Jackery Super Bowl sale drops Explorer 5000 Plus power station to $2,849, Lectric XPress e-bikes, EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro bundle, more

We’re one day closer to the Super Bowl, and as such today’s Green Deals is headlined by Jackery’s Power Your Game Sale with up to 54% power station discounts. There are even some bonus savings to score, like we’re seeing on Jackery’s Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station (and bundles) starting from $2,849. We’re also shining a spotlight on Lectric’s XPress Commuter e-bikes that are getting up to $336 bundles starting from $999, as well as EcoFlow’s latest flash sale changeup that added a RIVER 2 Pro bundle at its best price, Segway’s ZT3 Pro e-scooter getting more savings than usual, two EGO Power+ string trimmer options at their best rates since October, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Super Bowl sale, the new low price on Velotric’s Breeze 1 cruiser e-bike bundle, 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.

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Even after cutting EV incentives, Norway only sold 98 diesel cars in January

Norway, the world’s leading country in EV market share, still managed to maintain high EV market share right after retiring EV incentives, showing the world a path to resilient electrification of the auto industry.

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Hyundai and Kia kick off 2026 with a bang

Hyundai and Kia are showing no signs of slowing down after posting record-breaking January sales to start the new year.

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Maserati gets serious about EV price wars with $85,000 discounts

While the typical buyers cars like the Maserati GranCabrio or Grecale Folgore EVs may not have to ask what one costs, they do need to know what number to write on the check – and if they ask this month, that number could be a staggering $85,000 LOWER than before. (!)

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This luxury carmaker is gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV, and we can’t wait

Audi is set to unveil the new entry-level luxury EV by the end of the year. The new model will likely carry on the A2 name, but the electric version will bring a unique new design and more.

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Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle

There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the real opportunity for electrification may lie at the opposite end of the spectrum: ultra-simple, ultra-affordable machines designed for the masses.

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Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base

Tesla has added a fifth Model Y variant to its US lineup: a new Standard All-Wheel Drive model priced at $41,990. For just $2,000 over the base rear-wheel drive version, buyers get dual motors and significantly better acceleration without having to pay for all the “premium” features.

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Most outages start near homes – smart meters could catch them first

More than 90% of US power outages start on the distribution grid – the part closest to homes that utilities can’t always see in real time – but Sense says it’s trying to change that by pushing fault detection directly into smart meters.

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Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities

Waymo just closed a $16 billion funding round at a $126 billion valuation, the largest investment ever in an autonomous vehicle company. The Alphabet-backed robotaxi leader plans to use the capital to expand to over 20 new cities this year, including its first international markets.

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Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi

On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline.

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