Electric bike news

Cairn pulls the cover off the BRAVe – Two brand new do-it-all ebikes with Shimano E7000 Steps motors

Two new category-defying ebikes get Shimano E7000 motors

Thu, Apr 08, 2021 10:44
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Charity says Rochdale e-scooter trial should be paused in case they ‘take over the pavements’

Government guidance on e-scooter trials states that vehicles must not be used on the pavement

Thu, Apr 08, 2021 09:00
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Eovolt adds four new folding e-bikes to its line-up

French firm specialises in light, affordable folders

Wed, Apr 07, 2021 09:00
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E-cargo bike food redistribution project delivered 250,000 meals

Food Connect sees volunteers collect food from retailers and then deliver it to ‘Community Fridges’ and homes

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 09:00
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Cyclist rides between New Zealand’s South and North Islands on hydrofoil e-bike (+ video)

460W Manta5 electric water bike now being sold worldwide

Mon, Apr 05, 2021 09:00
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Ireland rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll invests in e-scooter start-ups

Rugby great is part of investment consortium funding Zipp Mobility and Luna

Sun, Apr 04, 2021 09:00
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E-glamp rural tourism concept: tiny houses with integrated e-bike systems

Stay in the back of beyond while exploring the area by e-bike

Sat, Apr 03, 2021 09:00
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Daymak launches crowdfunder for its crazily-fast Spiritus electric three-wheeler

Spiritus EV can do 0-60mph in 1.8 seconds

Fri, Apr 02, 2021 10:00
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E-bike included in new Ribble gravel platform

Gravel AL e gets a Mahle ebikemotion X35+ motor

Thu, Apr 01, 2021 09:50
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Voi e-scooters overflowing from some designated parking zones in Bristol

Users must park in designated zones but influx of e-scooters has resulted in overspill

Thu, Apr 01, 2021 09:00
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Specialized launches Turbo Como Super Light

Hub gears, belt drive and a ‘grab handle’ plus Specialized’s own lightweight motor system

Wed, Mar 31, 2021 13:13
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Gocycle G4 folding e-bike range launched with updated motor and lightweight construction

New bikes offer same rapid fold as the award-winning GXi

Wed, Mar 31, 2021 07:00
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Turn your bike into an e-cargo bike with CargoDrive conversion kit

Indiegogo campaign looking to raise £400,000

Tue, Mar 30, 2021 10:48
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Drunk Nottingham e-scooter rider handed 18-month driving ban

Said he didn’t know he was travelling on a motorised vehicle with all the implications of travelling in a car

Tue, Mar 30, 2021 09:52
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Retrofit belt drive for e-bikes investment crowdfunder launches with slightly bonkers video

The Veer Split Belt said to be the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted onto most frames

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 09:33
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Modmo Saigon modular e-bike with 200km range now available to order

Two versions available, plus a range of easy-to-fit cargo accessories

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 09:30
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The Big Issue e-bike share scheme is coming to Aberdeen

Big Issue will recruit and retrain unemployed and vulnerable people from the local community to run the scheme

Sun, Mar 28, 2021 10:00
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The Yawboard – a dual motor electric scooter-skateboard (+ video)

"The world's first carving e-scooter" goes on sale

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 10:00
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10th anniversary edition Volt Pulse features clip-in integrated battery

First design to roll off new production line in Milton Keynes

Thu, Mar 25, 2021 10:00
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Voi offers £8 off e-scooter rides to Covid vaccinations

Micro-mobility firm says it has also provided over 70,000 free rides to NHS and Emergency Services workers

Wed, Mar 24, 2021 10:00
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Specialized launch new 2022 Turbo Levo

Here are the 7 important updates you need to know about

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 17:25
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GT adds three new eGrade e-bikes – one a flat bar commuter

GT Bicycles have launched three new bikes, the eGrade Amp, the eGrade Bolt and the eGrade Current

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 11:11
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Battery recycling: Tesla co-founder does deal to take Specialized e-bike batteries

Specialized will look to recover old batteries through retailers

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 10:00
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India’s Hero Cycles to make major e-bike push after setting up new international HQ in London

New facility in northern India will take bicycle manufacturer’s production capacity up to 10 million bikes a year

Mon, Mar 22, 2021 10:00
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Blubrake ready to launch first anti-lock braking system for e-cargo bikes

ABS prevents front wheel skids in wide range of conditions

Sat, Mar 20, 2021 10:00
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Government reduces electric car grant to make funding “go further” – but still no word on promised e-bike subsidies

