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For today’s Green Deals we have Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator bundle that comes with two 200W panels and a manual transfer switch to backup your circuits at $2,499, along with an alternate option. With Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter available for preorder with a hefty enough price tag, we spotted the more budget-friendly Ninebot F2 Electric Kickscooter with Apple Find My capabilities down at $529. Aiper’s robot pool cleaners are getting a bunch of savings attached, with the Surfer S1 Solar-Powered Robotic Pool Skimmer joining the lineup at $300. We also have two low prices that will only last through the rest of the day – the first being Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Kit at $456 alongside GoTrax’s Z4 Pro Foldable e-bike dropping to $799. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s deals from Lectric’s e-bike flash sale (with free gear and price cuts), Anker’s SOLIX power station sale, 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.

Save $1,500 on Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator with two 200W panels and transfer switch at $2,499

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is offering a great bundle deal on its Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator kit that comes with two 200W panels and a manual transfer switch for $2,499 shipped, after clipping the on-page $1,500 off coupon. You’d usually have to shell out $3,999 for this package at full price, with the rate here only beaten out by its $2,374 low from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. You’ll be saving $1,500 today at the second-lowest price we have tracked, saving you a sizeable chunk of money while providing you with one of the brand’s best solar generator combinations for your on-the-road and at-home backup needs.

If you want a reliable means to ensure your devices and appliances will get the power they need to function – whether out in the wilds of the world or at home – and you’re not looking to invest in Jackery’s new Explorer 5000 setups, this Explorer 3000 Pro combo is the next best option, especially for RV travelers. It starts with a strong 3,024Wh capacity, dishing out power at up to 3,000W, which surges to 6,000W for even larger-scale jobs. There are 10 port options here to cover all your needs: five AC ports (including a TT30 port for your RV), two USB-A quick-charge ports, two USB-C ports, and a car port. You regain a full battery on the power station in just 2.4 hours hooked up to a wall outlet or get the same in three to four hours when using a full 1,200W of solar input.

The included manual transfer switch that comes with this Jackery Explorer 3000 pro bundle allows you to choose up to 6 circuits from your home breaker to connect, with the power station kicking the power back on should the grid ever go down unexpectedly. It comes pre-wired for easier installation, with plenty of design features to protect it, like from the dangers of back-feeding, for example. If you only want Jackery’s Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator without the transfer switch, you’ll find that bundle at Amazon right now at $2,199, after clipping the on-page $1,500 off coupon.

You’ll also find a bunch of Jackery’s smaller on-the-go power stations down at some of their lowest prices right now, like the Explorer 1000 v2 model that boasts serious output in one of the brand’s most compact new options, among others.

Segway Ninebot F2 e-scooter

Segway’s Ninebot F2 electric kickscooter with 25-mile distance and Apple Find My hits $529

Folks looking for a reliable commuter that will last years can find Segway’s Ninebot F2 Electric KickScooter down at $529 shipped over at Amazon right now. This model usually goes for $700 at full price, but we just spotted a 24% markdown taking $171 off that rate. We’ve mainly seen it keeping above $550 for the last year, with some recent sales direct from Segway dropping it to the $500 low. You can add it to your travel schedule right now at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which is a great deal when you consider Segway currently has it down at $600 at the moment.

Commuters will get their travelling needs met on the Ninebot F2 e-scooter, with it carrying you up to 25 miles on one 3.5-hour charge. Its 350W motor even peaks up to 700W for quicker pickup and to tackle slopes with up to a 15% incline. There are three riding modes here – and eco mode for better mileage at lower speeds, a standard mode for its base settings, and a sports mode for more speed and power at the cost of travel distance. It’s foldable design even makes it easier to carry into buildings and up stairs once you’ve reached your destination, taking up less space should you need to store it in tighter spaces. It even boasts Apple Find My capabilities should you forget where you’ve left it or if you’re concerned about theft.

Aiper Surfer S1 robotic pool skimmer

Aiper’s Surfer S1 solar-powered robot pool skimmer drops to $300 in off-season discounts

Aiper’s official Amazon storefront is offering some off-season savings on its autonomous pool cleaners, with the Surfer S1 Solar-Powered Robotic Pool Skimmer dropping to $299.99 shipped. Recently seen keeping to $400 at full price, after falling from $470 a few months back, this newer addition to Aiper’s armada mainly stayed above $376 until October brought things down to $300 for the first time during Prime Day. That same rate is coming back here, saving you $100 at the second-lowest price we have seen – just $30 above the all-time low from October. It’s also matching in price direct from Aiper’s site.

