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Electric motorcycles were once a rarity in the two-wheeler industry. But these days there are so many new models from a wide range of manufacturers that you’d have to go out of your way to avoid them. Fortunately for those in favor of progress, we actively seek them out. And these are the electric motorcycle news stories that you guys liked the most. You voted with your clicks, and these five stories became the biggest of 2022.

Harley-Davidson selling out its newest electric motorcycle in 18 minutes highlights pent-up demand

Harley-Davidson spun off its electric motorcycle operations into a dedicated EV brand last year with its big LiveWire launch.

LiveWire inherited the LiveWire One electric motorcycle from Harley, which made LiveWire’s second model its first to actually be developed under the new nameplate. The LiveWire S2 Del Mar launch was exciting for the company, but news that the Launch Edition of the S2 Del Mar sold out in 18 minutes was even more exciting for the industry.

The bike is expected to begin making deliveries early next year, though I got an early test ride on the bike this Autumn to see how the S2 Del Mar performs.

I was shocked to see that instead of being a toned down LiveWire One, it had nearly the same acceleration as its big brother. With a 0-60 mph time of around 3.1 seconds, it was ferocious off the line.

Cruising around New York with a mixture of city and highway riding gave me a feel for the bike’s handling in various scenarios, and I’m more pumped than ever for its upcoming release.

Check out my first ride experience here or take a look at the video below to see the bike in action.

TS Bravo is the latest low-cost electric motorcycle with the specs and price to upend the industry

There’s a chance you haven’t heard of this electric motorcycle, which would be fair since it is only starting to spread around Europe now.

The TS Bravo from Alrendo is a Chinese electric motorcycle built for the Western market. Its Eastern assembly means it can undercut the pricing of many major name-brand bikes, yet may actually offer better specs than many of the middleweight electric motorcycles you’re familiar with.

The European price is €11,200 (approximately US $12,300) including 20% European VAT, meaning the price may vary slightly from country to country depending on local VAT tax rates. The TS Bravo is available across the EU, as well as in Switzerland, Russia, Norway, and Israel. But Alrendo isn’t stopping there. As the head of Europe Connor McRae explained to Electrek:

There are several South East Asian countries we are entering at the moment, and we are in final talks for the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

On the specs side, you may be surprised by what the TS Bravo is packing. For example, the bike has a massive 17.4 kWh battery. That’s enough for 438 km (272 miles) of range at city speeds of 50 km/h (31 mph). At mixed city/highway riding averaging 80 km/h (50 mph), the TS Bravo has a reported range of 278 km (172 miles). And at faster 120 km/h (75 mph) highway blasting, the bike can still achieve an impressive 160 km (100 miles) of range.

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Alrendo TS Bravo electric motorcycle

As a commuter-level electric motorcycle, the top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph) won’t be the sportiest on the road. Daily commuters should find it to be plenty though since few riders require higher speeds on their way to work.

The TS Bravo is powered by a mid-mounted motor rated for 11 kW continuous and 20 kW peak. The water-cooled motor uses a Gates carbon belt drive and is capable of operating more efficiently at higher-power levels due to its improved cooling, which is part of the reason it can better maintain its peak power levels compared to air-cooled motors.

This is definitely one to keep your eye on.

Exclusive: Ryvid Anthem unveiled as revolutionary new affordable electric motorcycle in the US

We were excited to break the news on a brand-new California-based electric motorcycle company that unveiled its first model, the Ryvid Anthem.

Ryvid’s electric motorcycle is novel in a number of ways, from a striking new look to an innovative folded metal frame and even a seat that can be raised and lowered while riding by up to 4 inches (100 mm).

The light electric motorcycle is commuter-ready with a top speed of around 75 mph (120 km/h), meaning this is more of a getting around town type of bike than a canyon carver. It can still reach highway speeds though, making it ideal for everyday riding.

The Ryvid Anthem isn’t designed to compete with flagship electric motorcycles like the US $20k+ Zero SR/F or Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire One. Instead, the US $7,800 electric motorcycle is meant for average commuter riders with average commuter wallets.

