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Today’s Green Deals are being led by Lectric’s New Year sale that is giving folks up to $727 in free gear along with e-bike purchases, with increased savings on its new XPedition 2.0 13Ah Single-Battery Cargo e-bike that comes with $326 in free gear for $1,399. From there, we have a collection of handy devices and tools for around the home, with Govee’s Smart Electric Composter down at $300. We also have a new low price on Worx’s latest Nitro 40V Cordless Leaf Blower for $159, as well as two Greenworks deals – the 80V 12-inch Cordless Electric Snow Shovel at $234 and an 80V 3-tool lawncare combo that is back at its $570 low for today only. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals can be found in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway e-bike preorder launch, 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.

Lectric New Year sale increases savings to $326 on new XPedition 2.0 13Ah cargo e-bike bundle at $1,399

It’s a New Year so Lectric is throwing a new sale with up to $727 in savings on the brand’s e-bike bundles. While prices on most of these bundles are landing at or below its Black Friday and Christmas rates, one model seeing an increase in savings is the new XPedition 2.0 13Ah Single-Battery Cargo e-bike at $1,399 shipped, which comes with $326 in free gear. Normally totaling up to $1,725, we saw this EV getting $296 in gear since releasing back in November. While savings on its two dual-battery iterations have slightly lowered, this model is benefitting from increased savings with the biggest accessory package we’ve seen to date.

Sporting two new colorways from the brand, the XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bike has some obvious upgrades from its first-generation model, like the extended rear rack or the increased 450-pound payload. It’s been given an improved 750W M24 rear hub motor (peaking at 1,310W) that reaches 28 MPH top speeds, with increased acceleration and much more power to tackle inclines even with cargo being hauled along. This base model is powered by a 13Ah battery that provides up to 60 miles with the PAS support (the dual 13Ah model bumps this to 120 miles while the dual 17.5Ah model goes higher to 170 miles). What’s more, its charger has been improved to 5A output, “cutting down on charging speeds by 60%.”

Aside from its impressive performance capabilities for the low price, it also comes with loads a solid features, like the adjustable dual spring 50mm front suspension fork, the Shimano 8-speed drivetrain, narrower 20-inch by 2.5-inch wheels with fenders over each, more powerful hydraulic mineral oil disc brakes, the headlamp and taillights with brake lighting and turn signal functionality, the wider-stance kickstand, and a color display.

Lectric New Year sale XPedition 2.0 (26Ah) e-bike with $505 in gear

Lectric New Year sale XPedition 2.0 (35Ah) e-bike with $654 in gear

Lectric New Year sale XP Trike with $419 in gear

Lectric New Year sale XPeak 2.0 e-bikes with up to $365 in gear

Lectric New Year sale ONE Long-Range e-bike with $319 in gear

Lectric New Year sale XP Lite 2.0 long-range e-bikes with up to $365 in gear

Lectric New Year sale XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $128 in gear

Lectric New Year sale XP 3.0 e-bikes with $117 in gear

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Make use of your food waste with Govee’s Smart Electric Composter at $300

Through its official Amazon storefront, Govee is offering a lightning deal on its latest Smart Electric Composter that is down at $299.98 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon. It’s starting off already down from its $500 MSRP, and while we have seen it go as lower twice before, you’re still looking at a solid $200 in savings here while the deal lasts. Upgrade your kitchen today with the third-lowest price we have tracked since it was released in October, landing just $50 above the all-time low from Prime Day.

Cut out food waste and its costs by recycling it for alternate uses with Govee’s Smart Electric Composter which not only gives you records of your disposal routines, but also provides low-cost nutrient-rich soil for your garden and/or potted plants. It features three modes with plenty of safety notifications sent directly to your device when problems arise, complete with in-app smart controls and even hands-free voice controls through Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. And I’m sure you’re concerned about foul smells from the food breaking down, but don’t be! The two interchangeable filters prevent those odors from the composting cycle from filling your home.

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Clear out debris with Worx’s Nitro 40V cordless leaf blower equipped with two 4.0Ah batteries at new $159 low

Amazon has dropped the price lower than ever on the Worx Nitro 40V Cordless Leaf Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries for $158.99 shipped. This newer model usually carries a $200 price tag, which has fallen as low as $160 back in mid-December, with slightly increased savings here today. You can grab one for your tool arsenal at a 21% markdown here, saving you $41 at the lowest price we have tracked.

Whether you live in a warmer climate during winter or want to start prepping for after the snow melts away, Worx’s Nitro 40V cordless leaf blower will be ready to clear your yard’s leftover debris with 530 CFM of airflow (180 MPH) that matches up to a 27cc gas blower. The two included 4.0Ah batteries ensure you’ll get 90 minutes of runtime on one charge, with it only weighing in at 7.7 pounds, making it easy to handle no matter the age, size, or physical strength. It has 3-speed adjustments alongside a turbo mode for boosted power, even coming with a concentrator nozzle that can be equipped to reach its maximum output airspeeds.

Greenworks snow shovel

Carve a 12-inch wide path with this Greenworks 80V cordless electric snow shovel while it’s at $234

Amazon is bringing the savings to equipment perfect for snow relief, with the Greenworks 80V 12-inch Cordless Electric Snow Shovel down at $234.49 shipped. The price has been brought down from its usual $350 MSRP today, which saves you $116 off its full costs. While we have seen it go as low as $200 in the past (which hasn’t been seen since 2023 Christmas sales), it’s been spending more recent months near $300, except for occasional events like October’s Prime Day or early Black Friday sales, which is when we first saw it at this 2024 low.

Winter is well under way, and plenty of folks across the country have been battling it out with Mother Nature’s snowfall already, and this electric snow shovel from Greenworks is ready to join the fight. Its 80V brushless motor will have a 12-inch wide by 6-inch deep path cleared in no time, with snow tossed up to 25 feet out of the way. The lightweight design makes it easy to manage while in operation, not to mention the management of space, which you’ll save over larger snow blowers. The included 2.0Ah battery provides a 45-minute runtime for every 30 minute period that it charges, and the shovel also protects you via the lock-out button that prevents accidental start ups when your digits start growing too cold and stiff.

Lectric New Year sale

Through its lineup of Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Lawn Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Leaf Blower Combo for $569.99 shipped for the rest of the day. Down from its usual $1,100 full price, we’ve mainly seen it fall between $600 and $700 over the last year, with some occasional drops lower. Today is one of the occasions as you save $530 off the going rate while stocking up on reliable equipment for your yard duties at the lowest price we have tracked. You won’t find this bundle just anywhere, as even Amazon doesn’t have the same combination of tools, with the closest we can find being this combo with a less advanced blower and trimmer as well as three batteries for $550.

Winter is always a great time to invest in lawncare equipment, especially with such a massive price cut, and this 3-tool combo kit from Greenworks will have you stocked up for spring duties once it rolls back around. The lawn mower has been given an 80V brushless motor to tackle up to 1/2 acre of land on a single charge of the included 4.0Ah battery, with seven cutting height positions and a push button start. The 13-inch trimmer sports the brand’s dual bump feed head to more easily replace broken lines, with the battery providing enough juice for an 80-minute runtime on its low power setting. The leaf blower provides up to 730 CFM of airflow (reaching up to 170 MPH) with a variable speed trigger with cruise control for more effortless handling.

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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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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 signs LG as battery supplier for its solar electric car

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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