Electric bike news

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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Rocky Mountain’s new Altitude Powerplay 3 e-MTB gets is peak power boosted to 1000W

New e-MTB receives updated motor and dons concentric suspension layout

Tue, May 12, 2026 16:00
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Porsche shuts down e-bike motor brand Fazua as car brand’s e-bike subsidiary closed and 500 jobs cut

Porsche told road.cc that Fazua customers and dealers will continue to have “long-term access” to spare parts and service following the move, which comes as part of luxury car brand's attempt to “refocus on our core business”

Fri, May 08, 2026 16:31
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In response to Avinox power, Bosch beefs its motor output to 120Nm

The e-bike motor race is hotting up as Bosch brings more power to its CX and CX-R drive systems

Fri, May 01, 2026 09:00
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The “world’s lightest” e-bike conversion kit just launched on Kickstarter and has already smashed its crowdfunding target: Cyplore is aimed squarely at road and gravel bikes with a performance focus

Cyplore combines a rear hub motor, aero bottle-style battery and wireless control system, and comes as either a ready-to-ride wheel or a build kit

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 18:12
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Drivers could save £4,000 during fuel crisis by swapping to a cargo bike, new research suggests

Cycling campaigners note electric cargo bike sales are "way behind" other European countries, with just 4,000 sold in 2022, compared with 70,000 in France and 90,000 in Germany

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 13:17
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Revived e-bike specialist VanMoof launches the S6, its first new model since McLaren Applied takeover

VanMoof is back with what it calls the "ultimate e-bike". Visually it looks similar but inside it's had the McLaren Applied treatment 

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 14:52
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No more gears: meet the new e-bike drive system with no mechanical link between the pedals and rear wheel

Niche Mobility has unveiled a prototype drive unit that uses a fully automatic digital system with regenerative braking and a reverse gear, with a launch targeted for 2027

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 11:08
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Major e-bike brand to stop selling in US due to “increasingly volatile market conditions”

Last summer, Riese & Müller halted shipping to the United States amid uncertainty around Donald Trump's tariffs, the brand now stating "given the current circumstances, it is more important than ever for us to focus our efforts on our core markets"

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 10:15
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Specialized says new Levo 4 Evo puts the ‘E’ in enduro, and you can even convert your regular Levo

The Levo goes full enduro with 170mm of rear wheel travel... but it doesn't get a boost in power

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 17:00
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CushCore’s $299 Rotary Tyre Tool may one day spell the end of our tyre installation woes… but you can’t buy it in the UK (yet)

Easy tyre and insert fitting is here... but just for professional mechanics, and the price is sky high! We're very much hoping the technology could trickle down, though

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 17:00
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BMC electrifies its Teammachine flagship road race bike with launch of Teammachine 01 AMP, featuring super light TQ mid-motor

BMC now has two electric road bikes in its line-up, with the Teammachine offering a faster, racier ride than the endurance-focused Roadmachine AMP. Prices range from €7,999 up to a lofty €13,499

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 17:09
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The new Vado 3 e-bike with built-in Garmin Varia Radar is “more than the greatest e-bike we’ve ever created”, boasts Specialized

Offering "SuperNatural performance", the Vado 3 collection comes in two models - standard and Evo - each with three levels, starting at £3,599

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 17:00
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BikeLive is back for 2026, including the revival of the big road.cc Rideout! Here’s how BikeLive can help organise the perfect cycling event in 2026

road.cc's parent company is increasing its presence at events in 2026, and can even organise big cycling days out for your company. Read on to find out more

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 09:05
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“Confidence is key to getting more people cycling”: Build more safe bike lanes to reduce congestion and public transport pressure, hire bike chief urges

"If we get it right, micromobility can reduce pressure on public transport, cut congestion and give millions more people a flexible, affordable way to move around"

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 17:36
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Cycling-friendly London borough finally set to introduce dockless hire bikes – but Labour accused of “desperate ploy” to win back Green voters

Waltham Forest, which introduced its pioneering ‘Mini Holland’ active travel scheme over a decade ago, has not boasted hire bikes since 2017, when a deal with Irish firm Urbo was abandoned after just 10 months

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 16:40
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King Charles reckons e-bikes are cheating… but here’s why that’s unfair

He said what?! Anyone fancy asking Charles for his views on disc brakes or the UCI's handlebar rules?

