Electric bike news

Zoomo unveils 45km/h “moped killer” e-bike for delivery riders

Customisable speed pedelec will be available in the UK next year

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 07:00
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Upway raises another €23m as investors eye sharp growth in second-hand e-bike market

Paris firm reconditions e-bikes and offers one-year warranty

Sun, Jun 05, 2022 07:00
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Giant launches Momentum urban e-bike sub-brand

Transend E+ and Vida E+ aimed at commuters and leisure riders

Sat, Jun 04, 2022 07:00
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A brand new ‘electric car’ for £7,695 – Citroen’s new quadricycle prices revealed

Pricing released for long-awaited Citroen Ami

Thu, Jun 02, 2022 07:00
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£18k of Riese and Muller e-bikes stolen from Gloucestershire shop

Five high value e-bikes taken after break-in

Tue, May 31, 2022 10:05
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Mercedes Formula E Team launches new e-bike range – including dual motor 28mph Championship Edition

£5k single-speed features dual motors offering 750W of assistance

Mon, May 30, 2022 07:00
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Orbea launches Kemen trekking/utility e-bike

Do-it-all e-bike can be specced out as an ‘SUV’ for heavier loads and rougher roads

Sat, May 28, 2022 07:00
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Aldi is selling two sub-£1,000 e-bikes this week

Vitesse Pharos e-bike available for £799 with the Vitesse Force e-MTB on sale for £899

Thu, May 26, 2022 15:32
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Vanpowers’ new e-bike features a mortise and tenon jointed frame

City Vanture available from £1,750

Thu, May 26, 2022 07:00
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The Netherlands’ e-bike maintenance market is now worth €200m a year

KwikFit recently launched an e-bike repair service

Wed, May 25, 2022 07:00
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Ukraine is using Delfast e-bikes armed with missiles to take out Russian tanks

Ukrainian firm has been supplying bikes since the early weeks of the war

Tue, May 24, 2022 07:00
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The e-bikes in Manchester’s free loan scheme were all booked out within hours

More e-bikes will be made available in coming weeks

Mon, May 23, 2022 07:00
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The West of England asked for more cash to police e-scooters – the government said no

Metro mayor asked for more funding to avert “chaos on our streets”

Sat, May 21, 2022 07:00
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Bafang shaves 700g off its mid-range e-bike mid-motor with no reduction in power

Likely to prove popular hardware for manufacturers of affordable mid-drive e-bikes

Fri, May 20, 2022 07:00
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Ducati e-scooters now on sale in UK after government announced plans to legalise

Urban e-Mobility line also features an e-bike

Thu, May 19, 2022 07:00
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Backlash against Ola e-mopeds after reports of vehicles unexpectedly reversing at full speed

“It’s a potential killer, man. That defect was a potential killer”

Wed, May 18, 2022 07:00
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West Midlands Police crush confiscated electric scramblers

E-scramblers can only be ridden on private land

Tue, May 17, 2022 07:00
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Specialized is launching an e-cargo bike sub-brand called Globe

“Globe bikes are built to move you, your family, and your things”

Mon, May 16, 2022 07:00
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E-scooters to be legalised in the UK with creation of new low-speed, zero-emission vehicle category

New legislation could be based on e-scooter/light electric scooter category recently introduced in France

Fri, May 13, 2022 10:01
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Free e-bike loan scheme launched with £8m of government funding

'Cycling made e-asy' scheme will provide people with e-bikes for up to three months

Thu, May 12, 2022 15:14
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Raleigh updates its Centros e-bikes with bigger batteries and smaller wheels

2022 versions get 625Wh batteries and 650B wheels

Thu, May 12, 2022 07:00
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Hospitals and universities in Bristol and Bath to trial e-cargo bike deliveries

West of England Combined Authority has invested £920,000 in fleet of e-cargo bikes

Wed, May 11, 2022 07:00
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Nippychecks: the Bristol plumbing firm that’s operating on e-bikes

“We’ve often thought that using a half empty van to splutter its way around the city didn’t really make sense for anyone"

Mon, May 09, 2022 07:00
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The UK’s best EV holiday destination is… Lincolnshire

Resort destinations increasingly catering to electric vehicle drivers – but B&Bs and holiday homes are behind the curve

Fri, May 06, 2022 07:00
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Met Urbex – an urban e-bike helmet rated for use with speed pedelecs

