Electric bike news

Honbike: The e-bike with no chain and no belt drive
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 - 7:00am
Japanese firm says its shaft drive system is ‘maintenance free’

Nissan has a prototype factory for solid state batteries
Friday, April 15, 2022 - 7:00am
Japanese firm aiming to launch product in 2028

Fiido X recalled after reports of snapped frames
Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 10:11am
Firm is redesigning folding mechanism and offering owners replacements

Decathlon has released an e-cargo bike
Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 7:00am
Value load carrier can be customised with a range of accessories

Orro’s got an e-bike – the Terra E gravel bike
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 7:00am
FSA system features a rear hub motor with a battery in the down tube

Bosch launches proximity unlock
Monday, April 11, 2022 - 12:43pm
Phone can now be used as e-bike display thanks to new SmartphoneGrip mount

Swobbee looking to bring battery swapping to Europe
Monday, April 11, 2022 - 7:00am
E-moped battery swapping is booming in Taiwan – but how well will the concept translate?

Voi trialling long-term e-scooter rental option
Saturday, April 9, 2022 - 7:00am
Electric scooters now available for leasing in Bristol, Bath and Oxford

Mayor asks e-scooter operator Voi to sever Russia ties
Friday, April 8, 2022 - 10:32am
Dan Norris has threatened to cancel the West of England’s share scheme

VanMoof releases “easiest, most hassle-free” e-bike yet
Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 10:08am
Dutch firm launches S5 and A5

Looking for a folding glow-in-the-dark e-cargo bike?
Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 7:00am
Of course you are. Why wouldn’t you be?

Thok MIG-HT – e-MTB available with commuter e-bike kit
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 7:00am
Add mudguards, rack, lights and a kickstand for urban use

Swytch launches smaller, lighter e-bike conversion kit
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 7:00am
New smartphone-sized battery offers range of up to 15km with a slightly larger 30km option also being made available

Eskuta bike looks like a moped but legally it’s an e-bike
Monday, April 4, 2022 - 7:00am
15.5mph pedal-assisted electric bike can be ridden without tax, insurance or a driving licence

Call for e-bike and e-scooter battery fire safety campaign
Friday, April 1, 2022 - 7:00am
Many fires involve replacement batteries sourced online which may not meet safety standards

Bafang releases “stronger and lighter” M510 mid-motor
Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 7:00am
Chinese firm’s latest e-MTB motor offers improved torque curve

First Look: Forestal Cyon Diode
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 9:30am
This e-bike is as sci-fi as it gets

10 times as many electric car chargers by 2030 says governme
Monday, March 28, 2022 - 7:00am
New funding focused on improving on-street charging facilities

Brompton folding e-bike recall for mudguard issue
Sunday, March 27, 2022 - 7:00am
Manufacturer says risk of object getting caught between mudguard and tyre is “very low”