Wheel-E

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Oct 2026

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An e-bike podcast covering the ebike industry and other non-automobile electrified transportation

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October 9, 2026Episode 1261 hr 11 min

7-seater e-bike, solar-powered 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 new e-bikes from Gazelle, Ride1Up, and SixThreeZero, a solar-powered electric seated scooter, LiveWire Honcho approved for MSF motorcycle training courses, 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: Gazelle just made its premium electric bikes a lot more affordable Ride1Up just launched a 28 MPH German mid-drive e-bike for an insanely low $1,295 I tried taking the budget-priced Ride1Up Roadster V3 e-bike off-roading. Here’s what happened next This e-bike fits seven riders, and that’s not even the craziest thing about it We don’t need more e-bike laws. This 11-year-old’s ticket shows why It’s now easier than ever to get your motorcycle license on an electric bike This funky solar electric scooter could handle your commute without ever plugging in 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/j35cjWFwqwg

September 25, 2026Episode 1251 hr 4 min

South Park e-bikes, Honda eMTB, 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 Segway and Honda, South Park takes on e-bikes, Rivian's e-bikes are rolling out to everyone except for customers, Royal Enfield's e-moto gets a Western price, 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: Honda just unveiled an electric mountain bike, and it looks serious Segway’s new 28 MPH MUXI Pro cargo e-bike gets automatic shifting and regen braking South Park just took on America’s e-bike problem – and surprisingly nailed a lot of it Rivian’s ALSO e-bikes are finally hitting the road – but not for frustrated customers Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea electric motorcycle finally goes global, revealing its Western price The world’s largest EV company just partnered with an African electric motorcycle company SONDORS’ abandoned 3-wheeled electric car just showed up for sale on eBay 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/5tLpm8JQcb0

September 11, 2026Episode 1241 hr 10 min

ALSO e-bike delays, Nomadix e-moto, $900 for 45mph?, 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 $900 45mph off-road e-moto from Engwe, delays continue for the ALSO e-bike, Illinois sort of made a path to legality for fast e-bikes, review of the Juiced Nomadix R e-moto, 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: Rivian’s futuristic ALSO e-bike may be at its ultimate delay ENGWE’s new E26 3.0 e-bike packs dual motors, full suspension, and half a deer Illinois just made 40 mph e-bikes street legal – but there’s a huge catch Zero will soon add the main feature its electric motorcycles have always lacked [Updated] Evoke’s new $5,000 electric motorcycle can hit highway speeds, coming to US & EU Review: Engwe’s $900 Eagle isn’t just the best-priced 45mph mini eMoto I rode Juiced’s 70 MPH Nomadix electric dirt bike, and the $2,495 price is a steal I traded my electric motorcycle for a gasoline bike on vacation. It was pretty shocking 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):

August 28, 2026Episode 1231 hr 13 min

Wheel-E Podcast: Powerful Bafangs, cops on Sur-Rons, Qronge, 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 Flit and SONDORS (yep, that one), testing a battery charging cabinet and the Qronge e-moto, London cops riding Sur-Rons, 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: Storm Sondors is back, teasing mysterious new electric bike Bafang’s new electric bike motors produce 8x your own pedaling power This fascinating folding e-bike is lighter than Brompton’s lightest electric bike The draconian New Jersey e-bike laws had exactly the effect everyone feared I tested this lithium-ion battery charging cabinet as the safest place to charge your e-bike batteries Qronge X1 Spark L Review: Does a $1,299 Sur-Ron Light Bee alternative cut the right corners? London police are now using the same illegal e-bikes as the criminals they chase 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/xGXv4Tu9Ok4

August 14, 2026Episode 1221 hr 4 min

Rivan bike coming, 'free' 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 e-bikes from Urban Arrow and Aniioki, Rivian's ALSO bike is almost here, Colorado's wild "free e-bike" saga, NYC wants fast e-bikes gone, Paris wants to paint scooter riders yellow, HMP Lightning Mk.II electric scooter, 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: Rivian’s long-delayed ALSO e-bike is only delayed a little bit longer Urban Arrow enters the longtail cargo e-bike market in US with its new Breeze Aniioki’s latest 6,000W dual-motor e-bike blurs past the line so much it’s basically an electric motorcycle The strange story behind Colorado’s ‘no catch’ free e-bike company NYC declares war on fast e-bikes, sends cease-and-desist letters to Amazon and Walmart Paris now requires electric scooter riders to wear high-vis vests or face fines HMP’s new $3,999 electric scooter is the affordable, street-legal commuter the US needs 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/nQjNAmdFwwU

