Wheel-E

Monarc e-bikes launch, bike buses, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:55:33 +0000

Lectric XPress2 launch, Amazon cargo quads, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:19:37 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from the Lectric XPress2 to the Heybike Saturn, gigantic cargo e-bikes from Amazon, a deep dive into the Yozma IN10 Pro, Juiced's Nomadix, and more.

Juiced returns, semi-solid state e-bike batteries, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:48:10 +0000

Cargo e-bikes, pedal-by-wire, Yozma IN10, laws, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:50:27 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Segway's new cargo bikes, pedal-by-wire drive systems, semi-solid-state batteries for electric bicycles, more laws on the way, Yozma IN10 review, and more.

Wooden e-bikes, DJI motors, new laws, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:53:02 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Esel, Specialized, and Radio Flyer, a pair of new drives from Avinox, new e-bike bills in the works, Royal Enfield's Flying Flea motorcycle launches, and more.

New Super73s, Heybike Villain, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:51:39 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and Heybike, plus comeback stories from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes, a look at how the answer to high gas prices might have been parked in the corner of your garage this whole time, and more.

New e-bikes from Ride1Up & HeyBike, more Juiced, Rad is back?!

9to5Mac — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:48:02 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and Heybike, plus comeback stories from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes, a look at how the answer to high gas prices might have been parked in the corner of your garage this whole time, and more.

CA e-bike licenses, wireless charging, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:32:00 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Aventon and Xtracycle, a bump on the road to wireless e-bike charging, California wants to give out license plates for e-bikes, Honda has a cool new electric moped, Royal Enfield's Flying Flea electric motorcycle is coming soon, and more.

New Trek, e-bikes help your brain, Boston ban, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:43:19 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a fun new automatic shifting e-bike from Trek, a whole host of potential new e-bike laws from around the US, a study that shows the impacts of e-bike use on the brain, Fly mopeds get in more trouble, Honda has a new low-cost electric motorcycle design, and more.

Rad got bought, NJ hates e-bikes, fake UL lawsuit, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:50:13 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a range of stories from new e-bike laws in New Jersey and Amsterdam, Rad Power Bikes getting bought out of bankruptcy, the clever way that e-bike batteries can be used for extra power during storms or even power a food truck, Honda's new 50 MPH electric scooter, and more.

'New' RadWagon, Ananda motor, LAND e-moto goes off-road, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:42:00 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from companies like Rad Power Bikes and Aventon, an updated e-bike conversion kit, Australian police crushing e-bikes (and other e-things), LAND Moto's new ADV electric motorcycle heads off-road while staying street-legal, and more.

10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:52:01 +0000

The biggest e-bike stories of 2025

9to5Mac — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:55:54 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories of 2025 from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes California's new e-bike regulations and updated laws, Bafang's automatic-shifting hub motor, e-bike brand shutdowns, China opting for lead-acid over lithium batteries, Honda's upcoming low-cost electric motorcycle, and more.

1M Tern miles, kids on Sur Rons, LiveWire scooter, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:52:12 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Tern's NYC e-bike delivery fleet surpasses 1 million miles, the CPSC has a stark warning about Rad's e-bike batteries, what parents should know if their kid wants a Sur Ron e-moto, JackRabbit MG Doble review, Strutt's EV1 electric mobility chair, and more.

Rad's sunset, Onewheel minibike, flatbet e-trike, and more

9to5Mac — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:59:59 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the potential end of Rad Power Bikes, Tern's new belt-drive Vektron, a semi-solid-state e-bike battery coming soon on a production e-bike, ALSO drops price on its entry-level model, a tilting flat-bed electric trike/truck, and more.

CA e-bike voucher dies, Zero Motorcycles scooter, VMAX review, and more

9to5Mac — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:51:45 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new e-bike model from Tenways, California kills off its e-bike voucher program, a review of the new VMAX VX2 Hub e-scooter, Zero launches a scooter, NIU's got a new micro-car, and more.

Rivian's futuristic ALSO e-bike unveiled, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:52:20 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Rivian's new ALSO e-bike, FLIT sells a pound of caviar with its new lightweight folding e-bike, Florida wants e-bike riders to get a license, and more.

