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Base Camp Ghost electric skateboard review: This deck is scary fast and fun to ride [Video]
As we reach the pinnacle of the spooky season on Halloween today, I thought it would be appropriate to share my recent experience with the Ghost – a high performance electric skateboard from Base Camp, featuring some impressive in-house technology, and some of the fastest top speeds I’ve yet to come across. Here are my thoughts.
Base Camp was founded by two product design students while they were still in college. Although the company specializes in electric skateboards and scooters today, its roots were actually paved in surfing.
According to the company’s website, the customer’s love for its products is far more important than the pursuit of profits, hence why the company risked losing it all early on to ensure it delivered top notch products.
That decision appears to have paid off, as Base Camp now offers an expanding lineup of electrified mobility solutions and safety accessories. As you may recall, my first ride with Base Camp was on its flagship electric skateboard model – the F11 – a compact, affordable, and relatively tame ride.
Recently however, Base Camp sent me its encore – a new electric skateboard called the Ghost – and there is nothing tame about this one. Following two years of development, Base Camp is finally opening up Ghost orders, and I was one of the lucky first riders to take it for a spin.
Check out my full video below and be sure to use the promo code if you’re interested in a Ghost skateboard of your own… and you just might be soon, especially once you see its performance specs.
Performance specs of the Base Camp Ghost skateboard
As I mentioned before, the Ghost is a far cry from the aforementioned F11 electric skateboard, but in the best ways. Whereas the company’s first deck was an excellent tool to learn on, the Ghost is definitely for more experienced riders. That being said, it was not the most intimidating deck to ride, despite its name.
That was due in part to the deck’s unique concave design, which made it easier to grip and maneuver. The 90 mm 76A PU wheels are also improved, but don’t hold up as well on scaly concrete – much better for smooth surfaces to ensure top speed and limited vibrations. I’d be interested to get a set of honeycomb wheels on the Ghost and see how that goes.
Here are the full specs of the Ghost electric skateboard to give you an idea of its power:
- Motors: 2 x 3,000W, Hobbywing 5255 175 KV, customized motors
- Drive Mode: Belt drive
- Deck: Premium T700 3K Carbon Fiber
- Trucks: CNC 7075 Aluminum Alloy Precision Engraving
- Batteries: 12S2P Battery Packs Made of Molicel P42A Cells
- Battery Capacity: 8.4 Ah / 373 Watts
- Top Speed: Up to 34 mph ( 55 kph)
- Max Range: Up to 25 miles (40 km)
- Incline Climb: Up to 40%
- Board Weight: 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
- Max Weight: 265 lbs (120 kg)
- Charge Time: 3.5 hours
- Dimensions: 31.1 x 9.5 inches (790×240 mm)
- Controller: BASE CAMP Customized Dual Motor Drive, FOC Motor Commutation, Adjustable Acceleration Mode
Overall, it’s hard to deny the sheer power of the Ghost skateboard from Base Camp. The jolt when taking off is apparent, even on the lowest speed setting, but the concave design of the carbon fiber deck allows for easier balancing. The deck’s length between a traditional skateboard, and a longboard was perfect in my opinion. Plenty of room to stand, but way less leeway for wobble at such high speeds.
While I wouldn’t recommend this board for someone who hasn’t ridden an electric skateboard before, I do feel the Ghost has a smaller learning curve for a high-speed performance deck. As a result, I think its a wonderful for option for any familiar rider. It also simply looks cool as hell.
Video review, availability, and discount code
As promised, here is my detailed video review of the Ghost electric skateboard from Base Camp, complete with some ghost sightings and a little taste of this year’s halloween costume.
Interested in trying out the Ghost? Base Camp is now accepting orders for $1,299, but you can use promo code scooterelectrek for $150 off your purchase. Learn more here.
Happy Halloween!
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Honda is set to pull the covers off a new electric motorcycle on September 2, teasing the upcoming reveal with camouflaged images on the brand’s social media. The upcoming unveiling is sparking speculation that this could be one of the first models in Honda’s long-promised push into more powerful motorcycle electrification.
The teasers show the shape of a motorcycle with fairly conventional proportions, including a two-up seat, standard riding posture, single-sided rear swingarm, and no visible foot-forward scooter ergonomics, which suggests this will be an honest-to-goodness motorcycle rather than an e-scooter. The bodywork looks sporty but subdued, lacking the aggressive fairings of a supersport, which may point to a street-oriented commuter or naked bike. In fact, it looks a lot like the EV Fun Concept unveiled by Honda last October in Milan, seen above.
