Best electric bikes to buy in 2024
Electric bikes are a game changer. This technology is already proving itself as a way to empower cyclists across the spectrum, whether they be casual commuters, hardcore mountain bikers, or anything in between.
The addition of a battery and motor to a bike frame amplifies the effort you put in, giving you a noticeable boost on any terrain. This means you can cover more distance with less energy expenditure using the pedal assist, opening up all sorts of possibilities in your riding.
Best e bikes of 2024
In this guide, we’ll show you the 12 best electric bikes to buy in 2024. We’ve split them out into categories to help you quickly find the right bike for you:
The best electric bikes for commuting
The best electric folding bikes
The best electric cargo bikes
The best electric mountain bikes
The best electric commuter bikes
The main appeal for many electric bike riders is reducing the effort involved in commuting or other urban cycling. Arriving at work free of sweat and with energy to spare makes all the difference! The best electric bikes for commuters offer an upright riding position, pedal assistance and a fun ride. Many models also feature integrated lights to make sure you are visible on the route to work.
The electric bikes in this section can reduce the reliance on travelling by car and using public transport.
Cowboy Cruiser ST Performance Electric Hybrid Bike
Retail price - £2,929
The Cowboy Cruiser ST Performance is a fine example of an electric hybrid bike, and the perfect introduction for anyone looking to explore the world of power-assisted cycling. This is an electric bike built for comfort and versatility and beneath it sits a powerful motor and battery to assist your riding over an impressive range.
Range: up to 50 miles on a full charge
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15.5mph / 25km/h
Powered by a removable lithium ion battery, 10 Ah, 360 Wh
With Cowboy AdaptivePower™, your bike adapts instantly to changes in terrain or conditions, delivering a transformative riding experience.
An alloy frame and fork provides a comfortable ride while absorbing potholes and imperfections in the riding surface
Belt-driven for a super smooth and quiet ride
Electra Townie Go! 7D EQ Electric Hybrid Bike
Retail price - £1,395
With the Electra Townie Go! 7D EQ it’s easy to see that this bike was designed to make life easier for the rider. A wealth of features let you fine-tune your ride, from the Hyena LED controller to the Shimano Revo 7-speed twist shifters and 250Wh battery.
Range: up to 40 miles on a full charge
Charge time: 4 hours
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15.5mph / 25km/h
Powered by a Hyena 250 Wh battery
Hyena rear hub motor, 250 watts
With Spanninga LED front and rear lights included, you and stay seen day or night
The alloy frame and steel fork provide a good balance between comfort and durability
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ Electric Hybrid Bike
Retail price - £2,600
The distinctive sloped frame and sturdy rear rack are two examples of how this bike embodies comfort and ergonomics to deliver a smooth and reliable ride. For riders looking for the best electric bike to open up their city and reduce the need to own or drive a car, they need look no further than the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ Electric Hybrid Bike.
Range: up to 120 miles on a full charge with the optional Range Extender
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15.5mph / 25km/h
Powered by a fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery
Bright, integrated front and rear lights to see and be seen
Tektro HD-R290, hydraulic disc brakes
Equipped with Specialized DryTech mudguards
Shop the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ Electric Hybrid Bike
The best folding electric bikes
Folding e bikes have revolutionised the way we commute by providing versatility and the option to use a number of different methods of transport. A folding bike such as this allows you to hop on a train and hit the road at the other end.
Combining folding bikes with a powerful electric motor and battery is a masterstroke, and one that goes even further to minimise your reliance on a car or public transport.
Brompton C Line Explore Mid Bar Electric Folding Bike
Retail price - £2,995
It was inevitable that the company that redefined commuting by bike should add electric bikes to their range. If you’re looking for a capable alternative to your car, the Brompton C Line Explore is definitely up to the task. This is a bike designed with portability and convenience in mind.
Range: battery capacity of up to 20-45 miles on a full charge
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15.5mph / 25km/h
Includes Essential bag
Removable battery is ideal for quick charging on the go, and has the double benefit of letting you charge devices from the bike battery while you ride
Integrated lights run from the main battery, meaning you never have to think about keeping them charged
6-speed Brompton gearing is more than enough for city environments and commutes
Trademark folding frame enables this bike to pack down to an impressive 645mm x 565mm x 270mm
Shop the Brompton C Line Explore Mid Bar Electric Folding Bike
Gocycle G4i Electric Folding Bike
Retail price - £4,499
Boasting a Formula One inspired cockpit, electronic gear shifting and a G4drive™ electric motor, the Gocycle G4i Electric Folding Bike is a highly capable option for those looking to get from A to B in comfort and style. A single-sided carbon fibre fork houses the battery and results in a sleek and lightweight design. Quiet and with a range of up to 50 miles, the G4i is a state of the art electric folding bike.
