 and $360, on occasion. While it’s not as low as it was this same time last year, when it hit the $300 low, you’re looking at a solid $210 markdown to the lowest price we’ve tracked in 2024 and the second-lowest overall.

Not everyone wants to shell out tons of money to add an EV to their commute, and Segway’s Ninebot E22 is certainly a great choice. I’ve been riding this same model (albeit, without the included seat) since 2020 and it is still going strong despite my aggressive and semi-abusive riding on it. The 300W brushless DC motor is paired with a 184Wh battery to reach a 12.4 MPH top speed and carries you up to 13.7 miles on a single charge, with the addition of a Segway External Battery Pack (sold separately) bumping those numbers up to 15.5 MPH for up to 27 miles. There are three riding modes here – a cruise mode for lower speeds and extended travels, a normal mode for its standard settings, and a sports mode that bumps its speed to its maximum rate (while also handling inclines up to 15%) at the cost of some mileage.

EGO Power+ Nexus portable power station

Expand your EGO Power+ capabilities with the Nexus portable power station at a new $838 2024 low

Amazon is offering the EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station with two 7.5Ah batteries for $837.85 shipped. Normally priced at $1,099, we’ve seen a few discounts drop over 2024, with minor falls above $1000 before July, at which point we’ve been seeing recurring discounts lower to $899. Today, we’re getting the best deal we’ve seen in a number of years as the price tag has had $261 cut from it, landing it at a new 2024 low price – just $38 above the all-time lowest rate we last saw in 2019.

This EGO Power+ power station utilizes the brand’s interchangeable batteries for power as an alternative to gas generators, giving you some expansive capabilities for your existing setup. What’s nice about this for those who already own EGO Power+ tools and their respective batteries, is that you can keep switching them out with the included two for sustained power output or plug the station into a wall outlet to act as a multi-port battery charger too, making it a nice addition to homes/setups already investing in the brand. It can pump out up to 2,000W of power (peaking at 3,000W) through its three AC outlets and four USB ports to cover devices, appliances, and even run large holiday displays/decorations.

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Best 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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A 100-MW solar farm just broke ground in Wisconsin

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A 100-MW solar farm just broke ground in Wisconsin

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National Grid Renewables has broken ground on its 100 MW Apple River Solar Project in Polk County, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin solar farm, which will use US-made First Solar Series 6 Plus bifacial modules, will be constructed by The Boldt Company, creating 150 construction and service jobs. Apple River Solar will generate over $36 million in direct economic benefits over its first 20 years.

Once it comes online in late 2025, Apple River Solar will supply clean energy to Xcel Energy, which serves customers throughout the Upper Midwest. According to National Grid Renewables, the solar farm will generate enough energy to power around 26,000 homes annually. It will also offset about 129,900 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year – equivalent to taking 30,900 cars off the road.

“We are excited to see this project begin as it underscores our dedication to delivering clean, reliable and affordable energy to our customers,” said Karl Hoesly, President, Xcel Energy-Wisconsin and Michigan. “This project is an important step in those goals while bringing significant economic benefits to Polk County and the local townships.”

Electrek reported in February that Xcel Energy, Minnesota’s largest utility, expects to cut more than 80% – and possibly up to 88% – of its emissions by 2030, putting it on track to hit Minnesota’s goal of net zero by 2040. It also says it’s on track to achieve its clean energy goals for all the Upper Midwest states it serves – Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan.

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Tesla announces 500 kW charging as it finally delivers V4 Supercharger cabinets

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Tesla announces 500 kW charging as it finally delivers V4 Supercharger cabinets

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Tesla has announced that it will finally deliver 500 kW charging as it is about to install its long-awaited V4 Supercharger cabinets.

The rollout of Supercharger V4 has been a strange one, to say the least.

Tesla has been deploying the new charging stations for two years and calling them “Supercharger V4”, but it has only been deploying the charging stalls.

Supercharger stations are made of two main parts: the stalls, which are where the charging cable is located, and the cabinets, which are generally located further back and include all the power electronics.

For all these new “Supercharger V4”, Tesla was actually using Supercharger V3 cabinets. This has been limiting the power output of the charging stations to 250 kW – although

Today, Tesla officially announced its “V4 Cabinet”, which the automaker claims will enable of “delivering up to 500kW for cars and 1.2MW for Semi.”

