E-bike reviews
Every bike we've reviewed, scored by the Genius Score. Newest and best-scoring first.
Cyrusher Luxe City
The Cyrusher Luxe City pairs a huge 960Wh battery and cushy fat tires with a rock-bottom price, so it does the daily-errand grind without asking much of your wallet.
Genius 93 / 100Heybike Mars 3.0
The Heybike Mars 3.0 packs a strong motor, a throttle, and room for a passenger into a budget price, which is why it earns one of our higher Genius Scores for the money.
Genius 91 / 100Mokwheel Tor Plus
A budget fat-tire commuter with real cargo muscle, a throttle, and enough range for a full day of errands.
Genius 91 / 100Ride1Up Portola C1
The Portola C1 gives budget commuters a genuine 750W motor, solid stopping power, and a fold-flat frame for under a grand, which is more useful bike than that price usually buys.
Genius 90 / 100Mokwheel Basalt ST
The Mokwheel Basalt ST is a cheap, capable way onto loose terrain, with strong torque, fat tires, a throttle, and enough battery for real all-day range.
Genius 90 / 100Mokwheel Basalt
A fat-tire off-roader with a big 940Wh battery, real low-end grunt, and a throttle, priced low enough to be a genuine entry point into off-road riding.
Genius 89 / 100Cyrusher Aura
The Cyrusher Aura pairs an easy step-through frame and a big battery with a low $1,399 price, making it a comfortable, low-fuss daily rider.
Genius 89 / 100Cyrusher Scout
The Cyrusher Scout is a cheap ticket onto gravel, sand, and dirt roads, with two batteries that add up to enough range for a full day of riding.
Genius 89 / 100Ride1Up Turris
Strong 90 Nm torque, a throttle for no-pedal cruising, and hydraulic brakes make the $1,395 Turris a well-rounded commuter that handles hills better than most at its price.
Genius 88 / 100Lectric XP4 750 Long Range
A folding $1,299 commuter with a big battery, a throttle, and enough motor to make short work of a loaded ride to town.
Genius 88 / 100Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST
A big-battery fat-tire commuter that's built to haul errands and cargo for the money, so long as you're okay upgrading the basic brakes down the road.
Genius 88 / 100Ride1Up Portola
Ride1Up's small-wheel commuter brings a throttle, hydraulic brakes, and a switchable class for well under a grand, and the only real compromise is a battery built for shorter rides.
Genius 87 / 100Cyrusher Glider
A big-battery fat-tire cargo bike that can stand in for a second car, with a throttle for the loaded starts and hills.
Genius 86 / 100Heybike Venus
A light, well-rounded daily bike with a throttle, a switchable class, and enough range to make most commuters forget about charging mid-week.
Genius 85 / 100Cyrusher Rover Step-Over Full-Suspension
The Cyrusher Rover is a cheap, capable way onto dirt roads, sand, and light trails, as long as you're honest about the real range.
Genius 84 / 100Heybike Horizon
A $1,399 fat-tire commuter with strong hill power and a big battery, built to make a rough daily ride more comfortable.
Genius 84 / 100Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro
A well-equipped $1,499 fat-tire bike with a big battery, strong pull, and a class setting you can tune to your local rules.
Genius 84 / 100Heybike Saturn
A powerful, big-battery fat-tire commuter that climbs hills and hauls cargo without complaint, with a switchable Class 2/3 setup that adapts to wherever you ride.
Genius 84 / 100Mokwheel Basalt 2.0
For $1,699, Mokwheel gives you a fat-tire off-roader with the battery and muscle for long, loaded days on mixed terrain, as long as you don't need spelled-out suspension specs.
Genius 83 / 100Denago City 1 High Step
A well-rounded $1,299 city commuter with a name-brand LG battery, hydraulic brakes, and a weight most e-bikes can't touch.
Genius 83 / 100Heybike Mars 2.0 750/1000W
A lot of cargo capacity and motor muscle for the money, best suited to flat-to-rolling city riding.
Genius 83 / 100Ride1Up Lmtd 2
A $1,595 daily commuter with enough motor for real hills, a throttle for no-pedal cruising, and a class you can dial to fit local rules.
