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We’ve got a bunch of fresh Black Friday Green Deals for you today as many brands and outlets have all launched their full savings through Cyber Monday. We have exclusive new dual low prices on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station, as well as the bundle option, that gives you up to $2,299 in savings and starts from $2,099. Next, we have Jackery’s full Black Friday sale spread with up to $3,200 in savings, split across its direct site and Amazon, starting as low as $89. From there we have a large lineup of Husqvarna lawncare equipment that have had prices cut by up to $751, starting from $95, as well as GE’s Smart Indoor Smoker that is down at $599. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Black Friday savings on ALLPOWERS power stations and GE’s 2-in-1 electric washer/ventless dryer, 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.

Exclusive deals on Anker SOLIX F3800 power station and bundle saves you up to $2,299 at new lows from $2,099

Wellbots is giving 9to5Toys readers two amazing exclusive discounts on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station and a subsequent bundle. The first of these deals is on the lone F3800 unit for $2,099 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5ANKER300 at checkout for an additional $300 off. Normally going for $3,999 at full price, discounts coming direct from Anker have taken costs down as low as $2,999, with Wellbots having previously delivered the former lowest price of $2,499 back in June. Today though, this title-holding low has been swiftly knocked from its place as we’re getting an even bigger 48% markdown that slashes a full $1,900 off the going rate, landing it at a new all-time low that falls $400 under its former low.

Some people want a backup power solution tailored for a specific use, while others look for the best model that offers the most widespread versatility of uses – Anker’s SOLIX F3800 prominently positions itself in the latter of these two needs with a 3,840Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that you can invest in over time to expand upwards to 26.9kWh with additional equipment like expansion batteries. It pumps out the juice your devices and appliances need at up to 6,000W with an array of 15+ output ports to cover connection types – with dedicated hook-ups for your RV, electric car, and even your home’s circuit breaker (but you will require either a Home Backup Kit for sectional support or the Home Power Panel for whole-home coverage on top of connection capabilities with your roof panels.

The second exclusive offer here is on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station that comes along with an expansion battery for $3,299 shipped, after using the promo code 500ANKER9TO5 at checkout for an additional $500 off. This deal beats out the former low price (also from Wellbots) that we saw in August by $100 for a new all-time low rate that ultimately saves you $2,299 off its full price tag. With this bundle, you’re getting the full versatility we discussed above while also getting a doubled 7,680Wh LiFePO4 capacity, giving you plenty of power to keep devices and appliances running for days.

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Massive Jackery Black Friday sale now live with up to $3,200 in savings on power stations & solar generators from $89

Jackery’s Black Friday sale is officially in full swing, taking up to 50% off a wide array of its power stations, bundles, and accessories spread out between its direct site and through its official Amazon storefront. One of the many notable standouts this time around is the brand’s new Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station that has dropped to $799 shipped, after clipping the on-page $100 off coupon. Since releasing in September at $1,499, we’ve already seen frequent discounts on this unit, with the biggest of them having come through last month’s Prime Day savings event, which saw costs lowered to $999. Now with these Black Friday savings, you’re looking at an even greater $700 markdown that beats out its Prime Day pricing by $200 and drops things down to a new and surprising all-time low. You can also grab the station direct from Jackery with two 200W solar panels for $1,599, down from $2,499.

Built with exclusive CBT tech and a honeycomb design, which Jackery describes as contributing to “the smallest, lightest home backup power,” the new Explorer 2000 v2 model provides a well-rounded 2,042Wh LiFePO4 capacity with a 2,200W power output that peaks at 4,400W – giving you more than enough to cover campsites, travel routes, and even home backup needs for multiple days. It delivers power to your devices and appliances via the seven dedicated ports and is one of the three new models sporting the next-gen ChargeShield 2.0 for 62 forms of protection while charging – especially during storms, outages, and so on.

