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Leading today’s Green Deals is the continued clearance sale on Lectric’s XPeak 1.0 Step-Thru Off-Road e-bike that is getting $727 in free gear (including an extra battery for double mileage) at $1,399, as well as the options to start off or upgrade to the latest XPeak 2.0 models that start from the same rate. Next, over at Amazon, Jackery is undercutting its direct sale’s pricing on the Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station and dropping it to $459. We also spotted the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower that is equipped with a steel auger and comes with two 5.0Ah batteries down at $599, as well as a one-day-only discount on Rexing’s 20-foot 48A Tesla Extension Charging Cable to $230. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s various Camplux electric tankless water heater price cuts, 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.

While Lectric’s Valentine’s Day offers are still live, the brand still has its closeout sale going for its XPeak 1.0 Step-Thru e-bike at $1,399 shipped and coming with $727 in free gear, including an extra battery for double the mileage. This is the biggest package we’ve seen to date on this gen 1 model, with the savings, as is the case with most of the brand’s discounts, being on the free gear that would normally run the cost up to $2,126 in full. Since the launch of the newer XPeak 2.0 e-bikes, the brand has been cutting down the stock on this model by offering larger packages of free gear, with it being discontinued once sold out – but that’s not to say you won’t be able to find replacement parts and the like!

Lectric’s XPeak 1.0 off-road e-bike may not have some of the fancier upgrades as the latest versions, but it still provides a solid commuting experience with the pairing of its 48V battery and 750W rear hub-motor that peaks at 1,310W. You’ll get up to a 55-mile travel range (doubled to 110 miles thanks to the included extra battery) when utilizing the five PAS levels, and at up to 28 MPH top speeds (depending on your state’s laws). It also has some reliable features despite being well under the higher prices of other brands, with 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires, hydraulic mineral oil brakes, a 7-gear Shimano derailleur, removable pedals, a thru axle wheel attachment system for tool-free installations, kickstand, a hidden cable routing system, an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant LCD display, and several mounting points for any additional add-on accessories you may want to install down the line.

Now if you want to start your Lectric journey with the latest models, the good news is that pricing starts at $1,399 shipped for the standard XPeak 2.0 (and getting $227 in free gear) and bumps to $1,599 shipped for the Long-Range XPeak 2.0 (with $316 in free gear). There’s a bunch of new upgrades along with the increased mileage (60 miles for the standard, 80 miles for the long-range), like the added torque sensor for battery pedal assist pickup, as well as the 750W Stealth M24 rear hub-motor (still peaking at 1,310W). There’s also been structural upgrades, including a new hydroformed aluminum frame, a higher-end RST Renegade front suspension fork with blacked-out fork stanchions for a much sleeker and stealthier look, as well as lock-on hand grips, a larger 203 mm front disc for the hydraulic mineral oil brakes – plus, a new color LCD display too.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of savings as part of Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s Day sale, with up to $654 in free gear coming along with your purchase while things last.

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station

Amazon undercuts sale pricing on Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 portable LiFePO4 power station to $459

Jackery’s official Amazon storefront is undercutting its direct Tax Season Savings sale pricing even further for its Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that is now down at $459 shipped, after clipping the on-page $40 off coupon. This unit normally carries a full $799 price tag, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday having seen the last appearance of its $399 low, and being repeatedly discounted to $499 both on Amazon and direct from Jackery in the time since. You’re looking at $340 in total savings with this deal, which happens to be the best we can find at the moment (and the best since Black Friday), beating out the direct sale’s pricing right now by $40 at the third-lowest overall price we have tracked.

One of Jackery’s newer v2 models, the Explorer 1000 v2 dishes out some serious power output from its compact unit, which houses an upgraded 1,070Wh LiFePO4 battery and delivers up to 1,500W to your devices regularly, peaking up to 3,000W for larger appliance needs. There’s a solid mix of seven port options to connect to/from – with three ACs, two USB-Cs, one USB-A, and a car port. Hooking it up to a wall outlet will refill the battery in 1.6 hours, with that time cut down to just one hour with the emergency charging features activated through the smart controls on the app. You can also take advantage of its 600W maximum solar input to get a full battery in three hours via the sun’s rays – which you can start towards thanks to the discounted bundle with a 200W solar panel for $699 shipped, after clipping the on-page $50 off coupon.

We also spotted Jackery’s Explorer 600 Plus 632Wh LiFePO4 power station dropping at Amazon to $400 while it’s being skipped over during the direct sale entirely. For larger units and especially solar generator bundles, you’ll want to browse through the Tax Season Sale offers direct from Jackery’s site, which is starting with $3,100 in initial price cuts while also offering bonus select 5% off savings and trade-in savings – plus, you can apply for up to a 30% tax rebate too!

EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless electric snow blower

Grab the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch cordless snow blower with a steel auger and two 5.0Ah batteries at $599

Amazon is now offering the 56V 21-Inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with two 5.0Ah batteries and a steel auger for $599 shipped. Normally this model would run you $750 at its full rate, with discounts since June keeping things above $627, making this unexpected price drop all the more enticing. While we have seen it go as low as $520 in the past (2022) and more recently $524 in April and June, this is still the best price we’ve seen in seven months, giving you $151 in savings at the fourth-lowest rate we’ve tracked.

Snow season often continues through April (depending on your location in the country), so it’s still a ripe time to stock up on reliable equipment. This EGO Power+ model offers greater support through your snow-clearing duties thanks to the addition of its steel auger, which breaks through the ice at faster rates than the non-steel auger model we usually see getting the discount love (and is down at $549 right now).

The two 5.0Ah batteries power the brushless motor to make a 21-inch wide path through snow that’s piled as high as 8 inches with enough juice to cover a 10-car driveway on one charge. The snow is then ejected up to 40 feet out of your way with the chute, with a variable speed control for improved handling and two bright LED headlights for increased visibility at the top and bottom of the day. It also starts up at the push of a button, making pull strings a thing of the past – especially considering having to deal with them in cold weather.

Rexing 20-foot 48A tesla extension charging cable

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Rexing 20-foot 48A Tesla Extension Charging Cable for $229.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally costing drivers $300 at full price, which its been keeping to since the start of 2025, we did see it go as low as $200 last year during Christmas sales after a slow lead-up from steadily growing discounts before. Today’s deal gives you the first chance in the new year to upgrade your Tesla EV charger at a 23% markdown, saving you a solid $70 and landing things at the third-lowest price we have tracked – $30 above the all-time low.

Tesla drivers are getting a great chance to upgrade their at-home EV charger (or any standard road chargers you come across) with 20 more feet of cable length, which we usually see on its J1772-compatible model during most of these one-day-only discounts and remains at its $200 rate today. This 20-foot Tesla-focused model comes compatible with your Model 3, Y, S, and X EVs and supports up to 48A charging speeds. It’s built to stand up to adverse weather, so don’t fret on that front, but do keep in mind that this is meant for home and road chargers, not any superchargers. It also comes with a carrying case should you wish to keep it in your car as a travel extender.

If you’re still using the mobile connector that came with your Tesla, you might want to consider upgrading to a much sturdier Wall Connector 48A Level 2 charger that runs for $420 (matching at Amazon) and can be installed indoors or outdoors for an average of around 44 miles per every hour in use. Likewise, if you want more universal compatibility for J1772-minded EVs on top of Teslas, there’s the Universal Wall Connector 48A Level 2 charger for $550 (also matching at Amazon).

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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 Danish renewables developer sold its largest US solar farm

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Danish renewables developer European Energy (EE) has completed the sale of its largest solar farm in the US to date.

Copenhagen-based European Energy said it sold the solar farm to an undisclosed buyer so that it can develop, deliver, and recycle capital into new US renewable energy projects. EE develops solar, onshore and offshore wind, power-to-X, and battery storage projects. It arrived in the US in 2021 and has an office in Austin.

Lorena Ciciriello, chief executive of EE North America, said, “Our goal in the US is to create a broad portfolio of renewable energy solutions, and this sale is an important step in realizing our strategy.”

It’s the Danish developer’s “second major divestment” in the US since European Energy entered the solar market in 2021, bringing the total capacity divested to 800 MW. The company sold its first US solar farm, Yellow Viking in Texas, in 2023.

When fully operational, the still unnamed solar farm – EE doesn’t say where in the US it’s located, either – is expected to produce around 1,389 GWh of electricity annually, equivalent to the annual consumption of 128,000 US households.

“We remain committed to developing renewable energy projects in the USA that drive local growth and create jobs,” said Thorvald Spanggaard, EVP and head of project development at European Energy.

Electrek’s Take

This announcement, which is light on details, piqued my interest. It’s a large solar farm sold by a large European-HQ’ed global company that says it’s committed to developing more renewables in the US, which is currently being run by a government that doesn’t consider solar or wind to be defined as energy. What’s the incentive for EE to do that? It sure isn’t federal tax incentives.

What’s coming down the pipeline for renewable projects in the US? Everyone is speculating, but no one knows – not even Republicans, despite the risks of renewable project collapses being highest in their own states. I will make an educated guess and say that EE will sit on its sale proceeds and wait for clarity, which they may never get. That’s because the Trump administration memos and executive orders are deliberately designed to be vague. Chaos is a form of control.