New price cap means Tesla’s Model 3 is no longer eligible

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 13:14
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Welsh Government funds pilot schemes to encourage uptake of e-bikes and e-cargo bikes

E-cargo bike libraries are a way for businesses to trial a new delivery approach for free

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 10:00
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Colchester hire e-scooter listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace

Advertiser says it is in “mint condition” – and that it doesn’t work

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 10:00
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Kent Bicycles launches e-bike for children

Kent Torpedo will be sold in Walmart

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 10:00
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Gazelle launches Makki e-cargo bike “for the entire family”

Large front container features adapters for car seats

Mon, Mar 15, 2021 10:00
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Endura launch speed pedelec helmet featuring additional protection for 45km/h e-bikes

Helmet features a Koroyd core and visor

Sun, Mar 14, 2021 10:00
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Bolt announces plan to run e-scooter share schemes in Ireland

Irish government moves to legalise e-scooters

Sat, Mar 13, 2021 10:00
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Moustache releases dual battery 1125Wh Friday 27 FS Speed

Speed pedelec billed as being ‘faster than a car’ in urban conditions – but you’ll need to do a bit of paperwork

Fri, Mar 12, 2021 10:00
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Firm started by Tesla, Google engineers looking to create network of electric battery-swap stations to sidestep slow charge times

Startup looking to pioneer automated swapping of “Lego-like” batteries

Thu, Mar 11, 2021 10:00
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Edinburgh gets another e-cargo bike delivery service

Zedify combines ‘last mile’ service with same-day local service

Wed, Mar 10, 2021 10:00
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Two new Porsche e-bikes – the Sport and the Cross

Carbon fibre, full suspension, mid-motors and hefty price tags

Tue, Mar 09, 2021 10:00
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Delfast – holders of the world record for longest e-bike range – raise €2.8m to fund expansion

Not bad for a firm that only seems to have got into the e-bike business by accident

Mon, Mar 08, 2021 10:00
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Mastretta launches tilting e-cargo trikes – one capable of towing 200kg

Mexican firm says the MX3 rides like a two-wheeler

Sun, Mar 07, 2021 10:00
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Old Lime e-bike batteries to be used in Bluetooth speakers made out of old plastic bags

Lime announces $50m expansion plans with new bike that will use same battery as its e-scooter

Sat, Mar 06, 2021 10:00
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Japanese firm develops ‘world’s highest-capacity’ solid state battery

Hitachi Zosen battery will be tested at International Space Station

Fri, Mar 05, 2021 11:45
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Recall issued on Brompton e-bikes

Firmware issue can result in motor continuing to provide assistance when rider stops pedalling

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 14:44
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E-cargo bikes halve delivery times of chemotherapy medicines to Oxford NHS sites

Delivery times no longer suffer as a result of traffic or roadworks, says Trust

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 10:00
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First Look: 2021 Canyon Grail:ON CF 8 – A full carbon gravel e-bike with Bosch motor

We have Canyon's gravel e-bike fresh in for testing - Here's a quick look

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 09:40
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Power Switch: Farr Out Deliveries in Edinburgh

Our occasional series taking a closer look at people and companies who are using electric vehicles

Wed, Mar 03, 2021 10:00
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Newcastle e-scooters switched off overnight after five men are charged with drink driving

As part of trial, users must be over 18 with a valid driving licence

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 10:00
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Essex councillor hires local e-cargo bike delivery service to distribute foodbank parcels

Similar scheme in Milton Keynes is using e-cargo bikes to collect surplus food from retailers and distribute it from ‘community fridges’

Mon, Mar 01, 2021 10:00
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French startup develops huge torque twin transmission e-bike where motor provides rapid acceleration

WhaTT For Now promises 0 to 25 km/h in four seconds

Sat, Feb 27, 2021 10:00
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Highlands trial will see a dozen e-cargo bikes put to use delivering food, mail and prescriptions

Similar trial in Aberdeen has changed business owners’ minds about the viability of e-cargo bikes

Fri, Feb 26, 2021 10:00
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Neuron e-scooters used 1,000 times a day in first week in Newcastle – next trial to begin in Sunderland

Reports of people following the vans that are distributing e-scooters around the city

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 10:00
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Yuba launches Kombi compact e-cargo bike “at a very competitive price point”

New e-bike is based on firm’s best-selling cargo bike

Wed, Feb 24, 2021 10:00
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