Electric bike news

The German version of the AA now offer an e-bike repair and recovery service

Flat battery? Puncture and no tube? Germans can now call on Yellow Angels

Sat, Oct 01, 2022 07:00
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Police release footage of incident that saw e-scooter rider jailed for dangerous driving

E-scooters will remain illegal on public roads until government’s new vehicle category is introduced

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 14:28
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40km/h Dragonfly Hyperscooter – “the urban mobility equivalent of a supercar”

Tech-packed four-wheeled e-scooter now crowdfunding

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:19
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PikaBoost promises easy e-bike conversion for almost any bike

Regenerative system will be easy to fit and includes a rear light

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 07:00
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Fatal Bristol flat fire was caused by “homemade electric bike”

Government has been urged to run a public safety campaign on the safe use of e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 10:54
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Rad Power adds monthly subscription option for RadWagon and RadRunner e-cargo bikes

Direct-to-consumer brand targets new market with Berlin trial

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 07:00
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How does an e-bike saddle differ from a conventional saddle? Selle Royal takes on “the evolving ergonomics of e-biking”

ON saddle comes in three forms for different riding positions with a smattering of e-bike specific tweaks

Mon, Sep 26, 2022 07:00
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Cargo e-scooter for delivery workers launched by New York micromobility subscription service

Beyond Cargo One is geared towards hyper-local deliveries carried out by workers taking on the role for short periods

Sat, Sep 24, 2022 07:00
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Advanced introduces Reco e-bike with 100% recyclable frame

90-second injection moulding process and a 30-year guarantee

Fri, Sep 23, 2022 07:00
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E-bike with passenger seat unveiled by US micromobility firm

Veo Apollo designed after identifying a need for safe tandem riding

Wed, Sep 21, 2022 07:00
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Oil giant Shell to make e-bikes as well as e-scooters – or at least their name will be on them

Firm says it needs to “implement a mosaic of solutions” to lower its carbon emissions

Tue, Sep 20, 2022 07:00
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Canterbury ditches e-scooter trial because ‘accidents could have been worse than they were’

One collision recorded since trial began in November 2020

Mon, Sep 19, 2022 07:00
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The E Mouse – Canadian inventor trying to crowdfund folding e-bike with 6-inch front wheel

Steve Cosmic is looking to raise $25,000 to help fund his idiosyncratic creation

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 07:00
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Gudereit first rides and brand visit

High quality German brand brings Neodrives to the UK

Tue, Sep 13, 2022 09:39
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The Razor EcoSmart Cargo is an electric moped that’s being sold as a cargo e-scooter

Let’s call it a ‘powered transporter’ hey?

Mon, Sep 12, 2022 07:00
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Birmingham e-scooter trial extended after hitting one million rides

Few injuries but parking remains an area of concern

Sun, Sep 11, 2022 07:00
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Mate Bike prosecuted for its 750W 20mph e-bikes and told to issue recall

Manufacturer pleaded guilty after arguing vehicles were intended for off-road use

Fri, Sep 09, 2022 13:40
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Yamaha launches significantly smaller and lighter multi-purpose e-bike mid-motor

Firm says PW-S2 will nevertheless offer more torque than its predecessor

Fri, Sep 09, 2022 07:00
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Volt opts for new motor system on updated Regent and Connect

UK brand switches to Bafang M200 mid-motor for power delivery

Thu, Sep 08, 2022 09:50
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Rolltech launches Hunna – “the hardest looking foldable electric bike on the streetz”

Hunna project aims to provide opportunities to tackle youth unemployment

Wed, Sep 07, 2022 07:00
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Miloo promotes new e-cargo bike by highlighting Swiss subsidies

Up to 15% subsidy available in selected Swiss locations

Mon, Sep 05, 2022 08:17
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Amazon and eBay among sites selling “highly dangerous” e-bike chargers that don’t meet UK safety standards

59 online listings featured substandard plugs – many without a fuse

Fri, Sep 02, 2022 10:09
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Lime Parking Wardens introduced in London to ensure responsible parking of e-scooters and e-bikes

Responsible users are being rewarded with free rides

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 13:25
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Hummingbird launches 10kg plant fibre e-bike

