Review: The Remco motorized lift stand is a dream come true for e-bikes
Working on e-bikes can be a pain – literally – if you’re hoisting 70, 80, or even 100-pound (up to 45 kg) bikes onto a repair stand for assembly or maintenance – something I seem to be doing on an all too regular basis. That’s why I was excited to get and test out a Remco electric bike lift stand, a motorized work stand that does the heavy lifting for you. And after using it for a few months while assembling and maintaining a revolving door of hefty e-bikes, I can safely say that this thing is a game changer – especially if your back is tired of playing bike mechanic.
An electric lift that actually makes sense
The standout feature of the Remco lift is, obviously, the motorized lifting column. Unlike traditional stands that rely on muscle and leverage (and a healthy set of spinal discs), this one lets you roll your e-bike in low, clamp it near ground level, and press a button to raise it to the perfect working height. If you’re someone who regularly works on e-bikes – especially larger fat tire models or dual-battery cargo haulers – you’ll instantly understand how huge that is.
There are even preset height buttons that let you dial in and save your favorite work positions. That means no holding down the button, no guessing, no fiddling. Just tap and go. I loved being able to move between “wheel height,” “cockpit height,” and “full vertical” with a quick button press. It’s incredibly convenient and honestly kind of fun.
There’s a weird kind of pleasure I get from clamping my bike in at ground level, pushing a button to start a soft whirring noise, reaching around to select whatever tool I needed, then turning back to see my heavy e-bike waiting there suspended in mid-air at a comfortable work height. It honestly feels like a cheat code in real life.
Built like a tank (and just about as heavy)
This thing is robust. The base is incredibly solid – honestly, it’s heavy as hell. Once you bolt everything down, the stability is on par with professional bike shop setups. I never worried about tipping, swaying, or wobble, even when lifting e-bikes that were pushing (or slightly exceeding) the listed 100 lb weight limit. Yeah… I may have lifted some 105+ lb bikes, and the Remco didn’t flinch.
The flipside to it being super stable is that it’s also super heavy. That pedestal foot alone weighs around 90 lb, not to mention the entire rest of the apparatus, motor, clamp, etc. I’m often moving it around my workspace depending on what I have going on, and I’ve taken to keeping a square piece of cardboard under the pedestal foot so that it slides better. Most people will probably have it live in one place for most of its life, but if you’re the kind to spill out of your garage or workshop during the day and then pack everything back in at night, be aware that the stand is not an easy move by itself.
The motor is surprisingly quiet, too. Like, whisper-quiet. I expected a bit of a gear whine or some buzzing, but the lift glides smoothly and silently, which adds to the premium feel with barely a gentle whirr. It just works, and it works really well.
Check out how easily it lifts a nearly 100 lb e-bike below. Those dual batteries and dual motors are nice for the ride, but they sure make the bike heavy while you’re working on it!
The only downside? The price
If there’s one catch, it’s the price. At around $700 (assuming you bring your own favorite clamp), this isn’t for your casual weekend chain-oiler. It’s probably overkill for most home mechanics – unless you’re like me and you’re constantly testing, assembling, or maintaining multiple e-bikes. In that case, it quickly goes from luxury to a near necessity.
When I can swing it, I’m definitely in favor of the “buy it for life” ethos, as in getting something good that will last you for years and years of service, instead of something cheap that you’ll end up needing to replace multiple times for more than the cost of a good one. And this is absolutely one of those products that feels well built – even overbuilt – to withstand the kind of daily use you’d expect of a high-end work stand.
Final thoughts
For shops, a stand like this is a no-brainer. Your employees will thank you, or you’ll thank yourself if you’re an “in the trenches” kind of bike shop owner. For dedicated home wrenchers like me, it’s a splurge – but a very worthwhile one.
I’d definitely say that if you’re tired of manhandling 90-pound e-bikes onto a standard repair stand, or if you simply want a more comfortable, efficient way to work at eye level without adjusting bike stand legs or lifting awkward frames, the Remco electric bike lift is a rock-solid upgrade.
It’s not cheap – but neither is back pain. And after using this thing daily, I’m not sure I can ever go back.
Oh, and if you want to see one in person and you happen to be at the Eurobike show this week, you can find Remco in Hall 11.1, booth B01. It’s definitely a stand you’ll want to see in action!
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BYD Yangwang launches ultra-swanky U8L SUV with 24k gold emblems (don’t worry, this one floats too)
BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand, Yangwang, launched its fourth all-electric model in China, and it’s another design marvel. Like its U8 predecessor, the Yangwang U8L SUV has “Emergency Float Mode.” Plus, this one can tank turn, is powered by four motors, and has 24-karat emblems. Check out one of the most expensive new BEVs in China.
