The best way to take in Southern California’s stunning national parks is on a McLaren E-Bike.

Drawing on McLaren’s automotive and racing pedigree, McLaren electric bikes are engineered for performance, lightness, and attitude. The Extreme and Sport lines bring trail-legal power with carbon-fiber frames, high-torque motors, and smart design for ride control.

The McLaren Extreme 600 is the world’s most powerful trail-legal electric mountain bike, unleashing a staggering 161Nm of torque from its lightweight 3.6kg power unit. At its core beats a ferocious 600W mid-drive motor, delivering unmatched performance on any terrain. Powering this beast is a 48V, 14.5Ah (720Wh) battery seamlessly integrated into the frame, ensuring both sleek design and relentless endurance.

If you’re new to electric bikes, the McLaren Sport 250 E-Bike is a great place to start. It’s powered by a 250W mid-drive motor with 121Nm of torque, enough for plenty of fun without feeling overwhelming. The removable 36V, 15Ah (540Wh) battery is tucked neatly into the frame, giving you a good balance of power and battery life. With simpler components and a lighter setup, the Sport 250 is easier to handle and versatile enough for different types of rides.

Get ready to explore some of Southern California’s most thrilling national parks on your McLaren E-Bike. Don’t have one yet? Visit McLaren Rancho Mirage to order yours today.

Riding the McLaren Sport 250 E-Bike Through Joshua Tree National Park

There’s riding a bike through the desert… and then there’s riding a McLaren E-Bike through Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree is where the Mojave and Colorado deserts collide, creating two ecosystems in one park. One moment you’re weaving past spiky Joshua Trees that can live for centuries, the next you’re gliding through sandy trails lined with ocotillo and cholla cactus. With nearly 800,000 acres to explore, the McLaren Sport 250 makes it all feel within reach.

If you’re new to eBiking, the McLaren Sport 250 will make your journey in Joshua Tree seamless and powerful. With a 250W mid-drive motor delivering 121Nm of torque, this E-Bike strikes the ideal balance of power and control, just enough muscle to make desert climbs smooth without overwhelming riders who are still building confidence. Its removable 540Wh battery sits neatly in the frame, providing plenty of range for exploring Joshua Tree’s iconic sights, from Skull Rock to the otherworldly Joshua Trees themselves.

The Sport 250 may be beginner-friendly, but it doesn’t skimp on performance. With a SRAM GX 12-speed drivetrain, SRAM G2 RE hydraulic brakes, a carbon fiber 29” wheelset, and a 140mm RockShox Pike Rush RC fork, it delivers precision, stability, and comfort on every ride across Joshua Tree National Park.

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Conquering Death Valley on the McLaren Extreme 600 E-Bike

Death Valley doesn’t play around. It’s the hottest, driest, and lowest-elevation national park in the United States, a place where summer temperatures can climb past 120°F, where rainfall is scarce, and where the land itself feels like it’s been sculpted by fire and time. Yet within this dramatic landscape lies breathtaking beauty. And there’s no better way to experience it all than with the McLaren Extreme 600, the world’s most powerful trail-legal electric mountain bike.

Extreme by name and by nature, this machine delivers 161Nm of torque from a lightweight 3.6kg power unit—the kind of strength that transforms tough climbs into smooth rides and long stretches into pure flow. Its full carbon fiber frame, crafted with over 1,500 hours of McLaren engineering, is paired with a 600W motor, 720Wh battery, and RockShox suspension, allowing you can cover more of Death Valley’s three million acres with comfort, control, and confidence. Precision SRAM components and a mixed-wheel setup give you control and confidence on every trail.

Glide past towering dunes, roll through canyons carved by time, and pause at overlooks where silence stretches farther than the horizon. On the Extreme 600, every turn becomes an invitation to explore deeper and see more of the beauty this desert park has to offer. 

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Honorable Mention: Yosemite National Park

Okay, so Yosemite isn’t in Southern California—but how could we leave out California’s most famous national park? Known around the world for its towering granite cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoias, Yosemite is the kind of place that redefines “epic.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site covers over 1,100 square miles, but most visitors are drawn to Yosemite Valley, where icons like El Capitan and Half Dome rise dramatically from the valley floor.

Now, imagine exploring this masterpiece on a McLaren E-Bike. For riders who want to take on Yosemite’s more demanding climbs and rugged trails, the McLaren Extreme 600 is the ultimate match. As the world’s most powerful trail-legal electric mountain bike, it turns steep mountain paths into smooth, thrilling ascents—perfect for tackling the park’s more challenging terrain.

But Yosemite isn’t all about extremes; it also offers scenic, paved paths and gentler routes that weave through pine forests and meadows. That’s where the McLaren Sport 250 shines. With its approachable 250W motor producing 121Nm of torque, a lightweight hardtail carbon frame, and a balanced 540Wh battery, it’s the best choice for beginners or anyone looking for a more relaxed ride through Yosemite’s iconic valley floor.

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Heading out to one of these iconic national parks with your McLaren E-Bike deserves an equally thrilling drive to get you there. Why not match the performance and style of your E-Bike with a McLaren car? At McLaren Rancho Mirage, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of new and pre-owned McLaren models ready to turn every road trip into an adventure. From the innovative hybrid Artura to the razor-sharp 750S and the versatile GTS, we have something that will perfectly complement your McLaren E-Bike.

Your ride doesn’t have to end when the trail does. Take the wheel of a McLaren and let the journey be just as exciting as the destination.