Some of my regular readers may remember that I backed a risky-looking Indiegogo campaign for an ultra-low-cost electric bicycle that sounded almost too good to be true. I clearly advised readers against it, but I figured it might still be interesting to take on the risk myself to see what would happen.

This is the culmination of that story.

Now to be fair, I’m no beginner when it comes to buying weird EVs sight unseen directly from China. I’m the guy who imported that white electric mini pickup truck that went super viral several years ago (and the truck is still going strong!), not to mention Chinese electric boats and other fun things I’ve brought in.

And so when I saw an Indiegogo campaign for a super weird-looking electric bike called the Mihogo Mini, I knew I had to have one. With a starting price of $390, it sounded too good to be true, but that has rarely stopped me before.

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When this story last left off, I had thrown down the cash and started my waiting game. Despite the promise of delivery a mere two months later, it actually took around eight months, but a bike box did eventually arrive in my family’s driveway. And to answer the question many of you are wondering, yes, this was pre-tariff insanity, back when a $390 e-bike only cost $390 instead of $899.

If you want to see my full unboxing and testing of the bike, check out my fun video here, which includes a super catchy riding song à la the Simpson’s “Canyanero”.

As promised, my tiny e-bike emerged in all its glory from that small bike box! It wasn’t big or powerful, but it was still pretty awesome. The little thing immediately got up to around 20 mph (32 km/h) despite its modest 350W rear hub motor. The 48V 16Ah battery is even surprisingly large at 768 Wh of capacity! These figures might not sound mindblowing, but for a cheap and diminutive e-bike, they’re downright impressive.

The front suspension fork might be tiny with what appears to be around an inch (25 mm) of travel, but it still counts as suspension. And the 12″ tires, each wrapped in an equally tiny fender, add a smidge more cushion to the ride.

For such a small and inexpensive e-bike, you may be surprised to see that it comes with a fairly detailed color LCD screen that can project turn-by-turn navigation arrows from your phone, a folding handlebar stem, and even front & rear LED lighting. It’s also IP65 rated, meaning you can get it splashed without worrying about instantly shorting out the electronics.

But the coolest feature of all, at least in my opinion, is the wishbone-style frame that creates a hollow cavity in the middle to fit a storage bag (included with the bike). While riding around, you can reach down into your mid-trunk and fish out a water bottle, your phone, or a bag of snacks to keep you going strong.

At just $390, of course there are several sacrifices to be made here. The saddle is pretty far from what most would consider to resemble any form of ‘comfort’, and the small wheels paired with the single-speed drivetrain means that pedaling at above 10-12 mph (16-20 km/h) doesn’t add much more speed. You’re almost entirely reliant on using the hand throttle to go any faster.

Despite its small size, it’s also a bit chunky at 41 lb (19 kg), meaning you’re not going to want to carry it up too many flights of stairs by yourself.

The bike is also quite compact and thus it probably wouldn’t fit someone over 5’10” (178 cm). I’m 5’7″ (170 cm) and it felt ok to me, but it’s obviously built with a domestic Chinese audience in mind, not taller Westerners. They claim it will fit riders up to 6’4″ (195 cm), but only so much as those circus bears technically fit on those tricycles.

For $390 though, it is hard for me to complain about it too much. You even get disc brakes and five color options, which is around three more color options than a lot of big-name e-bike brands in the US!

Don’t risk it like I did

Please don’t do what I did – there are plenty of Indiegogo campaigns that have ended badly, with folks never getting the e-bike or e-scooter they ordered. I went into this accepting that I was taking a big risk and knowing full well that I’d have to be ok with getting screwed over. I figured if a bike arrived, I’d get a nice video and article out of it. And if a bike didn’t, perhaps there’d be an article in that, too. But please don’t take this as a blanket endorsement for backing largely unknown e-bike companies in somewhat questionable crowdfunding campaigns.

I’m glad it paid off for me, and I honestly really like the little thing. It’s a shame that they raised the price up to $599 after the campaign ended (and briefly raised it up to $899 after my video came out and they apparently tried to capitalize on all the orders they were suddenly getting). For now it seems to be back to $599 while the company waits to see if they’ll have to raise prices again due to the Trump tariffs.

In the meantime, I’ll keep enjoying my weird little e-bike. Mihogo, Mihogo!

GM announced that it has hired Sterling Anderson, who is known for being the early head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of self-driving startup Aurora.

