Black Friday 2023: Best Early Deals for Electric Vehicle Owners (Updated 11/23/2023)

Update 11/23/2023: New deals added

Life with an electric vehicle is much easier if you have a wall charger at home. The ShockFlo S1 is a smart Level-2 charger that can send up to 40 amps to your car. You can use it with a NEMA 14-50 plug or hardwired, and you can control it remotely thanks to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. The Black Friday price is $395, down $28% from the regular price of $549.

Walkie-talkies, or two-way radios, are an excellent solution for communicating between cars during a road trip. The T605 kit offered by Motorola Solutions includes two radios, a car charger, a wall charger, and a carrying purse. The radios are waterproof, can access 22 channels, and have a 35-mile range. Thanks to a 41% discount, you can have it for $98.

If you're looking for a tire inflator, the one from Auto Joe seems like a safe bet. It can be powered from a 12-volt outlet or a house plug and comes with a digital pressure gauge and various adapters for maximum versatility. The price is now $30, 62% down from $79.

If you have a passion for fixing cars, an OBD scanner might be a great tool. Autel offers one specifically designed for electric vehicles, providing information about the high-voltage system and battery and other car systems. The price is high, but the 20% discount makes it more affordable, at $3,199.

Update 11/22/2023:

If you go camping or need a backup solution for your garage, the AC200MAX portable power station from Bluetti offers a 2048 Wh LFP battery and up to 4,800 watts of power. It has a dedicated 30-amp RV output and can be paired with solar panels. Thanks to a 40% discount, it's now only $1,299 instead of $2,159.

You can always use a light bar, although attaching it to your car can be challenging. Nilight offers a magnetic base so that you can attach a light bar to your vehicle without drilling holes or making physical modifications. It supports various types of light bars, all for $26 with a 24% Black Friday discount.

The Cycplus portable tire inflator is the perfect tool to have in your car, featuring a digital pressure gauge, automatic shut-off, and an LED light. It can also double as an emergency power source. The 40% discount means you can get it for $34 for Black Friday.

If you're looking for a more solid tire inflator, it's worth checking out the one from KeenPower. Thanks to a 21-volt Li-ion battery, it's up to two times faster than other tire inflators. It can also be used with a cord powered from the car's 12-volt outlet. Thanks to the 50% discount, you can get it now for $45.

Update 11/21/2023:

Black Friday week brings a very good deal on this rechargeable LED work light from Stanley. At 600 lumens, it's bright enough to cover all your needs, and it only costs $23, a 42% discount from the original price.

Avapow offers a potent Level-2 charger capable of outputting up to 48 amps and 240 volts. It comes with a 25-foot cable and a NEMA 14-50 plug. You can get it these days for $368, down from the $600 original price (-39%).

Cleaning your car will never be easier with this portable vacuum cleaner from Rubot. It's powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery and comes with three practical attachments to cover all your needs. Your Black Friday price is $30, down 25% from the original price.

AstroAI tempts you with its small yet powerful Mini Fridge 2.0 thermoelectric cooler. It can keep your food cool or warm and can be powered from a 110-volt house outlet or from the 12-volt circuit in your car. At $42 (down 46% from the original price of $79), it's a bargain.

The AstroAI tire inflator is fitted with a digital pressure gauge that allows you to program the air pressure up to 100 psi. It also features a flashlight, helping you work in dim environments. The price is down 43% for Black Friday, at $26.

Update 11/20/2023:

Bodega offers this portable freezer/refrigerator with a 47% discount during the Black Friday week. It provides a dual-zone configuration, app control, and the possibility to operate on a car outlet (12/24 volts) or a house plug (100-240 volts). It's only $202 now, down from the $380 regular price.

If you're looking for a charger adapter that allows you to use Tesla chargers, Stoke Voltaics offers one at a 51% discount. The Tesla to J1772 adapter supports up to 60 amps and 250 volts, featuring an integrated security lock for the Tesla Mobile Connector, Wall Connector, and Destination Charger. It's now $79 instead of $160, and you can also apply a $20 coupon at checkout.

A tire inflator is a must-have for any car owner, and this Worksite air compressor offers both convenience and features. Powered by a Li-ion battery or from the car's 12-volt outlet, this tire inflator has two powerful motors that can inflate a standard or mid-size tire from 0-36 psi in 3-5 minutes. You can get it for $39.49, down from the $110 price or a 64% discount.


Original article:

Black Friday is the best day of the year for shopping, and many people have their shopping lists filled up months before the holiday season arrives. If you think one Black Friday day is great, imagine how 11 BF days are. It's like Christmas every day, which is why Amazon decided to offer 11 days of amazing deals. These are refreshed on a daily basis, so make sure you come back for more every day until Cyber Monday.

I've searched through countless deals in every category and selected the best of the best in the Automotive category. And because I'm interested in electric vehicles, first and foremost, the ones I picked make sense for people who own an EV. This means that wall and portable chargers are front and center, with various other tools and accessories that can improve EV ownership.

