Eunorau Meta275 e-bike review: A budget torque-sensing commuter electric bike
We’ve seen several Eunorau electric bikes around these parts, and I’ve tested my fair share of them. But the Eunorau Meta275 is probably the nicest pedaling one yet, thanks to its integrated torque sensor and commuter-ready design.
I’ve talked a good amount recently about torque sensors, and that’s because they’re a pretty awesome piece of kit on electric bikes.
If you actually like to pedal your e-bike (as opposed to just using the throttle), then a torque sensor makes the pedal assist feel much more natural and intuitive.
To see what I mean, take a gander at my review video below. Then feel free to keep scrolling for my complete written review.
Eunorau Meta275 Video Review
Eunorau Meta275 tech specs
- Motor: 500W continuous-rated rear hub motor
- Top speed: 20 mph (32 km/h)
- Range: Claimed 35-65 miles (56-104 km)
- Battery: 48V 13Ah (624Wh)
- Weight: 67 lb (30.5 kg)
- Frame: Aluminum alloy 6061
- Suspension: Front Suntour suspension fork
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes
- Extras: Color LCD display including speedometer, battery gauge and PAS level indicator, smartphone app, front and rear LED lights, thru-axle front wheel, torque sensor, included rack and fenders, optional second battery, step-thru and step-over frames
- Price: $1,799 (use coupon code ELECTREK to take 5% off)
It’s all in the name
If you’re wondering where the name comes from, Eunorau is a portmanteau of “Europe”, “North America”, and “Australia”, which seems to be the company’s main export markets. The 275 represents the 27.5″ tire size used by the bike.
And I’m not sure why “Meta” is there, but I’m guessing it’s to shoehorn in one more 2020’s buzz word into the mix.
Commuter bike, comfort ride
So with those larger diameter wheels, hybrid-ish 2.6″ wide tires and general city design, you’ve probably guessed that this is a commuter bike. And it comes with the right commuter loadout, offering comfortable bars, weather protection fenders, and a rear rack for carrying panniers or other gear.
The front and rear LED lights add to the commuter-ready design, making this an e-bike that you can ride to work and back even during those early winter nights.
But even though this isn’t a comfort bike, it’s still surprisingly nice to ride. The saddle is a good compromise between efficient and still offering enough real estate to not feel like you’re sitting on a postage stamp. The bars are slightly raised and swept back to give you a more relaxed seating position, and the angle is adjustable so you can dial it in to fit you nicely.
The front fork adds more shock absorption for when your streets don’t look like the pretty, manicured pavement in the movies.
But the real comfort win here is the torque sensor.
Torque sensor, for the win
That torque sensor is a beauty because it means the moment you step on the pedals, you start getting motor assist.
If you’re like me and you sometimes forget to downshift into low gear before coming to a stop, you’ll really like torque sensors. Getting rolling in high gear with a cheaper cadence sensor its a slog since you don’t have any motor assist for the first several feet until the sensor gets enough data to interpret your pedaling speed. But with a torque sensor, it feels the instant you stand on the pedal and starts providing you assistance to help out.
It also helps give a more natural feeling ride since it won’t accelerate you to pre-defined “steps” of speed, like many cheap cadence sensor controllers do. The harder you pedal, the more motor power you’ll get and the faster you’ll go. It’s intuitive, just like riding a bike should be.
We’re starting to see more e-bikes coming with torque sensors, but they’re still the exception rather than the rule at this price point.
Modest performance
I was a bit surprised that Eunorau didn’t give us a bit higher performance with the Meta275. The 500W motor is fine for typical commutes and can handle modest hills, but it’s not exactly the most powerful motor I’ve ever tested.
The 624 Wh battery is also fine, but again, not the largest, though Eunorau does offer a pretty cool option where you can add a second even larger battery to the downtube if you want to turn this into a super long range commuter.
And the limited top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) means that the Class 2 bike is better suited for bike lanes than faster roads where you might want the Class 3 speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) to better keep up with car traffic.
But for most commuters, I suspect that this is all going to be quite fine. As a bike lane commuter, the Eunorau Meta275 is pretty much a dream. It’s comfortable. It rides nicely. It has plenty of range in standard form but has the option for even more range with a second battery. And it even has some nice components on it like the hydraulic disc brakes, a thru-axle front hub for a more robust and longer lasting design, color screen, and a 9-speed transmission. For those of you that like to pedal, that 9-speed transmission and the torque sensor are a very nice combination.
For the price of $1,799, I feel like you’re getting a very fair offer here. But when you use the coupon code ELECTREK to take 5%, the deal becomes even better.
As far as purely commuter bikes go, I’d say Eunorau nailed the important points of a comfortable and efficient e-bike that feels as good to sit on as it does to pedal.
