Buying a new electric bike can be a bit of a minefield.
There are so many different brands offering electric bikes for many different purposes, from E-MTBs to electric cargo bikes. We’ve put together a list of some of the best electric bicycle brands we are familiar with so you can make an informed decision on your next purchase, whether you’re after an electric road bike, a city bike, or a mountain bike to name a few!
While this isn’t an exhaustive list, the eBike brands below are reputable in their discipline and are a great place to start gathering ideas and information for your next purchase.
How Are Electric Bicycles Classified?
Firstly, let’s have a look at the different classes of electric bikes you can buy in the United States.
- Class 1 Electric Bike – Pedal-assist only, top assisted speed 20 mph.
- Class 2 Electric Bike – Pedal-assist and throttle available. Top assisted speed 20 mph.
- Class 3 Electric Bike – Pedal-assist electric bike with an optional throttle. Maximum pedal-assisted speed of 28mph.
Before purchasing an e-bike you should check with your local state regulations regarding usage and access for your class of bike. Some states prohibit access for certain classes of bikes on trails for example, so before you part with any cash, make sure you can use it for the purchasing intention.
- Read more: Electric Bike Rules & Regulations
Best Electric Bike Brands
1. Ancheer
Founded in: 2008
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
Website: ancheer.shop
Having established a long-term relationship with Asian manufacturers, Ancheer bikes is an affordable electric bike brand based out of Los Angeles, California.
Almost all of their bikes sit below the $1,000 mark making them affordable and attractive to those wanting to purchase an eBike on a budget. They currently offer a range of city, mountain, folding, and fat-tire eBikes making buying an electric bike accessible to everyone.
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2. Aventon
Founded: 2012
Founders: JW Zhang
Headquarters: Ontario, California
Previously known by their fixie bikes, Aventon has changed its course to electric bikes and has succeeded in that field. Their bikes range offers a great alternative to those best-selling budgets on the current markets. Step-through, step-over, folding and low-step frames for riders with different tastes. Keep updated for our upcoming review!
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3. Bakcou
Founded: 2015
Located: Ogden, Utah
Website: www.bakcou.com
Bakcou off-road e-bikes are serious machines to do the duty. Similar to Quietkat, Rambo, and Rungu – they have specialized in powerful fat bikes for outdoorsmen. Their current bikes range consists of three main models, available as cross-over (pictured) and step-through, and a ton of useful accessories to go with. Definitely worth a read if you are into exploring, angling, or hunting.
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4. BUZZ Bikes
Great value mid-drive eBikes under $2,000
Founded: 2013
Located: Dayton, Ohio
Website: www.buzzbicycles.com
Buzz is a new e-bike company that managed to create a simple electric bike that suits all age groups, and genders. Currently, they have two bikes in their listings – a hybrid electric bike (pictured) and an electric tricycle. What stands out is the mid-drive motor which is quite unseen at this price range. Although Buzz bikes is a rather new brand, there are plenty of ratings and feedback to rely on!
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5. Engwe eBikes
E-Folding / E-Mini
Warehouses: California, US / Strykow, Poland
Website: engwe-bikes.com
The brand Engwe has been making electric scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes for up to 20 years by now.
The brand has currently a handful of powerful eBikes on their listings: A popular type of electric folding fat tire e-bike, a full-suspension folding e-bike, a mini eBike, and an affordable electric mountain bike. We think that they have quite a nice section of bikes for all rider types, which offer a great alternative for other popular brands out there.
- EP2 Pro | 20×4″ Electric Folding Fat Tire
- Engine Pro | 20×4″ Full-Suspension Folding Fat E-Bike
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6. EVELO
Focuses on creating products and relationships that last
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Boston, San Francisco
Website: evelo.com
EVELO bikes’ range consists of high-quality, mid-drive electric bikes that are built to last. In their range, you’ll find e-folding, e-tricycle, e-commuter bikes with nice glossy paintworks, and high-quality components.
With an average range of 50miles per charge, there is quite a good variety of bikes to choose from for recreational cyclists who are looking for an e-bike for 10-20 years. As EVELO sells their bikes without the middle man (Direct To Consumer) you’ll find all the information on their website.
