Solid-State E-Bike Batteries Are Coming FAST… + New E-bike Laws Based on Speed?

E-Bike Prices Could Go Up Again & A 30A E-Bike Fast Charger?! This Is Insane | TWR Ep 90

This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re covering several major e-bike industry stories, including proposed new tariffs, stricter battery safety standards, Florida’s vetoed e-bike speed limit bill, a wild 30A fast charger, and Rad Life Mobility’s acquisition of QuietKat. The USTR has announced proposed new tariffs that could affect major bike industry source countries, potentially adding 10–12.5% tariffs on goods from dozens of countries. We break down what that could mean for the bike industry and why PeopleForBikes is encouraging industry members to submit comments. We also look at the CPSC’s proposal for stricter UL testing standards, including updates related to tamper-resistant battery packs, safer charging protections, reverse-polarity testing, and lithium-ion battery safety. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed SB 382, the bill that would have created a 10 MPH e-bike speed limit when riding within 50 feet of pedestrians. 👕 Merch + Rider of the Week Riders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you! 👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9 👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/ In this episode: ⚡ Proposed new e-bike tariffs 🔋 CPSC battery safety and UL testing updates 🚲 Florida’s vetoed 10 MPH e-bike speed limit bill 🔥 Gobao’s insane 30A fast charger 🏕 Rad Life Mobility acquires QuietKat ⚙️ Enviolo’s new Utility Hub CVT 🌍 Eurobike’s future as a biannual event 🔦 Portland Design Works BYOB Headlight 🌊 Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail in Fort Bragg, California 💬 Viewer questions on suspension, carbon e-bike weight, and throttle placement 💰 4th of July e-bike deals from Velotric, Retrospec, and Aventon We also highlight recent reviews, answer viewer comments, share this week’s Rider of the Week, and cover some big 4th of July e-bike deals. Let us know what you think: are new tariffs the biggest concern for the e-bike industry right now, or is battery safety the bigger story? Deal Links: Velotric’s 4th of July Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricPromos Retrospec’s Flash Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecPromos Aventon’s 4th of July Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromos Accessories / Gear: Portland Design Works BYOB Headlight - https://ridepdw.com/products/byob-headlight Recent Reviews: Best E-Bikes Under $1,000 - https://electricbikereport.com/best-electric-bikes-under-1000/ Best E-Bikes for Seniors - https://electricbikereport.com/best-electric-bikes-for-seniors/ Flyer Loop - https://electricbikereport.com/flyer-loop-review/ E-Bike Trail System of the Week: Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail, Fort Bragg, CA - https://www.traillink.com/trail/noyo-headlands-coastal-trail/ Bikes Discussed in this Episode:  Urtopia Carbon Atom - https://electricbikereport.com/urtopia-carbon-atom-review/ Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com  (or comment on this video, we love comments) #ebike #electricbike #ebikenews #weeklyrecharge #electricbikereport #ebikedeals #ebikeregulations 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Upway 01:38 - News Of The Week 01:55 - Bike Industry Trade & Tariff Update 04:45 - Industry now can comment on CPSC testing standards 07:55 - DeSantis vetoes e-bike speeding bill 10:15 - E-Bike charging goes lightspeed! 12:08 - Rad Life Mobility purchases QuietKat 15:15 - New Enviolo Utility Hub! 17:20 - Eurobike will start taking place biannually 19:06 - Gear Highlight! 21:35 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews 23:11 - E-Bike Trail Systems 29:25 - Questions & Comments 29:36 - Are E-Bikes without full suspension trash? 33:45 - Some thoughts about the Urtopia Carbon Atom 38:16 - Deals Of The Week 41:03 - Rider Highlight 43:05 - Wrap Up 43:50 - Bloopers!

Bosch Just Made a Rear Hub Motor & Avinox Just Revealed a Monster E-Bike Motor TWR Ep 89

