The Latest Breaking News from UBCO

EV Motorcycle Maker UBCO Has Been Saved, But It's Changing It's Mission

UBCO, a small electric motorcycle startup from New Zealand, went into receivership earlier this year after finding itself at a crossroads. New investors have scooped the manufacturer up.

RideApart · Jul 24, 2025

It Turns Out UBCO Owes A Bunch Of Money, But Is Someone Buying It?

For those who've been following the trials and travails of New Zealand's UBCO, you might recall that the company was placed into receivership in its home country back in January 2025. The year started off quite rough for the firm, though most of us in the motorcycle industry were admittedly…

RideApart · Mar 27, 2025

New Zealand-Based EV Bike Maker UBCO Is Close to Bankruptcy

Electric mobility has taken the world by storm, and the hype surrounding all things electric is undeniable. The push for cleaner, greener, and more sustainable transportation has undoubtedly driven innovation, resulting in a wide variety of EVs hitting the roads.But the EV craze isn’t limited to just electric cars. The…

RideApart · Jan 21, 2025

How Smart City Solutions Can Help Reduce Canada’s Carbon Emissions and Support Healthier Living

TELUS has partnered with the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus and others to respond to, and mitigate environmental and climate change-related issues.

The Walrus · Mar 27, 2023

You Can Win One Of Two Ubco 2x2 Special Editions In March, 2023

Electric bike maker Ubco is giving away two of its new 2x2 Special Edition bikes in March, 2023, and here's what you need to know to enter to win one.

RideApart · Mar 15, 2023

UBCO Launches New, Improved 2x2 Special Edition AWD Electric Bike

UBCO put together a limited-edition run of 2x2 Special Edition bikes, which get some useful upgrades in addition to a new color scheme for riders in 2023.

RideApart · Feb 24, 2023

UBCO 2X2ADV Electric Bike Is Now Available In Black

The all-electric UBCO 2x2ADV now comes in both white and black, so you can choose your favorite shade for your next on- or off-road adventure.

RideApart · Oct 6, 2022

Life With UBCO 2X2 ADV: Happy Trails

The UBCO 2X2 ADV was born as a farm bike, meant to steadily roll over all kinds of terrain that's less than smooth. You probably already know how trails go.

RideApart · Aug 13, 2022

Life With UBCO 2x2 ADV: First Ride

The UBCO 2x2 ADV is a low-speed electric bike with AWD, and it's tough enough to also haul all your groceries home as long as you pack them well.

RideApart · Jul 18, 2022

Here's What Happens When An UBCO 2x2 Adventure Shows Up At Your Door

UBCO specializes in all-electric, 2WD, low-speed electric bikes that can do multiple types of terrain. Here's what it's like to unbox and set one up yourself.

RideApart · Jul 12, 2022