Micah Toll Ryvid Anthem

The low mounting point of the 7.5 kW continuous-rated and 13.5 kW peak-rated motor keeps the weight lower on the bike, as does the low-slung 4.3 kWh battery pack. The entire bike weighs around 240 lb (108 kg), which is already quite light for an electric motorcycle, but the low center of mass makes the bike feel even nimbler. And with 250 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheel, the Anthem takes full advantage of that electric motor.

Much of the Anthem’s weight comes from the 65 lb (29.5 kg) battery pack, which is removable for charging off of the bike when necessary. The battery removal process is quite ingenious, as unlocking it from the bike causes the battery to lower down onto a set of built-in wheels for easily rolling into an apartment or office building.

When returning the battery to the bike, the case of the battery locks into a fulcrum in the bike’s housing to lever up into place. That means the rider never supports the full weight of the battery.

Charging the battery on a typical home outlet will take 3 hours on 220V or 6 hours on 110V. An optional on-board charger instead of a separate brick charger is currently in the works but won’t be available at launch. If you have a ground-level outlet, such as in a garage, you’ll likely never need to remove the battery. But for anyone that lives in an apartment or lacks access to an outlet, the ability to roll the battery indoors, up and elevator and into your apartment or office to charge is a nice feature to have.

Ryvid Anthem with battery removed

The Ryvid Anthem claims a range of 75 miles (120 km) in Eco mode or 40-50 mile range (64-80 km) in Sport Mode without the regenerative braking turned on. Mixed riding is likely to fall somewhere in the middle of those two figures.

I had the chance to test ride a Ryvid Anthem prototype a few months ago, which you can see in the video below. The experience was incredible and showed me just what a potent urban assault bike the Anthem truly is. From cruising PCH to slicing through the streets of Irvine, the Ryvid Anthem took me on a tour of LA to show off both the city and the bike’s abilities.

SUPER73 unveils new 75 mph light electric motorcycle

SUPER73 is best known as an electric bicycle brand that builds moped-inspired e-bikes. They may have functional pedals, but these aren’t your ordinary, everyday e-bikes. SUPER73 has a fiercely loyal community of riders that take bike culture (and customizations) to the next level.

So it only made sense that SUPER73 would drill down further into their roots towards the motorhead end of the spectrum, or at least the electric motorhead end. That’s exactly what they did with the Spring 2022 reveal of the brand’s upcoming SUPER73 C1X electric motorcycle.

This light electric motorcycle is designed to fill the gap between high-power electric bicycles and larger electric motorcycles. CEO LeGrand Crewse described it at the launch as the “natural evolution of a SUPER73.”

The smallish size and 31″ seat height puts it closer to a Honda Grom than a full-sized street bike, and the lower diameter 15″ wheels should keep it fairly nimble.

The bike will also be lighter than full-size electric motorcycles as well, as the company says it has a “target weight of under 300 lb.”

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The C1X features a mid-mounted motor, though the company has not yet released a power figure for the motor. SUPER73 did say that it should get riders up to a max speed of “over 75 mph,” or at least 120 km/h for anyone keeping track across the pond.

SUPER73 opted for a chain drive on the C1X, so don’t expect this to be a silent electric motorcycle. Unlike most e-motos that use belt drives, chain-driven electric motorcycles tend to have a bit more chainsaw sound than motor whirr.

There’s no word yet on how large the battery pack on the SUPER73-C1X is, but the company claims it can eke out a maximum city range of 100 miles (160 km).

We also don’t know exactly when the bike will come to market, but it’s already begun low-speed testing ahead of an anticipated “late 2023” production commencement.

Yamaha reveals fresh-looking new design for an electric moped, plus new e-bikes and scooters

Yamaha hosted a large unveiling event as part of the brand’s new “Switch ON” campaign to showcase its electric vehicles, surprising many in the industry with the number of vehicles that Yamaha ultimately rolled on stage.

The company had six new electric two-wheelers to show off, but the star of the show was the most radical looking two-wheeler on stage, the Yamaha B01.

