Top 26 Best Electric Bikes Brands for 2021

Our search for the best electric bikes – or eBikes if you prefer – was a lot of fun for the whole family.

To be fair, it was impossible to test out every single brand so we relied on suggestions and recommendations from some trusted Whole People team members.

Urban pollution and congestion. Rising gas prices. There’s never been a better time to get yourself an electric bicyle.

And these aren’t your parents clunky old electric bikes.

These are sleek, stylish and extremely practical ebikes!

We’ve got the right electric bike for you with the best e-bikes for urban commuting and off-road adventures.

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Best eBikes Brands

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Specialized

Specialized – established 1974 have had a huge impact in the bike industry, even creating the first production mountian bike.

They were riders and wanted to innovate the market, that fact has guided their every decision since 1974.

This model is the Specialized Turbo Creo SL and is a road bike.

The Turbo Creo SL isn’t just the lightest of its class, but also offers electrical-assistance to 24mph, a range of up to 120 miles, and many more great features.

Specialized offers tons of variations of different electric road bikes and mountain bike to suit your needs.

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Blix

Blix founded in 2014 by Pontus Malmberg, who grew up in Sweden, where a third of the people ride bikes to work and around town.

The mission at Blix was to see bikes become a more sustainable and popular mode of transport in the United States.

This is the Blix Sol Cruiser Bike, sort of a laid back city or beach cruiser paired with the soft cushy seat, wide handlebars, and powerful motor.

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Rad Power Bikes

Rad Power Bikes’ founder Mike Radenbaugh built his first eBike in 2007 as a way to get to high school and back, and became totally obsessed.

Mike always knew eBikes were the future of transportation. In 2015, he and his childhood friend Ty Collins joined forces to bring Rad Power Bikes to the masses.

The new RadRover 5 seamlessly blends rugged capabilities and exceptional comfort. Being their flagship bike it is perfectly capable for a casual ride around town, off-road adventures, and everything in between.

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Pivot

Pivot’s Shuttle eBike is everything that’s great about mountain biking – only now, you get to experience more of it. Way more.

Shimano’s STEPS eMTB system surprisingly, significantly amplifies your capabilities, enabling you to ride harder, ride further, and explore routes you had thought were impossible.

The Shuttle features progressive geometry, an ultra-capable suspension, and a state-of-the-art lightweight carbon-fiber chassis that magically makes you a better rider in the most demanding terrain. 

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Yamaha

Yamaha invented the world’s first electrically power-assisted bicycle in 1993. Since then they have been constantly innovating to deliver the best and most easy-to-use power assist systems.

Their center drive systems use sensors to precisely measure your pedaling force, the bicycle’s speed and pedal cadence to add just the right amount of power to the drivetrain.

The Yamaha Wabashis capable of handling all sorts of terrain conditions, the Wabash is the bicycle equivalent to the word “and”.

Road and Mountain. Pedal and Power. Man and Machine. Rock and Roll!

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Batch Bicycles

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Are you looking for a bike brand that is reasonably priced, has high quality components and doesn’t require you to assemble it yourself? 

Well, Batch is the bike company for you. For the average consumer wanting just a bike.

The pedal assisted power of the Bosch motor they use will help you go faster and further on your everyday rides.

Built for the recreational rider who is looking for an extra push to go out and ride more.

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Civia Cycles

Life is about more than getting from one place to the other. Civia believes there is richness in the space between, and that biking is a better way to experience that space in between travel.

For Civia riding is simply about enjoyment, whether it’s a casual cruise around the neighborhood or riding to work.

Civia’s North Loop is designed for a lively ride, with handling intended for casual commutes and some fitness.

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Aventon

Aventon are committed to building the best-value bikes in the industry. Bikes that are fun to ride without compromising quality, durability, or comfort.

They are passionate about bikes because they believe that bikes can change lives through the freedom of mobility.

The Aventon Pace 350 provides both pedal assist and full throttle abilities, a light weight, simple controls, and a easy to read display.

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The Electric Bike Company

The Electric Bike Company strives to provide the best US built custom electric bicycles in the world.

Built entirely in Newport Beach, California, USA, with high-quality materials. Their bikes are completely customizable, from color to branding to accessories.

Their Model S is a classic step-through style electric cruiser which was awarded the top rated E-Cruiser in the US 3 years in a row.

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Ride1Up

Ride1Up in one word, is all about efficiency. Electric bikes are never ending fun of course, but they are also incredibly efficient.

This is an incredible opportunity to change the way you get around town, have a positive impact on the environment, your well-being, and your wallets.

Ride1Up’s Core-5 is packed with all the essentials you need. Simple, clean, and efficient. Will anyone even know it’s electric?

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Ecotric

Ecotric is in pursuit of harmony between man and nature, advocating freedom, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.

Ecotric features many different bike styles to fit your needs, foldable bikes, cruiser bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes and more.

This bike from them is a foldable bike and features large or fat wheels for stability and rough terrain.

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Swagtron

At Swagtron everything is about mobility. They offer a many different style of eBikes for you to choose from.

Swagtron is also a budget-friendly brand of eBikes to shop from.

The efficiency of a classic city bike battery-powered for modern commuting.

