Leading e-bike maker Yadea reveals new $350 e-bike at the world’s largest bike show
Yadea, the largest e-bike and e-scooter maker in the world, recently showed off a new small-format folding e-bike at China Cycle 2024, also known as the China International Bike Fair.
The new Yadea UFO S featured prominently in the brand’s booth, marking a major redesign of Yadea’s previous UFO mini-folding electric bike.
The UFO S, which rides on small 14″ x 2.125″ tires, is designed for urban commuters who prioritize a compact, folding vehicle that can be easily taken on the bus or train, yet still offers a pedal-friendly ride.
The rear hub motor isn’t exactly a powerhouse, maxing out at just 420W of peak power from a 250W nominal setup. However, it can still climb slopes of up to 17% grade.
It just won’t do it very fast, as the flat land speed is limited to 25 km/h (15.5 mph), which keeps it within European and Asian speed limits for electric bikes.
That’s not going to set any land speed records, but will still zip past gridlock traffic while taking the bike lane.
Launching first in China this summer, the Yadea UFO S is expected to carry an MSRP of under 2,500 RMB (approximately US $350). Yadea has launched several of its e-bikes and e-scooters in the North American market, though the company hasn’t decided if the UFO S will be joining them just yet.
If it does make the hop over to the US, the bike’s price will likely increase slightly, though Yadea has managed to keep its prices fairly low when launching new products in the US.
The recently released Yadea Artist electric scooter, which features a full-suspension design, launched at just $499 last month.
That electric scooter also has two larger and more powerful cousins, the Yadea Elite Max and Yadea Elite Prime. Together, the three models of electric scooters comprise the company’s newest lineup of full-suspension standing electric scooters launched for the US market.
The company also offers two models of electric bikes in the US, the 20″ wheel folding Innovator and the fat tire moped-style Trooper e-bike.
A third model, the Yadea Cocoa, is designed for utility use and is set to enter the US market soon.
I recently had the chance to test out several of these models firsthand while visiting one of Yadea’s global factories in Anhui, China.
The company did not yet have the UFO S model available at the time, but I did test out all three of the full-suspension electric scooters, as well as several e-bikes and e-mopeds.
Yadea’s large-format electric three-wheelers were a special treat, designed to carry several passengers or up to 1,500 kg (3,300 pounds) of cargo. But don’t get too excited for the trikes; the company doesn’t have any current plans to bring those vehicles to the North American market anytime soon.
Still, it’s worth checking out my test ride video below, where you’ll also get a look inside their factory to see how the vehicles are built.
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Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner with Superchargers and giant movie screens is ready to open, and I have to admit, it looks pretty sick.
This project has been in the works for a long time.
In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in Los Angeles.” It was yet another “Is he joking?” kind of Elon Musk idea, but he wasn’t kidding.
A few months later, Tesla applied for building permits for “a restaurant and Supercharger station” at a location in Santa Monica. However, the project stalled for a long time, apparently due to local regulations.
Nevertheless, Tesla still moved forward with a Supercharger at the location, but it had to move the diner project to Hollywood. In 2022, Tesla filed the construction plans with the city, giving us the first look at what the automaker intends to build.
In 2023, the automaker broke ground on the site of the diner.
7 years after being originally announced, the project appears now ready to open:
Musk said that he ate at the diner last night and claimed that it is “one of the coolest spots in LA.” He didn’t say when it will open, but Tesla vehicles have been spotted at Supercharger and people appear to be testing the dinning experience inside.
A Tesla Optimus Robot can be seen inside the diner on a test rack. It looks like Tesla might use one for some tasks inside the diner.
Earlier this year, Tesla integrated the diner into its mobile app – hinting at some interaction through the app – possibly ordering from it.
Electrek’s Take
I think it looks pretty cool. I am a fan of the design and concept.
However, considering the state of the Tesla community, I don’t think I’d like the vibes. That said, it looks like Tesla isn’t prominently pushing its branding on the diner.
You can come and charge there, but it looks like Tesla is also aiming to get a wider clientele just for dining.
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Hyundai’s electric minivan is finally out in the open. The Staria EV was caught without camo near Hyundai’s R&D center in Korea, giving us a closer look at the electric minivan undisguised.
Hyundai’s electric minivan drops camo ahead of debut
The Staria arrived in 2021 as the successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Although the Staria has received several updates throughout the years, 2026 will be its biggest by far.
Hyundai will launch the Staria EV, its first electric minivan. Like the current model, the 2026 Staria will be available in several different configurations, including cargo, passenger, and even a camper version.
We’ve seen the Staria EV out in public a few times already. Last month, we got a glimpse of it while driving on public roads in Korea.
Despite the camouflage, new EV-like design elements were visible, including updated LED headlights and a full-length light bar. Although it’s still unclear, the electric version appears to be roughly the same size as the current Staria from the side, but slightly wider from the front.
New images posted on the South Korean forum Clien reveal a test car, expected to be Hyundai’s Staria electric minivan, without camo.
Like most Hyundai test cars, the prototype has a black front and a grey body. It still features a similar look to other prototypes we’ve seen, but you can clearly see the new facelift.
Earlier this year, a Staria EV was spotted in a parking lot in Korea, featuring a similar look. The electric version is nearly identical to the Staria Lounge, but with an added charge port and closed-off grille.
The Hyundai Staria EV is expected to make its global debut later this year. Technical details have yet to be revealed, but it’s expected to feature either a 76 kWh or 84 kWh battery, providing a range of around 350 km (217 miles) to 400 km (249 miles).
Hyundai’s electric SUV arrives after Kia introduced its first electric van, the PV5, which launched in Europe and Korea earlier this year.
In Europe, the Kia Passenger PV5 model is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo version has a WLTP range of 181 miles or 247 miles.
Source: TheKoreanCarBlog, Clien
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