Electric bike news

Plans for London-wide e-bike hire licences delayed by impending public consultation

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has planned to replace the borough-by-borough contracts with a city wide scheme since as early as 2017, but has been delayed by Department for Transport regulations

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 12:19
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Moustache updates Lundi 27 with Bosch’s first hub motor and a slimmer, lighter design

Popular urban e-bike gets a major update with Bosch’s new Hub Line motor and a claimed 3.5kg weight saving

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 09:00
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Police oppose new cycle lane amid fears of “a highway for illegal e-bikes on drug runs” – but council insists area will be safer and avoid “mania” of local roads

Despite the police’s objections the proposed cycleway was approved by councillors, who say measures will be put in place to “reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour”

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 18:43
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Network Rail removes sign suggesting e-bikes are banned in train stations, admitting “customers can continue to pass through”

The sign caused worry and confusion among some cycling campaigners as a photo of the sign circulated online, particularly following Cycling UK's announcement of a planned demonstration against Merseyrail's ban of e-bikes on trains

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 18:13
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Fri, Sep 11, 2026 11:24
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Trek unveils lightweight Domane+ SL e-road bike and new Inbound+ electric city bike

New Domane+ SL is Trek’s longest-range e-bike ever, and its lightest too, with models from 11.1kg; Trek also unveils Inbound+ urban e-bike and a new e-bike-certified Charge WaveCel helmet with integrated daytime lighting

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 15:00
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Hire e-bikes to feature ‘number plates’ to clamp down on dangerous cycling and ‘problematic’ parking – and ban repeat offenders

ID codes used to unlock Forest's e-bikes are being rolled out in Richmond, though Forest declined to confirm if the policy is a trial or permanent

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 14:36
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‘E-bike’ riders 41% more likely to suffer head injuries than other cyclists due to “lethal combination” of lack of helmets and alcohol – but cycling campaigners say hospital stats include fast illegal bikes

“E-bikes have been a total game changer… But this comes at a cost. London infrastructure is not set up to deal with the volume of bikes we are currently seeing,” said one of the new study’s authors

Wed, Sep 09, 2026 16:59
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Banned drug driver convicted again… for riding illegally modified 58mph bike (and not wearing a helmet)

After being disqualified from driving earlier this year, Wayne Collison bought a modified Carrera bike with a twist throttle and 2,000-watt electric motor “off Amazon”

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 13:37
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E-bike confusion harming shops, as owner claims illegal bike owners “aggressive” when refused service

“They bring them into the shop and think we should be able to repair anything. But we won’t touch them as they are illegal,” Richardsons Cycles’ owner said, while claiming that sales of legal e-bikes have been negatively impacted

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 15:53
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Blanket e-bike ban from trains and stations will have “devastating impact”, say cycling campaigners – as rail operator refuses to meet with cyclists and share evidence behind “huge backward step”

Cycling UK launches formal complaint over operator's upcoming ban, citing complaints of riders who rely on e-bikes as mobility aids

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 16:15
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Lime disabled in London district after blind resident claimed pavement-blocking e-bikes ‘forced him onto busy road’

Lime apologises and disables e-bikes in Penge after partially sighted residents highlight issues with poor e-bike parking

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 12:01
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FLIT M2i folding e-bike weighs less than a Brompton Electric T Line – and costs half the price

The 13.3kg Cambridge-built FLIT M2i is “the lightest fully folding premium e-bike” and is priced at £2,999

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 16:43
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Police sergeant claims “under current legislation e-bikes are deemed to be motor vehicles” after targeted crackdown on illegal “nuisance” vehicles

When approached by road.cc for comment, the sergeant clarified that “some e-bikes should be regarded as motor vehicles and hence require insurance and tax”

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 18:24
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“No place on our roads and pavements,” says government as number of illegal bikes seized by police soars by 83%

7,049 illegal bikes were confiscated by police in the UK between May 2025 and May 2026, with Labour MP Julie Minns warning that they are the “perfect accessory to phone theft, mugging, and drug dealing” while endangering pedestrians and drivers

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 17:13
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Department for Transport admits illegal electric motorbikes “cannot be identified” in UK road collision statistics

While updated guidance is available to help officers categorise vehicles in the aftermath of a collision or incident, the DfT has confirmed that its own road casualty stats do not make it clear which category electric motorbikes and illegal modified bikes appear in

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 16:49
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New York mayor Zohran Mamdani issues cease-and-desist order to online retailers selling high-speed illegal e-bikes