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Haibike

Haibike was founded in 1995, in the small German city of Schweinfurt. Specializing in high quality, high performance bikes.

Having won many awards for their eBikes in the past, Haibike is highly respected in the eBike world.

No mountain is too high or challenge too great for Haibike’s top model XDURO AllMtn 10.0. Beautiful looks and performance.

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Tern

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Tern build their bikes with an eye for changing the world. Or at least the way that folks get around.

Tern specializes in foldable bikes, having won many awards for their foldable bike designs. If you are looking for a foldable bike, they are the people to go to.

One of their favorite mottos is: Aim high, then aim higher. They design products with an eye towards function and long-lasting durability.

“It rides like a dream and unlike just about any folding bike I’ve ever tried.” – Electrek

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Surface 604

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Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Surface 604 is highly passionate about electric bikes. 

They are on a mission to change people’s perceptions on what’s possible on an e-bike and to get more people riding more often.

When it comes time to spec Surface 604’s bikes, they go straight for a powerful motor and assemble a component sheet combining uncompromising performance with value.

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Trek

Trek e-bikes make more possible. They’re quick and smooth, with predictable, easy-to-control power and have a long-lasting removable battery that can be charged through any household outlet.

A little extra boost can lead to incredible possibilities. When you ride a Trek electric bike, there’s no ride too long, no load too heavy, and no place your legs can’t carry you. 

Ditch the daily traffic, get quality exercise, and feel great about treading lightly on the planet. And best of all, have a blast along the way.

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Benno

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Benno Bikes, founded in 2015 with the goal of reinventing bike designs once again.

Not only with the goal to inspire more people to ride, but to empower them to ride more. 

Benno’s eScout is the ultimate commuter bike, carrying substantial loads, fast and nimble. Engineered for strength and rigidity.

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Bulls

BULLS, created in 1995 in Cologne, Germany, still believe in what was important to them since day one: Building the best bicycles.  

Traffic jams and hunting for parking often make your already stressful life even more stressful. eBikes have changed that by having the ability to dodge traffic with ease and essentially park anywhere, and it’s fun at the same time.

Reliable, comfortable, and powerful are only a few words that can describe the new Bulls Lacuba EVO E45.

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Butchers & Bicycles

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Butchers & Bicycles was founded on a dream to make a real difference for families all over the world.

The bikes this company makes are very specific bikes which feature 3 wheels and a large cargo bay in the front. Quite a cool design to be fair.

These bikes are fast, safe, and super easy to ride. They can be used for shopping runs, moving stuff around, or just having fun with the kids.

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Cannondale

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Cannondale was founded in 1971. Cycling was still very traditional, very conventional, conforming to some sort of rulebook.

Their founders believed that there had to be a better way. So they ditched the rulebook and cut a new path, a new way.

 Fast, just got faster. Hills flatten, headwinds vanish, speed prevails. This is everything you love about road riding – amplified.

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Gazelle

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For 125 years Gazelle have been producing the highest-quality, most comfortable, and lightweight bicycles possible.

Their focus on thoughtful design and innovation are inspired by their love of cycling and a belief that bicycles should be a part of everybody’s life.

Their bikes feature low step-through frames to allow easy use for anyone, powerful and reliable mid-drive motors to get you where you need to go.

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Moustache Bikes

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Moustache has the strong belief that e-bikes are an incredible opportunity for the development of cycling!

A quality e-bike can bring happiness, whether in an urban environment, leisurely rides, or for more intense riding.

Moustache has the desire to offer bikes that are both unique and rewarding by combining design, comfort and ease of use.

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Riese & Müller

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For athletes, commuters, families, bike tourists, and for everyone who simply loves cycling.

Riese & Müller offer E-Bikes, E-Cargo Bikes, and folding bikes of the highest quality, perfected down to the tiniest detail, featuring state-of-the-art technology and pioneering design.

Every model they offer represents a complete solution for a specific purpose. It is only through this that their bikes deliver the best riding characteristics with the greatest riding pleasure. There’s no such thing as one E-Bike for everyone, but for everyone there is one E-Bike that’s right.

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Stromer

Stromer stands for a new era in urban mobility. They respond to the challenges of urban traffic with new technologies and Swiss engineering.

They develop powerful eBike with integrated design, full connectivity and outstanding ride qualities.

Stromer’s flagship with maximum power and range, and exclusive high-quality components for the greatest performance and riding dynamics.

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Urban Arrow

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Urban Arrow were inspired to build the urban vehicle of the future, theu set out to design an electric cargo bike that’ll never let you down.

All Urban Arrow’s are modular, giving the ability to choose between different front frames.

This particular model of from Urban Arrow is the Family, allowing for a baby seat to be placed inside.

The lowered children’s seating position makes for a lower center of gravity, being both safer for you and your child.

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Xtracycle

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Whether you need the kid-carrying abilities of their EdgeRunners, the offroad reliability of the Stoker, or a compact cargo solution, Xtracycle has engineered a bike that works for you. 

Xtracycle has been called the best cargo bike brand on Earth. Xtracycles are the safest, highest-quality, longest-lasting cargo bikes around.

With their add-on ecosystem, you can further personalize your bike to fit your needs. That’s why they say Xtracycle is Made for You.

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*Honorable Mention: Opibus

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