ElectricBikes.com shortlist
Best commuter e-bikes
A great commute bike disappears under you: predictable assist, lights and fenders where they matter, and a fit you will still like in month twelve. These are the commute-first models ElectricBikes.com tracks right now.
Velotric
Discover 3
Our comfort commute pick.
Highlights per Velotric
- Class — 1 / 2 / 3, one-touch switching; default max speed 20 mph, adjustable 12–28 mph
- Motor — 48V hub, 750 W (1100 W peak), 75 Nm; SensorSwap torque/cadence; 5 assist modes
- Battery — 48V 15.2 Ah (730 Wh), IPX7, UL 2271; Samsung/LG 21700 cells (UL 2580)
Velotric
Discover 2
The proven Discover daily.
Highlights per Velotric
- Battery — 706Wh
- Range — up to 75 miles
- Tires — 27.5×2.4"
Velotric
Tempo
A light city bike that rides like a bicycle (per Velotric).
Highlights per Velotric
- Class — 1 / 2 / 3, switchable; default max speed 20 mph, adjustable 12–28 mph. Velotric: “Tempo does not support Custom Mode or throttle unlock in Class 3.”
- Motor — 36V rear hub, 350 W (650 W peak), 45 Nm; SensorSwap torque/cadence sensing; 5 assist modes
- Battery — 36V 10.14 Ah (374 Wh), IPX7, UL 2271; Samsung/LG 21700 cells (UL 2580)
Ride1Up
Prodigy V2
Torque-sensor commute workhorse.
Highlights per Ride1Up
- Battery — 504Wh
- Range — up to 50 miles
- Tires — Schwalbe, 27.5×2.0"
Ride1Up
700-Series
The classic Ride1Up commute platform.
Highlights per Ride1Up
- Battery — 720Wh
- Range — up to 50 miles
- Tires — Schwalbe Super Moto-X, 27.5×2.4"
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Magnum
Cosmo 2.0 T
Low-step Magnum commute.
Highlights per Magnum
- Class — configurable to Class 1, 2 or 3; pedal assist up to 25 mph, throttle up to 20 mph
- Motor — Vision rear hub, geared; 500 W nominal, 750 W peak; torque-sensor pedal assist, thumb throttle, walk mode
- Battery — 48V, 13Ah, 624Wh, integrated; UL 2271 & UL 2849 certified; 5.5 h charge
n+
City Edition 750
Premium city n+.
Highlights per n+
- Motor — 750W, which n+ asterisks on its own site
- Battery — 48V 10Ah down tube plus an optional 48V 5Ah seat tube. n+ says the batteries are "compliant with all safety regulations"; it states no UL number and no watt-hour figure.
- Range — Up to 70 mi with the optional second battery, per n+
Ford Bikes
Mustang eBike
Ford-licensed city and lifestyle build, made by n+.
Highlights per Ford Bikes
- Motor — 750W (maximum rated power)
- Battery — 48V 15Ah (720Wh). Ford Bikes says it is "compliant with US safety standards" and states no UL number.
- Range — Up to 60 mi, which Ford Bikes describes as indicative
HOVSCO
HovRanger
HOVSCO's city and commute lean.
Highlights per HOVSCO
- Motor — 500W rated / 970W peak
- Battery — 48V 15Ah (720Wh)
- Range — 40–60 mi, per HOVSCO — assist level, rider weight and terrain all move it