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Luna X2 Enduro

Luna is selling a bike with specs that don’t seem to be possible. A 58-pound carbon-fiber full-suspension mountain bike with a Bafang M600 motor and a 48V 18.5Ah battery that somehow achieves 2.5kW of power. That makes it a recently marked down $4,000 mountain bike with light moto-like speed that can propel the bike past 30mph on flat dirt.

I’ve been riding the Luna X2 with the $350 Ludicrous option for almost a year now, and I’ve grown to love this thing, but with some important caveats…

Luna X2 Ludi

Luna sells some special bikes and motos, and the Ludi X2, which bridges the two, might be the best example of that. They took the Class 3 500W-rated Bafang M600 Motor that advertises 120Nm of torque and are pumping more than quadruple rated power through there, sometimes up to 2500W.

While there are some amazing advantages to this – notably, the incredible acceleration, even uphill – it also presents some problems. Obviously, that motor should be overheating, considering both the way more volt and amps than it is specced for. Luna is famous for hot-rodding Bafang motors, however, especially the M600, and they’ve done some really smart stuff here with heat dissipation with their bespoke controller. After a year of riding this thing, I can say it somehow works! Mostly.

Another problem is when you add pedaling to 2.5kW of power – all of a sudden, a mountain bike sprocket and chain rated for under 1kW of power are going to be pushed to their limits. I’ve already melted some sprockets by mistakenly changing gears up a steep hill on the Frey CC. I’ve been careful to avoid doing that on the X2 Ludi, but I still experience some slippage in high-torque situations. Unlike the Frey CC, where I’ve lost use of my second lowest sprocket, however, I’ve not done any damage in a year of riding the Luna X2, even up significant hills.

Speaking of going up hills, that unbelievable power will often pull the front wheel off the ground when climbing steep hills, presenting issues with steering and unintended wheelies.

Overheating

My first ride up our local 800-foot hill was going great at about 20-plus mph until about two-thirds the way up – I lost power and got an “Error 10.” I was able to power cycle the bike, and after a few minutes, I regained power. After rooting around in the forums, I found that the motor was overheating and shutting down.

Obviously, I can slow down to around 15mph and a lot less power and get a lot farther. But I wanted to understand exactly what was going on. Turns out, in steep hill climb situations, you want to keep your cadence very high to cool the motor and lessen the amps requirement. Most people that push this thing to the limit use the VESC tool running on an Android app to fine-tune this thing and keep it running optimally.

Luna uses the VESC app to tweak the Ludicrous controller, which is a paid download for $4 for Android or iOS, but I got an older version from Luna’s site. It allows you to pair to Luna’s controller and get almost real-time readouts of most of the vitals of the bike. The app isn’t terribly user-friendly to set up but is incredibly informative and great for keeping an eye on speed. You can then create different rider profiles to allow you to change your speed and power characteristics. I did find the readout to be a little small on rides, as someone that requires glasses for reading. I guess I need a bigger Android tablet!

In my case, the important readout is the bottom right motor heat sensor. When you start going up a hill at high power output, it will start rocketing upward. Once you are at 100 degrees C, you’ll hit the orange indicator, which is your signal to lay off the throttle and lower the pedal assist. Because the heat indicator is lagging by a few seconds, the motor is probably already closing in on its 120-degree cutoff, so you need to cut power immediately.

You can scale back to lowering heat by limiting the motor to its original 500W 120nm output. That is still plenty for hill climbing, just not at 20-plus mph. I find the bike operates quite well in the 80-100°C range.

On the other side of the spectrum, I wasn’t able to coax out even half the power on freezing cold days. That’s a shame because the bike’s Maxxis Minion tires are great for snow. After a few minutes of riding, the battery and controller do heat up, and the characteristics again go back to normal.

Once I learned my way around the heat factors, I could push this thing to its maximum.

For instance, I was able to easily climb Bromley Mountain’s 1,334 feet (407 m) in Vermont, which doesn’t have a bike lift or official bike riding path. I made it up the mountain with level 2 pedal assist without even coming close to overheating (myself or the bike!). At the same time, with the light frame and still powerful motor, I was still flying up the mountain to the point that it was actually fun to climb.