Genius 83 / 100Ride1Up Lmtd V2
Ride1Up's Lmtd V2 pairs a punchy 750W motor, a switchable Class 2-3 setup, and a liftable frame in one of the stronger commuter values around.
Genius 83 / 100Velotric Fold 1
A folding daily commuter with a throttle, 70 Nm of torque, and a 440-pound payload, priced well for what you get.
Genius 82 / 100Aventon Soltera 2.5
A light, throttle-equipped commuter that nails the basics for around $1,200, as long as your rides stay short and mostly flat.
Genius 82 / 100Cyrusher Kommoda 3.0
Cyrusher's fat-tire commuter pairs a big 960Wh battery and a strong 750W motor with a $1,599 price, giving everyday riders real range and hill-ready muscle.
Genius 81 / 100Ride1Up Rift
A fat-tire off-roader with a huge battery, real climbing torque, and a throttle, built to roam dirt, gravel, and pavement without a premium price.
Genius 80 / 100Lectric XP4
A well-built budget folder with hydraulic brakes and a 330-pound payload that tucks into a car trunk or a hallway closet when you're done riding.
Genius 80 / 100Mokwheel Obsidian ST
A low step-through fat-tire off-roader with 105 Nm of torque, a throttle, and a real shot at long mixed-terrain days for $1,999.99.
Genius 80 / 100Mokwheel Obsidian
A fat-tire off-roader with big power, a huge battery, and a throttle, built for long days across gravel, sand, and trails.
Genius 80 / 100Mokwheel Slate
A light, affordable way onto gravel, sand, and dirt roads, best suited to weekend adventures rather than all-day backcountry miles.
Genius 80 / 100Velotric Fold 1 Plus
A $1,499 folding commuter with the range for a real daily ride, a throttle for the lazy days, and enough muscle to haul groceries or a second person.
Genius 79 / 100Aventon Abound SR
The Abound SR pairs a big 733Wh battery with a low, load-friendly deck, so it can run a week of family errands and still have miles left.
Genius 79 / 100Heybike Hybrid
A $1,699 commuter built around a genuinely large 864Wh battery, a throttle, and a switchable Class 2/3 setup, so most daily riders can basically stop thinking about range.
Genius 79 / 100Mokwheel Asphalt ST
The Mokwheel Asphalt ST is a budget way onto easy off-road terrain, with a throttle, hydraulic brakes, and a frame light enough to load solo.
Genius 79 / 100Mokwheel Asphalt
A $1,499.99 off-road e-bike with a big removable battery and a throttle, built for gravel, dirt roads, and easy trails rather than gnarly, technical terrain.
Genius 79 / 100Mokwheel Mesa Lite
For $800, Mokwheel's off-road hardtail opens up gravel, dirt roads, and light trails with a throttle and a light frame, as long as you don't expect it to charge up steep, loaded climbs.
Genius 79 / 100Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0
A well-built fat-tire off-roader with a huge battery, real climbing muscle, and a throttle, at a mid-pack price that reflects its capability.
Genius 79 / 100Mokwheel Obsidian ST 2.0
A Class 3 fat-tire bike with strong climbing torque, a big battery, and a parts list that holds up on real mixed terrain.
Genius 78 / 100Cyrusher Sonder
The Cyrusher Sonder covers the everyday-commuter basics well and undercuts most folders on price, as long as your route isn't full of steep hills.
Genius 78 / 100Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0
A mid-priced fat-tire off-roader with strong climbing muscle and a huge battery, best for riders who want to wander dirt roads and mixed terrain all day.
Genius 78 / 100Mokwheel Scoria 2.0
With 90 Nm of torque, a throttle, and up to 80 miles of claimed range, this fat-tire bike handles loose backroads and gravel days for a mid-range $1,799.99.
Genius 78 / 100Ride1Up Vorsa
Strong torque, a big battery, and a switchable Class 1-3 setup make the Ride1Up Vorsa a genuinely flexible daily rider at a fair price.
Genius 77 / 100Aventon Pace 4
Aventon's Pace 4 pairs an easy low-step frame with a big battery and a throttle, making it a low-fuss daily commuter for flat-to-rolling routes.