Street commuter bikes are common among electric motorcycle makers. They capitalize on the strengths of electric drivetrains without requiring the long range associated with touring motorcycles. It’s a move we’ve seen play out time and again among brands like Can-Am, Kawasaki, Ryvid, and others who have produced smaller, urban-focused electric motorcycles in the last few years.
This aligns with Honda’s previously stated plans. The company announced years ago that it would introduce at least 10 electric motorcycle models by 2025, ranging from commuter vehicles to high-performance machines. So far, its progress has been modest, with small-scale launches focused around electric scooters and prototype testbeds like the CR Electric motocross bike.
Whispers from Honda have hinted at an upcoming street bike, and some observers believe this new model could be the production version of that EV Fun Concept from EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. Whether it uses Honda’s swappable batteries like the EM1 e: remains to be seen, but it’s likely to target daily riders in urban markets rather than aiming for long-range touring or high-speed sport performance.
Honda has been characteristically cautious in its entry into the electric space, especially compared to startup rivals and brands like Zero, LiveWire, and Ryvid. But the September 2 reveal may signal a new chapter as the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer finally takes electric motorcycles more seriously.
We’ll be watching closely to see what Honda brings to the table, especially as legacy brands start feeling pressure from both regulators and riders to electrify their lineups.
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With its tire-blistering acceleration and record-setting performance, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has been getting attention throughout the auto industry, impressing everyone who’s seen it. That “everyone” now seems to include the OG supercar brand, itself.
CarNewsChina posted pictures from a Weibo user that reportedly show a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra exiting the storied Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy. According to a Chinese blogger going by 西米露在博洛尼亚 (which seems to translate to “Sago Dessert in Bologna”), the prancing horse brand is actively benchmarking the Chinese hypercar for its own upcoming EV.
The SU7 Ultra was definitely coming from inside Ferrari’s facility. After verification, we learned this specific vehicle was officially purchased by Ferrari for testing, and the development of their next-generation electric platform.
Yet another Chinese auto blogger, 苏黎世贝勒爷, claims that Ferrari representatives visited Xiaomi headquarters last year, allegedly to discuss the joint development of next-generation high-performance EV motors.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra made its debut last year, promising 1,548 hp, sub 2.0-second 0-60 mph times, and a top speed well over 200 mph – all at a price lower than a Tesla Model S Plaid or Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. The car sold out almost immediately after it was unveiled, racking up some 50,000 orders almost overnight.
The new electric benchmark
In the automotive world, “benchmarking” is a process in which car companies systematically tear down each others’ competitive products to compare everything from sound insulation, vehicle ride and handling, component materials, and even manufacturing methods against their own or against other industry leaders. The goal is to evaluate performance, cost, quality, and other key metrics, effectively figuring out “where they stand” in the market.
If Ferrari really did buy an SU7 to benchmark it against their own upcoming electric supercar, it’s more than just a curiosity – it could mean that the highest tiers of automotive innovation have shifted from West to East. Maybe forever.
Featured image via Xiaomi; sources throughout the post.
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We’re finally getting our first teases of the upgraded 2027 Chevy Bolt, built on GM’s battery/motor platform formerly known as Ultium. So far, so good for the vehicle, which will be revealed later this Fall.
Chevy took to social media today to tease the 2027 Chevy Bolt, saying, “You asked, we listened. The #ChevyBolt is back and better than ever. More this fall. 👀”
Chevy ended the original Bolt program with the 2023 model, which was loved by a loyal group of customers (including myself). Some of the major gripes, including charging speed and rear brake lights, already look to be addressed. Also, a new more aggressive fascia is debuting.
Electrek’s take
GM has done an incredible job keeping the 2027 Bolt under wraps. It will be the first GM vehicle with a native NACS port after the Cadillac Optiq-V, which we spied in Seattle last week.
Hopefully, the new Bolt will have improved charging speeds over and above the 54kW that previous Bolts adhered to. One possible downgrade is that the old Bolt’s amazing wireless CarPlay/Android Auto system will likely be replaced by GM’s move to Android’s built-in experience. For a few years, the Chevy Bolt was the most affordable long-range EV, and it won our 2022 Electrek car of the year for its versatility and price.
I would, of course, like to see the new Bolt as a hot hatchback, but GM CEO Mary Barra has hinted that it will likely take more of the EUV’s SUV form factor. Things like AWD options, SuperCruise, pricing, power and range are yet to be revealed, but stay tuned to Electrek for the latest on Bolt developments.
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