ebikes

It's news to me that e-trikes aren't as much of a niche interest as I thought. There are so many different styles to suit every rider's preference now. But this one has me especially excited because of one cool trick up its sleeve: a tilting frame.

Phoenix-based Lectric eBikes has launched the XPress Lite, a nimble, value-packed commuter featuring dual-sensor agility and premium hydraulic stopping power – all for just $1,099.

Lemmo has been shaking up Europe's ebike scene with handsome mid-range models since 2022. Now, it's got something for more adventurous riders: a versatile SUV ebike that promises to take you places while delivering an exceptionally comfortable ride.

Moving rapidly on from its self-balancing roots, Segway's new cargo ebike introduces automotive tech to utility commuting. A nine-speed auto-shifting drivetrain, front suspension and smart security target the sub-$2,000 market.

Honda seems to believe its next frontier is building high-tech recreational vehicles. It's just shown off a concept for an electric mountain bike that's nearing production – and it looks pretty sick.

The Flit M2i folding e-bike challenges Brompton's crown by swapping welded seams for glue. Can material science help this lightweight e-bike become a serious contender?

Why walk when you can ride? That seems to be the question of the day as British Army paratroopers exchange Shanks' pony for electric bikes during a combat exercise in Canada, testing the zero-emission conveyances alongside tactical drones and electronic warfare systems.

MapFour started out as a new model line under budget-ebike favorite Engwe, before morphing into its own brand last year. Its first major launch under that new banner is aimed squarely at the European trekking ebike market.

Tern’s third-gen HSD compact cargo ebike adds a stronger 419-lb-rated frame, Bosch Gen 5 power, automatic-shifting options, family accessories and vertical storage, while staying shorter than a regular bike.

N+ has developed a boatload of safety features – and licensed Volkswagen's branding – for its latest ebike. This baby has the first rear-view camera integrated into an ebike, and even talks to a smart helmet and glasses.

Ariel Rider's latest creation is purpose-built for blasting through unforgiving terrain. The Mudd 72V ebike packs enough power to rank it among the fastest ebikes you can buy – and it's got off-road cred to boot.

Galian’s Le Formidable combines front-loader and longtail cargo-bike ideas into one electric people mover, carrying up to four kids or an adult passenger with Bosch or Valeo power, a French-made frame, and a premium second-car-replacement price.