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North America getting its first long range cruiser electric motorcycle

Electrek

Electric motorcycles have demonstrated superior performance in many areas from acceleration to speed and even towing , but they’ve long trailed behind ICE-bikes when it comes to range. That’s set to change with the launch of the new 2024 Evoke 6061-GT electric motorcycle, now preaparing to make its North American debut.

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North America’s most affordable 70+ mph electric motorcycle is already here and no one noticed

Electrek

As someone who rides, reviews and covers news on electric motorcycles, I hear the same thing all the time: “I’d love an electric motorcycle, but they’re all so expensive. Electric motorcycles really are expensive. Zero’s flagship electric motorcycles cost $20k.

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Kollter ES1 review: I tested North America’s first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle

Electrek

I’m a huge proponent of electric motorcycles, which offer all the thrill of gas bikes yet without the emissions, maintenance, or generally associated ownership headaches. Or at least they were, until the Kollter ES1 rolled into North America. Or at least they were, until the Kollter ES1 rolled into North America.

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How Africa is set to blow past the rest of the world on electric motorcycles

Electrek

Europe is chugging along slowly but surely in the transition from noisy, polluting combustion engine motorcycles to quiet, efficient electrics. Asia has already made impressive progress, and North America is, well, making an attempt.

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Cheaper electrics? Zero Motorcycles announces permanent price drops on all models

Electrek

Zero Motorcycles, a leading electric motorcycle manufacturer in the US, has just announced a permanent price drop across its entire line of 2022 and 2023 electric motorcycles sold in North America. more… The post Cheaper electrics?

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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

Teslarati

Honda appears ready to go full electric and dive into the increasing competition in the EV industry. At the same time, Honda plans to increase its annual sales of electric motorcycles to 3.5 Low-emission vehicles are also starting to influence other transportation models that use fossil fuels, like motorcycles.

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These are all the low-cost electric motorcycles that Americans can buy now

Electrek

Electric motorcycles are usually quite pricey. Compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles, e-motorcycles usually carry a few thousand dollar premium. But if you know where to look then you’ll find a surprising number of affordable options on the market in North America. I know, I know.