45 people have been killed riding illegal e-motorbikes in New York since 2017, deaths Mamdani described as “preventable losses”

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 15:31
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London e-bike hire operator Forest to provide third-party insurance for riders following compensation controversies

Forest refused to comment further when asked about the finer details of its insurance rollout first reported by the Times, but the move follows a widely publicised story about a pedestrian who was unable to claim compensation after she was injured by a Forest bike rider

Wed, Aug 05, 2026 17:42
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“Nanny state” hi-vis and helmet laws will discourage active travel, campaigners warn as Irish government signs off on new e-scooter rules amid claims illegal e-bikes causing “havoc”

From August, the legal age to ride an e-scooter in Ireland will rise from 16 to 18, while users will have to wear helmets and hi-vis clothing

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 18:54
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The latest Mondraker Dusty e-gravel bike ditches Mahle in favour of the more powerful TQ HPR60 mid-drive motor

Mondraker's first ever gravel bike takes a different stance in its second iteration with a change of motor and an 'everyday' ride

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 13:00
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“Insufficient, inadequate, circumvented”: Chinese e-retailer AliExpress fined €550 million for failure to enforce compliance checks against illegal, unsafe goods

The ruling could have serious consequences for the UK's import of bike and e-bikes that fail to meet trading standards

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 18:21
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Police to stop using “bogus” e-bike speed test as charges against delivery cyclist who had £6,000 cargo bike seized and destroyed are dropped

The bike shop that loaned the bike to the cyclist has also been reimbursed, with West Midlands Police now saying it will explore “alternative testing” after admitting the method used by its officers was “not accurate”

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 16:03
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Specialized unveils Ultralight version of its genre-bending Turbo Levo R Ultralight e-MTB, shedding weight down to just 18.8kg

The Ultralight takes the lightweight full suspension electric mountain bike concept a step further, shedding significantly more grams than the other Levo R models. It will also cost you a cool £11,999, but at least that's a fair bit less than the range-topping Levo 4 Ltd (yours for £16,999)

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 15:41
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Police seize and destroy delivery cyclist’s legal e-bike hired through council-funded scheme after “bogus” test – but officers claim rider didn’t have insurance

The cyclist’s e-bike was seized after officers tested its speed by lifting the back wheel and turning the pedals, clocking a speed of 47kph – which they claimed was proof that the bike failed to meet the current regulations

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 00:43
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Genesis adds e-bike model to its classic Croix de Fer gravel range

The Croix de Fer 60 costs £4,499 and features Mahle's 2.6kg XS motor system - this is the first time Genesis has added e-assistance to its classic steel do-anything bike

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 15:51
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Tern unveils new HSD electric cargo bike with updated geometry, automatic shifting and new drive options

Top of the range bike gets the new 3x3 NINE hub gear with automatic shifting

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 11:00
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Volkswagen launches “next generation” high-tech e-bikes… while planning to cut 100,000 jobs

Corporate greenwashing, a distraction technique, or just terrible timing? The German car giant Volkswagon's surprise entry into the e-bike market comes with plenty of technology, and some very weird optics…

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 16:56
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E-bikes to get ‘verified’ trust tags to identify they’re safe and legal so “customers can buy with confidence”

The safety marks are supported by several major brands but businesses warn government needs to do more to tackle illegal electric motorbikes

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 16:27
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Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran has new e-bike stolen “first time she took it to town”… then told there’s no CCTV available despite filming numerous cameras

It's not the first time Thames Valley Police have attracted the ire of cyclists

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 14:40
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“A false understanding of the law”: Labour MP demands BBC amends ‘e-bike injury payouts’ article that failed to mention £110m in claims all involved illegal bikes

Fabian Hamilton also called for the BBC to give training to its editorial teams to ensure they are aware of the distinction between illegal electric motorbikes and street legal e-bikes (EAPCs)

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 15:31
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Are e-bikes about to get safer and cheaper thanks to sodium-ion batteries? A Cambridge-based startup has come up with a salty new solution

Salt of the earth? Taisan claims its battery solution is cheaper, more abundant and much safer than lithium - and it could be coming to your e-bike soon...

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:23
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Avinox’s MG Concept brings CVT-style gears to an e-MTB motor

Avinox is at it again, but its concept motor looks like quite the leap compared to current models

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 13:15
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Avinox-powered Nukeproof Kilowatt launches in time for Eurobike… and prices start at just £3,999

Just in time for the entrance at Eurobike to open and, hopefully, accept 1000’s of eager cycling industry people and press, Nukeproof has uncovered its latest model, and yes, it's an e-bike, and YES it has THAT motor!

