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…

Velotric just announced the launch of its new Fold Lite, a lower-cost folding e-bike that still packs in most of what makes the brand’s e-bikes stand out so much. But that’s not all, because we’re also getting a look at the company’s recently launched “Plus” models, which bring new upgrades to classic designs. First…

In the latest example of car companies jumping into the electric bicycle market, Ford has teamed up with cycling company N+ to create a pair of officially licensed e-bike models to celebrate the Ford Mustang and Bronco. The company hopes to leverage the storied legacy of its two four-wheeled models with the new…

Ever since the federal government gave up on including electric bikes in its broader electric vehicle incentive programs, alternative incentives at the local and state levels have been met largely with success—except, of course, in California. In stark contrast to most other incentive programs around the US, California’s partially developed program has spent years in…

Bosch may be big in the world of electric bikes, but thanks to one endeavoring electric bike manufacturer, it just got a whole lot bigger. That’s because DirtySixer has now launched its oversized e-bikes with Bosch mid-drive motors. The eDirtySixer rolls on the biking equivalent of massive wagon wheels sized at either 32″ or 36″,…

At just 37 lb (16.8 kg), the Tenways CGO600 Pro is pretty darn lightweight for an electric bike. Of course, you give up a lot of the features and performance many riders have come to expect of chunkier e-bikes, but the tradeoff leaves us with a lightweight ride that is still punchy enough for most…