Anderson joined Tesla in 2014 to lead the Model X program, but he is better known for being the early leader of the Autopilot program at Tesla from 2015 to 2016.

He left the automaker to co-found Aurora, a self-driving startup, with Chris Urmson, a founding member of Google’s self-driving project, which became Waymo.

In recent years, Aurora has been focused on bringing self-driving technology to trucks.

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Today GM announced that Anderson will joined the company in a new role of “Chief Product Officer” starting on June 2.

GM wrote about the role in an email:

In this newly created role, Sterling will oversee GM’s end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring a cohesive strategy that integrates hardware, software, and services to deliver exceptional quality, performance, and user experiences across our global portfolio of gas-powered and electric vehicles.  

In his new role, Sterling will have several direct reports, including another former Tesla exec, Kurt Kelty, who now leads GM’s Battery, Propulsion and Sustainability team. He will also oversee Global Manufacturing & Product Engineering, Research & Development (led by Josh Tavel), Software and Services Product (led by Bariş Cetinok), and Vehicle Product Programs, Product Safety, Integration & Motorsports (led by Ken Morris).

GM president Mark Reuss: 

“With decades of leadership in automotive engineering, tech start-ups, and software innovation, Sterling is absolutely the right person to help us accelerate the pace of progress across the entire portfolio and to build vehicles with the design, performance, and technology that our customers want and expect.”

Anderson has an extensive educational background in robotics and expertise in motion planning and autonomous controls, which could indicate the direction GM is taking for its products.

Electrek’s Take

Former Tesla execs are now holding prominent roles on the product side of several major US automakers.

Doug Field leads Ford’s electric vehicle division, and Anderson has the top product role at GM.

What I like about this is that many of Tesla’s early employees, like Field and Anderson, were true believers of Tesla’s mission to accelerate the advent of electric transport.

Now they get to push this agenda in legacy automakers, which can have a great impact on that mission.

After cutting interest rates this month, the 2025 Honda Prologue is more affordable than ever. The lower APR could score you nearly $3,000 off, but with stackable rebates, you can more than double the savings.

After launching in just March, the 2024 Honda Prologue became the second-best-selling electric SUV in the US in the second half of the year, trailing only the Tesla Model Y.

Honda upgraded the 2025 model with more driving range and power, but kept the same low starting prices. The 2025 Honda Prologue boasts up to 308 miles of driving range, up from 296 miles in the outgoing model. It’s available in three trims: EX, Touring, and Elite, with front (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) powertrain options.

With the tax credit, you can score the base EX Single Motor model (with an EPA-estimated driving range of 308 miles) for under $40,000.

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The FWD models now deliver 220 hp, up from 212 hp in the 2024 model, while the AWD version packs 300 HP, up from 388 HP.

All 2025 Honda Prologues come with Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a wireless phone charger, heated front seats, and HondaSensing, Honda’s driver assistance system.

With DC charging speeds of up to 150 kW, Honda said the electric SUV can gain 65 miles of range in about 10 minutes.

2025 Honda Prologue is more affordable with 0.99% APR

Honda is making the 2025 Prologue more affordable this month. On Honda’s website, the 2025 model year is listed with 0.99% APR for up to 60 months. According to auto research firm Carsdirect, that amounts to roughly $47 in monthly savings, or a total of $2,790 throughout the loan.

After hitting the market earlier this year, the Prologue was available with a 2.99% APR rate for 60 months. Meanwhile, Honda still offers several stackable rebates that could save you even more.

Honda is offering $3,500 in finance cash, plus an extra $2,500 for those in California and other ZEV states. Then, there’s an additional $1,000 for those who lease a Honda or rival brand, bringing potential savings to up to $7,500.

The 2024 Prologue is available with 0% APR for up to six years and up to $4,000 in rebates. However, inventory is limited, and the 2025 model year has more driving range and power.

Both the 2024 and 2025 Honda Prologue are also eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit. The current deals are offered through July 7.

To sweeten the deal, Honda is giving away a charging package, which is included in the Prologue’s price. You can choose from three options offering a Level 2 home charger, a portable charging kit (Level 1 and 2), and public charging credits.

The 2024 Honda Prologue is selling out fast with ultra-low lease rates, but the 2025 model promises even more. Ready to try it out for yourself? You can use our link to find deals on the 2024 and 2025 Honda Prologue in your area today.