Range: up to 50 miles on a full charge
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15mph / 25.5km/h
Charge time: 3.5 hours
Integrated Gocycle Proprietary Daylight Running Lights
Weight: 17.1kg (37.7 lbs) excluding kickstand & including pedals
Patented Cleandrive® Shimano Nexus 3-speed gears
The best electric cargo bikes
Cargo bikes may just be the closest pedal powered replacement to a car, with expansive carrying potential and a whole host of features that make transporting everything from shopping to children and even dogs a breeze!
Combine cargo bikes with an electric motor and battery and you have a nimble and efficient means of getting around, with few luggage capacity restrictions.
Tern Quick Haul D8 Electric Cargo Bike
Retail price - £2,900
A rear loading electric cargo bike, the Tern Quick Haul D8 can accommodate up to 150kg of weight and is assisted by a Bosch motor that provides 270% assistance. The 400Wh battery allows for a range of up to 65 miles. Easy to adjust to suit a wide range of sizes, the Quick Haul uses Shimano’s 8-speed gear system and Schwalbe Big Apple tyres.
Range: up to 65 miles on a full charge
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15mph / 25.5km/h
Cargo capacity: 50 kg on the rear rack, plus an additional 20 kg with an optional front rack
Lots of available kid- and cargo-carrying accessories—easily create your perfect setup
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping power
1x8-speed Shimano Altus groupset with trigger shifter
Raleigh Modum Electric Cargo Bike
Retail price - £2,900
One of the more compact electric cargo bikes on the market, Raleigh’s Modum Electric Cargo Bike uses Bosch’s market-leading Performance Line motor. Versatile, the bike comes equipped with a MIK HD compatible rear rack and can provide assistance for over 70 miles. The Shimano Nexus gearing offers 5 gears, while the Schwalbe Pick-up tyres are highly puncture resistant.
Range: 70+ miles on a full charge
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15mph / 25.5km/h
Cargo capacity: 50 kg on the rear rack, plus an additional 20 kg with optional front rack
Lots of available kid- and cargo-carrying accessories—easily create your perfect setup
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping power
1x8-speed Shimano Altus groupset with trigger shifter
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The best electric mountain bikes
It may surprise you to learn that batteries and electric motors have found their way to mountain bikes, too. By offering assistance as you climb or pound out long flat sections, electric mountain bikes open up the sport to riders who may previously have felt restricted by the terrain.
The electric mountain bikes in this section feature a suspension fork set up ideal for beginners through to seasoned veterans.
Trek Fuel EXe 9.5 Electric Mountain Bike
Retail price - £5,550
Moving into the world of electric mountain bikes couldn't be easier than with the Trek Fuel EXe 9.5 Electric Mountain Bike. This full suspension MTB comes with 150mm travel on the front and 140mm of travel on the rear. Combined and this is designed to soak up the terrain. It also boasts a 300W TQ-HPR50 motor and a 360Wh TQ battery: this means those previously exhausting uphill offroad sections now barely register, getting you faster to the descents.
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15mph / 25.5km/h
Trek OCLV Mountain Carbon frame
Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain
Tektro HD-M745 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ dropper seatpost
Specialized Levo SL Comp Carbon Gen 2 Electric Mountain Bike
Retail price - £7,000
When you ride at the sharp end of the mountain biking discipline, you need a bike that can handle any type of terrain without wavering. And if anyone reading this was under the impression that motors and batteries somehow lowered the authenticity of a mountain bike, the Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon is here to dispel that misguided opinion.
Specialized 1.2 SL motor system, 240w power, 50Nm torque
Power assistance: up to a max speed of 15mph / 25.5km/h
An assured ride is guaranteed by the carbon frame with 150mm of travel at the rear and 160mm at the front thanks to the RockShox 36 Rhythm fork
Specialized wheels and Specialized Butcher/Eliminator tyres
Mullet-style wheel configuration pairs 29" front wheel with 27.5" at the rear, for fine-tuned balance and control
SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain gives you the power to climb any hill, with or without assist
Mission Control application features to manage battery use and motor settings
Shop the Specialized Levo SL Comp Carbon Gen 2 Electric Mountain Bike
Rock down to electric avenue
The electric bikes in this list are a showcase of some of the finest engineering on offer in 2024. Whether you're a commuter looking to reduce your reliance on public transport and take charge of your ride to work, or a seasoned mountain biker hunting a new steed that will offer those all-important performance improvements, the ongoing refinement of electric bike tech means there's something to suit all needs.
Beyond this list, at evolve we have some of the best electric road bikes and electric gravel bikes plus various other bikes that you can test ride.
Finding a great electric bike
We know how tricky it can be to choose a new bike, especially when it comes to unfamiliar technologies. If you need a hand figuring out which is the best electric bike for you, get in touch with our team and we'll be happy to help.
Don’t forget to check out our e bike basics guide and for more information about e bike charging and maintenance, our living with an e bike guide.
