Bicycle type

Electric Bike

Bicycles with a battery-powered motor that assists the rider while pedalling. Electric bikes come in many styles, including city, mountain and cargo designs.

Typical use Assisted riding, commuting and hills
Black electric bike with wide tyres and a frame-mounted battery parked at a bike rack
Photo: Erik Mclean / Pexels

Pros & Cons

The main trade-offs of the Electric Bike design.

Advantages

  • Makes hills and longer distances easier
  • Useful for commuting without arriving tired
  • Available in many different bicycle styles

Disadvantages

  • Heavier and more expensive than similar non-electric bikes
  • The battery must be charged and eventually replaced
  • Rules on speed and motor power vary between countries

Example Electric Bike Models

Example models of this type will appear here once verified bicycle data has been added.