Best electric bikes 2024 – e-bikes for all budgets and riders

There are, quite simply, a lot more electric bikes to choose from these days. Pretty much every type of bike from small-wheeled folders to cargo bikes is getting boosted by motors and batteries. This means there are a lot of excellent options to choose from no matter what type of e-bike you want to ride. … Read more

First ride: Volt Lite

We have previously been impressed by several of Volt’s e-bikes – not only their performance, but also their thoughtful and individual design. We’ve now been lucky enough to try out a pre-production sample of the Volt Lite, an e-folder with a belt-drive and a powerful mid-motor whose weight is not as great as you might … Read more

Estarli eCargo Longtail

Having already had a brief test ride on a prototype of Estarli’s electric longtail, I was looking forward to getting my hands on the final version – officially titled the Estarli eCargo Longtail – complete with a new Ananda mid-drive that the brand promised was a step up in power from the original Bafang model … Read more

UK police could get remote shutdown weapon to stop e-bikes and e-scooters

UK police officers could be equipped with devices that can shut down the motors of e-bikes and e-scooters, where the rider is suspected of being involved in a crime, by firing an electromagnetic pulse at the vehicle that would trick the motor into thinking it’s overheating.National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) chair Gavin Stephens said the … Read more

McLaren’s huge torque ‘trail legal’ e-bike, a car rack that can hold SIX e-bikes, an e-trike that folds, another longtail e-cargo bike + more

This week has been a pretty interesting one in the world of e-bikes. Another automotive brand has put their name in the electric mix, this time the turn of McLaren with some rather interesting looking electric mountain bikes.Yorkshire-based e-trike brand Jorvik Tricycles has announced a compact e-trike, and we’ve taken a look at Grooveliner’s new … Read more

Cityshuttle: rethinking urban logistics with pedal power and e-assist

The Cityshuttle ePack is the latest in a new breed of pedal assist commercial vehicles. These compact electric vans are aimed at revolutionising urban transport by combining cargo-carrying convenience with the environmental benefits of cycling. Specifically aimed at businesses, the Cityshuttle ePack is a six-wheeled commercial vehicle optimised for operation within the confines of bustling city centres.Its … Read more