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Electrek is a news platform that focuses on the shift from fossil fuel vehicles to electric ones, along with the clean energy ecosystems that support this change. This site is part of the 9to5 network, which also features 9to5mac.com, 9to5Google.com, and 9to5Toys.com. Seth Weintraub, the creator and publisher of the 9to5 network, founded Electrek and frequently writes for the site.

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HappyRun G300 Pro review: It's an electric motorcycle with pedals and I've got some thoughts

14 hours ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

The HappyRun G300 Pro is the epitome of an out-of-class electric bike. That is to say, it has many of the components of an electric bicycle, key among them the functional pedals, but its extremely high power and speed place it well outside the limits of traditional e-bike classifications. The result? Basically, an electric motorcycle with pedals. And I’ve got some thoughts about that. But before I dive into those, this is one of those rides that you’ll want to see in action.
California cops are teaching kids to ride electric bikes

19 hours ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

Electric bikes have exploded in popularity – and so have the risks. In Huntington Beach, California, rising e-bike crashes involving young riders prompted the city’s police department to launch what may be California’s first police-led e-bike safety course for kids, and it might be exactly the kind of inventive community-based program more places need. E-bikes are transforming urban transportation: they’re fast, affordable, and efficient.
Want to drive 6,000 miles for just $160? You actually can. Here’s how

1 day ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

I know, it sounds like clickbait math, but it’s real: you can cover 6,000 miles for just $160 in fuel. There’s a catch, though. It’s not gasoline. Oh, and it’s not even in a car. You’ll need to trade in your four wheels for two. Specifically, you’ll need something like the Ryvid Anthem, a lightweight, street-legal electric motorcycle that was purpose-built for efficient urban commuting. I’ve been in the market for a light electric motorcycle for my sister for a while now.
Bosch just made its e-bike motors more powerful (among other upgrades)

1 day ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

Bosch eBike Systems, which is Europe’s leading e‑bike drive supplier and powers more than 100 major bike brands, just dropped an impressive suite of upgrades across its Smart System lineup. The stars of the show are enhanced versions of the mid-drive motors in the Cargo Line, Performance Line Speed, Performance Line, and the beefed-up Performance Line SX, all designed to deliver smoother, quieter, and more customizable support.
These are the best sub-$1,000 electric bikes I've tested this year

1 day ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

Electric bikes are getting better, safer, and more affordable every year. Even so, in the US, e-bikes are still relatively expensive despite being such an incredibly price-sensitive market. Whenever someone asks me to recommend an e-bike for them, one of their first requirements is invariably that it doesn’t cost a fortune. Though the tradeoffs for dropping the price can sometimes rear their ugly head with their own hidden costs.
Major US e-bike brand pushes update to boost its bikes' power

2 days ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

Aventon, one of the main electric bike makers in the US market, is quietly leveling up the power of its e-bike line, all without needing to buy a new bike. The brand announced yesterday that an over-the-air firmware rollout would activate a new Boost Mode on all its ACU-equipped hub-drive bikes. According to the company, the update would result in a 20% surge in torque and peak power for up to 30 seconds. The new Boost Mode works in both throttle and pedal-assist riding.
California man sues Amazon after catastrophic electric bike crash

2 days ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

A man in California has sued Amazon as well as the maker of an electric bike that he purchased on Amazon after he claims that the bike malfunctioned, resulting in a crash that left him severely injured. According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court last week, Robert Lewis suffered catastrophic injuries on December 30, 2024, when the handlebars on his foldable e-bike gave out, causing him to fall violently to the ground.
ONYX launches new 65 MPH electric moped, boosting power even higher

3 days ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

ONYX Motors has just announced the second version of its storied RCR electric moped launched since the brand’s revival late last year. The new ONYX RCR 80V pushes the bike to its highest performance yet, breaking new power and speed records for the company while simultaneously raising questions about how to properly classify these fast electric motorbikes with pedals – and just who they’re for.
This new ultra-compact hub motor could change urban e-bikes forever

3 days ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

A new electric hub motor just dropped at Eurobike 2025, and it’s a big deal – mainly because it’s so small. Developed through a partnership between Moving Magnet Technologies (MMT), Swiss mechatronics firm Sonceboz, and French e-bike software company eBikeLabs, the new motor aims to set a new benchmark for premium urban e-bikes. And based on the specs alone, it just might. The motor delivers up to 70 Nm of torque, allows for regenerative braking, and has an impressive 22:1 gear ratio.
Smart new Raleigh ONE e-bike unveiled with GPS, anti-theft, & fast charging

3 days ago | electrek.co | Micah Toll

Raleigh is rolling out a new chapter in its long legacy of bicycle design with the launch of the Raleigh ONE, a sleek, smart e-bike aimed squarely at the European urban mobility market. Officially unveiled today, the Raleigh ONE combines classic British cycling heritage with modern connected tech, delivering what the company calls “the only e-bike you’ll need in the city.”Taking a page out of Big Tech’s playbook, Raleigh is also offering a membership program to unlock extra features.