Electric bike news

E-scooters banned from public transport in London and Newcastle due to fire risk

Bans cover not just privately-owned e-scooters but also those available in local share schemes

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 07:00
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Zoomo adds ‘moped-level performance’ e-bike to its subscription range

28mph Zoomo One primarily aimed at delivery moped riders

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 07:00
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This new e-bike hub motor will increase and decrease the level of power assistance automatically

Vinka’s system intended to offer a more natural ride feel

Mon, Dec 13, 2021 12:20
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HumanForest to launch UK’s first electric moped share scheme

28mph e-mopeds will be available in London from January

Sun, Dec 12, 2021 07:00
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Electra adds two new e-bikes to its range with an emphasis on affordability

Townie Go! 7D EQ and Cruiser Go! built around new hub motor system

Sat, Dec 11, 2021 07:00
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What are Voi’s ‘golden ticket’ e-scooters all about?

Christmas campaign will raise funds for cycling charity

Thu, Dec 09, 2021 12:11
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This rear view ‘safety’ system warns e-bike riders if a driver’s about to plough into the back of them…

Haptic feedback “will allow the cyclist to avoid making any drastic turns that can cause a collision”

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 17:19
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West Mercia Police invest £50,000 in e-bikes in response to public call for ‘visible and accessible’ officers

“We will be able to extend our reach, increase our visibility and make a small but important step to reducing the environmental impact of our fleet”

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 07:00
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London Fire Brigade renews e-bike battery and charger warning after blaze in Croydon

Fire believed to have been caused by a conversion kit fitted to a normal road bike which was then leant against a radiator

Sat, Dec 04, 2021 07:00
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Selfridges criticised for selling 50mph e-scooter

“If you get a little out of control, there’s no need to panic as it’s fitted with hydraulic brakes” says retailer on its website

Thu, Dec 02, 2021 15:53
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Is Upway’s marketplace for refurbished e-bikes the shape of things to come?

French firm raises €5m as investors anticipate sharp growth in second-hand market

Thu, Dec 02, 2021 07:00
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First Ride: Yeti 160E T-Series T1

Is Yeti's first ever e-MTB worth the cash?

Tue, Nov 30, 2021 17:18
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Police chief accuses Halfords and Argos of “profiting from confusion” by selling e-scooters

Only rental e-scooters that are part of government approved share schemes are currently road legal

Tue, Nov 30, 2021 07:00
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Noko launch urban e-bikes claiming 200km of range

Trio of bikes built around FSA hub motor system

Mon, Nov 29, 2021 07:00
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Mate becomes latest e-bike firm to offer bike subscriptions

X and City models will be available for long-term hire

Sat, Nov 27, 2021 07:00
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Pierer E-Bikes buys Felt Bicycles

Austrian firm looking to increase US presence

Fri, Nov 26, 2021 07:00
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“No one likes a roadie” – Serial 1’s new promo video takes pot shots at cycling culture

“Just enjoy the ride” instructs e-bike guru as hapless rider ticks off road cycling clichés

Wed, Nov 24, 2021 07:00
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Porsche flags growing e-bike focus by taking majority stake in Greyp

Firm says it will use knowledge gained from developing battery-electric drives for its cars in the e-bike market

Tue, Nov 23, 2021 07:00
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Halfords reports booming e-bike and e-scooter sales

Retailer is calling for e-bike subsidies and for e-scooters to be made road legal

Mon, Nov 22, 2021 07:00
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Cake are bringing their e-bike-speed electric moped to the UK

Swedish firm offers a range of strikingly minimalist electric motorbikes

Sun, Nov 21, 2021 07:00
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Over 3,500 e-scooters have been seized by the Met Police so far this year

Force has seized so many e-scooters it has had to purchase marquees for storage

Fri, Nov 19, 2021 07:00
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Cowboy’s new on-demand maintenance and repairs subscriptions even include cleaning

£20 a month Cowboy Care covers everything from replacing parts to frame cleaning

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 16:58
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Zoomo to provide e-bikes to 10-minute grocery delivery riders

Australian e-bike subscription firm recently raised £45m and is planning significant UK expansion

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 07:00
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The Streek e-cargo trike is built around a new way of carrying stuff

Narrow build is to meet Japanese road traffic laws

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 12:34
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E-scooter operator Tier buys Nextbike and increases e-bike emphasis

Acquisition results in a platform operating 250,000 vehicles in over 400 cities

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 14:16
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A new way of transporting (small) dogs – the electric Mopet!

