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

Officials say the boy was riding an electric bike at the time of the crash, according to CW affiliate WHDH. —Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 June 2025

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in a range of products, including electronics, appliances, cordless tools and electric bikes, and their usage has been linked to numerous incidents of overheating and fires. —CBS News, 13 June 2025

The 5 best electric motorcycles Ditch the gasoline and hop on these electric bikes for your next trip Start Slideshow Start Slideshow Electric bikes have existed for generations, dating back to the late 19th century. —Jack Shaw, Quartz, 17 May 2025

In a publicity stunt, Liu donned a delivery rider’s uniform in April and rode an electric bike in Beijing to deliver meal orders. —Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electric bike

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