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Wheel-E episodes

January 0210k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more
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
1 hr 13 min
December 19, 2025The biggest e-bike stories of 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
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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:
Starting today, California is coming for your e-bike throttles
Bafang’s new automatic shifting hub motor could change urban e-biking
Popular high-power electric bike brand announces shutdown
If you think electric bikes are bad, there’s a much bigger menace hitting our roads
China urges citizens to trade in ‘old lithium e-bikes’ for newer lead acid electric bikes
Honda’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 bikes
This 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
1 hr 11 min
December 05, 20251M Tern miles, kids on Sur Rons, LiveWire scooter, more
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
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:
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
1 hr 23 min
November 21, 2025Rad's sunset, Onewheel minibike, flatbet e-trike, and more
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
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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
1 hr 9 min
November 07, 2025CA e-bike voucher dies, Zero Motorcycles scooter, VMAX review, and more
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
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:
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
1 hr 18 min
October 24, 2025Rivian's futuristic ALSO e-bike unveiled, more
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
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:
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
1 hr 16 min
October 17, 2025New SUPER73s, Urban Arrow e-bikes, more
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
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:
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
57 min
September 26, 2025New Trek models, Rivian's ALSO e-bike leak, more
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
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:
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
1 hr 9 min
September 12, 2025Boost's flat e-bikes, Dahon IPO, LiveWire sale, more
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.
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:
British company unveils non-folding electric bike that folds flat
Dahon marks huge IPO as investors jump for leading folding bike maker
If you don’t know which type of e-bike to buy, you should probably get this one
A new plan will allow NYPD to confiscate electric bike batteries
Review: I tested the Viribus SC5 fat tire electric trike, and it’s more capable than I expected
LiveWire slashes prices with extreme sales on electric motorcycles
Honda to unveil full-size electric motorcycle with fast charging this month
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/69nQv0G0O7U
1 hr 2 min
August 29, 2025Lower cost Bosch e-bikes, Airstream Tern, more
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.
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:
Major e-bike maker hits pause on US imports after new tariffs
Police stop and confiscate ‘incredibly dangerous 80 MPH’ electric bicycle
New e-trike boasts 960W motor, full-suspension and 500 lb capacity
Raleigh launches new low-cost Bosch motor e-bike
Tern just launched an Airstream e-bike and it looks kind of beautiful
Priority Skyline review: A 12-speed automatic shifting throttle e-bike for a song
Can-Am unveils new electric ATV that tows more than any gas model
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/Uiqcq9lX0BQ
1 hr 12 min