Electric bike news

First models due in Spring 2021

Lovingly-designed and innovative bike perhaps struggling to overcome its hefty price tag

“From the start I said I wasn’t opposed to the scheme – just not outside my front door”

Project follows a 2CV e-cargo bike from 2016

Dance subscribers will get a fully assembled "state-of-the-art" e-bike delivered to their doorstep, with maintenance and insurance included for a rolling subscription fee

Italian firm produced the first integrated ABS for e-bikes

Inventors believe “Poimo” could prove more cost effective than other micro-mobility options

Voi Technology has also launched e-scooter trials in a number of UK cities

Just 300 to be produced worldwide

The makers of the world record-breaking Delfast Top e-bike have revealed their Trike after six months of development, claiming it can run for up to 110km and kick out 2Kw of constant power

Organisers say the Giro d'Italia professional stage race that runs alongside the Giro E is unaffected, because the 'race bubbles' are completely separate

In an effort to cut their carbon footprint, some FM Conway workers will be delivering materials around the streets of London by electric cargo bike in this trailblazing trial

The "fresh and exciting new mobility company" now plan to return in the spring of 2021, after a customer "accident" prompted them to remove all their hire bikes off the streets of London

Featuring the Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and colourful carbon frames, Lemond has launched two striking, lightweight carbon city bikes that are sure to turn heads

The Spanish bike brand have completely revamped their e-road racer, featuring the new Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and plenty of impressive components

The Reevo's radical design has autonomous lighting, a one-sided fork, retractable kickstand and touchscreen activation, with full production just around the corner...

There are now 18 e-bikes in Ridgeback's extensive range, with highlights coming in the shape of three versatile e-cargo bikes and the all new Advance city bike

Coventry's e-scooter pilot scheme will be paused "until systems are improved", according to the council

HumanForest offer the first 20 minutes riding for free on their fleet of e-bikes, that use renewable energy and are currently located in the London Borough of Islington

The Norwegian study found e-bike customers more than doubled their use of the bicycle for transport, and cycled an average of 9.2km a day compared to 2.1km before buying an e-bike

New e-bike gets radical geometry and new Shimano EP8 drive unit

In real life, Canyon have revealed the new Commuter:ON and Precede:ON... and in the pipeline is a four-wheeled mini concept car, that can also comply with UK and EU e-bike regulations!

More torque from smaller, less draggy drive unit plus software updates

NDB Inc. have huge ambitions to "reinvent electricity and create a planet without fossil fuels by 2040"... which could be great news for e-bikers!

The FLIT-16 is described as “a brand new generation of folding e-bike for urban commuters”. We were intrigued, and went to find out more from FLIT themselves...

Yamaha are stepping up their presence in the e-bike market for 2021 with the launch of the new PWseries CE drive unit, and the powerful yet practical External Crossover battery

After the music mogul fell off during a test ride in the US and broke his back, the Bicycle Association have sought to clarify that the high-powered bike he was riding has "almost nothing in common" with e-bikes for sale in UK bike shops

Keenly-priced e-MTB hardtail with Shimano drive system

Our favourite do-it-all ebike just got better!

The Italians have married their recently-launched 900Wh battery with their EX Sport e-mountain bike, which they say will go up to 290km on a single charge

Shortly after unveiling their e-scrambler city bike, the motorbike legends have dropped three new folding e-bikes to mark their arrive on the pedal-assisted scene

The classy new commuter from the Italians is equipped with the Fazua Evation motor system integrated into the downtube, and comes with a rear rack for your luggage

The brand famed for their children's bikes have unveiled two new lightweight full-sized bikes, which they claim are perfect for riders of the baby boom generation...

The petition calls for UK law on e-bike speeds to be brought in line with the US, where larger motors are permitted that cut out at speeds of 20mph (32kph)

The legendary British bike brand have launched e-cargo bike and trike models, designed for businesses to move their goods around without the emissions

Could you get a third off your next e-bike purchase? The government have said they will offer financial incentives to buy e-bikes in their 'Gear Change' document published today, which could mean cheaper e-bikes for all

The Italian motorbike brand have launched a brand new pedal assist bike with a Shimano motor system, racks, lights and mudguards as standard and e-bike specific tyres from Pirelli

Canyon's groundbreaking Grail gravel bike has been electrified, featuring those unique double-decking handlebars, 50mm tyres and all the benefits of a sleek Bosch motor system to turbo-charge your ride

The makers of the Vekkit e-bike kit issued a statement claiming Swytch had doctored one of their images. Swytch have now apologised, saying it was down to a mix-up in which the image was mistaken for a product design concept

Made to "inspire a new generation of riders with riding skills and passion", the Grommy is available in 12" or 16" sizes

While the UK has some catching up to do, 1 in 4 Europeans said they either own an e-bike or are thinking about buying one in the survey of 13,000 people

LEVA-EU say they expect the 2019 total to surpass 3 million when all results have been published, and Germans are leading the way with 1.3 million e-bikes sold last year

Bikmo have announced that they will be cutting premiums for e-bike riders, with new research showing that e-bikers were 38% less likely to make a claim compared to non-assisted riders

Do we really need separate shoes for e-adventures? The Italian footwear experts Gaerne seem to think so, aiming the new G.Arc, G.Ray and G.Taser kicks specifically at e-bikers...

Vittoria say the higher torque of e-bikes require specific e-bike tyres, and the reduction of rolling resistance on their 'E-Tires’ can actually extend your range

The national trade association for the bike industry says that both the cost and awareness barrier needs to be addressed when it comes to e-bikes, and that just a £250 incentive could double sales

A blanket ban on riding e-scooters on UK roads and cycle lanes will end on 4th July, as a 12 month trial will begin in which insured rental scooters will be made legal. Riders must be over 16 and hold at least a provisional driving licence.

The British e-bike brand say that the move to Milton Keynes will allow them to centralise production, and produce up to 25,000 e-bikes a year

The D11 is the latest folder from Fiido, featuring a battery integrated into the seat tube and a total weight of just 12.9kg