New SUPER73s, Urban Arrow e-bikes, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:24:00 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new models from SUPER73 and Urban Arrow, a stark warning about a danger to e-bikes and other micromobility riders, new e-moto from Stark, Zero goes on a Euro-trip, and more.

New Trek models, Rivian's ALSO e-bike leak, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:44:53 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Trek and Gazelle, Surronster got arrested in Mexico, Rivian's ALSO e-bike leaked, Pakistan is giving women free pink e-scooters, Coca-Cola goes all in on electric rickshaws, and more.

Boost's flat e-bikes, Dahon IPO, LiveWire sale, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:47:22 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from British bike maker Boost, Dahon launching an IPO, the NYPD may soon confiscate non UL-certified e-bikes, Honda has a new e-motorcycle coming, and more.

Lower cost Bosch e-bikes, Airstream Tern, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:11:14 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Raleigh and Puckipuppy, police cracking down on super-fast DIY e-bikes, Priority Skyline review, a new Can-Am electric ATV, and more.

Bafang automatic shifting motor, 50 MPH scooter, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:51:50 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Heybike, the Priority Skyline launch, Segway's new 50 MPH electric scooter, a Bafang hub motor with automatic shifting, and more.

'70 MPH e-bikes', Vietnam bans gasoline bikes, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:57:39 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes "70 MPH e-bikes" prompting new law changes, recalled Amazon/Walmart e-bikes, Vietnam banning gasoline-powered motorcycles, and more.

Lectric XP Trike2, Amish e-bikes, little Honda, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:36:49 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Aventon and Lectric, a surge in Amish riding e-bikes, a wireless charging kickstand, cheaper electric motorcycles coming from Honda and LiveWire and more.

65 MPH ONYX moped, lightweight Dahon e-bikes, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:44:47 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new ONYX RCR 80V electric moped, new lightweight e-bike motors, Aventon's powerful update, California cops catching illegal e-bike riders with drones, a super lightweight new e-bike from Dahon, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by CYCROWN, an e-Bike company born from a passion for cycling. Its lineup now includes the new CYCROWN Dremax – a high-performance urban commuter e-bike now on sale in the US and Canada. Use Electrek50 to save $50 off your new eBike when you order.

New VanMoofs, Urban Arrow cargo e-bike, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:15:10 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Urban Arrow and VanMoof, testing of the Oh Wow Cycles Conductor Plus rickshaw tricycle, the new Olto electric moped, a Honda four-wheeled quad-bike, low cost Zero motorcycles, and more.

SONDORS returns, Trek adds throttles, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:49:21 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Trek's first throttle e-bike, NYC imposing a 15 MPH speed limit for e-bikes, MeetOne Tour electric trike review, why your e-bike frame number is important, NIU's stock is soaring, and more.

Velotric Nomax 2X, Meepo Flow test, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 23 May 2025 11:49:48 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new launch of a full-suspension e-bike from Velotric, Yamaha-backed company's plan for battery swapping in electric bicycles, buying a super-cheap e-bike from China, testing the Meepo Flow electric skateboard, PodBike closes its doors, the impending launch of the Royal Enfield Flying Flea electric motorcycle, and more.

Lectric XP4, new RadRunners, Tariff troubles, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:55:03 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XP4 e-bike, a new set of RadRunners from Rad Power Bikes, California's e-bike voucher program hits more hurdles, the effect of Trump tariffs on several e-bike and e-moto companies, and more.

Tenways cargo e-bike, Lime mopeds, EUCs, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:49:23 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new cargo e-bike launch from Tenways, Lime bringing its new e-bike and e-moped to its larger fleets, testing a 100 mile e-bike, California's e-bike vouchers are set to open again in another lottery round, a new electric unicycle from InMotion, and more.

Today’s episode is brought to you by retrospec—makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Electrek listeners can get 10% off their next ride until May 8th with the exclusive code ELECTREK10 only at retrospec.com.

China tariffs killing e-bikes, USB-C e-bike charging, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:54:50 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes an analysis of how the Trump tariffs will affect e-bike pricing in the US, USB-C chargeable e-bikes launched by Ampler, Specialized e-bike recall, Juiced Bikes revived as a brand, kayak camping with the JackRabbit XG Pro, Walkcar's new device that does the walking for you, and more.

