Wheel-E

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

  1. 6D AGO

    Rad got bought, NJ hates e-bikes, fake UL lawsuit, 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 range of stories from new e-bike laws in New Jersey and Amsterdam, Rad Power Bikes getting bought out of bankruptcy, the clever way that e-bike batteries can be used for extra power during storms or even power a food truck, Honda's new 50 MPH 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: Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward Another US state just signed a harsh new law requiring licenses, insurance for e-bikes The clever way food trucks are now using e-bike batteries How fake UL certifications lead to Amazon’s major Chinese e-bike lawsuit Amsterdam just banned fat tire electric bikes The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm Honda’s new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle’ rolls out with interesting battery choice 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/rfSPE2LYtsc

    1h 7m

  2. JAN 16

    'New' RadWagon, Ananda motor, LAND e-moto goes off-road, 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 companies like Rad Power Bikes and Aventon, an updated e-bike conversion kit, Australian police crushing e-bikes (and other e-things), LAND Moto's new ADV electric motorcycle heads off-road while staying street-legal, 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: Rad Power Bikes launches ‘new’ e-bike amid shutdown uncertainty Why Ananda’s new M7000 e-bike motor matters more than its power numbers Can you even tell that this slick two-wheeler is an electric bike? Aventon’s newly launched Soltera 3 ADV looks almost perfect – I’d only change one thing This lightweight device can turn almost any bike electric in seconds Why police are now sending some confiscated electric bikes to the crusher This American-made electric motorcycle is taking street-legal adventure off-road 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/EjCgMSTU4kI

    53 min

  3. JAN 2

    10k 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: 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: 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

    1h 12m

  4. 12/19/2025

    The 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 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: 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

    1h 11m

  5. 12/05/2025

    1M 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 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’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

    1h 22m

  6. 11/21/2025

    Rad'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 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: 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

    1h 8m

  7. 11/07/2025

    CA 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

    1h 17m

  8. 10/24/2025

    Rivian'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 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 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

    1h 15m
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4.8
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    9to5Mac
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Wheel-E

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