Because there is no lift and most mountain bikes don’t have this kind of power, I had the mountain to myself and was even able to find some off-the-beaten-path trails, which were tons of fun.

I was able to do four separate rides up the mountain before I needed to recharge, which I thought was pretty impressive. Luna knows their batteries, and even with driving Ludi with these chonky tires, I was seeing ranges over 20 miles. If I put smoother tires on here and ran on a road, I could see hitting 40 miles at 20mph.

Luna X2 specs

The Luna X2 is loaded up with some premium, if not top-shelf, components that would almost justify the $4000 price tag without a battery and motor:

  • Rockshox Debonair Yari 160mm front fork
  • Rockshox Deluxe Select+ 210mm x 55mm in rear 
  • Sram Eagle SX 12-speed cassette (standard HG driver, not the XD from SRAM)
  • Sram GUIDE 4 piston hydraulic brakes 200mm front 180mm back (6 bolts rotors)
  • Maxxis Minion 27.5×2.8-inch tires 
  • 44 56 non-integrated headset
  • Double wall alloy 40mm 27.5-inch rims
  • Dropper seat-post with internal routing
  • All cables throughout the bike are internally ran
  • Thru-axle hubs in both front and rear 15×110 Boost front, 12×148 Boost rear (length 180mm, 1.75 pitch)
  • 160mm front travel and 140mm rear travel
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One little extra bonus on the Luna X2 is the Carbon Fiber frame paint job. You’ll notice we’ve got the metal flake galaxy paint job, or as my wife likes to call it, “your glitter bike.” No shame here – I love the look of this thing.

In fact, to the untrained eye, the X2 looks a lot like an acoustic mountain bike. The 820Wh (48v 17.5Ah LG) battery is well hidden in the downtube, and the Bafang M600 motor or its heat sink only peeks out a bit from behind the pedals.

However, for those who know, the big “Luna” logo is what is going to be the big tell. Luna has long been outfitting electric bikes that pay more attention to what is possible than what is technically legal. Nowhere is that more apparent than the X2, which is described on Luna’s site:

This bike features our brand new Luna Controller the Ludi v2 which is a game changer. This controller will put out up to 60 battery Amps (2500 watts) As most Luna fans know, Luna has been hot-rodding Bafang motors for years with great success and this controller is sporting the heritage from our mighty BBSHD v2 controller. The Ludi v2 is 72V-rated controller which makes it extremely reliable at 48V and balances the user-adjustable buttery smooth pedal assist with the raw torque of 100 phase Amps readily available at the throttle. It even spins faster than any other M600 thanks to the Field Weakening and smoothly protects the motor from thermal overloads.

The X-2 comes in three sizes:

Electrek’s Take

The Luna X2 is truly a ludicrous mountain bike. It is a relatively light carbon fiber mountain bike that can hang with the more expensive bike shop brands, like Specialized Turbo Levo and Trek E-Caliber and, in many cases, has better components.

Where the Ludi X-2 really shines is the drivetrain. Having 2.5 kW of power at your disposal, even if just for short bursts, is like temporarily turning your mountain bike into a Talaria/Sur Ron and screaming across dirt roads at 30+mph. Having that power on a light mountain bike frame just doesn’t seem real.

Because of its high speed, I even found myself taking the X2 on my daily coffee shop commute if I was in a rush or wanted to blast up our big local hill.

The noted downsides of high power stress on the chain and sprockets as well as the overheating can be mitigated with some care and learning the bike. Luna has recently dropped the price of the X2, which can now be had for under $4K with an additional add-on for the Ludi controller.

Overall, this feels like the hot rod of mountain bikes, and I’m here for it.

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Lectric XP Trike with $420 in free gear at $1,499, EcoFlow takes 60% off three flash units, Worx deals of the day, more

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We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a bunch of savings that will only last through the rest of the day, starting with the final hours of Lectric’s April Showers Sale with up to $654 in e-bike bundle savings, like on the XP Trike for $1,499 that comes with one of the largest bundles we’ve seen at $420 in free gear. In the same vein, it’s the final day of EcoFlow’s Easter Sale and Mega Sale, with shared flash offers at up to 60% off on three different units, including a DELTA Max 2000 Portable Power Station, a DELTA Pro bundle, and a pair of expansion batteries – with everything starting from $849. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale from Best Buy on the Worx 40V 17-inch Cordless Intellicut Lawn Mower at $266, as well as an additional 4.0Ah battery discount too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, rounded together within 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.