There are four ways to recharge the battery with this unit, with the quickest way being plugged into a wall outlet to regain 80% of the battery in about 66+ minutes, though if you need a full battery for last-minute plans and unexpected needs (say, an incoming storm), you can reach that with its supercharge features in 102+ minutes. There’s also the option to plug it directly into your car’s auxiliary port for a full battery in 24 hours, or you can utilize its maximum 400W of solar input to recharge the battery in 5.5 hours. One more thing to note here is its silent charging mode for when you’ve plugged it in for nighttime use or recharging, as it keeps under 30dB so you or anyone else trying to rest won’t be disturbed.

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Amazon has taken up to $751 off a huge lineup of Husqvarna lawncare equipment from $95

Amazon is offering some early Black Friday savings on the Husqvarna Hedge Master 320iHD60 Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer for $249 shipped, as well as several other tools and equipment from the brand. You’re looking at a 22% markdown here off its usual $320 price tag, discounts over 2024 having been spaced out – the biggest of which came from October’s Prime Day event where it hit a $212 low. Today’s deal cuts a solid $71 off the going rate, giving you a great opportunity to score this higher-end tool among some of its lowest prices – just $37 above the all-time lowest we’ve seen.

Husqvarna’s Hedge Master 320iHD60 comes powered by a 40V battery that can be interchanged with the brand’s other handheld tools that you already have, with a high-torque brushless motor that provides “increased efficiency, increased reliability, reduced noise and longer product life.” It gives you a 24-inch reach that supports your own comfort with tri-handle grips for heavy-duty jobs and/or longer periods of use. Don’t worry about the blades jamming up here either, as its conveniently been given an un-jam button that opens the blades up for easy clearing.

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GE smart indoor smoker

Save $400 while enjoying smoky BBQ goodness with GE’s smart indoor smoker at $599

Over at Amazon we just spotted the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker for $599 shipped, after clipping the on-page $98.99 off coupon. Normally fetching $999 at full price since releasing at the start of 2024, most of the discounts we’ve seen have cut the price down between $719 and $799, after the very first discount lowered costs to $699. We did see a short-lived fall to the $550 low back during July’s Prime Day event, but it’s kept above $700 in the time since (even being skipped over during October’s Prime Day sales) – until today. Now, you can score this “first-of-its-kind” kitchen upgrade with a $400 markdown, which puts it down at the second-lowest price we have tracked – just $49 above the all-time low from July.

Ideal for BBQ lovers everywhere, especially those who may not have the yard space for a larger or “more proper” smoking setup, GE has provided an innovative kitchen countertop alternative here that you don’t have to worry about setting off smoke detectors. This is due to the Active Smoke Filtration system that turns wood smoke into warm air that gets channeled through the unit and into your favorite meats or veggies. There are two separate heat sources contained within, one for burning pellets and the other for cooking your food – and it comes with six preset options for brisket, pork ribs, pork butt, chicken wings, chicken breast, and salmon, as well as a warming function to keep things from going too cold too early, as well as other customizable settings.

Speaking just on its smoking capabilities, it has five adjustable controls ranging from infusing mild hints of flavor all the way to full-on rich and robust smoky satisfaction that can be tasted through your sense of smell alone. With the SmartHQ app, you’ll have total remote smart controls so you can manage loner-timed cooking periods, even when you’re away from home, with it even allowing for hands-free voice controls via Alexa or Google Assistant.

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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 can’t sell its cars anymore so it is renting them now

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Tesla is launching a new car rental program out of its stores in the US, as sales are crashing due to the end of the federal tax credit.

It’s available at select stores in the US right now.

Tesla’s demand in the US, like that of most other electric vehicles, has crashed after the federal tax credit for electric cars ended last quarter, pulling forward a lot of demand.

With inventories piling up at stores and dealers across the country, Tesla has found a new way to use its inventory: it is now renting (not leasing) its vehicles from its stores.

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The rental duration is a minimum of three and a maximum of seven days, starting at $60 per day and increasing depending on the model.

Tesla appears to be using this to show potential buyers how convenient it is to own a Tesla vehicle, since it also includes Supercharging and Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for free with every rental.

If a rental customer decides to order a vehicle within a week of having rented one, Tesla gives them a $250 credit toward the purchase:

Order your own Tesla within seven days of your rental to get up to a $250 credit toward your purchase.

