Micah Toll is an e-bike industry expert, personal electric vehicle enthusiast, battery nerd, and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling books DIY Lithium Batteries, DIY Solar Power, The Ultimate DIY Ebike Guide and The Electric Bike Manifesto.
The e-bikes that make up Micah’s current daily drivers are the $999 Lectric XP4, the $1,295 Ride1Up Roadster V3, and the $3,299 Priority Current. But it’s a pretty evolving list these days.
You can send Micah tips at Micah@electrek.co, or find him on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok.
Electric scooters may be a great way to get around cities, but they certainly weren’t meant for the interstate. That’s what three riders on Bird electric scooters found out this week when they were pulled over while trying to ride their rented electric scooters on the interstate.
Wouldn’t it be nice if all you needed for a great ride was an electric bicycle and a smile on your face?
While those two things are often enough for me, there’s some excellent gear out there that can make e-bike rides even better, whether you ride for pleasure or commuting.
Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer CAKE has a new street-legal version of its distinctive off-road electric motorcycle. The CAKE Kalk& is now shipping across North America and Europe. Check it out below!
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I like riding electric scooters, but I wish they could go 40 mph (64 km/h) and get a range of 55 miles (88 km) per charge”? Well then you’re in luck, because fluidfreeride has unveiled its newest model available in the US, the Mantis electric scooter.
Electric scooters certainly have a lot of advantages, yet one of their few downsides has always been the built-in (i.e. locked in) battery. But now with the Levy electric scooter, riders can finally remove their battery from the scooter to charge more conveniently and help mitigate theft. Plus it’s a pretty sweet looking scooter, in my opinion.
Nearly one year ago to the day, we first revealed Curtiss Motorcycle’s upcoming Zeus V8 electric motorcycle. And now we’re learning that the innovative electric motorcycle has already begun production, thanks to a recently announced partnership.
Yes, that’s right. Despite this looking like a seriously badass electric motorcycle, it’s really an electric bicycle. Known as the Moto Parilla, these intense looking electric bicycles are sure to turn heads and lighten wallets.
It’s no secret that Americans have been slow to adopt electric scooters and mopeds. Compared to European and Asians countries, such vehicles are far less common on the streets of US cities. But that appears to be changing as electric moped rental programs expand across the US.
E-bike manufacturer e-JOE has just released two new electric bicycle models in the US, the EPIK Swan and EPIK Carbon. And both are fighting for their piece of the moderately priced e-bike market.
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Emflux has just dropped new specs and details regarding its upcoming electric motorcycle, the Emflux Two, which is designed to be a more affordable version of their (other) upcoming Emflux ONE electric superbike.
Xiaomi has done it again, releasing a salivating new e-bike. The Himo C16 from Xiaomi pushes the limit on how affordable these mini electric two-wheelers can become.
I’ve ridden plenty of fast electric bicycles. And I’ve ridden plenty of budget-priced electric bicycles. But this is the first time I’ve ridden one that fits in both categories. Yet that’s exactly what the Lectric XP folding e-bike is: a fast and fun e-bike at a budget-level price.
The electric scooter arms race continues to heat up as Skip unveils its newest scooter model. The ruggedized S3 electric scooter features a number of tough features designed to withstand the brutal life of shared electric scooters.
Electric bikes aren’t just for fun. Sometimes they are for serious work. You know, like delivering pizzas. That’s what Domino’s will be doing with them as they prepare their e-bike delivery fleet in the US made up of customized RadCity Step-Thru electric bicycles.
Emflux has been hyping their Emflux One electric motorcycle as the first Indian electric superbike. Now the company is teasing a second model that should be a bit tamer for us regular folks.
The Blix Vika+ is a folding electric bike that combines fancy styling with deceptive power. Don’t let its elegant appearance fool you, the Vika+ is still a powerhouse on the street. Read on to learn more!
Electric bicycle riders have always known that e-bikes can actually be a great form of exercise. But a new study now shows that e-bikes can actually result in riders getting more exercise than standard pedal bike cyclists. Here’s why.
RMK’s E2 has one of the most innovative motor designs we’ve seen so far in an electric motorcycle. And now the company is showing off its progress as it heads closer to production.
The whole point of electric cargo bikes is to make it easy to haul around a bunch of cargo or passengers. But Bunch has taken that idea to the extreme with their new six-kid electric cargo bike. And if that wasn’t cute enough for you already, they have another one for your dogs!
Vintage Electric’s new 2020 Roadster electric bicycle has just been unveiled. And with a speed of 36 mph (58 km/h), this is definitely an e-bike you’ll want to learn more about.
Super73 started the current electric mini-bike craze with its original offering. And years later, the company is still leading the pack with its current fun-loving Super73-S1 electric bike.
We’ve seen a lot of electric sport bikes debut this year, but there has been a noticeable lack of electric cruiser motorcycles. Now NeuWai is planning to release one of each next year, plus a couple electric scooters to boot.
Swagton has a new e-bike in its ultra affordable lineup, and this time they’ve gone full-sized. The discount e-bike maker has just announced the new Swagtron EB12 city bike.
Gogoro’s new ‘Powered by Gogoro Network’ was just announced today and already has some big names signed on, including Yamaha, Aeon Motors and PGO.