Electric bike news

Best Black Friday e-bike deals 2023 (and an e-moped deal too)

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

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 07:00
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Cowboy adds raft of anti-theft features to its e-bikes

The over-the-air update will be available for all Cowboy e-bikes via the app

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 07:00
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Whyte bikes launches RHeO urban e-bike with new KMC Kynamic hub motor system

First bike in the UK to feature the KMC Kynamic motor

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 12:38
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Wish.com bans e-bike chargers and conversion kits… but charity finds they’re still available on the site

Wish says examples “appear to have circumvented our filters due to incorrect tagging from our merchants”

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 07:00
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“We must not fall further behind” – transport charity reacts to lack of e-scooter legislation in King’s Speech

The government has promised to extend e-scooter trials until May 2026

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 07:00
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Ponie P2 – a 60mph electric cargo motorbike

Ponie e-cargo motorbike is pitched to fill the gap between e-bike and van

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 07:00
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Allow 14-year-olds to ride e-scooters and 20mph e-mopeds says motorbike industry

Greener, lighter, younger - motorbike industry wants light electric transport revolution

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 14:28
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Rotwild’s R.R275 – the slickest e-gravel bike ever?

A carbon-framed e-gravel offering with lightweight TQ mid-drive

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 07:00
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Fire service calls for tighter regulation of online marketplaces after e-bike battery fire caused death of mother and two children

Cambridge fire believed to have been caused by an electric bike that was left charging overnight

Mon, Nov 13, 2023 07:00
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Zoomo adds two new electric four-wheelers to its platform

The 15.5mph light electric vehicles (LEVs) from VOK and Fernhay will be available for business leasing

Sat, Nov 11, 2023 07:00
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UK bike trade backs ESF e-bike fire safety recommendations – but action “must address high risk imports”

Bicycle Association is also proposing "more practical arrangements" for mandatory approval of e-bikes and batteries

Fri, Nov 10, 2023 07:00
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Bluetooth could help police spot e-bikes hacked for higher speeds

German expert says a Bluetooth accessible speed history on pedelecs would be an important safety feature

Wed, Nov 08, 2023 07:00
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Fiido Titan – an ‘SUV e-bike’ with claimed 250-mile range (+ video)

The latest eye-catching model from the Hong Kong based brand looks aimed at long distance electric fat tyre bikers

Tue, Nov 07, 2023 07:00
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Zoomo offers e-bike and e-moped subscription discounts for Uber Eats riders

Campaigners have called for delivery services to take responsibility for the e-bikes operated by their delivery riders

Mon, Nov 06, 2023 07:00
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Check out this high-end Ribble x Vic Lee urban e-bike

Ribble showcased a very special-looking urban e-bike hand-painted by award-winning ‘inkist’ Vic Lee at this year's Rouleur Live bike show in London

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 14:43
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Honda becomes latest automotive manufacturer to debut an electric bike concept

Electric mountain bike concept debuted at Japanese Mobility Show

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 11:14
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Neodrives e-bike conversion kits available from £349 as eBike Outlet has a winter clear-out

Already 'superb value' kit gets another £200 off

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 12:00
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Infinite Machine P1 – the Tesla Cybertruck inspired e-moped

Metallic monochassis machine capable of 56mph

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 10:31
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E-bike brand Cyrusher’s latest offering is… an electric surfboard

Take to the waves with a 44mph electric surfboard

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 07:00
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London e-bike users are furious about ‘artificial barriers’ says Dott chief

The firm moved its bikes out of the capital after describing London's e-bike rental market as "out of control"

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 07:00
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Forest launches monthly e-bike subscription model following spike in demand

Micromobility platform reports rider numbers doubled between May and September

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 07:00
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Forget four wheels, Mini has brought out a new electric bike

Not small, mini - classic British car, Mini

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 07:00
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Gocycle previews first electric cargo bike ahead of 2024 launch

The Family Cargo will be the British brand’s first electric cargo bike, but details are... sparse

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 09:02
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Yamaha teases latest e-bike tech with two-wheel drive and power steering

Is e-bike pioneer Yamaha really leading the way on e-bike tech?

