Delfast unveils California-inspired 1,000W electric moped with 100-mile range
If the name “Delfast” rings a bell for you, it’s probably for the company’s larger electric bikes that are essentially electric motorcycles with pedals. But now the company has unveiled a smaller electric moped known as the Delfast California that should offer slightly more modest speeds and power ratings.
Unlike the Delfast Top 3.0, which is a favorite among police departments, Ukrainian soldiers, and really anyone who wants a high-power e-bike and doesn’t really care about legal ramifications, the Delfast California is designed to be street legal from the get-go.
In the US, it slots into Class 3 electric bicycle designation. That allows it to have a 750W rated motor and a max speed of 28 mph (45 km/h).
But in the case of the Delfast California, the Ukraine-based company is sticking to its guns by running as closely up to those legal limits as possible.
For example, the mid-drive motor used on the bike may be called a “750W nominal” motor, but it’s actually a high-powered Bafang M620 motor that puts out at least 1,000W of peak power. It also features 160Nm of torque. If you’re not up on your torque conversions, that basically means it could climb a tree if the tires were sticky enough.
The company has paired that powerful motor with a 48V and 20Ah removable li-ion battery that offers 960Wh of capacity.
Checking the spec sheet shows a claimed 100-mile (160 km) range, though that’s perhaps a bit optimistic. Delfast even claims that the 100-mile range comes at a pedal assist speed of 20 mph (32 km/h), but everything I know about pedal assist over more than 10 years in the e-bike industry tells me that you’re going to need a serious a tailwind to see 100 miles of range with that battery at 20 mph, even on pedal assist.
I’m not about to say it’s impossible, but I’ll believe it when I see it.
Even if it ekes out a modest 60-70 miles of range on pedal assist, that will still be pretty far for an e-bike or e-moped these days. We just don’t see many models with 960Wh of battery, so Delfast has certainly gone above and beyond in the battery department.
The Delfast California features a U-shaped full-suspension frame, yet somehow manages to bring it in at just 66 pounds (30 kg). That’s made even more impressive considering that the bike carries that heavy motor and battery combo.
The frame is said to fit riders from 5’0″ to 6’3″ (152-190 cm), but the short seat post adjustment makes me wonder how well that works in practice.
The low step-through frame will certainly be a favorite among shorter riders, and the smaller 20″ wheels with tri-spoke mag wheels help keep the bike’s heft in check.
Also adorning the frame are integrated LED lights powered by the main battery, hydraulic disc brakes, and a color LED display.
The bike includes built-in location tracking to recover a stolen e-bike (something I wish my e-bike had last week), plus customizable alarms, remote immobilization, and other neat tricks to head off thieves at the pass.
If you’re wondering about the new e-moped’s name, there’s an interesting story there too. Apparently one of Delfast’s designers was touring the company’s new Los Angeles headquarters at the time of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Stuck away from home for a period, the designer spent the time working on a new California-inspired electric moped.
As the company explained:
How do you cope when you’re stuck outside of your war-torn country and feel unable to help? Design an e-bike that represents more than yourself. With the help of the California team, and 30 employees working from the heavily bombarded Kyiv, he dreamt up quite possibly the best commuter e-bike ever built.
The Delfast California is a symbol of resistance in Ukraine with the help of the United States. It’s not only the most intelligent, powerful, classically beautiful commuter e-bike ever designed. A percentage of Delfast California revenue will help the Ukrainian resistance.
Delfast will be launching the California with an upcoming Indiegogo campaign. The standard MSRP of $3,999 will apparently be cut in half during the pre-order period on Indiegogo, putting the price at just $1,999. The bike is expected to arrive next June or July and will include a two-year warranty.
We generally don’t cover Indiegogo campaigns from brand-new startups, but in this case, the company has been around for years. We’ve watched Delfast deliver a number of different models of e-bikes, so we know the Ukrainian-based company isn’t some fly-by-night operation.
What do you think of Delfast’s latest electric bike design? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Toyota’s electric vehicle sales plunged as it prepares for a new wave of models. The new EVs are bringing much-needed upgrades, including more range, faster charging, revamped designs, and more.
Toyota’s EV sales crashed in Q3 as new models roll out
Despite most automakers reporting record EV sales as buyers rushed to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit, Toyota was an outlier, selling just 61 BZ models in September.
Including the Lexus RZ, which managed 86 sales, Toyota sold just 147 all-electric vehicles in the US last month, over 90% less than the 1,847 it sold in September 2024.
Toyota’s total sales were up 14% with over 185,700 vehicles sold, meaning EVs accounted for less than 0.1%. Through the first nine months of the year, sales of the BZ and Lexus RZ are down 9% and 36% compared to the year prior.
So, why is Toyota struggling to sell EVs when the market is booming? For one, it’s basically sold out of its current EV models, the bZ4X and Lexus RZ.
The 2026 Toyota BZ (formerly the bZ4X) is arriving at US dealerships, promising to fix some of the biggest complaints with the outgoing electric SUV.
Powered by a larger 74.7 kWh battery, the 2026 Toyota BZ offers up to 314 miles of driving range, a 25% improvement from the 2025 bZ4X.
The electric SUV features Toyota’s new “hammerhead front end” design, similar to that of the new Crown and Camry, with a slim LED light bar and revamped front fascia.
Toyota’s new electric SUV also features a built-in NACS charge port, allowing for recharging at Tesla Superchargers. It also features a new thermal management system and battery preconditioning, which improves charge times from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes.
The base 2026 BZ XLE FWD starts at just $34,900, but uses a smaller 57.7 kWh battery, good for 236 miles range.