Leisurely enjoy errands and joyrides on Lectric’s XP Trike with $420 bundle at $1,499 ($1,919 value)

It’s the final day of Lectric’s April Showers Sale with up to $654 being taken off e-bike bundles, which the brand has provided a countdown clock for through the rest of the day. We wanted to shine a spotlight on the bundle for the Lectric’s XP Trike that is coming with $420 in free gear at $1,499 shipped. You’d normally have to shell out $1,919 to get this package at full price, which sits among some of the largest bundles we have been seeing over the last year. With the additional gear, you’ll be upgrading your riding experience with steel-encased front and rear cargo baskets, a wide saddle with a backrest, a suspension seat post, an Elite 850 lux headlight, and a bell.

Lectric’s XP Trike is an ideal model for folks who enjoy taking leisurely rides around town, especially older riders – plus, with the bonus add-on gear you’ll get more versatility for cargo-hauling needs. The folding frame houses a 500W planetary geared brushless motor that peaks upwards to 1,092Wh alongside a removable 48V 13Ah battery, providing you with 14 MPH top speeds for up to 50 miles when its five pedal assistance levels are activated. Inexperienced riders will also get some added support in its default mode, which limits the acceleration and speed until you get more comfortable with its system.

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And for the price, Lectric’s XP Trike comes with a solid array of stock features too, like the hydraulic brakes and additional parking brake for guaranteed stopping power, as well as others including integrated rear lights (with brake lighting), slimmer tires for easier turning, an ergonomic twist throttle for electric cruising (which will shorten its mileage), and a backlit LCD display. On top of everything, the build comes with an IP65 water-and-dust-resistant protection rating.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of Lectric’s April Showers Sale offers, which are seeing up to $654 taken off the other e-bike bundles through the rest of the day.

EcoFlow DELTA Max 2000 Portable Power Station

You can save up to 60% on EcoFlow’s DELTA Max or DELTA Pro power station setups for today only starting from $849

As part of its soon-to-end Easter Sale and alternate Mega Sale, EcoFlow is closing out these sales tonight with its final flash offers on three different backup power deals, starting with the DELTA Max 2000 Portable Power Station for $849 shipped. We usually see discounts hitting this model’s bundles over the standalone unit, which is being brought down from its $2,099 price tag here for the rest of the day (and sale). We saw it fall lower back during Black Friday sales to $799 and then $759 during Cyber Monday, with today’s deal still coming in as a significant $1,250 in savings, beating out our previous mention during the brand’s Spring Sale by $50 to land down at the third-lowest price we have tracked. You won’t currently find it available at Amazon, with this being the best price we can find right now.

While it may not be the newer second-generation model with shorter charge times and LiFePO4 cells, you’ll still be getting a reliable backup power solution in EcoFlow’s DELTA Max 2000, which offers an equally expandable 2,016Wh to 6,048Wh capacity when you add on expansion batteries. Through its 15 port options it dishes out up to 2,400W of power that can surge up to 3,400W for larger appliance needs too. The battery can be recharged to 80% in just 65 minutes through a standard wall outlet, with alternate options for combination fast-charging, including AC and solar, AC and a generator, or solar and a generator. Of course, you can also solely connect up to its maximum 800W solar input that can refill the battery in 2.5 hours, as well as be used for the previously mentioned combo charging.

The second of these offers bundles the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a free protective bag at $1,899 shipped, down from $3,699. While you can find it matching in price at Amazon, you won’t be getting the additional bag there. This is a larger model offering a more expansive setup, this unit comes with a 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity that you can invest in further to raise as high as 25kWh. It sports 14 output ports but provides power at up to 3,600W normally while able to surge to 7,200W when needed. Plugging it into a wall outlet gives you back a full battery in 1.8 hours, with its max 1,600W solar input taking a little longer at 2.8 hours.