The program is starting with a couple of locations in Southern California, but it is expected to expand before the end of the year.

Car rental giant Hertz has previously bought a large fleet of Tesla vehicles in an effort to electrify its rental fleet.

However, Hertz has been divesting from Tesla vehicles and selling them over the last 2 years, as declining resale values crushed its fleet economics amid Tesla slashing prices due to declining demand over the last 3 years.

Electrek’s Take

It’s rough out there for people selling electric vehicles in the US right now. The lack of policy consistency is resulting in inconsistent demand and discouraging automakers from pushing electric cars, as they do in Europe and Asia.

It’s particularly challenging for automakers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid, which sell only electric vehicles, because most people who planned to buy an electric vehicle in 2025 have already bought one in Q3 or earlier.

This rental service is not a bad idea, though, but it’s obviously far from a solution to the demand problem in the US.

It’s wild to think that Tesla’s own CEO is largely responsible for creating this situation by backing Trump in the last elections.


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NIU unveils bold new urban and off-road (but street legal!) electric motorbikes

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NIU is back at EICMA 2025 (the Milan Motorcycle Show) with a fresh lineup of electric two-wheelers that push the boundaries of performance, design, and smart connectivity. The Chinese electric mobility giant, already known for selling over 5 million electric scooters and motorcycles across over 50 countries, used the Milan show to unveil its 2026 product range – and it’s clear NIU is looking to hang on to that leader status.

For those unfamiliar, NIU launched its first electric scooter way back in 2015 and quickly rose to prominence with sleek, connected vehicles that combined urban practicality with stylish design. There are a lot of electric scooters out there now, but NIU has consistently been known for high-tech and slick-looking models.

Now, a decade later, NIU’s lineup has matured into a globally recognized suite of smart mopeds, e-bikes, scooters, and electric motorcycles. And at this year’s EICMA, the company made it clear that it’s ready to dominate even more niches.

A smarter NQiX Series

The NQiX Series has already gained traction in Europe’s L1e and L3e vehicle categories, but for 2026, it’s getting even better. All models in the series will be updated with improved motor and battery efficiency for longer range and better consistency. Most notably, NIU is adding onboard navigation powered by Google Maps – a major step toward true “smart” scooters.

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The biggest news, though, is the introduction of the NQiX 1000. Packing 15.5 kW of peak power and topping out at 125 km/h (78 mph), this model is aimed at commuters who want speed, range, and flexibility. With three removable 72V 28Ah batteries and over 100 km of range, it looks set to be a practical yet powerful urban workhorse. The NQiX 1000 will launch in Q3 2026 with a starting price of €6,499.

My first NIU scooter ever was an NQiGT that I got back in 2020, and it helped me fall in love with the brand. The NQiX series has extended what made the original so impressive, and the NQiX 1000 will push that model line into brand new territory, both for technology and for performance.

FQiX brings a fresh face to urban riding

NIU also introduced a completely new design platform called the FQiX Series, targeted at city dwellers who want tech-forward transportation with a bit of flair. Think sleek body lines, distinctive lighting, and a minimalist aesthetic – paired with smart features like a 5-inch TFT display, rear radar, and Bluetooth/NFC/keyless unlocking.

The FQiX 150 (L1e) and FQiX 300 (L3e) offer two tiers of performance but share the same connected tech ecosystem, powered by NIU’s new “Link Crown” interface. These will also arrive by Q3 2026, starting at just €2,399 – making them a compelling choice for first-time e-scooter riders.

This one definitely feels like NIU’s targetted attempt to bring on younger, more budget conscious riders while still giving them access to the technology that separates the brands’ scooters from much of the competition.

XQi goes off-road (and on-road, too)

NIU has been teasing off-road ambitions for years, but the new XQi 300, XQi 400, and XQi 500 take those ambitions up several notches. They follow on the heels of the successful launch of the NIU XQi3, which, for a lack of a better way to describe it, is NIU’s Sur Ron competitor. I had the chance to test it out recently on a trip to tour NIU’s factory. But unlike Sur Rons, Talarias, and most other light electric dirt bikes in this category, NIU made the XQi3 street-legal from the start, meaning riders could register it like a motorcycle and also ride on trails.

