In recent years, Sur Ron-style electric trail bikes have surged in popularity among young riders across the US. These lightweight, nimble, and powerful machines are quickly becoming the go-to choice for adrenaline-seeking youth, and there are several reasons behind this trend. First defined by the Sur Ron electric motorbikes that largely built the category…

Electric bicycle rebate programs, which often provide vouchers or tax credits to help offset the cost of an electric bike for local residents, are becoming increasingly popular around the US. The city of Denver’s own program, which was one of the first in the country, has now become a victim of its own success. …

As if there weren’t already enough cargo electric bikes on the market to keep your head spinning faster than a set of 20″ wheels, budget-brand Heybike has just launched its own long-tailed entry. Meet the Heybike Hauler. Aptly named, the Heybike Hauler is designed to haul around with you a claimed 440 lb (200…

Remember the ELF? It was one of the first ever electric bike cars to actually reach production. Nearly a thousand of the hand-built three-wheeled electric vehicles were delivered between 2013 and 2019, when an unfortunate bankruptcy seemed to mark a regrettable end to the world’s first production electric bike car. But just like any…

Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, has just unveiled its newest electric bikes and scooters. The new designs are known as the LimeGlider and LimeBike, and they were developed largely by taking in feedback from women and older riders to make the models more inclusive and easier to operate. “Building on Lime’s…

The JackRabbit OG was the first electric micro-bike to gain a mass following in the US, racking up a community of over 30,000 riders – or “Jackos” as they call themselves. Now the bike is getting a series of upgrades in the launch of its second-generation model: the JackRabbit OG2. Yes, the JackRabbit isn’t…

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a medium duty Tesla RV that could help stop sliding sales in Europe, Tom Kasper from SWTCH Energy shows up to talk EV charging in older buildings, and we cover Biden’s big bump to Chinese solar. We’ve also got an all-new Jackrabbit OG2 review from Micah…

As electric bicycles continue to grow in popularity, one question often arises among potential buyers and intrigued newcomers: How much does it actually cost to charge an electric bicycle? The idea of an eco-friendly, efficient mode of transportation sounds enticing, but is that going to mean a jump in your electric bill? The short…

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles…

I recently had the chance to check out the Meta 2024 electric bike, which fits the bill for what many people are searching for in a hybrid-style commuter electric bike. So could this be the ride you’re looking for? Let’s find out! To come along with me on a test ride, check out my…