Electric bike news

Brompton Electric G Line was delayed by two months because supplier was working on UK military drones

Folding brand is positive about new bike’s prospects but also concerned that cheaper imports could flood the market after enduring a “challenging” year

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 07:00
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The Car.Los V1 is a folding, front-loading e-cargo bike

E-cargo bikes are big, but this one… not so much

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 07:00
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“Chaos could be coming our way” – Adrian Chiles asks whether e-bikes are “a new menace in need of tighter regulation” on BBC Panorama

E-Bikes: The Battle For Our Streets is on BBC One tonight and is available on iPlayer now

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 12:50
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New York’s e-bike battery swap scheme means delivery riders no longer have to charge at home

Trial participants say public battery charging makes them not just safer but more productive too

Thu, Jan 02, 2025 07:00
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Second-hand converted e-bike combined with generic charger caused explosion that destroyed family home days before Christmas

The converted second-hand e-bike's battery exploded, destroying a family home just before Christmas

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 07:00
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You can now rent Forest e-bikes via the Bird app

Forest CEO says collaboration represents a “powerful step toward unifying the fragmented micromobility market”

Sat, Dec 28, 2024 07:00
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A Belgian firm is using e-cargo bikes to provide mobile electric car charging points

On-demand charging service reduces drivers’ reliance on public charging infrastructure

Thu, Dec 26, 2024 07:00
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Canyon recalls some e-MTB batteries – says it’s “on track to have a solution by February”

Partial refund of bike’s purchase price now available

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 07:00
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New York may introduce e-bike number plates and registration

Legislation would also affect e-scooters, as well as Citi e-bikes and e-scooters used by food delivery drivers

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 07:00
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Mahle’s new XS system has external battery and weighs 2.5kg in total

The system works with both X20 or X30 motors, and simplifies the entire drive system by only using the most "essential elements."

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 09:00
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Government launches statutory guidelines for e-bike distributors and manufacturers on lithium-ion batteries

The new guidelines aim to set out safety mechanisms that e-bike batteries must contain

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 08:41
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Netherlands may introduce a quality mark for safe, legal e-bikes

“It should make it easier for consumers to make a safe choice" says Dutch bike industry organisation

Thu, Dec 12, 2024 07:00
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Germany has a safety standard for e-bike battery charging cabinets – could it become more widely adopted?

‘What happens in the cabinet, stays in the cabinet’

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 07:00
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Pashley’s new e-bike share scheme is solely for residents of London’s Green Quarter

A local e-bike share scheme… for local people

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 07:00
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Lime calls for more parking spaces in response to new TfL e-bike enforcement policy

CoMoUK says best solution to problematic parking is pan-London approach for shared bikes and e-scooters

Mon, Dec 02, 2024 15:01
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10 minutes free riding (if you pay to unlock the e-bike) – ASA investigating Forest over potentially misleading advertising

Forest says it has offered about £11m worth of free riding since 2021

Sat, Nov 30, 2024 07:00
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Black Friday e-bike deals 2024: Decathlon’s e-cargo bike, Raleigh, Volt, ADO + more

From e-folders to conversion kits, our pick of the best light electric vehicle deals

Wed, Nov 27, 2024 16:25
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DealClincher x Engwe Bikes Black Friday takeover! Up to £800 off Engwe e-bikes and the chance to win your money back on your order

​Grab some big savings on Engwe Bikes across their e-bike range, plus some exclusive discount codes, mystery gift boxes and a chance to win back your entire order value

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 17:44
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E-scooter legislation is “clearly required” says Transport Secretary. “It’s not good enough that it’s been left in this situation for too long”

"Ministers can give this cheap, flexible and green mode of transport a long-term future," says CoMoUK

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 12:31
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Whyte’s new ELyte EVO is a full-powered lightweight eMTB weighing under 21kg

The new additions to the ELyte range come with more powerful motors, are cheaper, and not much heavier

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 14:10
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The Trek FX+ 7 gives you a rack and mudguards on an e-bike that’s still light enough to carry up stairs

Urban e-bike is built around the TQ HPR-50 mid-motor

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 15:01
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Moustache recalls Friday 28 and Dimanche 28 and 29 due to potential issue with forks

French brand issues voluntary recall as certain forks may be prone to cracking or breaking following an impact

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 15:45
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The VanMoof S5 and A5 are again on sale in the UK after bankruptcy last year

Dutch brand recently offered an £850 discount to riders who paid for e-bikes they never received when the firm went bankrupt

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 15:29
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Blackpool tip asks people to remove e-bike and e-scooter batteries for recycling after suffering huge fire

'Extensive mound of waste' damaged following fire at tip

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 12:38
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Buzzbike e-bikes being sold to subscribers at “an extremely discounted price” as company closes

Subscription brand offered bikes with repair packages for a monthly fee in London and Manchester

