urbanism
Britain’s e-bike panic hides a bigger threat: supercar-fast SUVs on our streets
September 25, 2025
The moral panic about overpowered e-bikes is a distraction from a bigger problem: family EVs with supercar acceleration. As BYD’s U9 Xtreme claims the 308 mph crown, mainstream electric SUVs now launch quicker than a Porsche 911. Should we rein in urban acceleration and have an honest debate about liveable streets?














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