Here are the main features of the V4 Cabinet as per Tesla:

  • Faster charging: Supports 400V-1000V vehicle architectures, including 30% faster charging for Cybertruck. S3XY vehicles enjoy 250kW charge rates they already experience on V3 Cabinet — charging up to 200 miles in 15 minutes.
  • Faster deployments: V4 Cabinet powers 8 posts, 2X the stalls per cabinet. Lower footprint and complexity = more sites coming online faster.
  • Next-generation hardware: Cutting-edge power electronics designed to be the most reliable on the planet, with 3X power density enabling higher throughput with lower costs.

Tesla reports that its first sites with the new V4 Cabinets are going into permitting now. The company expects its first sites to open next year.

We recently reported about Tesla’s new Oasis Supercharger project, which includes larger solar arrays and battery packs to operate the charging station mostly off-grid.

Early in the deployment of the Supercharger network, Tesla promised to add solar arrays and batteries to all Supercharger stations, and Musk even said that most stations would be able to operate off-grid.

While Tesla did add solar and batteries to a few stations, the vast majority of them don’t have their own power system or have only minimal solar canopies.

Back in 2016, I asked Musk about this, and he said that it would now happen as Tesla had the “pieces now in place” with Supercharger V3, Powerpack V2, and SolarCity:

It took about 8 years, but it sounds like the pieces are now getting actually in place with Supercharger V4, Megapacks, and this new Oasis project.

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Hyundai is launching an AI-powered EV next year to keep pace in China

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Hyundai is launching an AI-powered EV next year to keep pace in China

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Hyundai has a new secret weapon it’s about ready to unleash. To revamp the brand in China and counter BYD’s surge, Hyundai is launching a new AI-powered EV next year. The new model will be Hyundai’s first dedicated electric car for the world’s largest EV market.

With the help of Haomo, a Chinese autonomous startup, Hyundai will launch its first EV equipped with generative AI. It will also be its first model designed specifically for China.

A Hyundai Motor official said (via The Korea Herald) the company is “working to load the software” onto the new EV model, “which will be released in the Chinese market next year.” The spokesperson added, “The level of autonomous driving is somewhere between 2 and 2.5.”

In comparison, Tesla’s Autopilot is considered a level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) on the SAE scale (0 to 5), meaning it offers limited hands-free features.

With Autopilot, you still have to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel, or the system will notify you and eventually disengage.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 with Waymo autonomous driving tech (Source: Hyundai)

Haomo’s system, DriveGPT, unveiled last spring, takes inspiration from the OpenAI’s popular ChatGPT.

The system can continuously update in real-time to optimize decision-making by absorbing traffic data patterns. According to Haomo, DriveGPT is used in around 20 models as it looks to play a bigger role in China.

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Hyundai at the Beijing Auto Show 2024 (Source: Hyundai Motor)

Hyundai hopes new AI-powered EV boosts sales in China

Electric vehicle sales continue surging in China. According to Rho Motion, China set another EV sales record last month with 1.2 million units sold, up 50% from October 2023.

Over 8.4 million EVs were sold in China in the first ten months of 2024, a notable 38% increase from last year.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Source: Hyundai)

BYD continues to dominate its home market. According to Autovista24, BYD accounted for 32.9% of all PHEV and EV (NEV) sales in China through September, with over half of the top 20 best-selling EV models.

Tesla was second with a 6.5% share of the market, but keep in mind these numbers only include plug-in models (PHEV).

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai)

Like most foreign automakers, Hyundai is struggling to keep up with the influx of low-cost electric models in China. Beijing Hyundai’s sales have been slipping since 2017. Through September, Korean automaker’s share of the Chinese market fell to just 1.2%.

Last month, Hyundai opened its first overseas digital R&D center in China to help kick off its return to the region.

According to local reports, Hyundai is partnering with other local tech companies like Thundersoft, a smart cockpit provider, and others in China to power up its next-gen EVs

With its first AI-powered EV launching next year, Hyundai hopes to turn things around in the region quickly. The new model will be one of five to launch in China through 2026.

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