Now the XQi3 has been revamped into the XQi 300, keeping much of what made it a success untouched, but adding highly requested features like on-board charging so the battery doesn’t need to be unplugged to recharge. The XQi 400 and XQi 500 add even more power and performance, competing more with the Sur Ron Storm Bee. The XQi 500 Street, in particular, is likely to prove quite popular as a street-legal electric dirt bike with a massive 28.8 kW peak output and a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph), all in a fairly lightweight 92 kg (203 lb) chassis.

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NIU also showed off a concept for a potentially upcoming maxi-scooter, and it sounds like they actually want to produce it. This likely isn’t just a crazy concept that will never see the road, but rather a roadmap to what could be NIU’s biggest scooter yet.

The company is projecting impressive performance, including a 20 kW motor, speeds of up to 155 km/h (96 MPH), plus fancy features like a tray table so you can get some laptop work done while you’re charging up.

Electrek’s Take

NIU continues to impress me with its mix of smart tech, eye-catching design, and impressive performance. The addition of Google Maps integration and radar safety features is a clear step forward that I’m excited to see implemented. And with models like the XQi 1000, NIU is branching into serious performance territory. And the new off-road bikes (with street-legal status to ride on the road too!) take what was already a great design and make it even more powerful – and convenient to use.

While some of the subscription models might turn off some users, the base functionality of these vehicles seems generous enough to keep most people happy. And all of that tech on top is what helps separate NIU. If the pricing holds and the specs deliver, I think NIU’s 2026 lineup could shake up both urban and off-road electric mobility in a big way.


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Tesla’s head of Cybertruck program is leaving the company

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Tesla’s head of the Cybertruck program, Siddhant Awasthi, announced that he is leaving after more than 8 years at the company.

Awasthi is a good example of Tesla’s transition into fostering inside leadership rather than outside hiring.

For better or worse, over the last 5 years, Tesla has virtually had no significant outside hires into high-level leadership roles. It almost exclusively promotes from within.

Awasthi worked on a hyperloop school program, interned at Tesla, and joined the company straight out of school in 2018. Within 2 years, he became an engineering manager. Within 3 years, he was a senior technical program manager in charge of the Cybertruck’s 48-volt architecture.

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To say that this is unusual at a major company would be an understatement.

By late 2022, ahead of Tesla’s planned start of Cybertruck production, he was made head of the electric truck program.

He was in charge of the production ramp and future improvements to the electric pickup truck, which has since become a commercial flop. Tesla is having trouble selling 25,000 Cybertrucks per year, despite planning for an annual production capacity of 250,000 trucks.

Today, the young engineer announced on X:

I recently made one of the hardest decisions of my life to leave Tesla after an incredible run.

He tried to “sum up” his career at Tesla in a paragraph:

It’s tough to sum up eight years in just a few lines, but what a thrilling journey it’s been: ramping up Model 3, working on Giga Shanghai, developing new electronics and wireless architectures, and delivering the once-in-a-lifetime Cybertruck—all before hitting 30. The icing on the cake was getting to dive back into Model 3 work toward the end.

In addition to his duties as Cybertruck program manager, Awasthi was also made in charge of the Model 3 program last summer.

Tesla has recently completely revamped its vehicle program organization following a wave of layoffs last year and many subsequent departures amid a talent exodus at the company.

Electrek’s Take

While I’m using Awasthi as an example of Tesla prioritizing internal promotions rather than attracting outside talent, I’m not blaming the failures of the Cybertruck program on him. The blame should always be placed at the very top.

The program failed because someone at Tesla —likely Elon —was way too optimistic about what it could accomplish, and ultimately, what Tesla unveiled in 2019 had very little to do with what it brought to production in 2023.

It had less range, fewer cool features, and all for a way higher price.

But it’s also far from an endorsement of Tesla’s organizational approach, far from it.


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