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 17:15
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Looking for a cheap(er) electric cargo bike? Decathlon might have just the thing for you as the Btwin E-Three 500 launches, already discounted to £2,499

French sports brand heralds its Btwin E-Three 500 as a car replacement, boasting a unique ecosystem that switches between passenger and cargo modes in seconds

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 15:58
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“The legislation doesn’t cope”: Calls for e-bike hire law changes as Lime bike-related injury claims surge in London

A leading cycling injury lawyer tells ebiketips "it's inevitable" that some Lime bikes will be defective but doesn't "know if it's more sinister"

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 15:42
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Orbea’s new Carpe 10 urban electric bike slims down instantly for easy storage and charging

Park your Car(pe) with ease: weighing just 17kg, this new urban e-bike has bars that can lock at 90 degrees and fold-away pedals, ideal for small apartments, offices and lugging it around train stations.

Thu, Mar 05, 2026 15:00
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“We’ve been hit hard”: Organised crime gang steals “practically everything” from Barcelona e-bike brand’s warehouse in shocking overnight raid

LaBosch reported "co-ordinated and swift" burglary saw criminals fill lorry with more than 100 new electric bikes, as well as 17 customer bikes, clothing and equipment

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 12:45
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ebiketips partners with Everything Electric for 2026! Here’s how your e-bike brand could get involved in the world’s top electric vehicle and home energy show

It's not all cars... there will be loads of e-bike goodness at Everything Electric in 2026 too! Whether you represent an e-bike brand or business and want to exhibit - or you just want to attend one of the shows - here's everything you need to know

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 13:22
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“The electric bike that won’t be stolen”: This full-size e-bike can fold down in six seconds, according to the brand launching it in the UK

The brand behind it reckons it offers all "the performance of a great bike", but with extra motor assistance and the functionality to fold down "light as air" at... erm, 16.7kg

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 11:39
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Enigma partners with e-bike conversion kit specialist Skarper to add electric assist to its titanium bikes

Skarper has partnered with Enigma, bringing its “click-on” e-bike system to both new and existing titanium frames

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 17:11
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Sharp rise in e-bike use may reduce fitness among young riders, review finds

The number of riders under the age of 24 has almost doubled over the past two years

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 11:19
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‘Most anti-biking bill in history’ dropped by Iowa lawmakers after backlash to plan to ban cyclists from roads with speed limits above 25mph

Campaigners argued the proposal "styled as a safety and regulation bill" threatened to "rewrite decades of modern cycling policy in one piece of legislation"

Sun, Feb 08, 2026 11:59
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Trek Charter+ arrives as a new “premium, comfort-driven” e-bike platform

New Charter+ models span low-maintenance commuter setups and off-road-capable builds using Bosch’s Smart System

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 15:00
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Torque of the town: Velo de Ville’s Revo-C becomes first urban e-bike with supercharged DJI Avinox M1 motor

The German brand's Revo-C e-bike includes the hugely popular DJI Avinox M1 MTB motor, capable of up to 120Nm torque. This means the weight is also brought down to an impressive 19.9kg

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 14:49
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Rad Power Bikes thrown a lifeline by US electric vehicle giant — what does this mean for the company and its customers?

Once the king of the US e-bike market, Rad Power Bikes looks to have been rescued thanks to a $13.2 million purchase by Life EV

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 16:17
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Labour MP proposes ban on sale of “monster” e-bikes and illegal conversion kits to “remove dangerous products before they reach our streets”

"E-bikes, when they conform to the law, are a force for good... what this bill does is introduce measured necessary steps to make our streets safer and stop the sale of monster e-bikes"

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 17:15
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New Jersey blanket e-bike licence and registration law will remove “a viable alternative to cars from the road”

All e-bikers in the US state will require a licence, registration and insurance from this summer. What could go wrong?