July 31, 2026Episode 1211 hr 6 min

VW e-bikes, Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Auto-wheelie, 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 VW and Specialized, a Huffy kids' e-bike, Veo adds a three-wheeler to its shared micromobility lineup, we tested the new Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Rev Pro HMP launches 75 mph Flash e-scooter, 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: Volkswagen enters the smart e-bike game with radar, cameras, HUD glasses, and more Specialized just unveiled a new full-suspension e-bike, and here’s why it costs $13k Huffy’s kids’ e-bike makes a compelling case for pedal-assisted riding You’ve heard of shared e-bikes. Now check out Veo’s new shared e-trike Juiced Scrambler: Testing the best bang-for-your-buck moto-style e-bike New HMP Flash brings affordable 75 MPH electric scooters to the US Anyland Rev Pro e-pitbikes have this one weird trick…auto wheelies! 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/GEdh-911Bfg

July 17, 2026Episode 1201 hr 3 min

New Tern HSD, 65 MPH 'e-bike', Segway Xaber review, 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-bike launches from Tern, Trek, Momentum, and Ariel Rider, reviews of the Infinite Machine Olto and Segway Xaber, 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: Tern redesigns famous HSD cargo e-bike, making it smarter, stronger, and even more family-friendly Momentum’s new Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike adds cruise control, throttle, and more Trek targets the fat tire e-bike boom with its new throttle-enabled Borrego+ VMAX launches new full-suspension VX2 Lite e-scooter for a mere $799 Infinite Machine Olto review: A strange ‘e-bike’ or an urban transportation revolution? Ariel Rider launches outrageous new MUDD 72V bike with 65 MPH top speed Segway Xaber review: The mall-cop company just built a better Sur Ron for less money 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/XzpqhqH7LDk

July 3, 2026Episode 1191 hr 3 min

Gazelle's Bosch hub motor bikes, Eurobike, 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 Gazelle, Amflow, and Monarc, the CPSC wants to clamp down on e-bike safety regulations, DeSantis vetoed an e-bike safety bill in Florida, 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: Gazelle unveils stylish e-bike powered by Bosch’s new hub motor Monarc Tracer redefines commuter e-bikes with dual batteries, premium tech, and a 5-year warranty DJI’s e-bike motors expand past eMTBs with new electric SUV bike The coolest e-bikes (and things) we saw at Eurobike 2026 New CPSC rule could dramatically change e-bikes in the US DeSantis vetoes unanimous e-bike safety bill for the most Florida reason ever Amble unveils fun-looking, street-legal 40 MPH ‘electric buggy’ 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/sdaKfNdP4lw

June 19, 2026Episode 11857 min

New Gazelle, Specialized e-bikes, Ukrainian e-motos, 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-bike models from several premium brands, Bosch gets into hub motors, Vinfast excels on two wheels, Ukraine doubles down on e-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: Gazelle launches new 28 MPH e-bikes, bringing Dutch comfort to fast American riders Specialized launches Turbo Levo 4 X, a full-suspension off-road cargo e-bike E-bike motor king Bosch launches its first hub motor for electric bicycles Ariel Rider Kepler review: A big, safe, fat tire commuter e-bike with style This electric car company just produced its one millionth electric motorcycle Harley’s LiveWire reveals surprisingly low pricing on new S4 electric motorcycles Ukraine officially adopts new electric motorcycle for military use 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/YVZ1j6N0GVU

June 5, 2026Episode 11756 min

Monarc e-bikes launch, bike buses, 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 Monarc and Engwe, frames that are glued together from Flit, new e-bike laws, court-ordered pedaling, 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: Lectric just launched a new e-bike company, and it could shake up the premium market There’s a new low-cost e-bike that charges by USB-C Why this premium e-bike maker glues its bike frames together New e-bike law could help legalize those 30 and 40+ MPH ‘grey-zone’ bikes What is a bike bus and why are parents loving them so much? A court just decided how much foot movement counts as ‘pedaling’ an e-bike Velotric Tempo review: A lightweight commuter e-bike that gets a lot right 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/GIJ7p0UVaSY