Episodes

  • 10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more
    Jan 2 2026

    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 semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, 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:

    • This ultra-comfortable electric trike could keep more people riding for years longer
    • Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
    • After 10,000 miles, here’s what happened to this electric bike
    • We’ve been lied to – electric bike motors CAN do regen, at least with this genius trick
    • New California law will target the parents of child e-bike riders
    • Talaria Komodo launched as new 65 MPH electric dirt bike
    • Bo M2 review: The premium e-scooter unlike anything I’ve ever tested before

    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/9D0lELHkDpk
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The biggest e-bike stories of 2025
    Dec 19 2025
    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. 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: Starting today, California is coming for your e-bike throttlesBafang’s new automatic shifting hub motor could change urban e-bikingPopular high-power electric bike brand announces shutdownIf you think electric bikes are bad, there’s a much bigger menace hitting our roadsChina urges citizens to trade in ‘old lithium e-bikes’ for newer lead acid electric bikesHonda’s new super low-cost electric motorcycle could come at the perfect time‘Not safe or legal’ – Cops continue crackdown on Sur Ron style electric bikesThis bike has 2 huge batteries, 2 big motors and might be perfect for the snow 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/aDbV1uPye90
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 1M Tern miles, kids on Sur Rons, LiveWire scooter, more
    Dec 5 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 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.

    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

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    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:

    • Tern’s NYC delivery e-bike fleet crosses 1 million miles, with some bikes rolling past 30k
    • CPSC warns Rad Power Bikes owners to stop using select batteries immediately due to fire risk
    • JackRabbit MG Doble review: The 2-person ‘e-bike’ that’s way too fun
    • Parents, here’s what to know if your kid wants a Sur Ron or high power e-bike
    • Yamaha launches new electric scooter with Honda’s swappable batteries
    • Why LiveWire’s new electric maxi-scooter could finally make Americans fall in love with scooters
    • I tried the Strutt EV1 – the autonomous robot-chair hybrid that might redefine mobility

    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/2ZCweu9wD5c
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Rad's sunset, Onewheel minibike, flatbet e-trike, and more
    Nov 21 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 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.

    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

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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:

    • Rad Power Bikes says it may close down by January
    • Tern launches next-gen Vektron folding e-bike in the US – now with belt drive
    • This is the first ever semi-solid-state battery going into a production e-bike
    • Rivian’s ALSO announces lower $3,500 price for its fancy new e-bike
    • New tilting flatbed e-trike is like a pedal powered pickup truck
    • Maker of Onewheel launches wild new electric mini bike that does self-balancing wheelies
    • This electric motorcycle folds down to the size of a carry-on suitcase

    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/E-prmDFXePw
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • CA e-bike voucher dies, Zero Motorcycles scooter, VMAX review, and more
    Nov 7 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 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.

    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:

    • California quietly kills e-bike voucher program, funnels funds into cars instead
    • Tenways launches new 750W all-terrain city e-bike built for comfort and range
    • Revealed: The tiny device police use to catch illegally fast e-bikes and e-scooters
    • VMAX VX2 Hub 33 MPH e-scooter review: Fast yet surprisingly stable – and affordable!
    • First look at Zero Motorcycles’ new electric scooter launched today
    • LiveWire reveals more details on its new lower cost S4 Honcho electric motorcycle
    • NIU’s scooter-sized electric microcar is actually headed for production

    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/T_s2w4GZe5w
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Rivian's futuristic ALSO e-bike unveiled, more
    Oct 24 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 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.

    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:

    • Rivian spinoff ALSO invents the future of e-bikes, but will it sell?
    • New Florida bill to require license for e-bikes, updates driver’s licensing test
    • FLIT’s new folding e-bike comes with a free pound of caviar and a side of satire
    • Spiro raises massive $100M to supercharge Africa’s battery-swapping electric motorcycle revolution

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 11:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 12:00 p.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/035i1xevQpE
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • New SUPER73s, Urban Arrow e-bikes, more
    Oct 17 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 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.

    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

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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:

    • SUPER73 unveils new e-bike that leaves everyone scratching their heads
    • Urban Arrow launches new, more affordable electric cargo bike
    • The hidden deadly threat to scooter and e-bike riders (besides cars)
    • Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro review: 28 MPH foldable fat-tire e-bike with full-suspension comfort
    • New electric unicycle hits an insane 93 MPH top speed
    • E-motorcycle maker Zero moving headquarters from the US to Europe
    • Stark VARG SM launched as street-legal electric motorcycle with jaw-dropping specs

    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/2t-4b-0zAQk
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    56 mins
  • New Trek models, Rivian's ALSO e-bike leak, more
    Sep 26 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 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.

    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

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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 unveils first electric gravel bike: The 2026 Checkpoint+ brings torque, tech, and trail-ready features
    • Gazelle rolls out 3 new comfort-focused e-bikes in US, including its most inclusive ride yet
    • Exclusive: Rivian’s secret upcoming e-bike revealed in leaked images
    • Controversial electric moto influencer ‘Surronster’ appears to have been arrested
    • Why one government is giving women free pink electric mopeds
    • Coca-Cola expands electric delivery fleet with thousands of e-rickshaws
    • This 75 MPH electric car with bicycle pedals to charge it is apparently the real deal

    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/d4IZHPelvWo
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    1 hr and 8 mins