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EV tire specialist ENSO has launched a new premium range of ultra-high performance (UHP) tires designed for passenger electric vehicles. Soon, US drivers of EVs from Tesla and other high-performance models will be able to purchase this new tire range as ENSO significantly expands its product lineup.
ENSO is a UK-based company that hails itself as the “world’s first tire company dedicated exclusively to EVs.” Like many EV automakers its tires support, the company utilizes a direct-to-consumer sales model to help reduce a customer’s total cost of ownership while providing tires that extend EV range and reduce pollution.
In the fall of 2024, ENSO signed a strategic international partnership with Uber to provide its EV rideshare drivers with low-emission tires. As the only Certified B-Corporation in the tire industry (a highly-polluting one), ENSO uses more sustainable methods to help transform the global economy, benefiting all people and the planet they inhabit.
To carry on this mission, ENSO has unveiled a new Premium line of EV tires engineered specifically for the unique demands of all-electric driving. Better yet, these new tires are coming to the US soon.
ENSO to launch new premium EV tire line in UK and US
According to a release from ENSO this morning, its new Premium line of EV tires are now available to customers in the UK before these go on sale to US drivers this summer. The ultra-high performance tires are A/A EU-labeled, meaning they carry the highest rating for energy efficiency and wet grip performance.
According to ENSO, its Premium EV tires also deliver the highest energy efficiency and safety in their class. They will help customers like Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners save on TCO, tire pollution, manufacturing emissions, and reduced energy consumption while driving. Per ENSO co-founder and CEO Gunnlaugur Erlendsson:
ENSO’s mission has always been to accelerate EV adoption by making tires that enhance rather than compromise electric performance. With ENSO Premium, we’re plugging a long-standing gap in the tire market by offering EV drivers a purpose-built, affordable, premium and sustainable EV tire alternative that matches the innovation of their EV. We engineered ENSO Premium for the specific needs of EVs. from instant torque to regenerative braking. We’re delivering a tire that not only performs well but also helps EV drivers get more miles from every charge.
When designing its Premium EV tires, ENSO says it looked to match its drivers’ performance and sustainability values, specifically noting Tesla models. The tires were designed to reduce rolling resistance, extend range, and take longer to wear out than traditional tires, especially given the higher weight of EV models due to large battery packs. The result is a tire that enables fewer charging stops, lower energy consumption, and less overall tire pollution – ideal factors for the growing segment of sustainable electric mobility.
This summer, US drivers will be able to purchase the Premium line of EV tires at wholesalers, independent retailers, and directly through the company website.
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The BP logo is displayed outside a petrol station that also offers electric vehicle recharging, on Feb. 27, 2025, in Somerset, England.
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Oil giant BP is bracing itself for a shareholder backlash at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, with a chorus of disgruntled investors planning to voice their concerns over the firm’s green strategy U-turn.
A planned resolution on the reelection of outgoing BP Chair Helge Lund has been billed as an opportunity for investors to signal discontent on climate change, corporate governance and the influence of U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management.
Britain’s beleaguered energy major, which has lagged behind more hydrocarbon-focused industry peers in recent years, has sought to resolve something of an identity crisis by launching a fundamental reset.
Seeking to rebuild investor confidence and boost near-term shareholder returns, BP in February pledged to slash renewable spending and ramp up annual expenditure on its core business of oil and gas.
The strategy reset was broadly welcomed by energy analysts, and BP CEO Murray Auchincloss has since said the pivot attracted “significant interest” in the firm’s non-core assets.
British asset manager Legal & General, a leading shareholder in BP with a roughly 1% stake, said it intends to vote against Lund’s reelection on Thursday — a position that would defy BP’s management recommendation.
Legal & General cited dissatisfaction over major revisions to the firm’s energy strategy, alongside BP’s decision not to allow a shareholder vote on the new direction.
Legal & General’s plans align with those of international asset manager Robeco, U.K. pension funds Nest and Border to Coast, as well as activist investors including Dutch group Follow This — all of which have indicated they will vote against Lund’s reelection.
Norway’s gigantic sovereign wealth fund and a number of U.S. pensions funds, however, have reportedly said they will back Lund’s reelection. Proxy advisors Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis have also recommended a vote in favor of Lund, according to Reuters.
It paves the way for a shareholder showdown at BP’s AGM, with observers closely monitoring the level of investor opposition to Lund’s reelection. Historically, votes against the chair of BP have remained under 10%.
A BP spokesperson declined to comment when contacted by CNBC.
Energy transition plans
BP’s renewed focus on oil and gas comes at a time when the London-listed energy firm is firmly in the spotlight as a potential takeover target. British rival Shell and U.S. oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron have all been touted as possible suitors.