Read more: Republican districts lose billions as clean energy cancellations surge

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Rivian’s (RIVN) $6.6 billion loan for its new Georgia EV plant in jeopardy

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Rivian’s (RIVN) $6.6 billion federal loan to build its new EV manufacturing plant in Georgia faces uncertainty after President Trump froze federal loans. Georgia Gov Brian Kemp said he’s “not sure” about where the funds stand.

Rivian’s loan for its new EV plant faces uncertainty

After Rivian closed its loan agreement with the US Department of Energy to finance its new facility last month, just before Trump took office, the funding is already in jeopardy.

“They secured that loan at the tail end of the Biden administration and, you know, I think there’s no secret that the Trump administration is taking a look at all those things,” Kemp told Richard Elliot from Channel 2 news this week. He added, “So I don’t really know where that stands right now.”

The comments come after the Trump administration’s abrupt order to pause federal funding in January. Although the order was rescinded less than two days later, it’s already wreaking havoc.

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff commented on the situation, saying, “The president’s suspension of federal grants for Georgia threatens chaos.”

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Rivian R1T (left) and R1S (right) electric vehicles (Source: Rivian)

Although Kemp said he remains committed to helping Rivian, he will also protect taxpayers. “We got parameters in, and whether it’s the incentives, the side itself to protect taxpayers regardless of what happens with that side,” he explained.

Still plowing ahead

Despite the uncertainty, Rivian is confident the funds will still be available next year when it draws from the loan. A Rivian spokesperson said, “We’re working hard to onshore US manufacturing, providing thousands of American jobs here in Georgia.”

Rivian has already begun hiring for construction and management. Last month, the EV maker said recruitment was “expected to ramp quickly” as it prepared to restart construction on the facility.

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Rivian R2 (Source: Rivian)

As of now, the loan will be split into two phases. The first phase consists of a loan of up to $3.4 billion, with the remaining $2.6 billion in the second phase.

Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe said the loan would “help us accelerate the launch of our Georgia plant for R2 and R3, providing thousands of jobs in the state.”

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Rivian Georgia EV plant timeline update October 2024 (Source: Energy.gov)

The EV maker is still plowing ahead with plans to restart construction next year. By the end of 2028, Rivian expects to begin producing customer vehicles.

The 1,744-acre site is 40 miles east of Atlanta. It’s expected to create about 7,500 jobs and another 2,000 construction positions in the area.

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Rivian’s next-gen R2, R3, and R3X (Source: Rivian)

Rivian will produce its smaller, more affordable R2 and R3 electric vehicles at the facility. The midsize R2 SUV will start at around $45,000, or about half the cost of Rivian’s current R1S and R1T.

Once up and running, Rivian’s new plant in Georgia is expected to be able to produce up to 400,000 EVs annually. The new R2 is expected to attract a new base of buyers to the brand at a lower price point. Check back soon for more info on the situation. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.

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Kia’s first electric van, the PV5, spotted in the US for the first time: Here’s what we know

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After teasing the PV5 last week, Kia’s electric van was just spotted in the US for the first time. The PV5 is Kia’s first dedicated electric van, and it already looks ready to challenge Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz. Here’s what we know about it so far.

Kia PV5 caught testing in the US for the first time

The PV5 is the first from Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) electric van lineup. It was showcased at CES alongside the smaller PV1 and larger PV9 models last January. In September, Kia held its European debut at IAA Transportation.

Kia claims its “game-changing” PBV platform goes “way beyond the traditional concept of a vehicle.” It’s a total mobility solution that can be modified for a number of uses.

The mid-size PV5 is not only an electric people mover. It’s also a workshop on wheels. Kia will offer several different configurations, including basic for passengers and van for delivery. It will also be available with a Chassis Cab option, like a pickup truck bed.

Although the PV5 was caught in public a few times last year while testing in South Korea, this is the first time Kia’s electric van has been spotted in the US.

Kia PV5 electric van spotted in the US for the first time (Source: KindelAuto)

The photo, courtesy of KindelAuto, shows a covered PV5 at a charging station in Indiana. Despite the camouflage, you can see Kia’s electric van appears to be slightly bigger than the Volkswagen ID.Buzz. It could be closer to the size of Ford’s E-Transit.

Kia previewed the PV5 last week with several teaser images ahead of its official global debut on February 27. The EV5 will be showcased alongside the EV4 (which we finally got a glimpse of) and EV2 during its second EV Day next week.

We will also learn more about Kia’s PBV strategy. The company will reveal full details, including the lineup and PV5 launch date. Check back soon for more.

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