Japanese designer argues internal carry basket makes for a more stable ride for you and your canine passenger

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 07:00
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Honda has done an electric version of its covered three-wheeled moped

The Honda Gyro Canopy:e is aimed at delivery riders

Sat, Nov 13, 2021 07:00
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Italian newcomer Cybro arrives with high-end e-MTB and super-lightweight city e-bike

Boutique manufacturer opts for rarely seen high torque Sachs mid-motor in its off-road offering

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 07:00
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Temple Cycles moves into e-bikes with Classic Electric and Step Through Electric

Mid-motor bikes available from new Temple Electric website

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 07:00
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Moustache Lundi 20 – French firm launches its first e-cargo bike

Adaptable e-cargo bike appears to tick a lot of boxes – but will it be a match for the Tern GSD?

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 07:00
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On-demand laundry firm splashes £2.5m on 200 e-cargo bikes

“The operational efficiency of an e-cargo bike in comparison to a van has become really easy to see”

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 07:00
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SEAT launches its first electric moped

SEAT MO eScooter 125 is capable of 59mph with a range of 85 miles

Sat, Nov 06, 2021 07:00
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E-bikes would replace over 100 million car trips a year if Government met cycling target

Report recommends grants, tax incentives and car scrappage schemes to encourage e-bike uptake

Fri, Nov 05, 2021 07:00
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Kent thief took e-bike for a test ride and never came back

Cube Reaction Hybrid was taken from a property in Herne Bay last Monday

Thu, Nov 04, 2021 07:00
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There’s a Harley-Davidson e-BMX now – Serial 1 auctions off latest one-off creation (+ video)

Auction proceeds to go to Matthew McConaughey’s non-profit

Wed, Nov 03, 2021 07:00
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This bizarre Japanese electric moped folds down to the size of a desktop PC so you can roll it under your desk

Personalise your boxy folding moped with custom side panels

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 07:00
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Pandemic has seen more Britons warm to e-bikes – but where are the subsidies that would help them buy one?

Report highlights cost and infrastructure as major barriers to more widespread uptake

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 07:00
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The Velotric Discover is a budget commuter e-bike that goes the extra miles

For £1,500 you’ll get a bike with a 692Wh battery that’s said to offer 80 miles of range

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 07:00
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This electric moon bike concept has ‘balloon’ wheels – NASA is “speechless” about it

Bike is called Tardigrade after the micro-creatures that can survive exposure to outer space

Sat, Oct 30, 2021 07:00
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‘Temporary pause’ to Peterborough e-bike scheme due to persistent vandalism

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police

Fri, Oct 29, 2021 10:06
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Power Switch: “It’s a massive saving” says Derby plumber who’s swapped his van for an e-cargo bike

Our regular feature focusing on people and companies who have turned to electric vehicles

Thu, Oct 28, 2021 09:28
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Braih launches “super e-bike” with monster 1,254Wh battery

Looks like a powerful dirt bike but isn’t… except for the version that is

Tue, Oct 26, 2021 07:00
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Podbike’s Frikar is a 250W micro car aimed at commuters – and you won’t need a driving licence

Four-wheeler is being launched in partnership with Storck Bicycle

Mon, Oct 25, 2021 10:57
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It’s fair to say that Rod’s custom e-bikes feature rather striking frames

Handmade e-bikes feature suspension frames and magnetic charging system

Sat, Oct 23, 2021 07:00
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UK’s first electric vehicle battery recycling facility to open in Sheffield

Growing need for recycling infrastructure with the UK planning to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030

Fri, Oct 22, 2021 07:00
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UK e-bike retailers hit by port delays and parts shortages

“The shipping time used to take about five weeks but it’s three months from the factory to our warehouse at the moment”

Wed, Oct 20, 2021 07:00
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As you’d expect, the Whippet is one of the lighter e-bikes around

13.9kg urban bike the latest creation from Revolutionworks who came up with the Revos e-bike conversion kit

Mon, Oct 18, 2021 07:00
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The Australian army is trialling stealth recon e-bikes

“Electric pushies” create less noise and dust than motorbikes

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 07:00
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90-second charge times? New ultrafast charging concept for electric vehicles

Rapid recharging would mean firms could run fleets of electric vehicles without changing batteries

Fri, Oct 15, 2021 07:00
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VanMoof is launching a 50km/h e-bike and it wants new speed limits to accommodate it

Bosch CEO has previously described 25km/h e-bike limit as “our treasure”

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 12:53
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