Electric mopeds are growing in popularity, and whilst their UK sales are still tiny compared to the huge success story of e-bikes over the last decade, it’s notable that in February 2022 over half of new moped sales were electrics. Here we take a look at the very reasonably priced Super Soco CU Mini, its … Read more
Last year we reported on the Brekr Model B, describing it as one of the more striking-looking electric mopeds you’re likely to see. We could say something similar about the Dutch firm’s first ebike, the Model F.The designs of the Model B and Model F are not wildly different, but there is one very significant … Read more
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The Transport Bill that will legalise e-scooters through the creation of a low-speed, zero-emission vehicle category has been pushed back until late next year at the earliest. Responding to the postponement, the CEO of one UK micromobility firm warned that the continued uncertainty meant that investment in the industry was being “choked off” and could … Read more
The best electric touring bikes will be equipped for both on and off-road adventures. Ideally, they’ll be laden with mounting points for all the on-the-bike luggage your heart desires. From pannier racks to wider tyres and with the nice addition of suspension – not to mention plenty of battery life – modern day electric tourers make … Read more
It’s proving a colourful period for Rad Power, the US’s biggest e-bike brand. The CEO stepped down last month, there’s been a third round of job cuts and they’ve just launched an electric three-wheeler, the RadTrike 1. They’ve also had to issue a recall due to a RadWagon tyre fault, while the website’s currently encouraging … Read more
We must admit, when we first reported on Decathlon’s R500 Electric Cargo Bike earlier this year, we did wonder whether it would actually make it to the UK. Well, it has – even if it is somewhere around £1,000 more expensive than we anticipated.The R500 sells for €2,799 on the continent, which works out at … Read more
Cowboy has been awarded B Corp status and has marked the achievement by relaunching its Circular programme where refurbished e-bikes are sold at a reduced price. A limited batch of 700 bikes has been made available for European customers, each covered by a two-year warranty.To be granted B Corp certification, companies must receive a minimum … Read more
Volvo’s electric car spin-off, Polestar, has become the latest car manufacturer to announce plans to enter the e-bike market. The move builds on a collaboration with upmarket bike brand Allebike that resulted in a limited edition mountain bike earlier in the year.Polestar has previously flirted with light electric vehicles by offering an ‘electric mobility bundle’ … Read more
By UK law all e-bike motors are limited to 250 watts of power and a top speed 15.5mph – yet e-bikes feature a massive range of motor types and brands within these narrow legal parameters. Here we try and pick out the best electric bike motors for different styles of riding and for different budgets.The legalities mentioned … Read more
A new study has found that while van drivers and fleet operators see the benefits of e-cargo bikes, concerns about infrastructure mean that most assume electric vans are “the logical next step” towards hitting the UK’s emissions targets.The number of vans on UK roads has doubled in the past two decades and electric van adoption … Read more
