Whenever gas prices spike, the same advice tends to dominate the conversation: “Just buy an electric car.”

And to be fair, that advice isn’t wrong. Electric cars can dramatically reduce the cost of fueling your transportation, and for drivers who already need a car every day, switching from gasoline to electricity can be a smart financial move. A large-scale shift to EVs is also our best bet for energy independence, so global strife has less impact on our wallets. But that argument, despite its merits, ignores the fact that most people can’t simply buy a new car to replace their existing gasoline-powered vehicle.

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After launching the first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery last year, SAIC Motor is following it up with the new MG 4X electric SUV.

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Our headliner for today’s Green Deals is Anker’s massive SOLIX Spring Sale lineup with up to 65% initial discounts, as well as an exclusive bonus savings code, free gifts on select models, and more, with prices starting from $120. One notable inclusion for folks looking for larger backup support for a variety of means is Anker’s 7,680Wh SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station with an expansion battery down at $3,608, among many others. We also spotted Segway having a flash sale on its 40-mile travelling MAX G30P Electric Scooter at a $550 yearly low, as well as several Greenworks, EGO, and Worx pole saw and pole hedge trimmer deals, and even more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Elite 300 power station launch with exclusive bonus savings, Velotric’s Spring e-bike Sale lineup, 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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Porsche added the all-electric Cayenne S to the lineup, designed to fill the gap between the base and Turbo models for those looking for performance at a more affordable price.

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Ride1Up is expanding one of its most successful e-bikes into an entire platform. The company has announced three new versions of its Vorsa electric bike, transforming what started as a single model into a family of bikes built around the same core ride system but tailored to different types of riders. The new lineup includes the lighter and more agile Vorsa Lite, the original Vorsa configuration, and the new fat-tire Vorsa FT.

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