The final of these offers provides you with two DELTA Pro Smart Extra Batteries for $2,899 shipped over the usual $5,598 rate you’d pay at full price. By adding these to a DELTA Pro power station, you’ll increase its capacity by an additional 7,200Wh, so grabbing them with the above discount would score you a 10,800Wh setup for trips, parties, emergencies, and more.

It’s the final day of EcoFlow’s sales, so be sure to browse through both its Easter Sale and Mega Sale offers while they’re still around and at up to 65% off – plus, the bonus savings, free gear, and rewards.

Worx 40V 17-inch Cordless electric lawn mower

Affordably cover lawn duties with this Worx 40V 17-inch cordless mower that adapts to grass at $266 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy has two Worx discounts that will affordably get you geared up for spring mowing duties, led by the brand’s 40V 17-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower that comes with two 4.0Ah batteries for $265.99 shipped, and matches in price over at Amazon too. Coming down off its $330 perch, most of the recent discounts we’ve seen on this older model have been taking things down to $280, with some falls as low as $247 in the last year. You’re looking at $64 off the going rate here today though, which provides you with a tried-and-true means to handle mowing jobs around your home. Head below to learn more about it and the additional one-day-only offer.

New-time homeowners will find a budget-friendly solution to their mowing needs with this 40V Worx mower that comes powered by the two included 20V 4.0Ah batteries to tackle up to 1/8 acres of land on a single charge. It weighs in at only 35 pounds, making it easy to manage and sports the brand’s Intellicut tech that can either ramp up or dial back the motor’s power depending on the thickness of grass that it moves through. It offers six cutting height levels to choose from, ranging from 1.5 inches to 4 inches while also providing 2-in-1 functionality for either rear bagging (complete with an indicator for a full bag) or mulching. You also won’t have to wrestle with any pull strings thanks to the push-button start nor the fumes or noise you’d get from gas-guzzling models.

Now, with the above bundle, the two batteries will take two hours to charge at the same time with the included dual-port charger, or just 1 hour apiece. Of course, with these all being within Worx’s PowerShare family, batteries can be interchanged, which makes Best Buy’s additional deal for a 20V 4.0Ah battery at $74.99 shipped, quite a solid means to extend the mower’s runtime with more batteries that you can keep switching in and out with one another.

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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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Tesla insurance premiums are incresing at twice the market rate amid vandalism

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Tesla insurance premiums are incresing at twice the market rate amid vandalism

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Tesla insurance premiums are increasing at more than twice the rate of the rest of the US auto market due to higher repair costs and amid increased instances of vandalism on Tesla vehicles.

Insurance on Tesla vehicles has always been fairly high, so much so that it encouraged Tesla to launch its own insurance product to try to mitigate the issue.

However, most Tesla owners still use insurance from other providers.

Insurance premiums in the US have been increasing across the board over the last year, and especially over the last few months, as the market fears the tariffs will increase auto industry repair costs.

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A new study from Insurify shows that the average cost of full coverage has increased by 10% year over year, from $2,102 to $2,302.

The study also points to insurance premiums on Tesla vehicles increasing at about twice the rate of the rest of the market, and the Model Y premiums increased by almost 3 times the rest of the market increase:

Three Tesla models saw the sharpest increase in full-coverage insurance costs between 2024 and 2025, with the rates for the Tesla Model Y rising 2.9 times faster than the national average.

In fact, the study ranked the top 10 vehicles that saw the highest premium increases in the US:

  1. Tesla Model Y
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 29%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $3,996
  2. Tesla Model 3
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 24%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $4,364
  3. Tesla Model X
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 22%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $4,046
  4. BMW 5 Series
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 19%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $3,229
  5. Toyota Prius
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 18%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $2,151
  6. Hyundai Santa Fe
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 15%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $2,241
  7. Honda Accord
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 14%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $2,623
  8. Hyundai Elantra
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 14%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $2,851
  9. Honda Civic
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 13%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $2,600
  10. Hyundai Sonata
    • Percentage increase in the cost of full coverage (2024–2025): 12%
    • Average annual cost of full coverage (2025): $2,735

The study used 97 million quotes between February 2024 and February 2025 to arrive at these results.