Firm says it’s the lightest folding e-bike on the market

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 07:00
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Decathlon blames Brexit for higher UK e-bike prices and launches rental service to make them more accessible

French retailer charges €1,199 for Riverside 500E on the continent but around €300 more than this in the UK

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 08:51
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An electric Brompton is being used for roads policing in Surrey

Folding e-bike can go in suspect’s boot if officers then need to move the vehicle

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 10:50
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With the Urban Drivestyle Viper it’s clear that motorbike-looking e-bikes are increasingly a thing

Massive tyres, motorbike seat… and a top speed of 15mph

Fri, Aug 26, 2022 07:00
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Tier targets parking issues and drunk riding with new e-scooter ‘brain’

New technology, known as ‘Parrot’, is being trialled in London

Tue, Aug 23, 2022 12:31
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Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 is now on sale in the UK

Fat-tyred folder is available for £1,349

Sat, Aug 20, 2022 07:00
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France is now offering a €4,000 e-bike subsidy to people who trade in their car

No car, new bike – you can also get €300 for an e-bike even if you keep your car

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 09:57
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Big Issue ‘pauses’ Bristol e-bike share scheme due to “relentless” vandalism

Not-for-profit says 10 per cent of its fleet is being vandalised every day

Thu, Aug 18, 2022 15:11
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LaVita Boost to scale up production of e-bike conversion kit after investment

UK firm has produced one of the more minimalist conversion kits on the market

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 09:00
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Raleigh release their lightest e-bike yet

Urban hybrid e-bike the Trace weighs 16.5kg

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 09:35
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E-bikes shouldn’t be marketed as ‘enhanced bikes’ says Bicycle Association director

Steve Garidis says e-bikes should instead be pitched as the most energy efficient of all EVs

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 07:00
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Britishvolt’s Northumberland EV battery gigafactory on ‘life support’

Britishvolt secured around £100m in government funding earlier this year

Mon, Aug 15, 2022 07:00
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BeTRITON: Slightly bonkers 3-in-1 electric trike, boat and mini camper goes on sale

Are you worried you won’t be able to carry your pot plant? It’s okay, it has a special roof holster…

Sat, Aug 13, 2022 07:00
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People are riding e-bikes from London’s share schemes into Westminster – but the council are seizing them

Council says it will also charge operators for the bikes’ removal

Fri, Aug 12, 2022 07:00
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Believe it or not the NIU SQi is a 15mph e-bike

“Hey, check out what my new motorbike can’t do”

Thu, Aug 11, 2022 07:00
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No prizes for guessing the Ridgeback Errand is an urban utility e-bike

The clue’s in the name

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 07:00
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Paramedics trialling e-cargo bike in Cornwall

Electric cargo bike expands scope of local out-of-hours service

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 07:00
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Fantic’s stylish Issimo now a speed pedelec

Moped style e-bike with a spaceframe design gets faster

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 09:01
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Bianchi includes touring and city e-bikes in its new e-Vertic range

Powerful mid-motor leisure bikes arrive alongside a trio of e-MTBs

Sat, Aug 06, 2022 07:00
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Mycle have launched a full range of accessories for their e-cargo bike

Bargainous Mycle Cargo has one of its main weaknesses addresses

Fri, Aug 05, 2022 07:00
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Gin – a £999 hybrid e-bike as well as a drink

New brand has tried to maximise spec while keeping price tag below £1,000

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 11:01
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Porsche has started developing its own e-bike motors

Car manufacturer has significantly increased e-bike investment in recent months

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 11:18
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Mycle adds two hybrid e-bikes and a fat-tyred folder to its range

Looking to spend £1,600 on an e-bike? You just got three more options

Mon, Aug 01, 2022 11:05
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Bo M – a Tesla and VanMoof-inspired e-scooter designed by ex-Formula One engineers

Premium e-scooter isn’t a folder

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 07:00
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Äike T – the e-scooter made to be ‘durable and repairable’

Estonian company to manufacture in Europe from recycled materials

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 07:00
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Eli electric microcar heads to Europe

More evidence that a new class of small electric vehicle is emerging

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 07:00
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Swapfiets’ cheapest subscription e-bike comes to the UK

Power 1 available for £59.90 a month including repairs and insurance

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 10:31
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