Tougher than a cycle helmet, airier than a moped helmet

Thu, May 05, 2022 07:00
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Porous anode enables standard lithium-ion battery to charge to 60 per cent in six minutes

Additional anode processing would increase battery cost

Wed, May 04, 2022 07:00
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E-scooters could be legalised next week – RAC warns against ‘hasty’ action

“They're a reality, they exist,” observes Transport Secretary

Mon, May 02, 2022 15:13
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Italian police seize €2m from firm for smuggling e-bikes

Firm imported e-bikes from China in parts to try and evade anti-dumping tariffs

Mon, May 02, 2022 09:06
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Canyon launches two urban e-bikes with Fazua Ride 60 system

Commuter:ON 8 LTD and Roadlite:ON 8 LTD among the first bikes to make use of new lightweight mid-motor system

Sat, Apr 30, 2022 07:00
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Mini Cooper maker launches four steel e-bikes with regenerative braking

Cooper Bikes increasingly focusing on urban e-bikes

Thu, Apr 28, 2022 07:00
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KwikFit are doing e-bike servicing in the Netherlands

‘E-servicing’ concept will see branches nationwide repair all manner of electric vehicles

Wed, Apr 27, 2022 07:00
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Milan thieves stole 700 batteries from electric mopeds and used the cells for refurbs

Batteries were reconditioned and sold on the second-hand market

Mon, Apr 25, 2022 11:36
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11 great ebikes from this weekend’s Cycle Show

Heading to Alexandra Palace this weekend? Check out these ebike highlights

Sat, Apr 23, 2022 10:04
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India’s Hero Cycles announces Manchester e-bike assembly line

World’s largest bicycle manufacturer is targeting European market and e-bikes in particular

Fri, Apr 22, 2022 10:42
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Scott Addict eRide launched with new Mahle X20 e-bike system

Lighter, more powerful hub motor system ushers in next wave of e-road bikes

Thu, Apr 21, 2022 15:22
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Mycle launches sub-£2k e-cargo bike at inaugural London eBike Festival

This week’s show also features e-bikes from the likes of Ridgeback, Canyon and Specialized – plus the innovative new Honbike

Thu, Apr 21, 2022 10:55
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Riese & Müller launches new line of low hassle urban e-bikes

First Urban Line bikes are the UBN Five and the step-through UBN Seven

Wed, Apr 20, 2022 07:00
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Honbike: The e-bike with no chain and no belt drive

Japanese firm says its shaft drive system is ‘maintenance free’

Tue, Apr 19, 2022 07:00
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Nissan now has a prototype factory for solid state batteries

Japanese firm aiming to launch product in 2028

Fri, Apr 15, 2022 07:00
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Fiido X folding e-bike recalled after reports of snapped frames

Firm is redesigning folding mechanism and offering owners replacements

Thu, Apr 14, 2022 10:11
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Decathlon has released an e-cargo bike – the Elops R500E Longtail

Value load carrier can be customised with a range of accessories

Thu, Apr 14, 2022 07:00
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Orro’s got an e-bike – the Terra E gravel bike

FSA system features a rear hub motor with a battery in the down tube

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:00
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Bosch launches proximity unlock feature as it adds more smartphone functionality

Phone can now be used as e-bike display thanks to new SmartphoneGrip mount

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 12:43
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Swobbee looking to bring light electric vehicle battery swapping to Europe

E-moped battery swapping is booming in Taiwan – but how well will the concept translate?

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 07:00
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Voi trialling long-term e-scooter rental option

Electric scooters now available for leasing in Bristol, Bath and Oxford

Sat, Apr 09, 2022 07:00
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Mayor asks e-scooter operator Voi to sever Russia ties – CEO heads to Bristol to discuss situation

Dan Norris has threatened to cancel the West of England’s share scheme

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 10:32
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VanMoof releases its “easiest, most hassle-free” e-bike yet – plus a new step-through model

Dutch firm launches S5 and A5

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 10:08
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Looking for a folding glow-in-the-dark e-cargo bike?

Of course you are. Why wouldn’t you be?

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 07:00
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Thok MIG-HT – e-MTB will be available with ‘touring kit’ to turn it into a commuter e-bike

Add mudguards, rack, lights and a kickstand for urban use

Wed, Apr 06, 2022 07:00
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Swytch launches smaller, lighter version of its e-bike conversion kit

New smartphone-sized battery offers range of up to 15km with a slightly larger 30km option also being made available

Tue, Apr 05, 2022 07:00
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