Electric bike news

Body advising UK parliament also recommends a ban on passengers and pavement riding and a minimum age of 16

New models are based on both Fazua Ride 60 and Bosch drive systems

The brand’s newest cargo bike is capable of carrying plenty and features front suspension for a smooth ride

Dual battery option, new cargo accessories and hydraulic disc brakes among the upgrades

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

Now with higher torque motor and disc brakes

Why dig up a big chunk of car park to put down cables when there’s a power source above?

The VOK four wheeler is from Estonia but can be hired in London

Coincidentally launched just as the firm running the city's e-bike hire scheme collapsed

Swiss Touring Club's tests found that the braking system improves safety and stability of e-bikes

Manufacturers and consumers still have no idea what will and won’t be legal

Well-known brand has turned its hand to electric bikes and is now targeting the US market

Zapp i300 claims 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds

The Fetch +2 and +4 are designed for carrying cargo and kids

Dramatic surge in house fires attributed to e-bike batteries and conversion kits leads to warning

Taiwan's moped battery swap market leader brings classy lightweight to the UK

4kg mid-drive conversion kit now available

Innovative, but still not legal and on sale at Argos

Torque sensing to compensate for smaller batteries

Flaw meant bikes were being dumped outside parking zones but firm says it has developed a hardware solution

New M-E1 – from US brand that’s now available in the UK again – uses Shimano STEPS mid-drive motor and folds small enough to take on public transport

Firefighters concerned by frequency of incidents

Average cost of an e-bike has risen by over 25% since the start of COVID-19

French firm’s patented design means defective components can be safely and easily replaced

They’re pretty self-explanatory really – at least until you get to the Ischgl Ironbike Fox Hunt Challenge element

Swift but costly action to address frame problems last year doesn’t seem to have tempered ambition

Firm has big plans for cow dung powered cars in India though

Share schemes in the crosshairs but privately-owned e-scooters will remain legal

Financial turmoil cause for concern for owners reliant on brand's repair packages

Tennis star could now face fines for some of his off-court behaviour as well

Drakeford says e-bike projects can help break down barriers to cycling

Exeter delivery rider worked 8.30am to midnight with a “few breaks”

Hong Kong-based conversion kit specialist release their most advanced design yet

Is it third time lucky for the American component giant?

Then Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said £100m government investment in the project was “exactly what levelling up looks like”

Auto giant targeting Chinese Gen Z consumers

Thieves stealing to order with many thefts going unreported

Swedish firm launches e-bike geared towards all day delivery riding

Crowdfunder launched for family

Big claims made for CYC's new Photon mid-drive

Rad Power files cross-complaint

SunRider trike can carry 90 per cent of retailer’s products

Survey also finds that almost a quarter of e-bike owners would stop riding were there such a law

Wellington initiative aims to boost local trade and promote greener travel

Dutch-based startup aim for 2023 production and have the US in their sights too

Growing proportion of e-scooter trips are replacing car journeys

Rail franchise says battery risks are "a significant concern"

£18k worth of vehicles taken from shipping container on family’s property

Dutch start-up serves up an unlikely-looking but otherwise conventional 15mph e-bike

Lack of regulation also means no firm guidance on safety standards