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-bikes from British bike maker Boost, Dahon launching an IPO, the NYPD may soon confiscate non UL-certified e-bikes, Honda has a new e-motorcycle coming, and more. Read more…

A long-time Tesla engineer announced his departure from the company, citing Elon Musk as the primary reason for quitting. In his public exit letter, he decided to expose the CEO’s betrayal of Tesla’s mission. Read more…

The Chevy Equinox EV, or America’s most affordable EV with over 315 miles of range, is now even cheaper this month. Chevy is offering more chances to save this month on the electric Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado with new EV deals rolling out. Read more…

Global EV sales climbed again in August 2025, with 1.7 million electric vehicles hitting the road worldwide. That’s a 5% jump compared to July and 15% higher than August 2024, according to new data from Rho Motion. Read more…

Construction on Hyundai’s electric vehicle battery site that was raided by ICE last week is now facing more setbacks. Hyundai is delaying work at the EV battery plant as the detained workers are expected to fly home on Thursday. Read more…

Volvo’s long-time CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, is returning to help the brand and openly admits that the rapid electrification of the auto industry will result in a few Western automotive brands going out of business. Read more…

The global EV leader is unleashing new electric cars in the industry’s fastest-growing car segments. Despite being excluded from the UK’s new Electric Car Grant, BYD believes it’s still poised to see strong EV sales growth in the region. Read more…

We have exclusive discounts leading today’s Green Deals, with up to $2,377 savings available for our readers on Bluetti’s new Apex 300 Portable Power Station and its bundles starting from $1,529. We also have Lectric’s Endless Summer Sale that is taking up to $720 off its e-bike bundles, like the largest package to date on the brand’s XPress 750 Long-Range Commuter e-bikes that are getting $424 in FREE gear at $1,299, among all the other models. From there, we’ve got Aiper’s latest IrriSense Smart Sprinkler Irrigation System back at a second-ever $500 low, as well as a new low price on a Greenworks commercial-grade chainsaw, a compact Solo Stove fire pit, and two one-day only tool deals waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Fan Fest Sale – now with bonus 5% savings – and more.. Read more…

It may be small, but Honda’s new EV offers “class-leading” range and more interior space than you’d expect. Honda introduced the N-ONE e on Thursday, its first electric kei car, with prices starting at just over $18,000. Read more…

I’ve been working in the e-bike industry for over 15 years now, and so I’ve seen a thing or two. I also get about a dozen emails a day from people asking what type of e-bike would be best for them, so it’d probably be more efficient to simply tell everyone the correct answer all at once.. Read more…

Nissan and ChargeScape just launched a new EV-to-grid (V2G) pilot in Silicon Valley, where demand on the power grid is growing fast thanks to the rapid rise of AI-driven data centers. The pilot is backed by the California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program and is happening in utility Silicon Valley Power (SVP) territory. Read more…

Tesla confirmed its plan to produce its own electrical transformers, a new business for the automaker, but it started on the wrong foot. Read more…

The next-gen Electrified G80 is still in the works, but it won’t be here anytime soon. Genesis is delaying the launch of the next-generation G80 EV and will continue to offer hybrid and gas-powered versions until then. Read more…

US EV sales set yet another record in August, with 146,332 EVs sold, according to the latest numbers from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Read more…

Automakers are offering generous deals on electric vehicles, many well over $10,000, as the federal tax credit winds down. The discounts are sparking a selloff as buyers rush to secure the $7,500 EV credit before the deadline at the end of the month. Read more…

Boost, a UK-based company better known for its electric bike conversion kits, has released a new electric bike that is designed to be as compact as possible, despite not being a folding e-bike. Or at least, not a folding frame e-bike. Read more…

Toyota is gearing up to launch two new electric SUVs based on the RAV4 and Land Cruiser. The RAV4 and Land Cruiser EVs are set to replace a luxury Lexus model as Toyota shifts production plans. Read more…

Bespoke robotaxi developer Zoox officially launched driverless rides around the Las Vegas Strip today. The milestone follows months of testing in the area, and the initial rides are free for the general public. Read more…

After showcasing its full EV lineup for the first time, Kia said it will “take the lead” as the industry shifts to electric. Kia will offer an electric vehicle across nearly every segment with the new EV2, EV5, and several more. Read more…

The legendary Austin brand is reborn as an ultra-minimalist electric roadster that recalls all the thrills of pre-war motoring without the rattle, clank, and soot of pre-war internal combustion. The best part? This isn’t a concept: the new Arrow is on its way to customers. Read more…