The eye-catching truss frame creates a step-through bike that fits nicely in the electric moped category with its large street tires and mid-mounted electric motor tied to a pedal drivetrain.

In fact, the bike looks so good that it even conjures up memories of another recently revealed electric bike, the Fantic Issimo. 

As it turns out, Yamaha appears to have partnered with Fantic, resulting in the Issimo finding its way onto Yamaha’s stage adorned with a new Yamaha badge.

Whatever it’s called, the bike certainly embodies a fresh new electric moped design to challenge many of the same old recycled moped designs we’ve seen over the years.

Yamaha floated specs of up to 45 km/h (28 mph), making this a speed pedelec in Europe (similar to a Class 3 electric bike in the US).

It definitely sounds like Yamaha plans to bring the B01 concept to life. As President of Yamaha Motors Europe Eric De Seynes explained:

“Its future will become true sooner. We will start the production of this vehicle within one year, beginning in 2023.”

It’s hard to say what motor and battery Yamaha plans to put in the B01.

The Fantic Issimo came with a Bafang M500 mid-drive motor in the urban version of the bike, and the company paired it with a 630Wh battery. Yamaha very well may want to use its own brand of motor instead of opting for a Chinese alternative like Bafang, but that remains to be seen as the B01 works its way towards production.

What’s coming next in 2023?

You can tell by the most popular electric motorcycle stories of the year that there was a huge amount of variety in this year’s major electric motorcycle unveilings.

At the rate the industry is moving, who’s to say what we could see in 2023? There’s only one thing for sure: Electrek will be there to cover the news first as the premier EV website, bringing you all of the latest stories on the most interesting new electric two-wheelers.

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Velotric Breeze 1 e-bike first discount with $150 in free gear from $1,699, Navee Back to School Sale, EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale, more

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Velotric Breeze 1 e-bike first discount with 0 in free gear from ,699, Navee Back to School Sale, EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale, more

We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with the first-ever cash discount on Velotric’s new Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike in a red colorway with $150 in free gear at $1,699. Right behind it is Navee’s Back to School Sale that is offering a bunch of e-scooters at up to $600 off with bonus 15%, 20%, and 30% savings, like on the new flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter starting from $684. We also have another EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale that is offering the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with a protective bag at its best rate, as well as expansion battery and solar panel bundles too – all starting from $319. We also have Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Chainsaw sitting $1 above its all-time low, as well as a new one-day-only low price on the Greenworks 80V 17-inch Cordless String Trimmer. Plus, all the hangover savings from last week are at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our Electrified Weekly coverage.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Velotric’s 70-mile cruising Breeze 1 e-bike with SensorSwap tech, Apple Find My, more gets first savings and free gear from $1,699

Velotric is offering a collection of seasonal promotion bundles with many of its newest e-bikes, while also providing some select price cuts. Of the models seeing discounts, we spotted the very first cash savings on Velotric’s new Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike in its red colorway that is coming with $150 in free gear at $1,699 shipped, while the others are just getting the bundle for free. It was released back in March but has been keeping up at its full $1,799 price tag in the time since, with only some bundle packages ever being offered towards savings. Now, not only are you continuing to get the rear cargo rack and fenders from before, but you’ll also get $100 off the price tag for the best deal we have yet seen.

The new Velotric Breeze 1 e-bike is a 48-pound commuter that is perfect to get through daily appointments as much as it’s ready to cruise the boardwalk. The streamlined and light-weight frame houses a 750W rear hub motor paired with a 627Wh battery in order to max out at 20 MPH speeds (or 28 MPH if your local laws allow it) for up to 70 miles of travel when its PAS is activated (with three modes and five levels each). One innovation that we’re seeing included more in the newest models from this brand is the SensorSwap technology, which lets you switch between a cadence or torque sensor, depending on your preferences and the terrains you’ll be travelling across.

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It’s also nice to see Apple Find My integrations for added security and peace of mind, which comes alongside the usual array of remote companion app smart controls. From there, the experience is only further heightened as you’ll enjoy Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, KENDA puncture-resistant tires, integrated headlighting and taillight with both braking and turn signals, as well as an 8-speed Shimano derailleur, a removable trigger-control throttle, a 3.5-inch full color display sporting a USB-C port, an IPX6 waterproof construction, and more.