NIU electric moped visit, X Games says e-motos too good, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:49:41 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a visit to electric moped maker NIU's factory, Tern's new GSD e-bike, Rad Power Bikes getting a new CEO, a Segway scooter recall, X Games kicking out electric motorcycles, and more.

Clip BOLT e-bike kit, Rad CEO left, fancy Orbea unveil, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:31:46 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new e-bike it from Clip, Orbea's unveiling of the Denna e-bike, our Velotric Nomad 2 review, Rad Power Bikes' CEO has stepped down, Segway and Apollo are shipping new scooters, and more.

EBC merger, Super73 recall, Bafang tour, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:46:58 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a merger between Electric Bike Company and Integral Electrics, California looking to clamp down further on Sur Ron hooligans, a Super73 recall, Cowboy's production move, a tour inside Bafang's factory in China, and more.

Free NYC e-bikes, OnlyFans handlebars, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:49:54 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes an NYC program to give out free e-bikes to delivery riders, a new bicycle handlebar designed with help from Onlyfans, Vammo's 1 million battery swaps, a new e-moto/e-snowmobile project, Lift electric hydrofoil boards, and more.

JackRabbit's solar charger, Cowboy e-motos, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:49:29 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new solar charging kit from JackRabbit, a reversal on a plan to double the power limit for e-bikes in the UK, China is pushing to replace lithium-ion battery e-bikes with lead acid battery alternatives, the Dallas Cowboys all got new electric motorcycles, UBCO enters receivership, and more.

New e-bike regulations, sodium batteries, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:53:04 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes proposed e-bike restrictions in New York and Oregon, Super73 lowering the performance of its e-bikes, a review of the Tenways CGO600 Pro-C electric bike, new sodium-ion batteries coming from Yadea, Heybike unveiling its first mid-drive e-bike, and more.

California e-bike laws, Russian army scooters, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:48:18 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new laws and regulations in California regarding electric bicycles, the return of ONYX and the company's electric mopeds, a review of the Xtracycle Hopper, Russian soldiers on electric scooters, and more.

New Priority Current Plus, Segway e-bikes, Rad trade-ins, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:55:00 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Priority Bicycles launching the new Priority Current Plus, Segway going big on e-bikes in the US, California kicking off its e-bike vouchers, NYC may try to put license plates on e-bikes, Micromobility America 2024 coverage, and more.

Lectric XPeak 2.0, bike gear, Yadea scooters, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:56:25 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XPeak 2.0 fat tire e-bike, Ride1Up's Prodigy XC eMTB on super sale, a roundup of great e-biking gear, cheaper Zero motorcycles inbound, Husqvarna's newest e-moto launch, Yadea shows off its scooters at EICMA, and more.

Solar moped, XPedition 2.0, LiveWire scooter, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:13:22 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XPedition 2.0, Yamaha e-bikes pulling out of North America, LiveWire unveils an electric scooter concept, PNY readying its cargo e-scooters for pilot testing, Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle, and more.

Golf cart bikes, cops on e-bikes & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:13:08 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes a new e-bike designed to replace golf carts, a five person cargo e-bike from Decathlon, Tenway's new CGO 600Pro Chain Version, police-edition electric bikes, Bingo wants to take on Gogoro's battery swap system, and more.

Several e-bike bankruptcies rattle the industry

9to5Mac — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:47:15 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes several bankruptices from companies like Juiced Bikes, FUELL, and Energica, as well as some fun news like Microlino's newest microcar and more.

New Bosch motor, Urban Arrow cargo e-bike, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:35:09 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes updates from Bosch's new line of motors and batteries, new e-bikes from brands like Urban Arrow and Engwe, an analysis of a reduction of e-bike fire deaths in NYC, and more.

Ride1Up Roadster V3, Talaria fire, and more

9to5Mac — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:57:11 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bikes from Ride1Up, new e-scooters from NIU, Ted Cruz's war against safer e-bike batteries, Talaria MX5 fire, Gogoro's CEO resigning, and more.

New e-bike from Radio Flyers, Talaria MX5 Sting Pro, more

9to5Mac — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:38:08 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bike launches from Radio Flyer and Fucare, Denver's popular e-bike subsidies, Australia Post using new electric motorbikes for mail delivery, Talaria Sting Pro MX5 launch, and more.