This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re diving into some of the biggest e-bike motor news coming out of Eurobike. Avinox revealed its new Motor Gearbox Concept, a powerful all-in-one mid-drive and internal gear system with up to 1500W of peak power and 150Nm of torque. It also includes regenerative braking, customizable gear profiles, automatic shifting, electronic shifting, anti-theft motor locking, and compatibility with chain or belt drive setups. Bosch also made major news with the debut of its new Hubline rear hub motor — a big move from a company best known for mid-drive systems. The new motor is designed for lightweight city e-bikes, supports speeds up to 28 MPH, works with Bosch’s Flow app, and is even compatible with throttle levers for the U.S. market. 👕 Merch + Rider of the Week Riders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you! 👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9 👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/ In this episode, we cover: ⚡ Avinox’s new Motor Gearbox Concept 🚲 Bosch’s first rear hub motor 🔋 New lightweight city e-bikes from Canyon and Gazelle 🛺 A folding electric trike from Etnnic 🌳 Southern Walnut Creek Trail in Austin, Texas 💬 Viewer questions on Monarch, Velotric, Aventon, Euphree, throttles, and shared paths 💰 Fourth of July e-bike deals from Tenways, Specialized, and Aventon 🏆 Rider of the Week We also take a closer look at whether cyclists and pedestrians should share paved paths, how trail etiquette plays into e-bike access, and why shared-use spaces matter for walkers, riders, kids, and people with mobility needs. Let us know what you think: is Bosch’s new hub motor the bigger story, or is Avinox’s motor gearbox concept the more exciting development? Deal Links: Tenways 4th of July Super Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/TenwaysPromos  Specialized’s Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromos  Aventon’s 4th of July Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromos  Recent Reviews: Monarc Tracer - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-tracer-review/ Urtopia Carbon Atom - https://electricbikereport.com/urtopia-carbon-atom-review/ E-Bike Trail System of the Week: Southern Walnut Creek Trail -  https://www.austintexas.gov/parks/locations/southern-walnut-creek-trail Bikes Discussed in this Episode:  Velotric Discover M - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricDiscoverM Monarc Marker - https://ebrdeals.com/monarc-marker Velotric GoMad - https://ebrdeals.com/Velotric-Gomad Aventon Pace 5 REC - https://ebrdeals.com/pace-5-rec Euphree City Robin - https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreePromos AIMA Big Sur U - https://ebrdeals.com/AIMABigSurU Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com  (or comment on this video, we love comments) #ebike #ebikenews #electricbike #bosch #avinox #weeklyrecharge #electricbikereport 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Upway 01:33 - News Of The Week 02:20 - New Avinox Motor Concept! 04:50 - New Bosch Hub Motor! 08:05 - New Canyon E-Bike! 09:31 - New Gazelle E-Bike! 11:50 - New Trike from Etnnic! 14:07 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews 15:21 - E-Bike Trail Systems 20:17 - Questions & Comments 20:31 - Discover M or new Monarc bikes?  28:05 - Are thumb throttles uncomfortable? 30:10 - Aventon Pace 5 REC vs Euphree City Robin 3 34:40 - Should E-bikes be allowed on sidewalks? And walkers on trails? 39:21 - Deals Of The Week 41:47 - Rider Highlight 42:58 - Wrap Up 43:33 - Bloopers!

A 51 MPH Amazon “E-Bike”? This Is the Problem + Florida’s 10 MPH E-Bike Rule TWR Ep 88

This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re talking about Florida’s proposed 10 MPH e-bike speed limit, new Avinox-powered road and gravel bikes, why some cheap Amazon e-bikes raise serious red flags, and more from around the e-bike world. Florida’s SB 382 is now just one step away from becoming law, and it could require e-bike riders to slow to 10 MPH when riding near pedestrians on sidewalks or shared pedestrian areas. We break down what the bill actually says, when it could take effect, and why these kinds of regulations are becoming a bigger part of the e-bike conversation. We also look at PeopleForBikes’ 2026 city ratings, new Megamo road and gravel bikes using powerful Avinox M2 and M2S motors, Pedego’s new e-bike insurance partnership, and a scenic ride destination in Sedona, Arizona. Plus, we answer viewer questions, including why some high-speed Amazon “e-bikes” should raise major buyer concerns. 👕 Merch + Rider of the Week Riders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you! 👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9 👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/ In this episode: ⚡ Florida’s proposed 10 MPH e-bike speed rule 🚲 PeopleForBikes 2026 city ratings 🔥 Avinox motors move into road and gravel bikes 🛡 Pedego partners with Velosurance for e-bike insurance 🏜 Red Rock Scenic Byway in Sedona, Arizona ⚠️ Why some cheap Amazon e-bikes are risky 💬 Viewer questions on e-bike prices, payload capacity, and motor heat 💰 Velotric and Ride1Up e-bike deals As e-bikes continue to grow, so do the conversations around safety, regulation, value, and what actually qualifies as an e-bike. Let us know what you think: are new e-bike rules helping protect access, or are they going too far? 🌲 The Red Rock Scenic Byway in Sedona, AZ: https://redrockscenicbyway.org/ 🔥 New reviews - https://electricbikereport.com/gotrax-f2-review/ 💸 Best e-bike deals of the week - Velotric’s Prime Day Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/velotric-prime-day - Ride1Up’s Upgrade Your Summer Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromos Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com  (or comment on this video, we love comments) #ebike #ebikenews #electricbike #weeklyrecharge #ebikeregulations #electricbikereport #ebikelaws  00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Upway 01:34 - News Of The Week 01:55 - New Floride e-bike bill! 04:10 - Best places to bike 2026 is here! 07:25 - New Megamo e-bikes! 10:45 - Pedego partners with Velosurance 12:32 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews 13:10 - E-Bike Trail Systems 17:55 - Questions & Comments 18:14 - Are cheap Amazon E-Bikes worth it? 24:23 - Some thoughts on e-bike prices. 28:18 - E-Bike recommendation for Garrett! 32:29 - Do e-bike motors get too hot? 36:26 - Deals Of The Week 40:06 - Rider Highlight 43:09 - Wrap Up 43:44 - Bloopers!

