Electric bike news

Electric scooters to be made legal in UK
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 7:47pm
The UK could finally fall in line with the rest of Europe by legalising electric scooters to use on streets and cycle paths, with a consultation on micro-mobility vehicles launching next month

Forme leak the Flash and Monyash e-road bikes
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 3:36pm
The lightweight Flash E looks hot to trot with a Fazua motor system and a super clean, integrated frame, while the Peak District-based brand have also launched the gravel-inspired Monyash e-road model

The Podride e-bike has a roof and 4 wheels
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 6:05pm
This cool contraption is the ultimate e-bike for the fair weather e-biker, and described as being like a sofa on wheels!

40 million e-bikes sold in 2034, say Deloitte
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 3:08pm
Deloitte's research claims that improvements in the lithium-ion battery and better pricing will lead to an e-bike boom, and cyclists will double worldwide between now and 2022
The solar powered e-bike with unlimited range
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 3:36pm
This homemade e-bike can go forever and ever as long as the sun is shining, and it has plenty of room to carry everything its inventor needs to live a completely nomadic lifestyle!

The Ösa e-motorbike gets your mtb to the trails
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 4:44pm
Swedish innovators Cake have made a super modular e-motorbike that can take your bike up the trail, transport all your stuff or even act as a workbench!

Fuel10k giving away five Gocycles
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 9:45am
The nutrition brand are offering anyone who buys a promotional Fuel10k product the chance to win a Gocycle GX between January and April, with other smaller prizes to be won too

E-bikes worth £7,000 stolen in Weymouth
Monday, January 13, 2020 - 2:35pm
Police are appealing for witnesses after the break-in at Mud Sweat and Gears on New Year's Eve, with three high value e-bikes stolen.

eBikeTips E-bike of the Year Awards 2019/20
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 8:00am
We've whittled down everything we've reviewed over the past 12 months to pick five category award winners: Urban e-bike, Folding e-bike, Road e-bike, Sub £1K e-bike and e-cargo bike PLUS one overall victor!

Lithium-sulfur batteries could give 5x more range
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 5:17pm
A team of scientists claim they've created a battery that offers five times more energy than a lithium-ion battery, and they've also cracked how to increase its lifespan

CES Show 2020: e-bike highlights
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 1:03pm
We round up some of the coolest, weirdest and wackiest bike-related things on show at CES 2020...

'World's first hydrofoil e-bike' at CES Show
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 4:41pm
After years of fine-tuning, Manta5's bike that can ride on water is in production and is being showcased at the CES Show this week

Extra £700,000 for e-bike purchases in Scotland
Friday, January 3, 2020 - 2:06pm
The money will be allocated to fund an interest-free loan scheme, whereby Scots can purchase an e-bike worth up to £6,000 with a four-year repayment period on the loan

Trek unveil brand new Domane+ LT
Thursday, January 2, 2020 - 5:02pm
The Americans have launched a lighter version of their electrified Domane e-road bike, with Fazua's Evation system that has a removable battery and sleek integrated controls...

New incentives give Netherlands another e-bike boost
Thursday, January 2, 2020 - 4:20pm
The Dutch will be able to take advantage of a new leasing scheme to get e-bikes from their employers for less, and will also be reimbursed per kilometre for travelling for business by bike...

Are new Bosch smart glasses e-bike compatible?
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 4:48pm
The tech giants have teased a video showing a cyclist with a heads-up display thanks to their new smart glasses tech
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees completes e-bike challenge
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 5:16pm
Marvin Rees was challenged by e-bike brand Volt to travel to all his Mayoral engagements by e-bike over two weeks, and he passed with flying colours...

Uber offer free e-bike rides to polling stations
Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 1:30pm
If you still haven't cast your ballot, you can take advantage of a free ride to the polling station in London from Uber's bikeshare scheme Jump

Wheels e-bikes now come with helmets included
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 4:16pm
The startup who currently operate in the US and Sweden have integrated helmets onto their hire bikes, and are offering 20% discounts to riders for using the helmet during a booking