Therefore, it’s likely that the increased instances of vandalism against Tesla vehicles had an impact on these results, but it’s likely that higher repair costs are having a bigger impact.

Teslas are notoriously expensive to repair after a collision, and insurance companies often salvage them because of this.

The automaker is trying to address the issue by opening its own body shops to try to get the repair costs under control. It seemingly has yet to have a positive impact on insurance premiums.

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Proposed California law seeks to create new Sur Ron style e-bike category for legal status

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Proposed California law seeks to create new Sur Ron style e-bike category for legal status

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California is set to shake up how out-of-class electric two-wheelers are regulated, as a newly proposed bill, SB 586, aims to clarify the status of electric bikes without pedals, officially dubbing them “eMotos” and classifying them as off-highway vehicles.

The new bill, introduced by Senator Brian Jones, tackles the confusing gray area surrounding pedal-less electric bicycles, which currently skate between classifications of bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles.

These types of electric two-wheelers are often referred to as Sur Ron-style bikes due to the popularity of Sur Ron motorbikes that launched the infamous format. In addition to Sur Ron, similar models can be found from manufacturers such as Talaria, E Ride Pro, Segway, and others. They are generally smaller than typical motorcycles or dirt bikes, often weighing around 100 to 140 lb (45-65 kg) and usually reaching top speeds of between 40-55 mph (65-80 km/h). Despite looking somewhat similar to conventional electric bicycles due to the use of like-sized frames, they lack pedals and function more like light dirt bikes.

Other than the catch-all term “Sur Ron-style” bikes, there hasn’t been a good name for this rapidly growing unofficial class of two-wheeler, at least not until now. Under SB 586, a new class of “eMotos” is explicitly defined as including electric two-wheeled vehicles built on “bicycle frames” but lacking pedals and traditional engine identification numbers, and not requiring traditional vehicle registration.

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Instead, the new bill would have these “eMotos” regulated like other off-road vehicles, such as dirt bikes and ATVs, requiring them to have an official identification plate issued by California’s DMV.

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If the bill passes, riders would need to follow established off-highway vehicle regulations, which include mandatory helmet use and restrictions on where these vehicles can be operated. The legislation also mandates the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and local law enforcement to create educational programs to promote the safe and compliant use of these vehicles in off-road areas.

California’s Division of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation would collaborate with the CHP to develop comprehensive guidelines for using eMotos in designated state recreation zones, ensuring users understand their responsibilities and legal boundaries.

This would bring these Sur Ron-style e-bikes into the fold with a new legal classification, however they would still not be permitted on public roadways. Instead, their Off-Highway Vehicle classification would allow them to be legally used on public off-road trails, which is one of the main applications they were originally designed for – at least until they fell into favor with you riders who now use them largely for illegal street riding.

This legislative move addresses growing concerns around safety and enforcement difficulties caused by the current ambiguous classification of pedal-less electric two-wheelers like these, which aren’t designed to operate as street-legal electric motorcycles despite exceeding electric bicycle regulatory limits.

By explicitly categorizing eMotos as off-highway vehicles, California aims to eliminate confusion, enhance rider safety, and streamline law enforcement efforts in managing the booming popularity of electric mobility solutions.

Electrek’s Take

I largely agree with this move to create a legal classification for these bikes, even if the term “eMotos” isn’t a great choice. These pedal-less electric motorbikes were never designed with urban streets in mind. Most were built for fire roads, dirt paths, and off-road exploration – places where speed, power, and the lack of pedals make more sense and pose fewer safety concerns. By classifying them as off-highway vehicles, California is making it clear how and where these machines should be ridden, and that clarity is long overdue. This could also help prevent misuse on public streets and sidewalks, which has become a growing concern in many cities.

For folks who really want to ride these types of vehicles on the streets and treat them like mini-motorcycles, there are already street-legal versions like the NIU XQi3 that have jumped through all the regulatory hoops to design them for street-legal riding in North America. But for almost all the other ones out there, they just aren’t designed for road use and so that’s not where they should be.

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