7. Gazelle
E-Trekking / E-Hybrid
Founded: 1892
Headquarters: Dieren, Netherlands
Website: gazellebikes.com
Gazelle Bikes produces a bunch of top-shelf hybrid and trekking electric bikes and a single dutch-style conventional bicycle. Although they sell their bikes in high numbers through tons of bike stores across the world, their aim is focused on the high-end market. You’ll see the latest and most efficient components used on their bikes. Take a look at our review
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8. HaiBike
E-Mountain / E-Trekking
Founded: 1995, Germany
Headquarters: Denver, Colorado
Website: HaiBikeUSA.com
Popular in Europe and United States, HaiBike is growing fast in both markets. Their range consists of electric touring and mountain bikes that offer a great alternative to many high-end brand bikes. Keep an eye out for our upcoming review!
9. Himiway
To be an American tough guy like Ernest Hemingway
Founded in: 2017
Headquarters: El Monte, California
Website: himiwaybike.com
Himiway is another e-bike-only bike brand that focuses on hub-motor fat tire electric tires.
Their bikes come with an affordable price tag, a multi-purpose field of use which allows recreational cyclists to explore all kinds of trails. While they only have three models on their range at the moment, they have stepped into the electric bike industry at the right time, and many cyclists have had the chance to get into electric biking thanks to their innovations.
- Himiway Cruiser & Step-through Cruiser – 26×4″ all-terrain long-range eBike
- Escape – 20×4″ Full-Suspension Moped-Style eBike
- City Pedelec – 26×1.95″ long-range city e-bike
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10. Juiced Bikes
High-powered eBikes
Founded in: 2009 by Tora Harris
Headquarters: San Diego, California
Website: juicedbikes.com
Juiced bikes have been around since 2010 since releasing the first utility e-bike. Today you’ll find a rather interesting set of bikes for a wide variety of riders. They have definitely taken a lead on the moped-style e-bike category by offering both street-legal Class 3 e-Bikes, and a more powerful racing bike.
- RipCurrent || 26 x 4″ || Hybrid commuter
- CrossCurrent || 28 x 1.75″ || City commuter
- Scorpion || 20 x 4″ || Moped-style city commuter
- Scrambler || 20 x 4″ / 4.25″ || Long-range & fast moped style ebike
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11. Lectric
Folding e-Bikes
Founded in: 2018
Headquarters: Phoenix, Arizona
Website: lectricebikes.com
Lectric has been a hit as they have managed to design a 3 in 1 bike at the three-digit price tag. They have been selling their one main bike, the Lectric XP which is a 20″ fat tire, folding electric bike which has targeted a large market of buyers for obvious reasons.
At the sub-$1,000 dollar mark, there’s more than enough to show thumbs up for the brand!
- Related: Lectrix XP 2.0 Review
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12. Pedego Electric Bikes
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Southern California, US
Website: pedegoelectricbikes.com
Pedego Bikes was founded in 2008 by business partners Don DiCostanzo and Terry Sherry, with the aim to produce the world’s best electric bikes.
The company stands for premium customer service and quality products, so you know you’ll get your money’s worth when you buy a Pedego eBike. Currently, they sell a range of eBikes, including cruiser eBikes, city eBikes, off-road eBikes, and specialty eBikes which include things like tandems and cargo bikes.
They are based in the United States but have distributors worldwide so no matter where you live you’ll be able to experience the quality ride of a Pedego electric bicycle.
13. Rambo Bikes
Off-road eBikes
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Lakeville, Minnesota
Website: www.rambobikes.com
If you are on the look for the ultimate tool for fishing, hunting, and camping – check out the variety by Rambo electric bikes. You’ll find a selection of high-end fat tire electric bikes and plenty of accessories to fulfill your needs. Hub motor, mid-drive, 2WD, gun&bow racks, scent straps for tires – they have everything.
14. Ride1UP Bikes
City & commuter bikes
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: San Diego, California
Website: ride1up.com
Although a relatively new brand, Ride1Up has earned itself a reputation for high-quality, affordable electric bicycles.
When founding the company in 2018, Kevin Dugger wanted to make bikes that lasted beyond usual wear and tear and were affordable to the masses. Their ideals extend to manufacturing road and city eBikes, of which none cost more than $2,195.
