Electric bike news

Kona launches three new hub drive e-bikes – the Coco HD, Dew HD and Rove HD

Suntour motor packs a punch, offering up to 60Nm of torque

Tue, Oct 25, 2022 09:00
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Volt is offering subsidised e-bikes to Deliveroo riders

Last mile delivery increasingly involves use of light electric vehicles

Sun, Oct 23, 2022 07:00
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The Microlino 2.0 e-quadricycle uses 50% less energy than a small electric car

One third of a parking space, 56mph max speed, 140 miles max range - would you drive one?

Sat, Oct 22, 2022 07:00
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The Vello SUB (smart utility bike) is a lightweight e-cargo bike tailored for city living

Titanium model comes in at 24kg and can carry loads of up to 210kg

Fri, Oct 21, 2022 08:32
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Comodule Guardian – smallest universal GPS chip due 2023

Comoudule offers 'entry-level' vehicle locating and anti-theft movement alerts

Thu, Oct 20, 2022 08:17
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Barcelona’s started offering e-bike charging using power recovered from its metro system

Project arose after public transport staff were invited to imagine the station of the future

Sun, Oct 16, 2022 07:00
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Israeli e-moped firm Blitz Motors enters UK targeting delivery riders

“In the UK many of our clients are still using petrol-powered mopeds for delivery so we can turn their fleets electric”

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 07:00
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Yamaha has developed three new ‘own brand’ e-bikes – a hybrid, an eMTB and an e-gravel bike

European e-bike line-up comprises MORO 07, Wabash RT and CrossCore RC

Wed, Oct 12, 2022 07:00
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Delfast change direction with moped-style 750W e-bike

28mph commuter e-bike still packs a punch

Mon, Oct 10, 2022 07:00
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Pure announces ‘revolutionary’ e-scooter with new riding position

More stability and greater control promised

Fri, Oct 07, 2022 08:56
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Bosch produces limited edition motor for electric mountain bike racing

2.75kg Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition is lightest in range

Wed, Oct 05, 2022 07:00
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Half of the UK thinks e-bikes are the most ‘natural’ car replacement – campaigners call for subsidies

Cost of living crisis means 69% are reconsidering travel habits

Mon, Oct 03, 2022 07:00
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The German version of the AA now offer an e-bike repair and recovery service

Flat battery? Puncture and no tube? Germans can now call on Yellow Angels

Sat, Oct 01, 2022 07:00
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Police release footage of incident that saw e-scooter rider jailed for dangerous driving

E-scooters will remain illegal on public roads until government’s new vehicle category is introduced

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 14:28
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40km/h Dragonfly Hyperscooter – “the urban mobility equivalent of a supercar”

Tech-packed four-wheeled e-scooter now crowdfunding

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:19
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PikaBoost promises easy e-bike conversion for almost any bike

Regenerative system will be easy to fit and includes a rear light

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 07:00
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Fatal Bristol flat fire was caused by “homemade electric bike”

Government has been urged to run a public safety campaign on the safe use of e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 10:54
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Rad Power adds monthly subscription option for RadWagon and RadRunner e-cargo bikes

Direct-to-consumer brand targets new market with Berlin trial

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 07:00
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How does an e-bike saddle differ from a conventional saddle? Selle Royal takes on “the evolving ergonomics of e-biking”

ON saddle comes in three forms for different riding positions with a smattering of e-bike specific tweaks

Mon, Sep 26, 2022 07:00
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Cargo e-scooter for delivery workers launched by New York micromobility subscription service

Beyond Cargo One is geared towards hyper-local deliveries carried out by workers taking on the role for short periods

Sat, Sep 24, 2022 07:00
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Advanced introduces Reco e-bike with 100% recyclable frame

90-second injection moulding process and a 30-year guarantee

Fri, Sep 23, 2022 07:00
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E-bike with passenger seat unveiled by US micromobility firm

Veo Apollo designed after identifying a need for safe tandem riding

Wed, Sep 21, 2022 07:00
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Oil giant Shell to make e-bikes as well as e-scooters – or at least their name will be on them

Firm says it needs to “implement a mosaic of solutions” to lower its carbon emissions

Tue, Sep 20, 2022 07:00
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Canterbury ditches e-scooter trial because ‘accidents could have been worse than they were’

One collision recorded since trial began in November 2020

Mon, Sep 19, 2022 07:00
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The E Mouse – Canadian inventor trying to crowdfund folding e-bike with 6-inch front wheel

Steve Cosmic is looking to raise $25,000 to help fund his idiosyncratic creation

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 07:00
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Gudereit first rides and brand visit

High quality German brand brings Neodrives to the UK

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 09:39
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The Razor EcoSmart Cargo is an electric moped that’s being sold as a cargo e-scooter

Let’s call it a ‘powered transporter’ hey?

