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Chinese equipment brand LiuGong is putting its 25-ton 870HE electric wheel loader to work at a STRABAG quarry in Slovenia, proving that electric vehicles can get the job done without the sky-high fuel costs associated with fossil fuels.

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.

Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of June 2026. With summer ready to hit us full force, it’s time to get back in the saddle! Check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.

Danish engineering and powertrain experts Danfoss have developed a new digital hydraulic system designed specifically for electric construction equipment that can reduce energy consumption from the machine’s battery by 35%, and improve runtime by more than 50%. (!)

Drivers opening an EV charging app for the first time today will be presented with thousands of so-called “public” chargers at local car dealers. Once they arrive, however, the store’s customers, store hours, security gates, and Wild West pricing can turn what should be a routine charging stop into a frustrating ordeal. For first-time EV drivers, that doesn’t just reflect poorly on the dealer – it reflects poorly on the EV, itself. And we need to fix it.

Commercial truck startup Harbinger is partnering with the robotics experts at American Rheinmetall to develop an uncrewed military ground vehicle based on the company’s medium duty hybrid and electric truck chassis.

Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the best-selling Tesla Model Y!

As new electric vehicle brands like Scout and Slate search for alternatives to franchise auto dealers, America’s largest online auto retailer is quietly positioning itself to become the future of automotive retail.

Wallbox just installed its first public Supernova PowerRing DC fast chargers at Port de Sitges, a busy marina on Spain’s Mediterranean coast near Barcelona.

T1 Energy, formerly known as FREYR Battery, is buying battery storage and software company KORE Power in a deal aimed at growing its presence in the fast-expanding energy storage and AI data center markets.

The first Volkswagen ID. Polo and Cupra Raval models rolled off the production line at the Group’s Martorell plant in Spain, the first of several new affordable, mass-market EVs.

The new Denza Z9 GT can drive over 1,000 km (621 miles) without stopping, fully recharge in under 10 minutes, and starts at about $40,000 in China. Now, BYD is unleashing it in Europe, the UK, and several other markets.

Tesla has pushed the planned public demo of its next-generation Roadster to August or later, according to a report from The Information citing four people with knowledge of the program. It marks yet another delay for the vehicle first unveiled as a prototype nearly nine years ago.

The demo, expected to take place in Texas, is meant to showcase the SpaceX cold gas thruster system that Tesla claims will allow the Roadster to achieve extreme acceleration and even lift off the ground.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi nailing a big test, BMW iX3’s range impressing in a new test, Xpeng catching up to Tesla, and more.

We’ve got some notable headliners closing out this week’s Green Deals, starting with Yozma’s Anniversary Sale that is offering up to $1,043+ in savings when using our exclusive code, giving you $500 price cuts and $448 FREE bundles on the IN 10 Electric Mini Dirt Bike and IN 10 Pro Electric Dirt Bike starting from $1,044, not to mention further savings playing its prize wheel game. We also have Lectric’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale that is offering up to $893 bundle savings on e-bikes starting from $799. From there, you can find the new Segway Navimow i215 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower with second-ever savings to its $1,399 low, among other models – plus, EGO’s 10-inch and 18-inch misting fans, Greenworks’ 60V 20-inch pole hedge trimmer, and GOOLOO’s 12-in-1 A7 jump starter + air compressor. And don’t forget about the hangover deals collected down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive 3,584Wh Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus power station + bundle deals, the new low on EGO’s Select Cut Touch Drive mower bundle, and more.

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.

Range Rover has confirmed the electric SUV is still set to go on sale in the next few months, after it was delayed last year.

Toyota’s new electric SUVs are selling surprisingly well, becoming top-sellers in several markets. So, why is it pulling back now?

Xpeng’s head of autonomous driving told Electrek that the company is spending roughly 300 million RMB (~$41 million) per month on AI training alone and believes it has already reached parity with Tesla’s FSD v13 — with v14 within reach before the end of summer.

I sat down with Dr. Xianming Liu, head of Xpeng’s General Intelligence Center, the day after he delivered a keynote at CVPR 2026 in Denver — sharing the stage with Tesla’s Ashok Elluswamy and leaders from Nvidia and Waymo at one of the world’s top computer vision conferences.

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Monarc and Engwe, frames that are glued together from Flit, new e-bike laws, court-ordered pedaling, and more.

UK-based EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has converted five of Jason Momoa’s cherished vintage vehicles to electric power — including three 100-year-old Harley-Davidson motorcycles reimagined as plug-in hybrids. The builds are featured in Season 2 of Momoa’s HBO documentary series On The Roam, streaming now.

The project includes two extremely rare classic Land Rovers converted to all-electric drive with 150+ miles of range, a battery-equipped off-grid camping trailer, and the three Harleys that can switch between electric, petrol, and combined hybrid power on the fly. Electrogenic is now selling conversion kits for both the Land Rovers and the Harleys.

There’s a growing category of electric bikes that seem designed less around raw power and more around simply being pleasant to ride. They’re lighter, cleaner-looking, easier to pedal, and more focused on enhancing the cycling experience instead of replacing it.

After spending time testing the new Velotric Tempo, I think this bike fits squarely into that category.