The company wants to encourage people to ditch their cars for shorter journeys and use a more sustainable mode of transport, i.e. electric bicycles. Their current range includes six bikes, perfect for commuters or leisure riders, with prices starting at $1,095 making it an affordable entry into buying an electric bike.
| RIDE1UP | TYPE | MSRP $ | FRAMES | SPEEDS | TIRES | WEIGHT | COLORS | TORQUE |
| Roadster V2 | Fixie | 1,095 | S-L | 1 | 700x28c | 33lbs | 3 | 40Nm |
| Core-5 | City | 1,195 | XT/ST | 7 | 27.5″x2.2 | 49lbs | 2 | 60Nm |
| 500 Series | City | 1,395 | XT/ST | 8 | 27.5×2.2″ | 55lbs | 2 | 60Nm |
| 700 Series | Hybrid | 1,595 | XT/ST | 8 | 27.5×2.4″ | 62lbs | 2 | 60Nm |
| LMT’d | Hybrid | 1,895 | XR/ST | 8 | 27.5×2.4″ | 53lbs | 2 | 100Nm |
| Prodigy | Mountain | 2,195 | XR/ST/XC | 9 | 27.5×2.0″ | 48lbs | 1 | 90Nm |
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15. Rad Power Bikes
City & commuter
Founded: 2007
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
Website: radpowerbikes.com
In 2007 Mike Radenbaugh built his first eBike as a way to get to school, and thus founded Rad Power Bikes.
2015 saw his friend Ty Collins come on board and the pair relaunched the brand with a direct-to-consumer business model with a mission to produce radical electric bikes accessible to all. Currently, the brand manufactures ten different eBikes, across several disciplines including off-road, city, cargo, folding, and step-thru.
Their prices are extremely reasonable and the highest priced eBike they produce is $1,899. They have distributors in the US, Canada, and Europe so are available to purchase globally in these regions. They also produce gear and spare parts for their bikes so if your bikes require maintenance you can be sure they will be able to supply you with the necessary parts.
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RAD POWER BIKES
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PRICE | TYPE | MOTOR | FRAMES | SPEEDS | TIRES | BRAKES | FORK |
| RadMission 1 | $999 | Single-speed | 500W | ST / Standard | 1 | 27.5 x 1.95 | Mechanical | Rigid |
| RadRunner 1 | $1,299 | Utility | 750W | ST / Standard | 1 | 20 x 3.3″ | Mechanical | Rigid |
| RadRunner Plus | $1,899 | Utility | 750W | ST / Standard | 7 | 20 x 3.3″ | Mechanical | 80mm |
| RadMini 4 | $1,499 | Folding | 750W | ST / Standard | 7 | 20 x 3″ | Mechanical | 80mm |
| RadWagon 4 | $1,899 | Cargo | 750W | Step-Through | 7 | 22 x 3″ | Mechanical | Rigid |
| RadCity 4 | $1,599 | City/Hybrid | 750W | ST / Standard | 7 | 26 x 2.3″ | Mechanical | 100mm |
| RadCity 5 | $1,799 | City/Hybrid | 750W | ST / Standard | 7 | 27.5 x 2.0″ | Hydraulic | 50mm |
| RadRover 5 | $1,699 | Fat | 750W | ST / Standard | 7 | 26 x 4″ | Mechanical | 80mm |
| RadRover 6 | $1,999 | Fat | 750W | ST / Standard | 7 | 26 x 4″ | Hydraulic | 60mm |
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16. QuietKat Bikes
Off-road
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Eagle, Colorado
Website: quietkat.com
QuietKat bikes are specifically manufactured for use by people who enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting and angling.
Based out of Eagle, Colorado in the United States, the Roach brothers have populated a niche area of the eBike market by appealing to those who want to go further for their hobbies without leaving an impact on the environment as typical all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) do.
The company currently manufactures nine different bikes, all designed for different types of terrain and outdoor usage. They also produce kits and extra accessories compatible with their bikes for you to customize your build with. For example, trailers to haul cargo, or specially designed pannier racks.
