Reviews, comparisons, and news about electric bikes and electric scooters.
Standalone e-bike battery packs from China face a new 25 percent tariff starting in 2026. That layers on top of duties already in place. Complete China-sourced e-bikes already carry a 25 percent tariff. That exemption expired back in 2024. Those two dates matter separately. Buyers researching sticker prices this year are seeing a second tariff … Read more
As 2026 model-year e-bikes reach showrooms, marketing decks lean hard on apps and screens. Buyer behavior tells a different story. Return and complaint data across bike shops point toward one pattern. Battery failures and worn brake components drive most warranty claims, not missing software features. Riders increasingly choose components that hold up over gadgets that … Read more
California began requiring UL 2849 certification on new e-bikes sold in-state. That requirement took effect January 1, 2026. The federal government followed with a proposed rule this year. Most owners still don’t know what UL 2849 actually tests. Fewer still know which everyday charging habits create real risk anyway. Certification and safe charging are not … Read more