E-Bikes vs E-Motos: Washington Draws the Line! + Pace 5 vs Breeze 1 TWR Ep 87

Washington State just passed a new law that could have major implications for the future of e-bikes and electric motorcycles. In this week's Weekly Recharge, we break down what the new legislation means for riders, manufacturers, and the growing debate over where e-bikes end and e-motos begin. We also cover new commuter e-bike launches from Gazelle, Specialized's new Turbo Levo 4X, a recent helmet recall, and remember mountain bike innovator Charlie Cunningham. Plus, we compare two of the hottest cruiser e-bikes on the market—the Aventon Pace 5 and Velotric Breeze 1—to help you decide which is right for you. We also spotlight Minnesota's incredible 165-mile Mesabi Trail, answer viewer questions, discuss the Monarch Marker, Juiced Scrambler Full Suspension, Aventon Adventure M range testing, and share this week's best e-bike deals. If you're looking to stay up to date on the latest e-bike news, reviews, comparisons, and riding destinations, this episode has you covered. 👕 Merch + Rider of the Week Riders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you! 👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9 👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/ Topics Covered: - Washington's new e-bike law - E-bike vs e-moto classifications - Aventon Pace 5 vs Velotric Breeze 1 - New Gazelle commuter e-bikes - Specialized Turbo Levo 4X - Charlie Cunningham tribute - Helmet recall alert - Monarch Marker discussion - Juiced Scrambler Full Suspension 🌲 Minnesota's Mesabi Trail: https://www.traillink.com/trail/mesabi-trail/ 🔥 New reviews - Monarc Marker: https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-marker-review/ - Ride1Up Vorsa Lite: https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-vorsa-lite-review/ 💸 Best e-bike deals of the week Lectric: https://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromos - XPress1 - $248 in savings      - $100 off the bike at $899      - Includes fenders and a cargo rack - 15% off accessories & spare batteries       - Fishing rod holder or tool kit - $58      - Pet trailer - $169 Mokwheel: https://ebrdeals.com/MokwheelPromos - Basalt (OG) fat tire/power station e-bike - $100 off, down to $1500 - Obsidian (OG) full suspension FT/power station e-bike - $100 off, down to $2000 Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com  (or comment on this video, we love comments) #ElectricBikeReport #EBikeNews #WeeklyRecharge #ElectricBikes #AventonPace5 #VelotricBreeze1 #EBikeLaws #EBikes #GazelleBikes #SpecializedTurboLevo4X 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Upway 01:30 - News Of The Week 02:00 - New Gazelle Bikes! 05:22 - New Specialized Bike! 07:28 - Charlie Cunningham dies at 78 09:06 - New Helmet Recall 11:20 - New Washington Law 14:28 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews 15:41 - E-Bike Trail Systems 24:58 - Questions & Comments 25:10 - About our Range Test 28:04 - Is the Monarc Marker the same as other bikes? 33:47 - Velotric Breeze 1 vs Aventon Pace 5 REC 45:33 - Some thoughts on the Juiced Scrambler's speed limits 48:46 - Deals Of The Week 50:24 - Rider Highlight 52:58 - Wrap Up

I Found a 149-Mile E-Bike Adventure Through Europe (Slovenia) TWR Ep 86

This week’s Weekly Recharge is coming to you from Slovenia! Instead of our usual studio setup, John is reporting from one of Europe’s most beautiful cycling destinations while exploring the country’s bike culture, scenic landscapes, and one incredible multi-day route that belongs on every cyclist’s bucket list. In this episode, we take a closer look at Slovenia’s Hidden Hills Trail — a 149-mile adventure that winds through medieval towns, alpine forests, mountain villages, historic landmarks, and some of the most breathtaking scenery in Europe. Whether you're into e-bikes, gravel bikes, or traditional cycling, this route offers a unique way to experience a country that has quietly become a world-class cycling destination. In this episode: 🚲 Cycling culture in Slovenia and northern Italy ⚡ E-bike brands spotted throughout Europe 🏔 The 149-mile Hidden Hills Trail 🌲 Alpine forests, mountain villages, and medieval towns 🏰 Historic castles, churches, and World War II landmarks 🚴 What it's like riding and traveling by bike in Slovenia 📍 Why this destination deserves a spot on every cyclist's travel list If you've ever considered taking a cycling vacation in Europe, this episode may give you some ideas for your next adventure. Let us know in the comments: What's the most beautiful place you've ever ridden a bike? #ebike #cycling #slovenia #bikepacking #gravelbike #electricbike #cyclingtravel #weeklyrecharge