Perhaps most famously, the brand also partnered with Jeep to create a full-suspension off-road eBike. Prices are keeping with industry averages for these bikes, but they are one-of-a-kind bikes designed to serve specific needs.
| QUIETKAT | TYPE | MSRP | RANGE (Up to) | TIRES | GEARS | WEIGHT | BRAKE TYPE | SUSPENSION | MAX LOAD | MOTOR (W) | BATTERY |
| Jeep | Full-Suspension | $6,299 | 58mi | 26×4.8″ | 9 | 70 | Hydraulic | Air | 300 | 750 / 1000 | 14.5Ah/48V |
| RidgeRunner | Full-Suspension | from $5,999 | 64mi | 26×4.8″ | 9 | 69 | Hydraulic | Air | 300 | 1000 | 16Ah/48V |
| Apex | Hardtail | from $4,699 | 58mi | 26×4.5″ | 9 | 71 | Hydraulic | Air | 325 | 750/1000/1500 | 17.5Ah/52V, 14.5Ah/48V |
| Warrior | Hardtail | from $3,999 | 48mi | 26×4.5″ | 8 | 70 | Mechanical | Air | 325 | 1000 | 11.6Ah/48V |
| Ranger | Hardtail | from $2,799 | 48mi | 26×4.5″ | 7 | 65 | Mechanical | Coil | 325 | 11.6Ah/48V | |
| Sherpa | City | $2,999 | 58mi | 26×3″ | 7 | 65 | Mechanical | Coil | 325 | 750 | 14.5Ah/48V |
| Villager | City | from $2,799 | 40mi | 26×3″ | 7 | 50 | Mechanical | Coil | 325 | 500 | 11.6Ah/48V |
| Voyager | Foldable | from $2,799 | 48mi | 20×4″ | 7 | 54 | Mechanical | Coil | 325 | 750 | 11.6Ah/48V |
| Ripper | Kids’ | from $2,499 | 42mi | 20×4″ | 1 | 47 | Mechanical | Coil | 300 | 500 | 10.4Ah/48V |
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17. Velotric
Velotric Electric Bikes is a relatively new ebike brand established in 2020. It has quickly made a mark in the e-bike world by focusing on entry-level, urban-style e-bikes, including a fat-tire all-terrain model.
Velotric ebikes are known for their striking color finishes and seamless integration of components, as well as a blend of style and functionality, which is an element that’s often missing in the entry-level price range.
With features like Apple’s “Find My” device tracking and a wide range of model options catering to different rider heights and needs, Velotric stands out for its focus on quality and versatility.
Their lineup is competitively priced between $1,500 and $2,000, positioning them as a strong contender against established brands in the e-bike segment.
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18. VVolt
Urban
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Portland, Oregon
Website: vvolt.com
Mid & hub-drive eBikes by Vvolt are something new and exciting in the market. Their range specializes in easy to use and hustle-free commuter electric bikes for those who prefer nice aesthetics combined with great engineering. You’ll find an above-average level of components on bikes that are placed at competitive price ranges. Belt-drive is another great feature, especially when considering the fact that their bikes start as low as $1,399.
Overall, Vvolt electric bikes are lightweight, good-looking, and built to provide a long range out of one full charge.
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19. Wing Bikes
Urban
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Website: wingbikes.com
Wing Bikes is one of the newest entrants to the US-based electric bike market. They haven’t established themselves as much as some of the other brands in this review. However, they are beginning to gain more traction as expand their offering and test-ride locations.
Wing Bikes have integrated security features including an anti-theft alarm and a remote locking using a car-style fob. Additionally, their bikes have a sleek integrated look with simple color profiles. The components come from reliable manufacturers like Shimano, Kenda, and Bafang.
Overall, Wing electric bikes are affordable, lightweight, and stylish options for urban riders.
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20. Charge Bikes
Urban and commuter
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: Wilton, Connecticut
Website: Chargebikes.com
In its current form, Charge Bikes is among the most recent brands to enter the e-bike market. Although it has been operating since 2004 as a manufacturer of traditional bikes, the company wasn’t active in the US.
In 2020, Charge began producing a range of urban electric bikes and moved its operations entirely to the United States. It currently has four models on its lineup, all of which are equipped for commuting and urban riding, and one has MTB and commuter components combined.
Charge benefits from being part of Dorel Sports, an umbrella company that also owns Cannondale, GT, Schwinn, and Mongoose.
Overall, Charge e-bikes balance price and quality, and the bikes offer solutions to problems of assembly, storage space, and tire pressure with unique innovations.
