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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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BMW’s new partnership should bring more affordable electric motorcycles

Electrek

Electric motorcycle prices may be dropping slightly , but they still cost a premium over gas-powered motorcycles. The German manufacturer has just announced that its partnership with Indian motorcycle maker TVS will expand to include work on electric motorcycles.

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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. more… The post Kollter ES1 review: I tested North America’s first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle appeared first on Electrek.

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SONDORS Metacycle vs. NIU RQi – Battle of the affordable electric motorcycles

Electrek

The SONDORS Metacycle and NIU RQi electric motorcycles are both racing to reshape the market by bringing highway-capable speeds down to commuter-level prices. more… The post SONDORS Metacycle vs. NIU RQi – Battle of the affordable electric motorcycles appeared first on Electrek.

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Affordable Kollter electric motorcycle enters service with first police department in the US

Electrek

Police departments have been flocking to two-wheeled electric vehicles over the last few years thanks to an influx of new models. Now the low-cost Kollter ES1 electric motorcycle is getting its first ever police use in the US.

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Exclusive: Ryvid Anthem unveiled as revolutionary new affordable electric motorcycle in the US

Electrek

The electric motorcycle market in the US will soon welcome a fascinating startup that plans to shake up the industry with a radical new electric motorcycle: the Ryvid Anthem. The post Exclusive: Ryvid Anthem unveiled as revolutionary new affordable electric motorcycle in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire unveils more affordable Del Mar electric motorcycle, teases 3rd model

Electrek

Harley-Davidson’s electric label LiveWire just announced its second electric motorcycle model, known as the Del Mar. The bike is a middleweight class motorcycle designed to be more affordable to a younger customer base. Note: This is a developing story. More details will follow as this article is updated.].