Genius 77 / 100Cyrusher Flex Step-Over
Strong hill-climbing power, a big battery, and proper hydraulic brakes make this a well-rounded daily commuter at a fair mid-range price.
Genius 77 / 100Cyrusher Sprint Step-Through City
A low-step commuter with genuine climbing muscle, a throttle you can switch between Class 2 and 3, and a fair $1,599 price.
Genius 77 / 100Heybike Hero
A premium mid-drive commuter that spends its money where you feel it: pulling a heavy, loaded bike up real hills and going days between charges.
Genius 77 / 100Mokwheel FLINT ST
A light, well-built Class 2 commuter with a throttle and a fair price, best suited to shorter city rides because of its small battery.
Genius 77 / 100Mokwheel FLINT
The 36-pound Mokwheel Flint is one of the few commuter e-bikes light enough to carry up a flight of stairs, and it's a natural fit for flat city commutes.
Genius 77 / 100Velotric Go 1
A well-equipped family hauler with a big load limit, four-piston brakes, and a throttle, priced well below what its capability would suggest.
Genius 76 / 100Mokwheel Mesa Lite ST
A budget off-road e-bike with a throttle, best for gravel, dirt roads, and mellow trails rather than steep, technical climbing.
Genius 76 / 100Mokwheel Tarmac ST
A $1,700 all-terrain bike with 75 Nm of grunt, a throttle, and a genuinely light 57-pound frame, best for riders splitting time between dirt and pavement who can plan around a modest real-world range.
Genius 75 / 100Aventon Pace 5 REC
The Aventon Pace 5 REC pairs an easy-mount frame, real hill-pulling power, and a large battery into a well-rounded $1,799 daily rider that doesn't ask much of you.
Genius 75 / 100Juiced Scrambler
A moto-styled fat-tire e-bike with a huge battery and switchable class, built for long, wandering days on mixed terrain rather than fast pedaling.
Genius 75 / 100Velotric Summit 2
A 100 Nm trail e-bike with a big battery, a throttle, and a class you can dial up or down for wherever you're riding.
Genius 74 / 100Ariel Rider X-Class 60V
A 1,200Wh battery and 110 Nm of torque make this a genuine all-day machine for trails, fire roads, and sand.
Genius 74 / 100Biktrix Stunner Step-Over Auto
Biktrix's automatic hub means you never touch a shifter, and a 120 Nm Bafang mid-drive means grades stop mattering — for $2,349, that's a genuinely low-effort daily ride.
Genius 74 / 100Cyrusher Quest
A $2,599 fat-tire off-roader with serious low-end grunt and a big battery, best for riders who actually seek out the hard stuff.
Genius 74 / 100Heybike ALPHA
A $1,799 fat-tire commuter with real climbing power and a big battery, built for riders who deal with hills and daily hauling.
Genius 74 / 100Rad Power RadRunner Electric Cargo Utility Bike
Rad Power's RadRunner keeps the price low and the payload high, with a throttle that makes loaded starts easy, as long as you don't need big miles or steep climbs.
Genius 74 / 100Rad Power RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike
Rad Power's cargo workhorse swaps short car trips for bike trips, and it undercuts most family haulers on price without cutting the payload.
Genius 74 / 100Velotric Discover M
The Discover M is a premium commuter that trades a flashy price tag for strong hill-climbing and one of the bigger batteries in its class.
Genius 73 / 100Aventon Abound LR
Aventon's Abound LR pairs a big 733Wh battery with a 440-pound total load limit, so it can do real family hauling without begging for a charger by lunch.
Genius 73 / 100Aventon Soltera 3 ADV
A light, belt-driven commuter built for flat-to-rolling city riding, as long as you're happy to pedal.
Genius 73 / 100Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Duo Pro Step-Thru
The Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Duo Pro Step-Thru packs a Bafang Ultra mid-drive and a huge battery into a low, easy-mount frame built for steep, rough terrain.
Genius 73 / 100Mokwheel Tarmac
Strong climbing power, quality brakes and gearing, and a throttle for the tricky bits, as long as you keep your rides within reach of a charger.