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 09:55
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Illegal electric bikes seized and arrests made in Cardiff crackdown

11 bikes were seized by South Wales Police, which said some of the vehicles could do over 40mph

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 07:00
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LeMond launches All-Road Prolog electric bike

This becomes the third e-bike in the revamped LeMond range, and the first off-road inspired bike

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 07:00
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Mate Bike fighting insolvency

Electric bike manufacturer has asked to restructure in bankruptcy court

Sat, Oct 21, 2023 19:00
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E-bikes don’t need to be insured as motor vehicles because they are not solely motor-powered rules EU Court of Justice

E-bikes do not appear to be capable of causing damage comparable to that caused by motorcycles, cars or trucks, says Court

Sat, Oct 21, 2023 07:00
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Mahle-powered Decathlon single-speed e-bike heading for UK in 2024

Decathlon's e-bike move upmarket continues with single speed and e-cargo arrivals

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 07:00
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Pi-Pop – the e-bike without a battery

An e-bike that uses a supercapacitor rather than a battery to store energy

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 07:00
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E-bike riding helps adults manage type 2 diabetes, study finds

Participants enjoyed being able to ride a bike comfortably due to less physical exertion than a conventional bike, and being able to ride further, faster and on hillier terrain

Mon, Oct 16, 2023 07:00
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Breast cancer patients needed for Bristol e-bike study

The study is aiming to find out if e-biking can help people with breast cancer be more physically active

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 07:00
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Innovative Revonte e-bike motor-and-gears IP on sale post bankruptcy

Manufacturer of mid-drive with stepless gearing finally runs out of cash

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 07:00
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An e-bike riding test? Not exactly, but you can take your moped test on a speed pedelec if you live in Flanders

Region loves speed pedelecs so much you can take your test on one

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 07:00
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Forest to use AI to review and score users’ parked e-bike photos

Photo will be scored a percentage which ranks it as parked ‘well’, ‘satisfactorily’ or ‘poorly’

Mon, Oct 09, 2023 07:00
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Honda’s revived Motocompacto e-scooter/moped is a suitcase on wheels

The little rectangular two-wheeler pays homage to its 80s predecessor

Sat, Oct 07, 2023 07:00
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House of Fraser is selling mid-motor Whyte e-bikes for barely a grand

An additional discount code means the brand's Coniston hybrid e-bike is available for just £1,059 including delivery

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 12:13
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SRAM’s e-bike motor is out – it’s called the Eagle Powertrain

New drive system was created in partnership with Brose

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 13:13
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Tesla-styled e-scooter Bo M, heads to production a year after announcement

Moving to production is "a momentous moment" apparently...

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 07:00
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All e-bikes should be certified by a third-party before going on sale says consumer safety charity

"There is no silver bullet to tackle e-bike fires, however it is clear that more lives will be lost if nothing is done"

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 07:00
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Cannondale releases Mavaro Neo SL urban e-bike

The rear-hub-driven alloy bikes offer a claimed range of up to 108km and come with a more affordable price tag

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 13:00
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Porsche e-bikes: Motor factory on the way but Greyp brand no longer part of plans

Porsche acquired motor manufacturer Fazua last year

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 07:00
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Cube launch new folding hybrid e-bike for modern adventurers and commuters

The Bosch powered Cube Fold Hybrid is a competitive price for a mid-drive urban folder but relatively heavy

Mon, Oct 02, 2023 07:00
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Power Switch: Fulham handyman service says e-cargo bikes are “10 times quicker than a van”

“Most of my time was spent in the van. I thought, ‘there's got to be a better way to get around’"

Sat, Sep 30, 2023 07:00
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Dott says London rental e-bike situation “makes no sense” and will move its bikes to Paris and Rome

“Almost every ride in central London would lead to a complaint" says chief exec about having operators confined to specific boroughs

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 12:50
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E-bike brand Cowboy records first profitable month

The brand says it's in a "strong position" to achieve profitability on a full year basis in 2024

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 07:00
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New York launches another trade-in scheme for unsafe e-bikes after the first one fell flat

The programme aims to reduce fires caused by lithium-ion batteries that don’t meet safety standards

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 07:00
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Specialized unveils new Creo 2 – with a dropper post and more tyre clearance

The second generation Creo comes with SRAM only, has a dropper post and 55mm tyre clearance

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 17:00
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 13:06
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Ark Zero microcar – the missing link between e-bike and electric car?

London-based Ark now delivering a £5,995 e-microcar

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 07:00
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