For folks in year-round swimming climates or those who want to secure some of the best prices in off-season sales, right now is a great opportunity to prep for summer. Aiper’s Surfer S1 comes with a first from this brand – a 10-hour battery runtime that can be topped off via solar charging, as well as its normal DC charging port option. The brushless motor that its been given drive the paddle wheels for maneuvering around your pool, with ultrasonic sensors directing it to any floating debris, insects, and the like – all of it getting swept into the easy-to-remove basket. It comes with full smart controls via its app, letting you monitor or change settings, while also offering manual steering when you want it.

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Greenworks 80V 20-inch snow blower & 12-inch snow shovel kit with $744 in savings at new $456 low (Today only)

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Kit with two 4.0Ah batteries for $455.99 shipped through the rest of the day. It’s normally carrying a $1,200 tag at full price, which is getting a $744 cut from it today to a new all-time low. You won’t find this combo kit on Greenworks’ site or Amazon, with the two individual tools at Amazon discounted to $360 and $234 right now ($594 total) – and that’s not even considering that both come with 2.0Ah batteries over 4.0Ah, which would cost you more to upgrade.

This 2-tool combo kit from Greenworks is the perfect package to support you through the seasonal duties of snow clearing – with the two included 4.0Ah batteries and complimentary rapid charger coming along to ensure there’s enough power to clear your 4-car driveway on a single charge. The snow blower carves out a 20-inch wide path as deep as 10 inches, with the snow discharged up to 20 feet away thanks to the 180-degree rotating chute. Heavy snow and ice is better broken up with its auger-assist system, and the main chassis has been given LED headlights for those low visibility hours.

The snow shovel is a great companion that is much better suited for 12-inch wide paths through your buried walkways, going as deep as 6 inches. There’s a 45-minute runtime here, with it featuring a lock-out button that keeps you from automatically starting it – a great safety precaution for when your digits start getting stiff from the cold.

GoTrax Z4 Pro foldable e-bike

For today only you can save $501 on GoTrax’s class 3 Z4 Pro foldable e-bike at the $799 low

Through its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is bringing back the December holiday lows on the GoTrax Z4 Pro Foldable e-bike for $799 shipped. Down from its regular $1,300 full price, which rose in June from $1,100 thanks to those tariffs, we mostly saw it falling to $1,000 over the last year, with it occasionally falling further to $860 and one drop to the $799 low last month. That same low rate is returning here for today only, giving you the chance at a great starter e-bike with $501 in savings at the lowest price we have seen anywhere. It can’t be found directly from GoTrax or at Amazon either, with Best Buy being the main retailer offering it so low – and you won’t be hard stretched to find replacement parts as they are fairly easy to come by.

GoTrax’s Z4 Pro is a great option for first-time riders wanting to jump into the e-bike world, as well as veteran riders in need of a budget-friendly commuter that offers more travel time. It will support you through your travels for up to 50 miles on one full charge, hitting a maximum 28 MPH speed. One of the biggest draws here is the performance mixed with its foldable design that is “built to go where other e-bikes can’t…even when you aren’t riding.” It also comes stocked with off-road fat tires, a front wheel suspension, fenders on both wheels, a rear storage rack, and a display that gives you real-time data.

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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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Biden’s $635M good-bye, Trump’s DOT pick will investigate Tesla, and a look ahead

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge we explore the uncertainty around the future of EV incentives, the roles different stakeholders will play in shaping that future, and our friend Stacy Noblet from energy consulting firm ICF stops by to share her take on what lies ahead.

We’ve got a couple of different articles and studies referenced in this forward-looking interview, and I’ve done my best to link to all of them below. If I missed one, let me know in the comments.

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In December, EV sales were still up and incentives were still sweet – Kelley Blue Book

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In December, EV sales were still up and incentives were still sweet – Kelley Blue Book

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EV sales kept up their momentum in December 2024, with incentives playing a big role, according to the latest Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book report.