Genius 72 / 100Velotric Discover 2
A flexible, big-battery commuter at $1,799 that adapts to your rules and your errands, held back only by a plain drivetrain on the steepest climbs.
Genius 72 / 100Vvolt Alpha II
The Vvolt Alpha II is one of the lightest, lowest-maintenance daily rides you can buy at this price, as long as your commute stays short and mostly flat.
Genius 71 / 100Aventon Level 3
A big 733Wh battery, a throttle, and strong hydraulic brakes make this a genuinely low-fuss daily commuter at $1,699.
Genius 71 / 100Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Duo 4 Step-Over
This $3,499 fat-tire off-roader pairs a monster mid-drive motor with a big 910Wh battery for riders who actually head deep into rough country.
Genius 71 / 100Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Eagle 2
A serious backcountry machine built around Bafang's Ultra motor, with the power and battery to go far and rough if the $4,999 price fits.
Genius 71 / 100Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS Pro 3 Cruise
It has the torque and suspension to haul you and your gear up rough climbs; the trade-off is a battery that won't reach as far as all that power hints.
Genius 71 / 100Biktrix Stunner LT 8
A mid-priced fat-tire commuter with a throttle, strong range, and enough braking and payload for real daily hauling.
Genius 71 / 100Denago Folding 1
Strong torque, a throttle, and a big battery make the Folding 1 a well-rounded daily commuter, as long as you can live with mechanical brakes at this price.
Genius 71 / 100Velotric Summit 1
A well-built, genuinely light $1,999 trail hardtail with a throttle and adjustable class, held back a little by mid-pack power and range for the off-road crowd.
Genius 70 / 100Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB
A big-battery, big-power fat-tire machine for riders who want range and muscle for long trail days, if they can live with its size and price.
Genius 70 / 100Cyrusher Hurricane
Serious climbing power and a big battery for long days in rough terrain, at a price that asks you to really need all that capability.
Genius 70 / 100Cyrusher Path
A strong 750W motor, big hydraulic brakes, and a 720Wh battery make this a comfortable, low-fuss daily rider at $1,799.
Genius 70 / 100Cyrusher Trident
A genuinely powerful fat-tire climber with a big battery and the torque to grind up steep, rough ground far from pavement.
Genius 70 / 100Ride1Up Prodigy V2
A German Brose mid-drive gives this $1,795 commuter strong climbing that works through its gears, though the 504Wh battery keeps range midpack.
Genius 69 / 100Velotric Breeze 1 Cruiser
The Velotric Breeze 1 pairs a 48-pound frame with a throttle and a switchable class, giving everyday riders a low-fuss daily bike that's easy to live with.
Genius 68 / 100Aventon Sinch 2.5
A mid-priced folding fat-tire commuter that stores in tight spaces, cushions broken pavement, and lets you ride on throttle alone.
Genius 68 / 100Blix Vika X
The Blix Vika X packs a full commuter's range, brakes, and auto-shifting into a frame that folds away in a closet or trunk.
Genius 68 / 100Mokwheel FLINT PRO ST
Mokwheel's belt-drive city bike stays light and nearly maintenance-free, and its small battery makes it a better fit for everyday commutes than for chasing the 70-mile claim.
Genius 68 / 100Mokwheel FLINT PRO
The Mokwheel Flint Pro trades big power and long range for a genuinely light, grease-free ride that's easy to live with in a city apartment.
Genius 68 / 100Velotric Discover 3
The Velotric Discover 3 pairs a big 730Wh battery with a throttle and an adjustable speed class, so one bike covers the calm daily commute and the fast open road.
Genius 68 / 100Vvolt Centauri SE
The Vvolt Centauri SE pairs a near-maintenance-free belt drive with a strong-climbing mid-drive, though its modest 490Wh battery keeps real range short of the 60-mile claim.
Genius 67 / 100Rad Power RadExpand 5 Plus
A folding fat-tire bike that tucks into a small home or a car and still handles potholes, short hills, and a real daily commute.
Genius 67 / 100Ride1Up Revv1 Evo
You pay premium money, but what you get is genuine all-day range, moped-grade pull, and suspension that takes the sting out of rough roads.