Chargers

I start with a Level 2 portable charger from ShockFlo, which can provide up to 32 amps AC charging on a 240-volt NEMA 14-50P plug. Although it's portable, it comes with a wall mount so that it can become your home EV charging station. These days, you can order it for $217, or 32% down from the $320 standard price. A $45 coupon is also available at checkout.

EVJuicion is making a similar offering, albeit at a more affordable price. Its Level-2 EV charger is programmable and features multiple protection systems. The 32-amp charger can be plugged into a NEMA 14-50 outlet and comes with a 25-feet cable for maximum convenience. It's now only $190, or 24% off, and the $40 coupon can make it even more enticing.

For those who prefer permanent solutions, Autel has a hardwired charging station, which can be used on a 50-amp circuit. It's fast, reliable, and can be controlled via the Autel app, with features like scheduled charging, off-peak rates, and more. You can have it now for $398, a 34% discount from the $599 regular price.

Another Level 2 wall charger is offered by Topdon, with 40 amps AC charging and intelligent features that can be set remotely via WiFi. It comes with a NEMA 14-50 plug, so you don't need to modify your electrical wiring. The price is $290, representing a 42% discount from the standard price of $500.

Tools

Those who love working in their garage will find the Stanley adjustable workbench light a godsend. It features a 45-COB LED light strip, dual USB charging ports, four 110-volt outlets, and two trays to keep your small tools organized. It's bright, at 1,000 lumens, and comes with a wall mounting kit, all for $35. This is a sizeable discount off the $56 regular price.

No matter how capable your EV is, you'll find a tire inflator very helpful. IILUE offers a portable solution powered by a 7800-mAh Li-ion battery, which can double as a power bank for your mobile devices. The tire inflator can also plug into a 12-volt outlet, so you don't need to worry about the battery depleting. For Black Friday, it's priced at $48, or 52% off.

A car vacuum cleaner is equally helpful, and the Nexpow handheld vacuum cleaner seems perfect for the job. It has a 7,800 mAh battery that can provide 18 minutes of operation. The 7,000 PA suction power is enough to clean up dirt, while the three nozzles cover most use scenarios. Priced at $30, this tool is a bargain compared to the $70 original price.

Although electric vehicles are giant batteries on wheels, there are situations when a separate power source is more convenient. Roarbatt offers a 4,000-watt pure sine wave power inverter that works with a 12-volt deep cycle battery and even solar panels to provide electricity for your car or RV while camping. Get it now with a nice 20% discount for $279.

Refrigerators

Since I've mentioned camping, a good refrigerator is always necessary for summer vacations. Koolatron offers a portable cooler/warmer, which, although less powerful than a refrigerator, has the advantage that it can switch between cooling and warming. It is also a no-frost solution, and for only $123 (32% off), it's a bargain.

If you need to keep the food frozen, a refrigerator is your best bet. Bodega offers a very compact one (9 qt/8 liters), which can cool your food to 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 degrees Celsius). It works on 12-volt and 24-volt circuits and can be controlled via a dedicated smartphone app. It also offers three protection levels to prevent the car's battery from depleting. It's a tad more expensive, but with the Black Friday deal, you can have it for $190 (37% off).

A big family probably needs a much bigger refrigerator, which is why Amazon offers a 32-qt/30-liter box from Yemenren. This can be powered from a 12/24-volt outlet in your car or a 100-240-volt house outlet, thanks to the included AC adapter. It's efficient, allowing you to set the temperature from -4 F to 68 F (-20 C to 20 C). The Black Friday price is $198, down from $220.

If you'd like a smaller refrigerator at a great price, look no further than the 23-qt (21-liter) Euhomy refrigerator. It can cool 27 soda cans or freeze food to -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius). It's also silent and energy-efficient, which makes it a great deal at the $149 Black Friday price (down from $194).

Gadgets

I don't recommend speeding, but the Escort MAX 360 MKII radar and laser detector is something to drool over. It has dual antennas for improved range and can detect threats from all four directions. This detector also offers a crowd-sourced alert system through the app, which means you get laser and radar alerts in advance from other connected detectors. If it sounds too good to be true, well, it doesn't come cheap, even with the 13% Black Friday discount: $480.

Since modern vehicles rarely come with an AM radio, the Cobra HHRT50 CB station has you covered with NOAA weather alerts. It comes with a rooftop antenna and omnidirectional microphone and can access up to 40 CB radio channels. It can also monitor two pre-selected channels simultaneously, all for the great price of $80 or 20% off.

Not all EVs come with a dashcam feature, so this Escort M2 smart dash camera can be perfect for monitoring your parked car or recording your driving. It comes with a 16 GB microSD card and built-in GSM and WiFi. The dashcam can automatically send a text message to a pre-set phone number in case of a severe accident. It's 30% off for Black Friday, which means $140.

Cobra offers a similar dashcam, although in a smaller package and at a more affordable price. There's a small trade-off, as it only comes with an 8-GB microSD card, but it still supports live police alerts, incident reports, and emergency SMS. You can have it now for $70 instead of the regular $130, which is 46% off.