electric bike
noun
variants
or e-bike
or electric bicycle
plural electric bikes or e-bikes or electric bicycles
: a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that may be activated in order to assist with or replace pedaling
Just like any bike, electric bikes come with a ton of different technical specs that you may or may not care about.—
Adrienne So
Adrienne SoFor many years, e-bikes carried the stigma of being vehicles for lazy pedalers and seniors. The bikes draw power from a battery and motor to make pedaling significantly easier. You can also accelerate with the press of a button, transforming cycling from a strenuous exercise into a joy ride.—Brian X. Chen
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There are two electric bikes available for guests; everything else is an add-on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Lock + Pump + Pedals The Kingbull Ranger is a comfortable and relaxed retro electric bike, perfect for riders who want to cruise the beach in style.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
The American College of Surgeons says the type of helmet should be determined by the electric bike’s speed.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Lock + Pump + Pedals The Kingbull Ranger is a comfortable and relaxed retro electric bike, perfect for riders who want to cruise the beach in style.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
The American College of Surgeons says the type of helmet should be determined by the electric bike’s speed.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Electric bike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electric%20bike. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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