The Best Electric Bikes 2022 | Our Expert's Top 10 List

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If you are in the market for a new e-bike in 2023, this is our list of the best electric bikes.

We’ve reviewed and tested each electric bike you'll find on this list. This video should help you find the best e-bike from the plethora of options to pick: cruisers, commuters, fat-tire e-bikes, and much more. Each bike is different as they all have unique features that appeal to a wide variety of riders for different reasons.

When looking into finding the best e-bike there are several variables to consider in order to be sure you find one that meets your needs. Think through what your answers are to the following questions about finding the best e-bike for you:

What's Features Do You Need?
Finding the best electric bike for you starts with identifying what you really need from a bike. If you're primarily taking leisurely cruises through the neighborhood or to the park, you don't need the biggest, fastest motor out there. Suspension is always nice, but if you're sticking to paved bike paths is it worth the extra $$$? Think through the features you'd need for your daily use case, and it'll help you hone in on a bike that fits you.

What E-Bike Style Fits You?
Each style has its own set of pros and cons. Fat-tire e-bikes are great for light off-roading and pavement alike, but they are often heavier bikes. Folding e-bikes are great for transporting in a car trunk, but they typically run smaller than others. Similar to the features point, carefully think through what you intend to do with the e-bike before committing to a style.

How Much Battery Do You Need?
Nobody likes it when the "E" part of E-bike isn't working. Electric bikes are heavier than traditional bicycles, so being caught with a dead battery mid-ride makes it not too fun to pedal back. That being said, you don't always need to splurge for the biggest battery on the market. Identify where and for how long you intend to ride, and then find a battery large enough to meet that need.

What Is Your Budget?
The most expensive e-bikes are often the most feature-rich, but that doesn't mean more affordable counterparts are bad. There are plenty of bang-for-your-buck electric bikes out there (which we included in this video) that perform nearly as well as much pricier options. Pick your budget beforehand, then shop in the right tier from there.

With these questions in mind, we've picked bikes that are great for e-bike newbies, and seasoned road-veterans alike. If you think an e-bike is missing from this list, check out the link above to our website for the full list, or let us know which is your pick for the best electric bike in the comments section below!

0:00 Best E-Bikes 2022 Intro
0:42 Methodology
2:25 Aventon Aventure
4:10 Blix Aveny Skyline
5:59 Rad Power Bikes RadCity 5 Plus
7:47 Ride1UP 700 Series
9:06 Lectric XP 2.0
10:38 QuietKat Jeep
13:12 Electric Bike Co. Model S
15:01 Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus
16:33 Specialized Turbo Vado
18:58 Tern HSD

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E-Bike Question of the Day ⚡🚴 What do you think about our picks for the best electric bike? What else would you add to it? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

[Parker]

I noted that reliability is not mentioned at all in this review. Features, design and specs all don't mean much if you are having little or big things going wrong on your bike over time and you are getting frustrated. I want to know what makes for quality components, what makes for quality electronics. Are spare parts available? What is the experience with service? This is the kind of information I am looking for.

[jayfishman]

My wife and I both have two year old Aventon Levels. For us these are road bikes in the Boise foothills. We’re 70 and don’t off road and did not want fat tire bikes. Both bikes have performed well. Mine has nearly 8, 000 miles on it. I did just have the rear brakes replaced. They were completely shot. The tires are original with plenty of miles still left on them. We paid $1, 400 each before prices got stupid. We’re very happy with these bikes.

[robk]

My wife and I both have LECTRIC XP 2.0 step thru bikes. We love them. We are not off road riders. We cruise the neighborhood, parks beaches and campgrounds. Best value for the money, at $999 each (includes shipping) if you ask me.

[rickmave]

Found it interesting when you guys talked about the way you felt 'one with the bike' when riding the Specialized.
This will be my fourth season on my Specialized Como 3.0 and it is amazing the comfort, confidence, and quiet ride ability you feel on this platform. The pedal assist keeps you engaged, alert, and on turbo level is almost effortless. I am about ready to hit 10, 000 miles and I'd say pretty close to 40% has been medium difficulty trails. I ride this bike hard and have been able to get about 5, 000 miles per cassette, brake pads, and rear tire. Still using original front tire and discs.
Those who think you can't stay in shape using an e-bike, try the pedal assist..

[rhtball]

Love my Fat Tire Rad Rover, it's been a great bike for the money as well...I paid 1500.00 six years ago and is still running great....I recommend the Rad Rover Fat Tire Bike if cost is a concerned. Now they are around 1900.00

[ArizonaMMJ]

Just did 25 miles on a Specialized Como. Absolutely brutalized my entire body. No shocks!

[teotwawki]

I just ordered an Aventure and a Lectric 2.0 both in step-thru. Aventure for me and my wife wanted the Lectric. We'll share them and enjoy them. I can't wait for them to get here. Thanks. Your videos are the reason we decided on these 2. Be well and ride safe.