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 09:16
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Megamo’s RYAL e-MTB is set to bring Avinox motors to a friendlier price point with models starting at £3,999

It's not just an accessible price as Megamo aims to bring a more accessible geometry and sizing to its Avinox-powered e-MTB range

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 17:00
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The “world’s first AI solar e-bike” is coming to Kickstarter, with double-disc wheels featuring integrated solar panels for extra range

17 miles of extra range that is, with a claimed range of up to 120 miles a day utilising the Samsung battery cells and solar power - reservations for the Phosgo City or Hybrid will start from $1,499 on Kickstarter in late July

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 14:44
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The new Orbea Wild e-MTB dumps Bosch motor and boards the Avinox hype train

Updated e-MTB goes big on power and low on centre of gravity

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 15:00
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Bikes overtake motor vehicles in City of London for the first time thanks to surge in dockless hire e-bikes

The City of London Corporation's data also found the number of people cycling on their own bikes has declined slightly, whilst demand for cargo and Santander bikes have also increased.

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 12:53
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Barcelona to ban private bike share schemes from 2027, as mayor slams e-bike parking “mess”

The decision to expel the likes of Lime and Voi from the Catalan capital, which is set to host the start of this year’s Tour de France, comes as Barcelona expands its public Bicing service – which is not available to tourists

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 17:55
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“Most cargo bikes are built to haul stuff. Levo 4 X is built to haul ass”: The Specialized Levo 4 X goes bikepacking

If there's not already enough versions of Specialized's Levo 4 around, the brand has unveiled another and it's primed for bikepacking adventures and yes, it's a Levo 4 but with racks

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 17:00
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Megamo launches dedicated e-road bike powered by super-powerful Avinox motor

The new Megamo Upon is designed from the ground up as an e-road bike, pairing a carbon frame and integrated 600Wh battery with Avinox’s powerful M2S motor system

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 16:00
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Horror as council issues report saying e-bikes can help women to meet their “traditional domestic responsibilities”

The original document also claimed e-bikes can help women "stay looking 'nice' on a bike"

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 18:01
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“A serious risk of injuries”: recall for Specialized Turbo Como SL e-bikes announced in the UK due to failing fork steerer tubes – months after US recall notice

The Office for Product Safety and Standards says affected Turbo Como SL bikes pose a serious injury risk after a fault was identified that could cause the fork to fail; Specialized first announced a problem in January

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 11:46
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The next big thing in bike manufacturing? Flit claims adhesive bonding helped it to make a lighter and tighter folding e-bike

Flit has unveiled what it claims is the first folding e-bike to use adhesive bonding rather than traditional welds. So, is the future of bike building looking stickier? Flit's managing director certainly thinks so

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 16:25
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After Porsche-owned Fazua’s demise, YT Industries confirms it will still provide parts and support for customers with Fazua-equipped e-MTBs

In a fresh statement, YT Industries has confirmed that it'll continue its support for its Fazua-equipped Decoy SN e-MTBs

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 15:50
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Lime U-turns after allowing delivery cyclists to exceed ‘go-slow’ speed limits in busy London parks and high streets

The electric hire bike provider lifted the restrictions as part of an effort to attract cyclists who would otherwise use illegally-modified electric motorbikes

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 12:29
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“Our streets have not kept up with the rise of motorized e-vehicles”: Cyclist and electric scooter rider both die following head-on collision on New York bridge

Shocking images show the cyclist's Factor road bike cut in two, while the incident has led to much discussion about the regulation of high-powered electric scooters and bikes in the city

Fri, May 29, 2026 16:37
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Thu, May 21, 2026 10:38
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Look adds more vision to Geo City Vision LED pedals and slashes price by 40%

French brand says its revamped Geo City Vision urban pedals now offer 360° visibility, and they’re much cheaper than previously

Tue, May 19, 2026 14:00
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“Power is not about excess, but about possibility”: Avinox hits back at big-power naysayers in new statement

Upon the release of its new drive systems, Avinox's huge power figures have been a huge talking point, so some's dismay. The brand has aimed to clear up the scepticism in a fresh statement

Tue, May 19, 2026 11:10
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Estarli launches 250kg-capacity E-cargo Longtail 2.0 with lower-step frame and sub-£3,000 price

Updated e-cargo bike gets a larger load-carrying capacity, lower-step frame, improved practicality and optional 820Wh battery – while retaining the mid-drive motor setup we’ve praised for its “awesome climbing power”

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:54
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