Thu, Nov 14, 2024 07:00
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New parking bays and automatic “slow zones” mean Lime can continue operating e-bikes in Brent

‘Slow zones’ will see automatic speed restrictions in busy hotspots, such as around Wembley Stadium

Tue, Nov 12, 2024 07:00
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Don’t try this at home: British bloke powers e-bike with discarded vape batteries and does 20 miles on it with barely any pedalling

"At the end of the day, a battery is a battery and with enough of them, you can pretty much power anything"

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 13:00
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Welcome to Riding Through Winter Week – because now’s the time that e-bikes really come into their own

Join ebiketips as we celebrate the e-bike and its ability to get you out in fresh air when you need it most

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 07:00
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Misleading reporting is damaging public perception of e-bikes says trade body

ACT concerned at growing misconception that all e-bikes are unsafe

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 07:00
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“High risk” Gin e-bike chargers seized and destroyed by UK customs

Budget brand says it has contacted customers and implemented “enhanced checks” in its supply chain

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 11:48
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Swytch MAX+ e-bike conversion kit brings a rear hub motor option

Upcoming version will also be compatible with thru-axles

Sun, Oct 27, 2024 07:00
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Estarli’s new e20.X has an automatic gearbox and is their lightest e-folder yet

The e20.X costs less than £2k and weighs under 15kg (without the battery)

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 08:00
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Decathlon’s electric family cargo bike can carry up to four kids

Btwin Velocargo F900E has a host of nifty features, but you may struggle to get your hands on one

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 07:00
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“Incomplete” e-bike conversion kits mean people are fitting incompatible batteries and chargers

Correctly designed and fitted conversion kits from reputable manufacturers and retailers “not inherently dangerous” says ESF

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 11:12
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MiRiDER adds larger wheeled folding e-bike to its range – and it’s available with that unusual three-speed gearbox

MiRiDER 20 is available either as a single-speed or with the crank-mounted G3ARED three-speed gearbox

Sat, Oct 19, 2024 07:00
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Decathlon’s longtail e-cargo bike is now cheaper in the UK than in France

R500 was originally priced at £3,499 even though it sold for just €2,799 (about £2,400) on the continent

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 07:00
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eBay’s banning private e-bike sales – but how well will it police its “eligible business sellers”?

Electrical Safety First says marketplaces should be legally obligated to take “reasonable steps” to ensure products sold via their sites are safe

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 07:00
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Specialized Vado SL 2 Carbon is an “ultra-premium” e-bike… but we can’t help but insult it

Brand’s SL 1.2 mid-motor combines with carbon frame to keep weight to a minimum

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 07:00
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The Pashley Pathfinder range marries vintage looks with the latest e-bike tech

Pathfinder E and XE may look traditional but feature 3D printed parts, a battery and a motor

Wed, Oct 09, 2024 08:58
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Dotting the Ts: Tier e-bikes and e-scooters to be rebranded as everything moves to the Dott app

All Tier vehicles will be rebranded with blue stickers

Mon, Oct 07, 2024 08:24
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Criminal investigation into e-cargobike manufacturer Babboe called off – but mass claim lawsuit looms large

Firm was accused of withholding details about issues with its frames

Fri, Oct 04, 2024 07:00
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Resistance to Lime e-bike bays in Oxford – “We stood in front of them with our arms folded until they went away”

Lime says it's confident its e-bikes will "integrate into the community as a popular way to get around"

Tue, Oct 01, 2024 07:00
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Latest Bosch Performance Line CX mid-motor “knows” how steep a climb is

Arrives alongside a bigger battery, an updated display and two new ABS modes

Mon, Sep 30, 2024 13:48
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The Scott Silence eRide is a 14.5kg, mid-motor urban e-bike, but it comes at a price

The carbon framed urban electric bike is powered by a TQ motor but has a hefty £6.9k price tag

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 07:00
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Dutch seize huge shipment of illegal ‘fatbikes’ that qualify as mopeds

“You can’t expect young people and their parents to see the difference between a regular e-bike and an illegal one,” says Dutch inspectorate

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 07:00
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E-bikes banned from all government buildings due to perceived fire risk

Bicycle Association says distinction should be made between e-bikes from reputable brands and higher-risk products

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 15:46
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The “easy” Estarli e28.X offers a belt drive and automatic gears for under £2k

British brand takes on £2k price point with new range of e-bikes

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 07:00
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Bosch e-bikes to be compatible with ABS from rival Blubrake

Italian Competition and Market Authority investigation into Bosch concludes after Bosch commit to making their e-bikes compatible with other ABS

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 07:00
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Rubbee X is another ‘plug and play’ friction drive e-bike conversion kit

Lithuanian brand reckons drive unit can be installed and removed “within seconds”

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 07:00
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Madrid follows Paris and Melbourne in banning rental e-scooters

Privately-owned e-scooters are still legal in all three cities - the opposite of the legal situation in the UK

Wed, Sep 18, 2024 07:00
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