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Are they legal or illegal? Motor vehicles or toys?

Hub motor v mid-motor, torque v watts? What is an e‑bike motor and what does it do?

Practical safety tips for when you're in the market for a new bike or replacement parts

From gravel roads to alpacas and cosy coffee stops, Rebecca takes this capable folding e-bike for a gentle ride in the North Yorkshire Moors

Recent launches hint that we may be entering an era of game-changingly light and yet still affordable e-bikes

E-bike batteries should be getting greener and more repairable in the next few years

A look at two of Spanish folding specialist Q.ik's higher end models

Moves are afoot for new EU laws on e-bike power standards

If you don't think e-bike commuting is for you, Estarli's X range might make you think again

This friction drive kit claims wide compatability and easy wireless operation - but what's it like in real world testing?

A look at what's inside an e-bike battery and how to be sure you're buying something safe

Peak power, continuous power and torque - we demystify the tech-speak around motors

The author, ultra rider and all-round bike legend took the Tern Orox on some wild adventures last year. We caught up with him to see how it went

Automatic two-speed belt drive takes on powerful hub motor derailleur model with off-road features

We also spoke to Uri Meirovich, co-founder and COO of Skarper about the brand and where it's headed in 2025

The Engwe LE20 is about a third of the price of the Tern GSD – is it anywhere near as good?

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Innovative belt drive technology e-bike is aimed at city use but can clearly do more

AGO range now complements CGO range

Which kind of e-bike motor would suit you best? We outline the pros and cons

“We knew from a price point of view, a mid-motor system wasn’t going to work"

You may not associate winter with getting all hot and bothered – but just try riding your unassisted bike up a hill with all your waterproofs on

Find out how to care for and store your e-bike when the temperature plummets

We look at the electric mountain bikes from Cube and why a knobbly tyre bike might be your ideal bike for winter

A look at in-built lights and e-bike compatible lights versus conventional standalone bike lights

Our guide to continuing to use your electric bike through the wind and the rain and the cold and the dark

How we test and rate e-bikes at ebiketips and how we then put together our buyer's guides

Everything you ever wanted to know about how electric bikes get their power

“As conversion kits sold online can be a fraction of the cost of a ready-built e-bike, they are more likely to appeal to those with less disposable income” argues safety charity

Electric bikes can offer lots to cycling beginners (and veterans), and make the world of riding far less mystical and complicated

We teamed up with Cannondale to answer that question

There's no better way to get around: these simple checks will help you to pick a safe bike for years of use

What are your options when you need a new battery for your electric bike?

Tenways' latest single-speed proves ideal for taking on trains, towpaths... and into hotel rooms

"What we see from our market research is a big share of women are also interested in this segment - much more than in the acoustic bikes"

We pit the biggest names in the lightweight mid-motor market against each other

Tenways' multi-functional Powerbank fits all of the brand's e-bikes, adds range and charges phones, action cams and GPS units whilst you ride

ADO's belt-driven folding e-bike has shed a few kilos thanks to a new carbon frame

Tenways CGO600, CGOPro and 800S offer sophisticated drive system tech at attractive prices

Expanding horizons with the Estarli eCargo

An early look at Volt's long-awaited mid-drive, belt-driven folder

An early look at Chinese brand's upcoming dual battery belt drive folder

We run the rule over other types of LEV - electric moped or microcar anyone?

Don't want to find yourself out of power when you're out riding? Ready our handy tips

You can certainly buy them... but where can you ride them?

Here’s our guide to continuing to use your electric bike through the wind and rain and cold and dark