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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are officially over, but we’re still seeing some new Green Deals coming in today while there are still plenty of hangover deals in our Cyber Monday hub that are worth checking out while they last. Leading the post-event deals is Jackery’s early Christmas sale that launched today taking up to $2,800 off a selection of power stations, bundles, and accessories that are retaining Black Friday/Cyber Monday rates, like the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels for $1,899, among others. There’s also a new low price on the EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V Cordless Self-Propelled Mower that comes with a 6.0Ah battery at $424. Lastly, we have the first discount on Camplux’s Nano 3 Max Electric Portable Water Heater and Shower Pump which is down at $360. Plus, as I mentioned before, all the hangover Green Deals from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our dedicated shopping hub for you – but there’s no telling how long they’ll last.

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.

Jackery early Christmas deals with up to $2,800 in savings on power stations at Black Friday rates from $90

Jackery has switched over from its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale to a new early Christmas sale that is running through December 8 to continue the savings on its power stations and bundles – taking up to $2,800 off units. Among the offers retaining their previous November pricing is the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station that comes with two 200W solar panels for $1,899 shipped. Normally fetching $3,299 at full price, this bundle has mainly kept to two lowered rates over 2024, with minor sales seeing a drop to $2,479 while major sales have been seeing costs fall to $1,899. Today, you’re getting a second chance at Black Friday rates here (and on its other bundles) with a 42% markdown cutting $1,400 from the tag and returning it to the second-lowest price that we have tracked – just $30 above 2023 Labor Day’s all-time low. You won’t find this deal at Amazon at the moment either, as it is currently out of stock.

Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus provides expansive backup power for your campsite, job site, nomad setup, or even home support at a relatively affordable rate. It delivers a 2,042.8Wh battery capacity that can be invested in over time to take things up to 12,000Wh with five expansion batteries or further to 24,000Wh with double the setup connected together. It has a maximum 1,200W solar input, giving it a full battery in up to two hours with six 200W panels, or you can re-juice it in the same time frame with a wall outlet (not taking any expandable combinations into account). With its 10 ports, you’ll get up to 3,000W of power output, which surges to 6,000W, covering larger appliances, with all the smart controls you expect accessible through the companion app.

If you just wanted the Explorer 2000 Plus power station by itself, you can land it in your arsenal at $1,499 during this sale. There are also a few bundle options in this sale worth considering if you desire more – especially for home support or powering large gatherings that require plenty of energy. First, you can score the Explorer 2000 Plus with two 200W panels and an expansion battery (4,085.6Wh) for $2,599, down from $4,999, while the Explorer 2000 Plus with two 200W panels and two expansion batteries (6,128.4Wh) is down at $2,999 from $6,599.

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EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V cordless self-propelled mower with a 6.0Ah battery at a new $424 post-Black Friday low

Cyber Monday might be over but we’re still seeing some great deals dropping post-event, with Amazon now offering the EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with 6.0Ah Battery for $424 shipped. Normally going for $696 lately since falling from its $729 MSRP back over the summer, we haven’t seen this package get any notable discounts until mid-November through Black Friday when it fell to $499. Today, the savings are increasing for a limited time with a greater 39% markdown that takes $272 off the going rate and lands it at a new all-time low.

This self-propelled cordless mower from EGO Power+ sports a brushless motor that is powered by a 6.0Ah battery and delivers up to 50 minutes of run time on a single charge. It features a dual-toggle handle to engage the self-propulsion with either hand while also offering a cutting height range between 1.25 inches to 4 inches to get the uniformity you desire. On top of this, you’ll also be getting a 3-in-1 functionality that provides the option to either mulch, rear-bag, or side discharge your clippings – plus, you won’t have to deal with annoying pull strings as it starts up at the push of a button.