New Heybike and Jackrabbit e-bikes, Tom Cruise electric Olympics, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:25:20 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new launches from Heybike and Jackrabbit, a new pair of e-motorcycles from Can-Am, a discussion of e-bike charging costs, Clip's e-bike kit, and more.

New Rad e-bike, Ford tries bikes, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:27:29 +0000

MOD Berlin e-bike, ELF bike-car is back, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:49:15 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from MOD and Mooncool, how micromobility is having an interesting impact on the Paris Olympics, a review of the Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike, a potential return of the lovable ELF electric bike-car, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by CYCROWN, an electric cycling specialist focused on growing a community of e-bike enthusiasts around the globe. For a limited time, take advantage of CYCROWN Online Store Prime Day and enjoy an additional 5% Off all items. This offer can also be combined with an additional $150 discount for every $1,799 spent. Learn more at cycrown.com

Crowdfunding lawsuit, DJI e-bike, new Onewheel, more

9to5Mac — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:51:47 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a surprising case of a man suing an e-bike crowdfunding e-bike brand - and winning, e-bike speed limits in Michigan, DJI Amflow e-bike, Tank G100 review, Onewheel's new board, and more.

Huffy drift trike, CA fast e-bike laws, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:28:23 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Huffy bringing back its fun Green Machine drift trike in a powerful new form, Tern launching its new Quick Haul Long, taking a look at Rattan's Pinus, Key Biscayne banning electric bikes, Mahle's new lightweight e-bike system, and more.

Micromobility Europe 2024, 80 MPH army e-bike, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:29 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes all the cool stuff we saw at Micromobility Europe 2024, new low-cost Lectric XP Lite 2.0, an 80 MPH military e-bike, how Paris cleaned its air by kicking out cars, and more.

Lectric CEO Levi Conlow, Lishui visit & more

9to5Mac — Wed, 29 May 2024 14:47:55 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a discussion with Lectric Ebikes' CEO and co-founder Levi Conlow, a new ultra-affordable kit from Swytch Bike, McLaren's new 'high power' electric mountain bikes, MOD Bikes unveils the updated Black adventure model, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentum, a new brand of lifestyle e-bikes from Giant Group designed to deliver a full range of innovative electric, hybrid and city bikes with premium features, long assist ranges and sensor technologies that offer natural riding experiences that are both energy saving and fun.

Ride1Up Tour, e-bike tariffs, Eli Zero, Pedego Moto & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 17 May 2024 12:31:12 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike battery regulations in China, 100% tariffs on EVs (and potentially e-bikes), a tour of Ride1Up's e-bike factory, Pedego Moto review, Eli Zero electric microcar coming to the US, and more.

New Pedego e-bikes, potted batteries, Yadea visit, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 03 May 2024 12:10:40 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bike models launched by Pedego, a discussion of the rising trend of potted e-bike batteries, Bosch-powered e-bikes enter Taiwan, I also entered Taiwan to test Gogoro's new Pulse electric scooter, and I also went to China to visit Yadea's factory for a tour and test riding. Oh, and a lot more!

2 kW Juiced JetCurrent e-bike, Lectric XPress, & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:37:36 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bike launches such as the Juiced JetCurrent Pro and Lectric XPress, Vinfast bringing its electric bike to the US market, the new Yadea Artist full-suspension lightweight electric scooter, waterproof e-bike batteries, and more.

Gocycle cargo e-bike, massive bike heist, more

9to5Mac — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:57:37 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new cargo e-bike from Gocycle, a huge heist of over $1M in e-bikes, Harley's new electric cruiser motorcycle, how e-scooters responded to the Taiwanese earthquake, and more.

New e-bikes from Lectric, Ampler, Biktrix, & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:42:15 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes several interesting new electric bike launches such as the Lectric ONE, Biktrix Juggernaut FS XD, Ampler Curt Anyroad, a discussion about Rad Power Bikes' new potted batteries, and more.

New e-bikes from Rad, Aventon, Frey, tiny golf cart, & more

9to5Mac — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:39:06 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a pile of new electric bike launches with four new models from Rad Power Bikes as well as e-bikes from Aventon, Frey, and Ride1Up, an awesome little micro golf cart, and more.