[Rokabur]

Once I'm able too, pretty sure the Lectric XP 2.0 will be the one I get. For 1 grand it seems to be the best for that price, plus it's foldable.

[martinmaddox]

My radrunner plus is everything I hoped it would be. One important point if you purchase a utility style bike, make sure the seat is adjustable like the radrunner plus. I looked at a competitor with a non adjustable seat that had mag style wheels instead of spokes which would be a good feature .A non adjustable seat is going to perfectly match only if you are one common height. Radrunner plus is extremely solid, no questions about the step thru being strong enough to never fail. I believe the rad rover mini step thru would be a good alternative, with the ability to be folded, negating the need for a carrier rack, $500 less money and an excellent choice. No I have no regrets on my purchase of the radrunner plus and if you wanted to with its 350 pound cargo rating you can carry a passenger, pull a deer hauler or wagon, and haul a lot with the available large extra sturdy basket. The basket is made for the front but I turned it parallel to the bike, drilled two holes and installed on the back. Turning it was essential to being able to easily get it through a doorway.

[eldnah]

Don't forget to mention that the Lectric 2.0 can operate up to 28 mph with a few button pushes that create a class 3 and for about $1000.

[packatak]

Gentlemen, there is a whole consumer Ebike group you missed!!!!
E trikes!!!
Seniors are seriously looking at and buying etrikes. As are people with some mobility/balance issues. I know of someone with MS that is able to ride again thanks to her ebike. And another senior (82 yrs young) that is able to ride thanks to his ebike. I hope you consider this and make another video for those of us who are seriously interested.

[etheridgejamesii]

I bought a Lectric XP 2.0. It has replaced my pickup truck. I do all of my shopping with it. With the optional racks, I can carry a 3 gallon water bottle, 2 folding chairs, 3 coolers and food for the week, all at the same time.

[khronin]

I have a CSC 750 Xp 20 i bought 1 year ago.I have 850 miles on it and it is flawless.BTW it is also dual drive.I put a 1000 watt hub motor on the front attached to a 48 V 20 ah battery---stock it already had a 750 bafang with a 48v 14ah. I have 100 mile plus range with light peddling and a 34 mph top speed battery only with just the front.I have posted videos on my setup and I can ride anywhere up to motocross level terrain and can also go up to the local high end restaurant and pull it up on the sidewalk and go eat--or goto the local park--or offroad trails--these things are fantastic. One thing for new users so they do not quit--buy a cloud 9 or the best padded seat and an adjustable seat post--about 50 to 100 dollars in total depending on the quality.I spent 30 on a seat and about 25 on the seatpost and it made a world of diffrence.If you can afford it--dual drive your ebike--it is the best thing I could have done.850 miles of all sorts of riding from street to medium trails and my tires still have about 60% tread.The 26 inch bikes are VERY big--buyer beware--I am 6ft 1 and have a 20 inch and it is just as big as my normal mountainbike.Go look at them live before you buy cause you will be shocked at how big even the 20 inch ones are.

[erich]

Anything over 1K isn't worth investing. It's marketing and price up at that point. I brought an e bike kit and costed $200 with $100 battery, 42 miles range, 48v 1000 watt eletric hub with top speed of 30 mph.

[SmokeyTreats]

Thanks for your vid though I’m glad I researched more for my first E-Bike purchase. Ordered an Ariel Rider Kepler 32-40mph fat tire E-Bike, 1000 Watt Nominal 1800 Watt Peak Power Bafang Motor, 52V 20ah LG battery, 1650 Watt 33amp 52V Controller, with 108 Nm of torque for $1, 800.

[dannygayler]

Not a Belt drive E Bike mentioned, I have a "Smart Motion", Belt drive and one the positive things I can mention is : belt drives don't stretch or break and dare I say no need to lubricate the belt and no oily residue on legs or trousers !

[ahnie]

I will add that the customer service at Blix is over the top! Terrific company. I have last years Aveny model. Just fantastic on all levels. 💕

[goingoutotheparty]

Agreed, didn't have to go past that Fat Bikes Rock, The Bafang RM60 Is REALLY Good, you can build them yourself too, upgrade with comfy seat, VESC or FLIPSKY Controller, improved batteries' Higher Voltage is more efficient

[selwynprattley]

In November 2019 I bought a seconhand cube crossover pedal assist bike. I bought it from a gentlman I new, I new him well and he had a genuine reason for selling it, the bike had done 3200 kilometers when I bought it, it now has 13900 kilometers it has a Boch motor. I get it serviced regularly, and hav had no problems with it. I have don ethe Alps to ocean trail ( 300 k) parst of which are grade 3 and over very rough terrian, I did it with a club I belong to and we did it over 5 day we are all over 70 one gentleman was 82 and still on a manual bike. I'm from Timaru New Zealand, I sugest you google alps to ocean trail. Our next trip is going to be in October, we are going to do the lake Dunstan trail, that is a really exciting trail!