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Camplux’s Nano 3 Max electric portable water heater and shower pump gets first Amazon discount to $360

The official Camplux Amazon storefront is offering the first chance to save on its Nano 3 Max Electric Portable Water Heater and Shower Pump for $359.99 shipped, after clipping the on-page $80 off coupon. Normally this model and its included package would run you $440 at full price, which we have only seen on Amazon for eight days now while not even being available directly from Camplux’s site. Today, you’ll be able to add this portable water-heating solution to your travel setup with a solid $80 slashed off the price tag, giving you the lowest rate that we can find. You’ll also currently find the Nano 3 Pro model down at $340, after clipping the on-page $60 off coupon (more on their differences below).

Similiar to the brand’s Nano 3 Pro, this Nano 3 Max model seems to offer some slight performance differences on top of the additional gear that comes with it. Whether you’re headed off-grid for a temporary camping trip or spending longer periods living a nomadic lifestyle, this compact and portable water heater and shower delivers a handy solution to bathing needs with a battery-powered unit that utilizes a small propane tank (for low emission levels) to provide hot water in seconds. You’ll get 100 minutes of continuous hot water on a full charge of its 4,000mAh battery (10 minutes more than the Nano 3 Pro) so long as the submersion pump is in a large enough water source, with recharging taking up to three hours. This model also offers three adjustable spray modes and a secondary pet shower hose should you enjoy your fur-baby’s company.

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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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This new solar + storage site will help power the Las Vegas Strip

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This new solar + storage site will help power the Las Vegas Strip

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The Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada, will send clean power to big resort customers on the Las Vegas Strip. 

Reno-based Estuary Power, Escape’s developer, closed a $340 million financing package for the solar and storage project in late December 2024. 

Escape includes 185 megawatts (MW) of JinkoSolar PV capacity and 400 megawatt-hours (MWh) of Tesla battery storage capacity. 

Escape will supply 115 MW of solar and 400 MWh of battery energy storage to MGM Resorts International, 25 MW to Caesars Entertainment, 20 MW to Wynn Las Vegas, and 25 MW to Overton Power District under long-term agreements.

MGM Resorts International has set a goal to source 100% of its energy from renewables by 2030. Las Vegas resorts are required to comply with Nevada’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which aims to increase the percentage of renewable energy to 50% by 2030. However, many resorts have already exceeded the 40% renewable energy requirement set by the state. The Venetian and Sands Expo and Convention Center partnered with NV Energy to procure renewable energy certificates to cover 100% of its electricity use.

Jill Daniel, CEO of majority woman-owned Estuary Power, said, “We look forward to supplying renewable energy to the iconic Las Vegas Strip and to our valued partner Overton Power District. We are thankful for the support of our financing partners in making the Escape project a reality.”    

The project is the first utility-scale solar project to be developed in Lincoln County, just north of Las Vegas, where it will generate nearly $80 million in tax revenue for the county over its life span. It’s currently under construction and will begin operating in 2025.

Las Vegas is second in the US for solar capacity per capita.

Read more: This Florida solar farm is supplying clean energy to 12 cities

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Aptera signs LG as battery supplier for its solar electric car

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Aptera has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solutions to supply batteries for its solar EV, which it says will start deliveries later this year.

Aptera is at CES this week, showing off it’s production-intent solar EV. We stopped by the booth for a few pictures, but beyond that, there wasn’t a lot new to announce.

But that changed today, as Aptera has now officially announced that it’s partnering with LG Energy Solutions as the exclusive supplier for battery cells for the Aptera solar EV, and CTNS for battery pack assembly.

Aptera said this partnership accomplishes three goals:

  • Enhance Aptera’s production capacity through a reliable and scalable battery supply chain. 
  • Solidify LG Energy Solution’s market presence as a trusted supplier.   
  • Strengthen CTNS’s reputation as a key manufacturing partner in the U.S. market. 

The agreement runs from 2025 to 2031, with LG supplying 2170-format cylindrical cells for battery modules and packs that will be assembled by CTNS and designed by Aptera.