You can check out the full lineup of Velotric’s seasonal promotions on the landing page here.

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Head to classes on Navee’s ST3 Pro e-scooter with free carbon fiber bag starting from $684 in latest sale

Navee is having a Back to School Sale running through August 25 with up to $600 in discounts across a solid lineup of electric scooters – plus, there’s bonus 15%, 20%, and 30% savings you can take advantage of too. Among the offers, my personal favorite is the new Navee flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter that is coming with a free carbon fiber riser bag and is initially falling to $726.75 shipped, after using the code SCHOOL15 at checkout for an extra 15% off your order, beating out Amazon by $128. While this is a solid drop from its usual $950 pricing, the costs can go even lower if you’re a student or teacher with exclusive 20% discounts to $683.99 shipped, after verifying on the landing page here and receiving the appropriate code to use at checkout. We’ve mostly been seeing discounts drop the price to $760, though we have seen it go as low as $660. Depending on which of these extra savings you can pick up, you’re looking at scoring a highly advanced ride with $223 to $266 in savings at some of the lowest prices we have tracked. Head below for more on this scooter and the others in this sale.

If you want to learn more about this new flagship model or the other e-scooters seeing back to school savings, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Save up to 60% on EcoFlow bundles for solar panels, extra batteries, and a DELTA 2 Max station from $319 for 48 hours

As part of its ongoing Home Backup Sale through August 17, EcoFlow has launched the next of its scheduled 48-hour flash sales that are taking up to 60% off a power station bundle, an expansion battery bundle, and a solar panel bundle. The only of these offers to include a station comes with a DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station and a protective bag for $999 shipped. This bundle would normally cost you $1,978 at full price, with discounts seen on the bundles that usually include some solar paneling over the lone bag. While you won’t find this package at Amazon, you can currently find the station on its own for $1,099, making this deal with the included bag (valued at $79) all the better, saving you $979 in total off the tag for the best rate we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this power station or the other bundle deals, be sure to check out our original coverage of this 48-hour sale here.

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Make up to 160 cuts, even in tight spaces, using Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch cordless chainsaw kit at $100

Running parallel to Best Buy’s Deals of the Day offer, Amazon is bringing the price down on the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Chainsaw to $99.99 shipped, with it matching in price at Best Buy for only the rest of the day. This model usually fetches $150 at full price these days, which fell to $104 during last month’s Prime Day event and then dropped lower to this same rate the following week. You’re looking at another shot at the second-lowest price we have tracked, giving you $50 off the going rate and landing just $1 above the all-time low that last appeared in February.

If you want to learn more about this compact chainsaw, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Tackle up to 3/4 acres with this Greenworks 80V 17-inch cordless string trimmer kit at new $171 low (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 17-inch Cordless String Trimmer with 2.0Ah battery at $170.99 shipped. Normally, you’d have to shell out $250 for this kit at full price, which is only available in a renewed condition directly from the brand’s website at $9 more, while at Amazon, you can only find the 16-inch model sitting at full price. We’ve seen this kit go as low as $180 in the past (last seen in May), with the one-day-only deal here giving you $79 in savings at the best new price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about this 80V string trimmer, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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Elon Musk confirms he killed Tesla Dojo, but his reason raises eyebrows

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Elon Musk confirms he killed Dojo, Tesla’s supercomputer project, but the reason he claims led to the killing of the project does raise some eyebrows.

Last week, a new report from Bloomberg claimed that Tesla shut down its Dojo supercomputer program after 20 members quit to join a new startup, DensityAI.

The news came just a month after CEO Elon Musk said: “Dojo 2 is good, but Dojo 3 will be great.”

For years, the CEO has been claiming that Tesla has the “best chip design team in the world” and that Dojo’s supercomputer platform could surpass the products made by its current main training compute supplier, NVIDIA.

