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Electric bike guides

Find the electric bike that fits your ride

Plain-English buying guides to electric bikes: which one suits your budget, commute, hills or storage space, what the ebike classes mean, and what to check on battery safety before you buy. We compare specifications and available buyer feedback so you know what to look for.

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Which ebike guide fits you?Answer a few questions and jump to the right buying guide.

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Prices change, so check Amazon or the brand's site for current details. Check local rules for ebike classes where you ride.

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How far will it go?

Ebike range estimatorTurn battery size and riding style into a rough range, then compare with your trip.

Battery voltage (V) Battery capacity (Ah) Battery capacity in Wh (optional, overrides V x Ah)

Riding style Your round trip (miles) Battery you can safely use 80%

Battery energy-

Rough range-

Your trip-

Rough planning figures only. Real range varies with rider and cargo weight, hills, wind, tyres, temperature, speed and battery age. Check the maker's stated range and independent reviews.

Would an ebike pay off for your commute?

Ebike commute savings calculatorCompare your car trip cost with an ebike and see a rough break-even.

One-way commute (miles) Commute days per year Share of trips you would ride 70%

Your car cost per mile ($) fuel, upkeep, parking, depreciation; use your own figure Ebike price you are considering ($) Ebike running cost per year ($) charging, tyres, service

Miles ridden per year-

Net saving per year-

Break-even-

An estimate from the numbers you enter. It does not include helmets, locks, lights or weather days, and cost per mile varies a lot by car and city.

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EbikeWiki publishes research-based buying guides for electric bikes. We compare specifications, features and available buyer feedback to explain who each model suits. We do not claim hands-on testing unless an article says so.

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