Mon, Sep 12, 2022 07:00
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Birmingham e-scooter trial extended after hitting one million rides

Few injuries but parking remains an area of concern

Sun, Sep 11, 2022 07:00
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Mate Bike prosecuted for its 750W 20mph e-bikes and told to issue recall

Manufacturer pleaded guilty after arguing vehicles were intended for off-road use

Fri, Sep 09, 2022 13:40
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Yamaha launches significantly smaller and lighter multi-purpose e-bike mid-motor

Firm says PW-S2 will nevertheless offer more torque than its predecessor

Fri, Sep 09, 2022 07:00
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Volt opts for new motor system on updated Regent and Connect

UK brand switches to Bafang M200 mid-motor for power delivery

Thu, Sep 08, 2022 09:50
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Rolltech launches Hunna – “the hardest looking foldable electric bike on the streetz”

Hunna project aims to provide opportunities to tackle youth unemployment

Wed, Sep 07, 2022 07:00
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Miloo promotes new e-cargo bike by highlighting Swiss subsidies

Up to 15% subsidy available in selected Swiss locations

Mon, Sep 05, 2022 08:17
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Amazon and eBay among sites selling “highly dangerous” e-bike chargers that don’t meet UK safety standards

59 online listings featured substandard plugs – many without a fuse

Fri, Sep 02, 2022 10:09
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Lime Parking Wardens introduced in London to ensure responsible parking of e-scooters and e-bikes

Responsible users are being rewarded with free rides

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 13:25
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Hummingbird launches 10kg plant fibre e-bike

Firm says it’s the lightest folding e-bike on the market

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 07:00
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Decathlon blames Brexit for higher UK e-bike prices and launches rental service to make them more accessible

French retailer charges €1,199 for Riverside 500E on the continent but around €300 more than this in the UK

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 08:51
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An electric Brompton is being used for roads policing in Surrey

Folding e-bike can go in suspect’s boot if officers then need to move the vehicle

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 10:50
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With the Urban Drivestyle Viper it’s clear that motorbike-looking e-bikes are increasingly a thing

Massive tyres, motorbike seat… and a top speed of 15mph

Fri, Aug 26, 2022 07:00
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Tier targets parking issues and drunk riding with new e-scooter ‘brain’

New technology, known as ‘Parrot’, is being trialled in London

Tue, Aug 23, 2022 12:31
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Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 is now on sale in the UK

Fat-tyred folder is available for £1,349

Sat, Aug 20, 2022 07:00
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France is now offering a €4,000 e-bike subsidy to people who trade in their car

No car, new bike – you can also get €300 for an e-bike even if you keep your car

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 09:57
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Big Issue ‘pauses’ Bristol e-bike share scheme due to “relentless” vandalism

Not-for-profit says 10 per cent of its fleet is being vandalised every day

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 15:11
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LaVita Boost to scale up production of e-bike conversion kit after investment

UK firm has produced one of the more minimalist conversion kits on the market

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 09:00
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Raleigh release their lightest e-bike yet

Urban hybrid e-bike the Trace weighs 16.5kg

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 09:35
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E-bikes shouldn’t be marketed as ‘enhanced bikes’ says Bicycle Association director

Steve Garidis says e-bikes should instead be pitched as the most energy efficient of all EVs

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 07:00
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Britishvolt’s Northumberland EV battery gigafactory on ‘life support’

Britishvolt secured around £100m in government funding earlier this year

Mon, Aug 15, 2022 07:00
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BeTRITON: Slightly bonkers 3-in-1 electric trike, boat and mini camper goes on sale

Are you worried you won’t be able to carry your pot plant? It’s okay, it has a special roof holster…

Sat, Aug 13, 2022 07:00
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People are riding e-bikes from London’s share schemes into Westminster – but the council are seizing them

Council says it will also charge operators for the bikes’ removal

Fri, Aug 12, 2022 07:00
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Believe it or not the NIU SQi is a 15mph e-bike

“Hey, check out what my new motorbike can’t do”

Thu, Aug 11, 2022 07:00
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