Yangwang, which directly translates to “looking up” or “admire,” is an ultra-premium brand under the BYD umbrella introduced in 2023. The luxury-centric marque turned some heads out of the gate at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, where it unveiled the U8 SUV, which can go amphibious in emergencies and crabwalk.
Since then, Yangwang has followed up with a 1,200-horsepower electric supercar called the U9, hands down the most beautiful vehicle I saw during my visit to the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.
In early 2024, Yangwang unveiled its first sedan, the 500-mile range U7, to complete an initial trio of flagship models. By August, we learned Yangwang was hard at work on a fourth model – a third-row variant of the U8 SUV called the U8L – which promised to be longer and even more luxurious.
Today, Yangwang officially launched the U8L in China, beginning in a single “Dingshi Edition” trim that starts at RMB 1.28 million ($179,800) – debuting as one of the most expensive models amongst all Chinese automakers.
Yangwang U8L offers Rolls-Royce-style luxury
Today’s launch marks Yangwang’s deeper push into the luxury SUV market in China, looking to compete against brands like Mercedes-Benz and Range Rover. Yangwang’s new U8L takes the U8 to another level, offering more space and other comforts.
For example, the Yangwang U8 measures 5,319 mm long, 2,050 mm wide, and 1,930 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,050 mm. In comparison, the new U8L measures 5,400 mm long, 2,049 mm wide, and 1,921 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,250 mm.
The longer length and wheelbase allow for a new third row atop BYD’s e4 platform, which also houses four electric motors. That powertrain configuration combines for 880 kW (1,180 horsepower) and peak torque of 1,280 Nm, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.5 seconds. Not bad for an SUV.
Per Yangwang, the U8L also comes equipped with BYD’s DiSus-P body control system—the Chinese automaker’s most advanced version, enabling premium comfort and stability on any terrain. The U8L also features BYD’s most advanced ADAS, “God’s Eye A.” In the images above, multiple sensors are visible above the windshield.
Other features include emergency flotation mode, blown tire stability, tank turns, and a crabwalk. Plus, fully reclining seats, window privacy curtains, and a rear storage fridge for your Cristal. Due to its size, the Yangwang U8L’s all-electric CLTC range is only 200 km (124 miles), but it features a hybrid range extender that boosts its overall range to 1,160 km (700 miles).
What do you think about this SUV?
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The bZ7 is about the size of a Tesla Model S and way nicer than you’d expect. Toyota’s new flagship EV is not only stunning-looking, it’s also loaded with advanced tech.
Meet the bZ7, Toyota’s new flagship EV
Toyota’s joint venture in China, GAC-Toyota, unveiled official images of the bZ7 this week, its new flagship all-electric sedan.
The bZ7 is 5,130 mm long, which is slightly longer than the Tesla Model S and BYD Han L. Although it has Toyota’s updated “hammerhead” front end design, like the new Camry and Crown, the flagship EV is a big step up from the Toyota vehicles we see on the road today.
Toyota said its new EV has “a luxurious and elegant figure,” and we’d have to agree. From the side, it has a sleek, fastback design that blends sporty and elegant. The long, triangular side windows open up the interior.
The bZ7 is also Toyota’s most advanced EV yet. It will be the first vehicle to feature Xiaomi’s “Human x Car x Home” smart ecosystem, which unlocks new functions such as controlling smart home appliances directly from the vehicle’s infotainment system or your smartphone.
Forgot to set the air? Xiaomi’s smart tech allows you to control it on the go. During its tech day event in June, Toyota announced new partnerships with Xiaomi, Momenta, and Huawei, or what it called the “car industry bigwigs,” for the latest tech and software.
The bZ7 has a Lidar installed on the roof, which will be used to support Momenta’s latest smart driving system, Momenta 6.0. It’s expected to be offered on higher trim options.
On the inside, the cabin is a step change from most Toyota models with a minimalist, elegant layout. It features a floating central touchscreen, a driver display screen, and a wireless phone charger.
Toyota’s flagship EV will also use Huawei’s electric motors and its new HarmonyOS cockpit system. According to Li Hui, the General Manager of Toyota China, “To deliver cars that people want in China, we need Chinese brains and hands involved in development.
We will learn prices, battery specs, and range closer to the bZ7’s official debut, which is expected later this year. Toyota’s new flagship EV will join the bZ3X and bZ4X as it fights for its spot in China’s competitive electric vehicle market.
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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from British bike maker Boost, Dahon launching an IPO, the NYPD may soon confiscate non UL-certified e-bikes, Honda has a new e-motorcycle coming, and more.
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