The agreement covers 4.4GWh of battery capacity supply. Given that the Aptera has a 44kWh, 400-mile battery pack (at least at launch, other options might be available at some point), that’s enough for a total of 100,000 vehicles – quite a lofty goal for a rather small company that is relying on crowdfunding and has not yet shipped a car.

“This partnership represents a significant milestone in bringing our solar electric vehicles to market with the reliability and performance our customers expect. LG Energy Solution and CTNS bring unparalleled expertise, and we’re excited to work together to power the future of sustainable transportation.”

-Chris Anthony, Co-CEO of Aptera Motors

LG is one of the largest EV battery cell manufacturers in the world, and the largest outside China. The largest is CATL, but that company has found itself on a US blacklist.

As part of Aptera’s CES announcements, it reaffirmed that it plans to deliver its first vehicles by the end of this year, showed off the production configuration of its solar panels covering the hood, dash, roof and hatch of the vehicle, and said that it drove the car for 20 miles on a Las Vegas winter day and ended up with more charge than it had when it started. You can read more about Aptera’s CES show presence on our previous coverage here.

Aptera says it has 50,000 reservations for its vehicle, at $100 a pop (or $70, if you use our Aptera referral link). You can reserve an Aptera over at Aptera’s website.

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Mazda is bringing this $20,000 Chinese EV overseas, but prices will be much higher

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The electric Mazda 6 predecessor is headed for Europe this summer. Mazda’s EV starts at around $20,000 in China, but prices are expected to be significantly higher in Europe. Here’s what we know about the Chinese-made EV so far.

When will Mazda launch its $20,000 EV overseas?

Mazda unveiled the EZ-6 at the Beijing Auto Show alongside the Arata SUV last April. The EZ-6 is the all-electric predecessor to the Mazda 6 sedan.

Mazda’s Chinese joint venture, Changan Mazda, has been selling the EZ-6 in China since October. The electric sedan, which starts at just 139,800 yuan, or around $19,200, is already off to a hot sales start.

With nearly 2,500 models sold in November, its first sales month, Changan Mazda said the EZ-6 was among the top three mid-size new energy vehicle (NEV) sedans of joint ventures sold in China. According to Nikkei, Mazda will export the $20,000 EV to Europe starting this summer.

Based on Changan Auto’s hybrid platform, the EX-6 is available in EV and extended-range configurations in China. The all-electric version has a CLTC range of up to 600 km (372 miles).

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Mazda EZ-6 (Source: Changan Mazda)

The electric Mazda EZ-6 is 4,921 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, and 1,485 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,895 mm, or about the size of a Tesla Model 3 (4,720 mm long, 1,922 mm wide, and 1,441 mm tall with a 2,875 mm wheelbase).

Inside, the EZ-6 has a modern cabin setup with 14.6″ infotainment and 10.1″ driver display screens. It also includes premium features like a 50″ AR head-up display and zero-gravity reclining seats.

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Mazda EZ-6 interior (Source: Changan Mazda)

The imported model will feature improved stability and control for high-speed driving on European roads. Mazda will showcase the updated EZ-6 at the Brussels Motor Show, which kicks off on Friday.

Like many automakers, Mazda is looking to meet the EU’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandates and avoid heavy fines. However, after the EU increased tariffs on Chinese EV imports to as much as 45.3%, Mazda will still have to pay the price.

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Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan (Source: Changan Mazda)

China’s SAIC was hit the hardest with an extra 35.3% duty, while Geely (18.8%) and BYD (17%) were at the lower end. Other cooperating companies are subject to a 20.7% tariff, while non-cooperating automakers will have a duty of 35.3%.

Earlier this week, we learned Mazda will build a new module battery plant in Japan to supply its first dedicated EV. Although no details were revealed about the dedicated EV, Mazda said it will be powered by a new electric vehicle platform. The company aims to launch the new platform in 2027. Stay tuned for more.

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