electric bike

noun

variants or e-bike

ˈē-ˌbīk 

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

For 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

Examples of electric bike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Matheson says his customers are driving less overall, with some switching to commuting by electric bikes to save mileage on their cars. —Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026

Just a few weeks ago, Illinois lawmakers approved tougher statewide regulations for electric bikes, scooters and skateboards. —Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Why Value Still Matters The electric bike market has no shortage of premium options. —New Atlas, 15 June 2026

For commuters looking for a more compact alternative to larger electric bikes, the Riley RB1 is on sale for just $999.99 (MSRP $1,299). —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electric bike

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