E-bike licenses, electric bike insurance, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:15:23 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the prospect of electric bike licenses in California and e-bike insurance in New Jersey, Dutch police doing roadside compliance checks, new e-bike from Tern, new battery from JackRabbit, battery-swapping for electric motorcycles from Africa, and more.

Swimming electric motorcycle, Trek e-bike, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:57:40 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from Trek and Sixthreezero, a potential e-bike regulation bill in Congress, a new Gogoro electric scooter, CAKE's bankruptcy, e-motorcycles going for a swim, and more.

Rad drops all prices, Propella's new e-bike & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:47:48 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from Segway, a new e-motorcycle launch from Horwin, swappable batteries from Yamaha, snow-bike tips, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Upway, a leading online e-bike provider carrying the broadest selection of brand-new and certified pre-owned models.

Segway e-bikes, Yamaha batteries, e-snowboards, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:49:13 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from Segway, a new e-motorcycle launch from Horwin, swappable batteries from Yamaha, snow-bike tips, and more.

Sponsored by WOLFBOX, a leading brand in the automotive electronics market, with an unwavering commitment to quality and durability for its customers around the world.

The year's biggest e-bike (and more) stories

9to5Mac — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:48:15 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, we're covering the biggest stories of the entire year, covering everything from Honda's e-bike debut, bans on e-bikes at college campuses, bike-based micro-campers, OneWheel recalls, and more.

Sponsored by VMAX: If you’re looking for a high-quality e-scooter with superior performance, check out the new VX5, VX2 Pro, VX4, and the R40 and R55 high-speed race scooters from VMAX.

CF Racer1 carbon e-bike, lunchbox-sized scooter, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:26:32 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a low-cost carbon fiber road e-bike, a review of Electric Bike Company's Model J moped, what happened in Paris after shared e-scooters were banned, an upcoming electric ATV, and more.

Sponsored by VMAX: If you’re looking for a high-quality e-scooter with superior performance, check out the new VX5, VX2 Pro, VX4, and the R40 and R55 high-speed race scooters from VMAX.

Harley e-bikes, boat-towing electric scooter, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:26:48 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Harley-Davidson's electric bicycle company Serial 1 getting acquired, Lectric Ebikes going above and beyond with philanthropy, E-bike riding as a food courier, Ryvid Anthem motorcycle deliveries, closer look at Kawasaki's electric Ninja, and more.

Pizza e-bike, Honda electric bicycle, cargo e-moto & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:32:16 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bicycles from Honda and Momentum, a pizza delivery e-bike from Domino's, a new cargo electric motorcycle from PNY, Tesla's Cyberquad for Kids getting relaunched, and more.

Lectric XPeak e-bike launched, seated Lime & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:21:27 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes the launch of Lectric Ebike's first ever full-size fat tire e-bike, a review of the RadRunner 3 Plus from Rad Power Bikes, Lime's newly-launched seated electric scooter, Honda's upcoming Motocompacto electric scooter, Metacycle financial woes, and more.

All-wheel-drive e-bikes, BMW e-motorcycles, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:12:18 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Yamaha's concepts for wild new electric bikes and self-balancing motorcycles, an e-bike designed for women, Bird's new e-bikes, BMW launching production of its latest electric motorcycle, a microcar review, and more.

Interview with Erik Buell, REI's new e-bike, Scooterson & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:49:12 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes e-bikes outselling pedal bikes, REI's new eMTB, Onewheel's totall recall, Zero's price reduction on electric motorcycles, and more.

Rad's UL bikes, Talaria xXx, Honda Motocompacto, LiveWire Del Mar & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:43:09 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Rad announcing full UL-certification accros all e-bikes, the major emissions benefits of worldwide e-bike usage, Amazon's cargo e-bike delivery plans, Honda's rebirth of a classic micro-motorbike, deliveries begin for Harley-Davidson's next electric motorcycle known as the LiveWire S2 Del Mar, BMW temporarily halts sales of all of its gasoline-powered motorbikes in the US, Seth rides the Talaria xXx from Luna and we discuss the legality, and more.

68 MPH e-unicycle, college e-bike bans, more

9to5Mac — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:30:00 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes college e-bike bans, new electric bikes from Specialized and Gazelle, sit-down with Super73, flying with an e-bike, and electric motorcycle that runs on tool batteries, and more.

