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 visit to electric moped maker NIU’s factory, Tern’s new GSD e-bike, Rad Power Bikes getting a new CEO, a Segway scooter recall, X Games kicking out electric motorcycles, and more. Read more…
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Nikola founder Trevor Milton claims he’s been pardoned… but its a publicity stunt
Well, here’s a weird one for today. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of fraud, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. But no independent confirmation exists, and it sure does seem like some sort of publicity stunt. Read more…
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is smarter, easier to charge, and it has a stealthy new package
Ford’s electric pickup is getting a few big updates. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning shows Tesla NACS fast-charging stations using Apple CarPlay and gains an improved BlueCruise. There’s even a stealthy new “Dark Elements” package you can choose from. Here’s what else you can expect from the new Lightning. Read more…
EcoFlow Monthly Madness takes 57% off units with bonus savings + rewards, RadCity 5 Plus e-bike with extra battery $1,499, more
We’ve got three sales for today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow’s March Monthly Madness sale taking the lead with up to 57% discounts on a selection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – with bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more. Among the sale’s offers, we spotted the DELTA 2 Max Power Station bundled with a 220W solar panel at a new $1,199 low. Right behind it, Rad Power has switched gears on its spring savings offers, with its RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike coming with an extra battery for 100+ miles of travel at $1,499, among other models. There’s also Blix Bikes’ Spring Sale offers with its Packa Genie Cargo e-bike coming with $148 in free gear at $1,599, as well as two other models seeing discounts. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s giant Anker SOLIX F3800 weekend flash sale savings, and more. Read more…
The surprising powerhouse behind rapid V2X growth: electric school buses
Electric school buses are driving major growth in the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market, with capacity expected to double to 40 megawatts (MW) by 2025, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 officially enters production as its new Georgia EV plant opens
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has officially entered production at its massive new EV plant in Georgia. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its massive new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV and hybrid vehicles. With the IONIQ 9 now rolling out of assembly, the electric SUV is expected to launch any day. Read more…
BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan launches at under $90,000: Meet the Yangwang U7
BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan hit the market on Thursday at an even lower price than expected. The Yangwang U7 packs nearly 1,300 horsepower from four electric motors, is loaded with smart tech and premium features, and starts at under $90,000. Read more…
2025 Porsche Macan EV review – a good car, but is it a good EV?
Porsche lent us an electric Macan for a few days and we came away with plenty of thoughts about the already-popular electric SUV from one of the world’s most respected auto manufacturers. Read more…
I went deep into NIU’s electric moped factory in China. Here’s what I saw
On my most recent trip to China, I had the pleasure of visiting NIU’s factory and showroom to see the wide range of electric mopeds, scooters, e-bikes, and more produced by one of the world’s leading smart electric mobility companies. As an electric mobility journalist and enthusiast (and as an owner of my own NIU e-moped since 2020), it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to peek behind the curtain and see where the magic happens. Read more…
Top 5 critical moves Nissan MUST make to come back from the brink
Big changes are hitting the US car market this week – but uncertainty bring opportunity, and few companies have less to lose and more to gain from 2025’s automotive turmoil than Nissan. With a new, enthusiastic CEO, interest from Foxconn and Honda, and a number of American manufacturing sites already in operation, Nissan has a chance – but the new LEAF is a snoozer, and they’ll have to do better if they want to survive. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is worth $130 due to weak fundamentals, strong competition, says HSBC
Tesla (TSLA) has weak fundamentals and strong competition, according to a new HSBC pricing the stock at $130 – less than half its current price. Read more…
BYD thinks it can make more money than Toyota and it might be right
BYD has its sights set on Toyota. The world’s largest EV maker believes that once it reaches Toyota’s scale, it will make more money per vehicle. This year alone, BYD expects overseas sales to double. The company’s CEO even says that most of BYD’s profits will eventually come from overseas sales. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Kovaco CyberX cabinless electric track loader [video]
When Kovaco (Firstgreen Industries) released its Elise CBL last year, it was the world’s first cabinless, remotely operated electric skid steer. This year, the company’s bringing another “world’s first” to America’s job sites. Meet CyberX – a machine that Kovaco claims is the world’s first, commercially available electric, remote-control mini track loader. Read more…
Chevy is the fastest-growing EV brand in the US right now
The fastest-growing EV brand in the US is not Tesla or Rivian. It’s GM’s Chevrolet. With the electric Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado rolling out, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Although Tesla still accounts for about 50% of EV retail share, new models are eating away at its lead. Read more…
Tesla starts production of cheaper new Model Y non-Launch Edition
Tesla has started production of the new Model Y non-Launch Edition, which is going to be cheaper without all the options bundled together. Read more…
Trump imposes tariffs on all car imports: here’s where all EVs available in the US come from
President Trump has announced that the US will impose tariffs on all cars and trucks imported into the country. Read more…
Made-in-America solar just got a big win in Louisiana
Lightsource bp’s 180 megawatt (MW) Prairie Ronde Solar in Louisiana is now online and generating enough power for the equivalent of around 31,000 homes. Read more…
Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant is officially open and ready to launch the three-row IONIQ 9
Hyundai’s massive new EV plant in Georgia is officially open for business. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming EVs, including its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9. Read more…
BYD’s new 1,000 kW EV fast chargers are ready and could hit China as early as next week
Less than ten days after BYD unveiled potentially game-changing EV charging technology, the Chinese auto conglomerate doubled down on its implementation plans and has shared that the first 1,000 kW fast chargers examples will be available to drivers as early as next week. Read more…
The Nissan LEAF is all grown up and better than ever: Here’s our first look at the new EV
The Nissan LEAF is now a crossover with some pretty major upgrades. Nissan unveiled the third-gen EV, dropping the iconic hatch design for a stylish crossover. It now has significantly more range, and it even has an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at the new Nissan LEAF EV. Read more…