December’s strong EV sales saw an average transaction price (ATP) of $55,544, which helped push the industry-wide ATP higher, according to Kelley Blue Book. The December ATP for an EV was higher year-over-year by 0.8%, slightly below the industry average, and higher month-over-month by 1.1%. Tesla ATPs were higher year-over-year by 10.5%.

Incentives for EVs remained elevated in December, although they were slightly lower month-over-month at 14.3% of ATP, down from 14.7% in November.

EV incentives were higher by an impressive 41% year-over-year and have been above 12% of ATP for six consecutive months. Strong sales incentives, which averaged more than $6,700 per sale in 2024, were one reason EV sales surpassed 1.3 million units last year, according to Cox Automotive, a new record for volume and share.

(My colleague Jameson Dow reported yesterday, “In 2024, the world sold 3.5 million more EVs than it did in the previous year … This increase is larger than the 3.2 million increase in EV sales from the previous year – meaning that EV sales aren’t just up, but that the rate of growth is itself increasing.”)

Kelley Blue Book estimated that in December, approximately 84,000 vehicles – or 5.6% of total sales – transacted at prices higher than $80,000 – the highest volume ever. KBB lumps gas cars and EVs together into this luxury vehicle category, so this is where Tesla Cybertruck is slotted.

However, Tesla bundles sales figures of Cybertruck with Model S, Model X, and Tesla Semi(!) into a category it calls “other models,” so we don’t know for sure exactly how many Cybertrucks Tesla sold in Q4, much less in December. However, Electrek‘s Fred Lambert estimates between 9,000 and 12,000 Cybertrucks were sold in Q4, and that’s not a stellar sales figure.

What will January bring when it comes to EV ATPs? What about tax credits? Check back in a month and I’ll fill you in.

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Tesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales

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Tesla is now claiming that Cybertruck was the ‘best-selling electric pickup in US’ last year despite not even reporting the number of deliveries.

There’s a lot of context needed here.

As we often highlighted, Tesla is sadly one of, if not the most, opaque automakers regarding sales reports.

Tesla doesn’t break down sales per model or even region.

For comparison, here’s Ford’s Q4 2024 sales report compared to Tesla’s:

You could argue that Tesla has fewer models than Ford, and that’s true, but Tesla’s report literally has two lines despite having six different models.

There’s no reason not to offer a complete breakdown like all other automakers other than trying to make it hard to verify the health of each vehicle program.

This has been the case with the Cybertruck. Tesla is bundling its Cybertruck deliveries with Model S, Model X, and Tesla Semi deliveries.

Despite this lack of disclosure, Tesla has been able to claim that the Cybertruck has become “the best-selling electric pickup truck” in the US in 2024:

It very well might be true. Ford disclosed 33,510 F-150 Lightning truck deliveries in the US in 2024 while most estimates are putting Cybertruck deliveries at around 40,000 units.

Those are global deliveries, but Tesla only delivered the Cybertruck in the US, Canada, and Mexico in 2024, and most of the deliveries are believed to be in the US.

However, there’s essential context needed here, as we highlighted in our recent ‘Tesla Cybertruck sales are disastrous‘ article.

First off, Tesla had a backlog of over 1 million reservations for the Cybertruck that it has been building since 2019. This led many to believe Tesla already had years of demand baked in for the truck and that production would be the constraint.

However, based on estimates, again, because Tesla refuses to disclose the data, Cybertruck deliveries were either flat or down in Q4 versus Q3 despite Tesla introducing cheaper versions of the vehicle and ramping up production.

Again, that’s after just about 40,000 deliveries.

Furthermore, with almost 11,000 deliveries in Q4 in the US, Ford more likely than not outsold Cybertruck with the F-150 Lightning in Q4.

Electrek’s Take

Tesla is in damage control here. There’s no doubt that it is having issues selling the Cybertruck.

Inventory is full of Cybertrucks and Tesla is now discounting them and offering free lifetime Supercharging.

Tesla is great at ramping up production, and it’s clear the Cybertruck is not production-constrained anymore. It is demand-constrained despite having over 1 million reservations.

Again, those reservations were made before Tesla unveiled the production version, which happened to have less range and cost significantly more.

The upcoming cheaper single motor version should help with demand, but I have serious doubts Tesla can ramp this program up to more than 100,000 units in the US.

As a reminder, Tesla installed a production capacity of 250,000 units annually and Musk said he could see Tesla selling 500,000 Cybertrucks per year.

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