The 2026 Lexus RZ received similar updates. Next year, Toyota is launching two more fully electric SUVs, the 2026 C-HR and BZ Woodland.
| 2026 Toyota bZ trim | Battery | Range | Starting Price* |
| XLE FWD | 57.7 kWh | 236 miles | $34,900 |
| XLE FWD Plus | 74.7 kWh | 314 miles | $37,900 |
| XLE AWD | 74.7 kWh | 288 miles | $39,900 |
| Limited FWD | 74.7 kWh | 299 miles | $43,300 |
| Limited AWD | 74.7 kWh | 278 miles | $45,300 |
It’s not just the US that Toyota’s EV sales crashed last month, either. In its home market of Japan, Toyota (including Lexus) sold just 18 EVs in September.
The Japanese auto giant is betting on new models to drive growth. However, it remains committed to offering all powertrain options, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Can Toyota’s new generation of electric vehicles spark a comeback? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Tesla has confirmed that the new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging for both vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) applications.
For now, it only works with Tesla’s outlet adapter dongle.
We have known that Tesla’s onboard charger has had some bidirectional charging capacity for a while now.
I even successfully discharged a 2023 Model Y using my friend’s new Sigenergy battery system with a bidirectional charger earlier this summer.
However, Tesla doesn’t officially support the capacity in any vehicle other than the Cybertruck… until now.
With the release of the new Model Y Performance in the US yesterday, Tesla has started reaching out to customers who ordered and confirmed that the vehicle supports bidirectional charging:
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L):
- Powers external devices (e.g., tools, camping gear, appliances) via the charge port using a compatible V2L adapter (e.g., Tesla’s discharger or third-party like Tlyard, ~$200–$400).
- Provides up to 11.5 kW of export power (120V/240V outlets, ~3–5 kW continuous) from the 82 kWh battery.
- Enabled via OTA software update (version 2025.20 or later, expected Q4 2025).
- Vehicle-to-Home (V2H):
- Supplies power to a home for backup or grid offset, requiring a Tesla Powerwall 3 or compatible bidirectional inverter and V2H adapter (~$1,000–$2,500 for hardware/installation).
Tesla also said on X today:
New Model Y Performance offers Vehicle to Load (120V 20A AC) with Tesla Outlet Adapter
Based on the communications with customers and this message on X, it appears that the feature only works with adapters for now, such as the Tesla Powershare outlet adapter:
But more capacity will be enabled through software updates later this quarter.
Electrek’s Take
Tesla confirmed the feature for the Model Y Performance, but the vehicle clearly uses the same onboard charger as in other refreshed Model Y.
Furthermore, we know that the onboard chargers in previous Tesla vehicles for the last few years are capable of bidirectional charging. Tesla is simply not making it available.
Now, it is confirming it on the new Performance version to try to sell the more expensive variant, but I would assume that it will eventually be enabled on other vehicles.
There’s no reason not to, and Tesla would only achieve feature parity with most new EVs hitting the market for years now.
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Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year.
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a nearly $10,000 price cut
The 2026 IONIQ 5 is slated for a significant price cut as Hyundai commits to offering more affordable vehicles in the US.
Hyundai said it will reduce prices by up to $9,800 on the 2026 IONIQ 5. The savings depend on the trim, but the base IONIQ 5 RWD Standard Range model now starts at just $35,000, making it one of the most affordable EVs on the market, alongside the Chevy Equinox EV.
In the meantime, Hyundai will continue to offer the $7,500 cash incentive for the current 2025 models through at least October.
The price changes “reflect Hyundai’s commitment to affordability and its long-term EV strategy,” the company said. Hyundai builds the IONIQ 5 alongside its larger IONIQ 9 electric SUV at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.
Higher sales and local production have helped Hyundai cut costs, which it’s now passing on to buyers. By making one of the most awarded EVs even more affordable, Hyundai aims to keep the momentum going.
The IONIQ 5 is coming off its best third-quarter sales to date after surging 90% year-over-year (YOY), with nearly 22,000 units sold. Through September, Hyundai has sold 41,091 IONIQ 5 models in the US, a 35% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
After delivering the first IONIQ 9 models to customers at the end of May, sales have reached 4,177 units through September.
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts at $42,600 with a driving range of up to 245 miles. Upgrading to the long-range SE RWD model, with 318 miles of range, costs $46,550.
The 2026 model year starts at just $35,000, or $7,600 less than the 2025 IONIQ 5. You can even snag the extended range SE or SEL model for under $40,000 now. Or, if you really want to get crazy, the off-road XRT variant is tempting at just $46,275, which is $9,225 less than last year’s model.
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim | Driving Range (miles) | 2025 Starting Price | 2026 Starting Price* | Price Reduction |
| IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range | 245 | $42,600 | $35,000 | ($7,600) |
| IONIQ 5 SE RWD | 318 | $46,650 | $37,500 | ($9,150) |
| IONIQ 5 SEL RWD | 318 | $49,600 | $39,800 | ($9,800) |
| IONIQ 5 Limited RWD | 318 | $54,300 | $45,075 | ($9,225) |
| IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD | 290 | $50,150 | $41,000 | ($9,150) |
| IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD | 290 | $53,100 | $43,300 | ($9,800) |
| IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor AWD | 259 | $55,500 | $46,275 | ($9,225) |
| IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD | 269 | $58,200 | $48,975 | ($9,225) |
Despite the lower prices, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a carry-over model with no significant changes from the outgoing model. The only difference is a new L1/L2 charging cable and Sage Silver Matte color options.
Last month, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was one of the most affordable EVs on the market, with leases starting at just $179 per month. Hyundai’s offer ended on September 30, the same day the $7,500 federal tax credit expired. However, it’s promising to keep the deals alive.
Check back soon for the latest Hyundai offers. We’ll keep you updated with the latest deals.
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