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 19:48
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Rad Power Yikes: Fire breaks out at troubled US e-bike brand’s warehouse

After refusing a recall over fire safety concerns, the US e-bike giant’s own facility goes up in smoke

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 09:25
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Van Rysel unveils wild supercharged e-bike concept with huge 850-watt motor and “radical” pedal system… but you won’t be able to own it

Decathlon's increasingly pro performance road cycling brand Van Rysel boasts that the FTP² can “double” your functional threshold power with its huge 850-watt Mahle motor. It won't ever be available to the public, though

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 09:00
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Segway’s impressive-looking new e-bikes, huge range boosts and a questionable self-charging battery: our CES 2026 highlights

Here are some of the weird, wonderful and/or useful electric bike-related highlights that we spotted from this year's CES show

Fri, Jan 09, 2026 16:23
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E-bikes could be classified as mobility devices in drive to modernise “outdated rules”

12-week DfT review could scrap 40-year-old laws and legalise e-bikes for disabled riders

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 16:19
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Could an electric bike be the ultimate rapid response unit?

Acute Ambulance & Medical Services in Milton Keynes will trial using electric bikes as part of their ambulance fleet

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 16:38
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Ebi’s new “modular urban tandem” e-bike, that can switch between tandem and cargo modes without tools, set for Kickstarter launch

Versatile urban electric bike said to switch between tandem, pet and, cargo bike modes in seconds

Wed, Jan 07, 2026 10:20
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Highland hire scheme e-bikes covered enough miles to go round the world three times in 2025 — proof that e-bikes can boom outside of big cities

Hi-bike scheme users cover over 70,000 miles in 2025, with £188 million invested in active travel across Scotland in 2025

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 11:42
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“Unsatisfactory”: new Swytch CEO apologises for delays as brand revises business model

Swytch switches business model and secures new funding–but will it be enough to save the ailing e-bike conversion company?

Mon, Dec 22, 2025 19:06
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“A natural fit for how our community rides” – Alpkit adds Skarper e-assist to Sonder bikes

Skarper’s “click-on” e-bike tech now available at Alpkit — both with and without bikes

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:08
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Segway is making a new e-bike: teaser of mysterious Myon shows rear hub motor and RearView Radar technology

He’s behind you! The advanced RearView Radar should give a fuller picture of incoming traffic on Segway's latest two-wheeled project

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 15:13
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“These bikes get hammered, and they have the scars to prove it”: Tern’s cargo fleet hits million-mile milestone in New York, claiming its bikes can match vans for delivery speed and volume

Research into the effectiveness of Tern’s cargo bikes in the Big Apple point to big cost savings with no effect on efficiency compared to vans, plus environmental benefits such as better traffic flow on busy city streets

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 12:55
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Amsterdam mulls over ‘fat bike’ ban — but will tyre width restriction really help protect city’s famous bike lanes from threat of illegally modified e-bikes?

The Dutch cycling utopia is under threat from modified e-bikes. Is a ban based on tyre width really the best compromise? It's a little complicated, as we've been finding out

Mon, Dec 08, 2025 15:24
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Bosch to hand E-Bike Positive campaign to trade associations

Bicycle Association and Association of Cycle Traders will take over initiative to promote e-bike usage and safer batteries

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 17:04
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Riders of “£4,000 e-bikes in the Surrey Hills”, rejoice! 2025 Budget neglects Cycle to Work scheme cap as Treasury confirms scheme will remain unchanged

Did industry lobbying and e-bike success lead to government scrapping cap?

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 16:29
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“The all-or-nothing demand would force Rad to shut its doors immediately”: Rad Power Bikes refuses recall of “hazardous batteries” despite public safety warning

Beleaguered US-based e-bike company says recall could force it out of business

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 18:46
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Ebi’s curious Panorama Y-shaped frame aims to tame bumpy lanes

This fledgling Swiss bike company’s angular new electric gravel bike promises a “smoother, more comfortable ride”

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 11:16
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“We need to make a big impact”: Could the Elecy be coming to a bike lane near you?

Is it a car, is it an e-bike, is it a velomobile? A 24-year-old designer’s four-wheeled, pedal-assisted vehicle is set to launch next year with a world tour

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 09:25
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Pashley expands e-bike range with two Classic Collection additions

The new Briton E and Britannia E bikes are among the first to use the G3ARED gearbox system outside of MiRiDER

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 11:09
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Flit takes salty swipe at Brompton with e-bike and caviar bundle

British electric bike brand pokes fun at the cost of Brompton’s new Electric T Line by offering its M2 folding e-bike for the same price… with half a kilo of Fortnum & Mason caviar thrown in

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 15:03
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