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Labor Day weekend is arguably the best time to buy a new car. Closing a deal any earlier may mean missing out on deep year-end discounts, but waiting too long often could result in missed opportunity as depleting inventory of old stock limits selection and availability. Our weekly updated survey of the best EV leases and best New EV discounts will help any shoppers out there hoping to score a great deal on a new electric vehicle. Even if one of the highlighted dealer/deals isn’t located nearby, you can use these prices to talk a local dealer down.

Here is the best of what we’ve found:

Costco offers the Rachio 3 Smart 12-zone Sprinkler Controller for $179.99 shipped. Today’s deal is down from the usual $250 price tag. The latest Rachio smart sprinkler controller helps you save money and water by up to 50% thanks to an automated scheduling system. Leveraging built-in weather tracking technology, it will bypass “unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.” Rachio also touts an easy to install design, which typically takes around 30 minutes. Leverage the smartphone app to track your watering and other settings over time. Rated 4.6/5 stars.

Update: Grab a Ninebot Segway ES1 electric kick scooter for $360 shipped 

Head below for more deals on smart light bulbs, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

Home Depot offers the RYOBI 18V ONE+ Electric Power Cleaner with two batteries for $99 shipped. That’s down from the usual $180 price tag and the best we’ve seen by $40. Ditch the gas and oil pressure washer this year for a truly cordless electric model. It’s a great way to cleanup around your house without breaking the bank. There’s also a 3-in-1 nozzle design, which offers three different modes for just the right job. Rated 4.7/5 stars.

Head below for more deals on autonomous lawn mowers, AA rechargeables and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

All the rumors were true: The DJI Mavic Air 2 is now official, and we’ve had a few days head start evaluating the new $799 wunderkind. (Buy at DJI or Adorama/$988 Fly More)

Talk about big numbers in a small (570g) package: 48 Megapixel camera which shares the Sony IMX586 sensor with recent flagship smartphones. Add the ability to record 4K video at 60 frames per second, which is double the framerate of the big brother Mavic 2 Pro.

There’s a lot more to this, so read on as we bring you exclusive footage and takes below:

The long-awaited GoPro Hero 8 and GoPro Max 360 have been launched this morning in three YouTube videos with the titles ‘Beyond Next Level’, ‘This Is Action’ and “Ignite Your Creativity’. The new GoPros bring a range of new features and performance improvements to take your footage to the next level.

There are a number of great deals for electric bicycles and scooters this labor day. Don’t miss out on your chance to save big on your next two-wheeled electric vehicle!

TapTes Direct via Amazon offers its Model 3 Wireless Qi Charger for $39.99 shipped when promo code KIR4P8PH is applied during checkout. That’s good for 20% off the regular going rate and the best price that we can find. At $40, this is a much less-pricier alternative to similar … products on the market today. You’ll receive a wireless charger designed for two phones that will fit perfectly in your Model 3’s dash. Will support up to 10W charging on each side. Rated 4.3/5 stars. More deals below.

Amazon offers the Snow Joe 22-inch 15A Electric Snow Blower with Dual LED Lights for $159 shipped. Also at Walmart. Today’s deal is good for as much as $70 off the regular going rate, a match off our Black Friday mention and the best price available. It’s time to start thinking about cleaning off the walks and driveways. Forget about those bulky gas and oil-driven alternatives and go with this option from Snow Joe. It features a 22-inch wide cutting path, dual LED lights and includes a two-year warranty. Rated 4/5 stars. Don’t forget the extension cord.