“We value the significant steps BP has taken in recent years regarding its climate-related commitments and efforts, which we have supported through extensive and constructive dialogues, aimed at creating long-term value as the climate transition unfolds,” Legal & General’s investment stewardship team said on April 11.
Murray Auchincloss, chief executive officer of BP, during the “CERAWeek by S&P Global” conference in Houston, Texas, on March 11, 2025.
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“However, we are deeply concerned by the recent substantive revisions made to the company’s strategy as announced at the 2025 Capital Markets Day on 26 February, coupled with the decision not to allow a shareholder vote on the newly amended climate transition strategy at the 2025 AGM,” they added.
Legal & General said BP’s announcement earlier this month that Lund will step down, likely next year, was viewed “positively,” but ongoing unease about the firm’s succession plan means it intends to vote against the AGM resolution.
Five years ago, BP became one of the first energy giants to announce plans to cut emissions to net zero “by 2050 or sooner.” As part of that push, BP pledged to slash emissions by up to 40% by 2030 and to ramp up investment in renewables projects.
The company scaled back this emissions target to 20% to 30% in February 2023, saying at the time that it needed to keep investing in oil and gas to meet global demand.
Robeco said in its rationale that BP had refused to repeat a so-called “Say on Climate” vote for its strategy revision, despite previously requesting shareholder support for the firm’s previous and “more ambitious” transition goals.
“We have unsuccessfully requested such a consistent feedback mechanism several times, including in a public letter alongside other investors with GBP 5 trillion in assets under management,” said Michiel van Esch, head of voting at Robeco.
“As a result, we have growing concerns over the company’s resilience through the energy transition, and over the consistency of its approach to climate governance, leading us to vote against the chairman and chair of the safety and sustainability committee,” he added.
Governance concerns
Elliott Management, for its part, is widely thought to be putting pressure on BP to minimize low-carbon investments and prioritize oil and gas. It emerged recently that the activist investor has built a near 5% stake in BP, making it one of the firm’s largest shareholders.
Activist shareholder Follow This, which has a long history of pushing for Big Oil to do more to tackle climate change, said the need to vote against Lund had not disappeared following news of his looming departure. The group added that investors concerned with good governance should voice their dissatisfaction.
“Voting against the board is the only way for shareholders to express their dissent over BP’s refusal to allow a vote on its strategy U-turn,” Mark van Baal, founder of Follow This, said in a statement.
“Now, the board has unilaterally changed course without asking shareholder support with a vote. This raises serious governance concerns. It seems BP’s leadership is afraid of its own shareholders,” he added.
Shares of BP are down nearly 10% year-to-date.
Luxury is a tough concept to pin down, but being constantly connected to work, kids, and telemarketers ain’t it. Genesis gets it, and its latest ultra-luxe off-road concept ditches screens in favor of the view out the windshield – and it’s got enough off-road chops to promise two things about those views: they’re real, and they’re spectacular!
Genesis calls its new X Gran Equator concept an elegant overlander for the modern explorer that marries on-road sophistication with off-road resilience. Whatever they call it, the 4×4’s dashboard is delightfully free from sweeping touchscreens, mood lighting, and any hint of telephonic integration.
Indeed, the interior looked so much like something from the 90s that I double and triple-checked the date on the press release. But don’t take my word for it, check it for yourself.
It’s fantastic
If you zoom in, you can see screens in the instruments. High-definition roll and pitch displays, altimeters, and probably other outdoorsy, overland-y things that the sort of people who want to do that in what would surely be a very well-appointed six-figure SUV for a similarly very well-heeled buyer.
And that buyer? They wouldn’t miss the screen, because the screen doesn’t matter. The real show is out the front windshield – and if someone from the office calls to interrupt the vibe, you won’t even know. I know I’d pay extra for that … and I can’t imagine I’m alone.
This is how Genesis explains it:
Inside, the X Gran Equator Concept orchestrates contrast between analog architecture and digital technologies, crafting a space that feels both functional and evocative. At the center of the cabin is a four-circle display cluster on the center stack, inspired by the vintage camera dials. The interior design features contrasting colors and shapes, with a preference for geometric over organic elements. The dashboard’s linear architecture and absence of decorations focus the driver’s attention on the journey, while swiveling front seats and modular storage solutions enhance practicality.
Genesis didn’t provide pictures of those swiveling seats or modular storage compartments on this concept, but the X Gran Equator Concept will make its in-person debut April 18th at the Genesis booth during the 2025 New York International Auto Show.
After the show, the company will move the concept to a display at Genesis House New York in the Meatpacking District, where it will stay “in residence” until the end of July. If you’re out that way for either event, take a picture of it and tag Electrek on Instagram!
Genesis X Gran Equator photo gallery
SOURCE | IMAGES: Genesis.
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