Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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 Esel, Specialized, and Radio Flyer, a pair of new drives from Avinox, new e-bike bills in the works, Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea motorcycle launches, and more. electrek.co/?p=462971
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:
Esel launches eye-catching wooden e-bike designed for urban commuters with style
Specialized just gave its commuter e-bikes a huge power boost with the new Vado 3
Radio Flyer launches new compact cargo e-bike designed to make family riding easier
DJI’s e-bike drive maker Avinox launches new ultra-high-power motor systems
New e-bike bill in congress could bring long-awaited federal regulation
Royal Enfield launches first electric motorcycle and finally reveals its price
A closer look at Ukraine’s high-powered military electric scooters on the front lines
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 Esel, Specialized, and Radio Flyer, a pair of new drives from Avinox, new e-bike bills in the works, Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea motorcycle launches, and more. electrek.co/?p=462971
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:
Esel launches eye-catching wooden e-bike designed for urban commuters with style
Specialized just gave its commuter e-bikes a huge power boost with the new Vado 3
Radio Flyer launches new compact cargo e-bike designed to make family riding easier
DJI’s e-bike drive maker Avinox launches new ultra-high-power motor systems
New e-bike bill in congress could bring long-awaited federal regulation
Royal Enfield launches first electric motorcycle and finally reveals its price
A closer look at Ukraine’s high-powered military electric scooters on the front lines



![Podcast: Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming 📱
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 coming with minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rising, sodium batteries are coming, and more. https://electrek.co/?p=461427
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:
00:49 Tesla is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan’, says Elon Musk
07:43 Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected
10:45 Tesla Semi has a million-mile battery, claims Tesla
19:37 New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels
30:15 Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range
33:45 Slush pits and snowball fights: Slate’s upcoming pickup endures winter testing [Video]
35:20 Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker
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