Right to repair e-bikes, 90% theft rate, bike-vans & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:28:57 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new moped-style e-bikes from Electra, e-bikes and the right to repair debate, e-bike vans coming to NYC, sustainable replacement for e-bike boxes, ordering e-bikes from Indiegogo and more.

E-bike licenses, Walmart e-bike mistake & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:34:47 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Burning Man e-bike ban, Walmart's e-bike with backwards handlebars, NYC stopping e-bikes at the border, anti-VanMoof e-bikes, driver's licenses for e-bikes in California, and more.

Digital drive e-bikes, Van-Poof, Rad leaves EU & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:35:49 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes e-bikes that replaces bike chains with software, Rad Power Bikes leaving Europe, VanMoof leaving potentially everywhere, Cowboy's new e-bike, BMW's new low-ish cost electric motorbike, a supercarving electric skateboard and more.

Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store.

Guest Luke Workman, Eurobike 2023, FUELL Flluid-2, more

9to5Mac — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:09:02 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes special guest Luke Workman, battery guru and Zero's former battery expert on ebike battery evolution and fire issues, FUELL's new Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 e-bike testing, ChatGPT in an e-bike, Eurobike 2023's coolest offerings, the new CSC ES5 electric scooter, NACS charging coming to motorcycles & more.

Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 (!!) on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a nearby store here.

Wheel-E Podcast: Biking in Amsterdam, Specialized kids e-bike, standing ATV, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:55:42 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes a deep dive into the biking culture in Amsterdam, a Specialized mountain bike...for kids, and a weird standing atv...or a 4 wheel electric kick scooter, and more.

Porsche e-bikes, Upway US, Talaria XXX, mini-trucks & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:51:02 +0000

New Yamaha, VanMoof e-bikes, bike camper & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:31:35 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes a major upgrade from Lectric eBikes, new e-bike models from VanMoof and Yamaha, plus some interesting larger vehicles such as an RV built on a pedal tricycle, a scaled up RC car for adults, and a Chinese micro-car that woke up in the US.

New Razor and Heybike e-bikes, dishonest e-bike range, Polaris shipping electric UTV & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 05 May 2023 15:06:45 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bike launches from Razor and Heybike, whether or not e-bike companies are honest with their range ratings, Polaris and CSC shipping highly anticipated electric UTVs and motorcycles, and an interesting new electric kayak or SUP conversion kit.

New electric mopeds, Velotric Thunder, LiveWire & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:30:12 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes several new electric bikes ranging from electric mopeds to city e-bikes and even off-road utility e-bikes, a price drop for Harley-Davidson's upcoming LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle, range testing for an electric boat outboard motor and lots more.

Luna's Talaria dirt bike, new SUPER73s, MetaBeast & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:27:12 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Luna Cycle bringing in a "Sur-Ron killer" known as the Talaria, SONDORS launching its own Sur-Ron styled off-road yet street-legal bikes, new electric bikes from FUELL and SUPER73, and lots more.

50 MPH electric scooters, e-bikes with drill batteries, & more

9to5Mac — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:38:01 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes an ultra-high speed electric kick scooter, the federal e-bike tax credit has been resuscitated, Acer has a new e-bike, Amish folks are going head over leather heels for e-bikes, electric jet skis and lots more.

SONDORS CEO interview & Metacycle, new RadRunner, Bafang goes Moto, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:03:49 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes SONDORS selling 1,000 of its Metacycle electric motorcycles in a week, new utility/cargo e-bike launches from Rad Power Bikes, Specialized and Aventon, Bafang entering the electric motorcycle space and lots more.

New cargo e-bikes, fast scooters, Arcimoto returns, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:39:07 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes the launch of several new electric cargo bikes from companies like Trek and Lectric, an upcoming ride-by-wire system for e-bikes, a 50 MPH seated electric scooter, Arcimoto being saved from bankruptcy and lots more.

Rivian e-bike, RadWagon returns, electric Peel P50 and more

9to5Mac — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:56:17 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes confirmation of a new e-bike coming from Rivian, a high quality new electric cruiser bike from Priority, a return of the RadWagon, testing out the Lectric XP Trike, delayed roll-out of Harley's next electric motorcycle, an electric kit car version of the Peel P50 and lots more.