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While Musk didn’t deny the Bloomberg report, he has now commented in a way that suggests a different story:

Once it became clear that all paths converged to AI6, I had to shut down Dojo and make some tough personnel choices, as Dojo 2 was now an evolutionary dead end. Dojo 3 arguably lives on in the form of a large number of AI6 SoCs on a single board.

If you are to believe this narrative, Musk saw that Tesla’s new AI6 chip, which has been developed for inference computer power onboard its vehicles, was so good that he decided to shut down Tesla’s chip program for training compute, Dojo, and fired the team.

Does this narrative hold up to scrutiny?

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This doesn’t add up. At best, it is partly true. Let’s say that it’s true that Musk saw the AI6 chip and was so impressed that he believes it would even replace Dojo chips. Then, why did Peter Bannon go to?

Bannon was the chip architect in charge of all custom silicon at Tesla, training compute (Dojo) and inference compute (AI6). According to the Bloomberg report, he also left Tesla amid the talent exodus to DensityAI.

However, at this point, it’s not clear whether he left on his own or if he was part of Musk’s claimed “tough personnel choices.”

If it’s the latter, it wouldn’t make sense since Musk has been so impressed with AI6. Why would he fire Bannon after he delivered the new chip?

This point supports the Bloomberg narrative that critical Dojo team members left, which hurt the program to the extent that it made sense for Musk to shut it down, especially within the context of having difficulties competing against NVIDIA and others.

And then you have to question the logic of using the same chips for training and inference computing. It’s certainly not impossible, but it doesn’t sound like an optimal solution.

They generally utilize different data types and have varying throughput requirements. Training is geared toward high numerical precision while inference needs low latency and high throughput per watt.

To be fair, energy efficiency is also essential for training computers, but it is less so than for an inference computer running in an electric vehicle with limited energy capacity.

You gotta give credit where credit is due: Musk knows how to spin a story.

There’s basically a mutiny in Tesla’s Dojo team, and Musk spins it into Tesla developed such a good inference chip that it fired its training compute chip team.

It is clearly a fake narrative pushed by Musk to justify his very recent pro-Dojo comments.

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Kia is killing off these popular models to make room for the EV4 and another new EV

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Kia is clearing space in its lineup as it prepares for several new models. That means saying goodbye to a few popular gas models as Kia prepares for the EV4 and another new electric car that will arrive soon.

Kia axes gas models for the EV4 and EV2

Kia’s lineup is due for a major overhaul in the UK as it prepares for its next-generation vehicles. The Korean automaker is trimming a few trim options on some of its most popular ICE models, while axing a few from the lineup altogether.

Like its new EVs, the Picanto and XCeed will now be offered in three trims: a base Pure model, a GT-Line, and a GT-Line S.

Kia said the move is to make it easier for buyers to find their favorite features. Meanwhile, the Ceed and Ceed SW will be cut from the lineup. Production will end at Kia’s Zilina plant in Slovakia, where it has already stopped building Proceed models.

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A company spokesperson confirmed to Autocar that the new lineup is to clear room at the facility to prepare for the EV4, Kia’s first electric sedan and hatchback.

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Kia EV4 (Source: Kia)

According to the spokesperson, deliveries will begin “imminently” after Kia opened orders for both the EV4 Fastback and hatch variant earlier this year.

Kia is clearing production capacity for another new electric vehicle, the EV2, which is set to begin at the Zilina plant in early 2026.

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Kia Concept EV2 (Source: Kia)

The EV2 is Kia’s new entry-level EV that will sit underneath the EV3. Although prices, range, and more have yet to be revealed, it’s expected to be around 4,000 mm (157″) in length, or slightly smaller than the EV3.

Since the EV3 starts at £32,995 ($44,000), you can expect the smaller EV2 to be priced from around £25,000 ($33,500). We got a closer look at the EV2 testing in the Alps last month, revealing a more SUV-like profile.

Through the first half of 2025, the EV3 was the most popular retail EV in the UK. Will the EV4 or EV2 take over?

Either way, Kia is quickly gaining market share in the region. The Korean automaker is now the third top-selling car brand in the UK. With new EVs on the way, Kia is poised to gain momentum over the next few months.

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