Genius 66 / 100Aventon Aventure 3
A comfy, torquey fat-tire commuter with a big battery and a throttle that shrugs off broken pavement and hills.
Genius 66 / 100Aventon Level 4 REC
The Level 4 REC pairs a roomy 733Wh battery with a throttle and switchable class, so your daily ride is easy whether you pedal or not.
Genius 66 / 100Blix Sol X Comfort
A comfortable, low-fuss daily commuter with automatic shifting and a throttle, held back only by a price a few rivals undercut.
Genius 66 / 100Cyrusher XF900 Mountain Motorcycle-Style
A rugged, throttle-equipped fat-tire off-roader with a big battery and real climbing grunt, though its range and outright punch are where it gives ground to rivals.
Genius 66 / 100Mokwheel Onyx ST
A premium fat-tire commuter that spends its money on range and climbing power, not on being a bargain.
Genius 66 / 100Mokwheel Onyx
It's a premium fat-tire commuter that spends its money on a big battery and real hill-pulling power, not on keeping the price or the weight down.
Genius 66 / 100Rad Power RadRunner Max Electric Cargo Utility Bike
A genuinely strong cargo hauler with a 750W motor, a throttle, and a switchable class setting, priced right in the middle of the pack.
Genius 66 / 100Rad Power RadRunner Plus Electric Cargo Utility Bike
The RadRunner Plus is a compact, throttle-equipped hauler with room for a passenger and a load on a frame short enough to park just about anywhere.
Genius 66 / 100Velotric Packer 1
A $2,199 cargo bike with a throttle, a big battery, and enough carrying capacity to leave the car in the driveway for daily errands.
Genius 66 / 100Vvolt Centauri II
A premium commuter that spends your money on low-maintenance refinement and a light frame rather than on range or big specs.
Genius 65 / 100Biktrix Stunner LT 5
You get 85 Nm of grunt, cushioning 24-inch fat tires, and a 50-mile range claim, but at $2,649 the value math is tight.
Genius 65 / 100Biktrix Juggernaut Hub Duo Step-Over 2
A well-built fat-tire all-terrain bike with long range and a brake-and-drivetrain package that beats what its $2,299 price usually buys.
Genius 65 / 100Denago Cargo 1
A capable, fairly priced cargo hauler with a strong 750W motor and an expandable battery, held back mainly by a modest payload and a basic 7-speed drivetrain.
Genius 65 / 100Velotric GoMad
Strong low-end pull, a big battery, and a class you can dial down make this a genuine one-bike answer for trails, dirt roads, and the ride into town.
Genius 64 / 100Aventon Aventure M
The Aventon Aventure M's mid-drive and big battery make it a genuinely capable long-haul commuter, but at $2,899 you're paying up for that climbing power and comfort.
Genius 64 / 100Biktrix Stunner LT 6 Medium
A premium fat-tire commuter with strong torque, a throttle, and a big battery — you just pay up for the comfort, and rivals offer similar range for less.
Genius 64 / 100Biktrix Swift CVT 2
A premium mid-drive commuter built around a stepless Enviolo hub and a carbon belt, so your daily ride stays smooth and low-maintenance, though you pay up for the privilege.
Genius 64 / 100Biktrix Swift CVT - Built with SwapTop Technology
You're paying premium money for twist-to-shift CVT gearing and a clean belt drive that needs almost no upkeep, backed by a mid-drive motor with serious hill-climbing muscle.
Genius 63 / 100Denago City 3
The Denago City 3 is an easy-on, easy-off daily rider that'll hustle to 28 mph when you pedal and let you coast on the throttle when you don't, as long as your commute isn't full of steep climbs.
Genius 62 / 100Velotric Nomad 1 Plus
A genuinely capable 750W fat-tire rig for mixed off-road riding, held back a bit by shorter real-world range and just-okay value.
Genius 61 / 100Rad Power RadWagon 5 Electric Cargo Bike
A powerful, well-sorted family hauler with plenty of range, priced a little above the rivals that carry just as much.
Genius 57 / 100Tenways CGO009
The Tenways CGO009 is a clean, low-fuss belt-drive commuter built for easy flat-city riding.