Best value commuter
Heybike Cityscape 2.0
Commuter468Wh15-25 mi real
Everyday commuting and errands on roads and bike paths, for the least money.
about $480on Amazon
E-bikes we recommend
18 bikes on Amazon that passed our check: at least 4 stars and 20 ratings, and no reliability, durability, battery or brake complaints outnumbering praise. Prices are rough. Not sure? Answer four questions.
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Budget
18 bikes 
Best folding fat-tyre bike
Heybike Ranger 2.0
Folding600Wh28 mph20-30 mi real
One bike that folds into a car and still handles sand, gravel and hills.
about $750on Amazon
Fastest stopping fat-tyre bike
Jasion Thunder
Fat tyre864Wh28 mph30-45 mi real
Heavier riders and hilly areas: big battery, 400 lb capacity and hydraulic brakes.
about $680on Amazon
Best full-suspension step-through
Aipas M1 Pro
Fat tyre840Wh30-40 mi real88 lb
Comfort on rough roads and gravel, with an easy step-through frame.
about $940on Amazon
Best electric trike
NARRAK 750W Electric Trike
Trike624Wh20-30 mi real130 lb
Riders who want three wheels, hydraulic brakes and big baskets.
about $1,100on Amazon
Cheapest e-bike we trust
Funhang 26" City Cruiser
Cruiser374Wh20 mph10-20 mi real61.5 lb
A first e-bike for town and park paths at the lowest price.
about $370on Amazon
Lightest folding e-bike
Gotrax R1 Folding
Folding374Wh20 mph10-20 mi real45 lb
Carrying up stairs, onto a train or into a small car boot.
about $660on Amazon
Long-range folding fat bike
EUYBIKE 20" Folding Fat Tire
Folding960Wh30-50 mi real65 lb
Long rides that still fold into a car boot.
about $590on Amazon
Best moped-style for two
Jasion RetroVolt
Moped-style720Wh30 mph25-35 mi real
Short trips with a passenger and errands, moped-style.
about $600on Amazon
Biggest battery for the money
Cybervelo 750W Folding
Folding998Wh35-50 mi real
Long rides on a budget: the most battery here under $600.
about $600on Amazon
Lightest trike
ESKUTE E-Trike
Trike624Wh18 mph20-30 mi real
Seniors and riders 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 2 in who want an easy, low step-through.
about $630on Amazon
Simplest step-through, sold by Amazon
Gotrax 26" Commuter
Commuter281Wh20 mph10-15 mi real
Gentle rides around town, with an easy step-through frame and Amazon handling returns.
about $550on Amazon
Most power (two motors)
FREESKY Dual Motor Fat Tire
Fat tyre1200Wh34 mph40-60 mi real75 lb
Hunting, backcountry trails and steep hills, for riders 5 ft 4 in to 6 ft 8 in.
about $1,000on Amazon
Best for shorter riders and teens
OUXI V8
Moped-style374Wh20 mph10-20 mi real
Riders 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 5 in, teens and college students.
about $460on Amazon
Cheapest moped-style
DTTZH F6
Moped-style749Wh25-35 mi real
Moped looks and full suspension at a low price.
about $440on Amazon
Folding step-through with a basket
ESKUTE 1200W Folding
Folding624Wh20 mph20-30 mi real
Shopping trips and short commutes, folded away at home.
about $640on Amazon
Fat-tyre bike sold by Amazon
Gotrax R7 20" Fat Tire
Folding499Wh25 mph15-25 mi real
A fat-tyre bike with Amazon handling delivery and returns.
about $900on Amazon
Cheapest trike we trust
NARRAK Folding Fat Tire Trike
Trike74 lb
Gentle neighbourhood rides and shopping on three wheels.
about $420on Amazon
No bike matches all three. Try a bigger budget or another type.