China urges citizens to trade in 'old lithium e-bikes' for newer lead acid electric bikes
January 31, 2025
In what might seem like a headscratcher, China is now urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-based electric bikes for newer models with sealed lead-acid batteries (SLAs).
Electric bicycles are an incredibly popular form of travel in urban areas in China. An estimated 350 million electric two-wheelers of various forms travel the roads and bike paths in China.
Most e-bikes in…