Episodios

  • SONDORS returns, Trek adds throttles, more
    Jun 6 2025

    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.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Trek breaks new ground with its first throttle-equipped electric bike
    • It’s official: NYC will impose a new 15 MPH speed limit on electric bikes
    • MeetOne Tour full-suspension electric trike review: The most powerful and most comfortable e-trike yet
    • There’s a hidden number on every e-bike. You should find yours right away
    • Back from the dead? Bankrupted e-bike company SONDORS now pre-selling bikes again
    • No, Honda didn’t just launch its first electric motorcycle (and you can’t buy it)
    • NIU’s stock nearly doubles in 2025 amid soaring electric moped sales

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/NA-5F4iUv_I
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    1 h y 23 m
  • Velotric Nomax 2X, Meepo Flow test, more
    May 23 2025

    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.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    Apple Podcasts

    Spotify

    Overcast

    Pocket Casts

    Castro

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Velotric launches its first full-suspension fat tire electric bike
    • This Yamaha-backed plan hopes to eliminate electric bicycle charging forever
    • I bought a $390 electric bicycle directly from China. Here’s what showed up
    • Meepo Flow: gorgeous all-purpose cruising e-skateboard for summer fun
    • The best-looking enclosed electric bike-car yet isn’t going to make it
    • Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea electric motorcycles launching early next year
    • How one of the only profitable electric motorcycle companies got there with street-legal e-dirtbikes

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 8:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 9:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/D2lYO9ia-Xo
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    51 m
  • Lectric XP4, new RadRunners, Tariff troubles, more
    May 9 2025

    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.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    Apple Podcasts

    Spotify

    Overcast

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Game-changing Lectric XP4 next-gen electric bike launched, shocking industry once again
    • Rad Power Bikes launches 3 new RadRunner e-bike models with new features like radar
    • California’s e-bike voucher program stumbles again as ‘technical issue’ forces indefinite delay
    • Popular high-power electric bike brand announces shutdown
    • The crazy, untold story of Lectric Ebikes’ secret deal to save Juiced Bikes
    • How Trump’s tariffs are killing ‘Made in America’ mopeds
    • Tariffs will increase Zero Motorcycles’ prices on its more affordable e-motorbikes this month

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 8:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 9:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/r2-mob-MxYM
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Tenways cargo e-bike, Lime mopeds, EUCs, more
    Apr 25 2025
    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. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Tenways launches its ‘carry the whole family’ cargo e-bike in the USLime officially launches new e-bike and electric moped into broader sharing fleetsCan an electric bike really do 100 miles on a single charge?California set to give out more e-bike vouchers for up to $2,000 off an electric bikeI went inside China to the world’s largest EV maker’s summit. Here’s what I sawProposed California law seeks to create new Sur Ron style e-bike category for legal statusInMotion launches new 28 MPH electric unicycle with air suspension Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://youtube.com/live/EaaUbspBtvw?feature=share
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    1 h y 2 m
  • China tariffs killing e-bikes, USB-C e-bike charging, more
    Apr 11 2025

    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.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    Apple Podcasts

    Spotify

    Overcast

    Pocket Casts

    Castro

    RSS

    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Trump’s massive tariffs – and sudden backtrack – bring chaos to e-bike prices
    • Ride1Up launches new Vorsa electric bike as incredible bang-for-your-buck urban ride
    • First ever USB-C chargeable electric bikes launched, hopefully becoming new trend
    • Specialized recalls several models of electric bikes for eating riders’ clothing
    • Juiced Bikes brand to be revived after surprise purchase by pair of e-bike icons
    • I tried taking a tiny e-bike kayak-camping on a deserted island. Here’s what happened
    • Going full Wall-E: This new Japanese device does all the walking for you

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/9E1XM9qDua4
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    1 h
  • NIU electric moped visit, X Games says e-motos too good, more
    Mar 28 2025

    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.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:
    Apple Podcasts

    Spotify

    Overcast

    Pocket Casts

    Castro

    RSS

    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • I went deep into NIU’s electric moped factory in China. Here’s what I saw
    • Tern launches an all new GSD electric cargo bike, redefining high end compact cargo e-bikes
    • Rad Power Bikes appoints new CEO amid shifting company direction
    • Velotric Breeze launched as new cruiser e-bike, bringing comfort and speed
    • Leading manufacturer recalls hundreds of thousands of electric scooters
    • Police claim certain electric motorbikes being used ‘almost exclusively’ for crime
    • The X Games just banned electric motorcycles for being too good

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 8:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 9:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/3TD1gnYb_Pc
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    54 m
  • Clip BOLT e-bike kit, Rad CEO left, fancy Orbea unveil, more
    Mar 14 2025

    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.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • Overcast
    • Pocket Casts
    • Castro
    • RSS

    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • CLIP Unveils BOLT, a $250 e-bike conversion system aimed at expanding access to cycling
    • Orbea unveils Denna: A fancy shmancy mid-drive electric road bike tuned for gravel
    • Velotric Nomad 2 review: A feature-packed fat-tire e-bike with crazy comfort
    • Rad Power Bikes’ CEO secretly exits amid more layoffs, uncertain future
    • Segway’s new Ninebot Max G3 scooter brings more speed, more tech, and more everything
    • Ultra fast Apollo Phantom 2.0 electric scooter begins shipping
    • Remember that $2,000 electric mini-truck I bought from China? Now they’re down to $1,000

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 6:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 7:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/Wnkx8hAdx6E
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    55 m
  • EBC merger, Super73 recall, Bafang tour, more
    Feb 28 2025

    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.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • Overcast
    • Pocket Casts
    • Castro
    • RSS

    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Electric Bike Company merges with Integral Electrics following Pedego partnership
    • California town seeks to criminalize wheelies on ’75 mph electric bikes’
    • Popular Super73 electric bikes recalled for brake failure
    • Cowboy moves its electric bike production back home… almost
    • I went back to Bafang’s factory in China five years later. The difference is mindblowing
    • NIU unveils new electric microcar with impressive $8,300 target price

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/3N_dCtBJwTQ
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    57 m
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