Ride1Up's SUPER73, 'New Rad', teeny tiny e-cars & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:30:09 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes a new moped-style e-bike from Ride1Up, Electric Bike Company adding torque sensors, Juiced Bikes coming out with a special-edition HyperScrambler 2, Harley-Davidson's electric future, the coming wave of tiny e-cars, beginner-friendly flying electric surfboards, and lots more.

Honda E-cub moped, RCA e-bikes, cheap electric boats & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:55:53 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bikes from the consumer electronics brand RCA, a new electric trike from Lectric eBikes, Honda revealed its E-Cub for the Chinese market, a high power hubless wheel electric motorcycle, low-cost electric boats with a Mercury electric outboard motor and lots more.

The top electric bike stories of 2022

9to5Mac — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:27:13 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss 2022's most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles.

RadTrike, $150 DIY 6-seater e-motorbike, solar electric boat camper & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:59:14 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes the newly unveiled RadTrike, 1,500W e-bike, a $150 DIY 6-seater e-motorcycle, a solar-powered electric boat that converts into a camper and lots more.

Electric bike rebates, Polestar e-bike, electric jet skis & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:57:08 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bike subsidies, an upcoming Polestar electric bike, a teeny-tiny electric motorbike from Honda, street-legal luxury golf carts, high-speed electric jet skis and lots more.

Stingray e-bike, Fuell Fllow, Metacycle test ride & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:51:52 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Amazon getting in hot water for selling kits to hot-rod electric bikes, reviews of interesting new electric bikes, Erik Buell's electric motorcycle starts taking reservations, there's an upcoming electric Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, and lots more.

This week's Podcast is again sponsored by Gates belt drives and their new Moto X5 Belts.

Wheel-E Podcast: Gates belt drives, Lectric XP 3.0 drops, funky-looking e-bikes & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:08:33 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes a new best-bang-for-your-buck electric bike known as the Lectric XP 3.0, Gates unveiled a new belt drive system, SONDORS is headed for an IPO, test rides of two upcoming highway-capable affordable electric motorcycles and lots more.

Special Guest this week Jonathan Weinert, PhD Director, Strategic Marketing - Global Mobility at Gates talks to us about the new Moto X5 Belts and all things belt drive. Big thanks to Gates for sponsoring this week's show.

Lectric XPremium, new Razor e-scooter, MOKE in the US & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:51:05 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes an electric bike that apparently breaks in half, new e-bikes from Trek and Specialized, MOKE International entering the US market, fun new electric quadricycles and lots more.

New Yamaha e-bikes, Del Mar test ride, electric Polaris RANGER & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:30:10 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bikes from Yamaha and Delfast, test riding the new LiveWire S2 Del Mar and the Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic, new electric motorcycles from Sur Ron and SUPER73, and lots more.

Harley police e-bikes, electric bike theft, Zero DSR/X & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:57:32 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes news about Harley-Davidsons electric motorcycles and electric bicycles, a new two-seater shared e-bike from Veo, e-bike reviews, e-bike anti-theft tips, Zero's new long range adventure electric motorcycle, and lots more.

Volcon's moto e-bike, sidecar electric bike, CSC RX1E, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:02:46 +0000

Wheel-E Podcast! Volcon electric mopeds, solar-charging e-bikes, electric unicycles & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:36:40 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes an unexpected unveiling of a new electric moped-style bike, new dirt jumper e-bikes from ONYX, an ultra high-speed electric unicycle, testing anti-lock brakes for electric bikes, a DIY solar-charging electric bike, Gogoro hitting a major milestone for electric motorcycle battery swapping, and lots more.

Fat tire electric trikes, new NIU, Can-Am electric motorcycles & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:46:19 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bikes from companies including Addmotor and NIU, a discussion of how the Inflation Reduction Act left out critically important electric bicycles, upcoming electric motorcycles from Can-Am and Kawasaki, fast electric surfboards, and lots more.

Trek e-bikes, Italian e-moped, Nimbus pod-car, Candela flying electric boat & more

9to5Mac — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:29:28 +0000

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bicycles from Trek, Fantic, and Optibike, plus interesting electric mobility stories covering new electric motorcycles, flying electric boats, and lots more.