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Best electric bikes of 2023: ranking and price comparison

Electric bikes (1 - 5)

	Trek Rail 9.8 XT1	Cowboy 4 ST2	Cowboy 43	VanMoof X34	VanMoof S35	Electric Bike Company Model S6	Trek Rail 9.77	Trek Rail 9.8 GX8	Electric Bike Company Model C9	Trek Ghostrider Go10

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	Trek Rail 9.8 XT	Cowboy 4 ST	Cowboy 4	VanMoof X3	VanMoof S3	Electric Bike Company Model S	Trek Rail 9.7	Trek Rail 9.8 GX	Electric Bike Company Model C	Trek Ghostrider Go
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Design
Frame materialThe frame material is important due to its weight, shock absorption, and durability characteristics. Aluminium, for example, is fairly inexpensive and a good all-rounder. Carbon fiber frames are usually the most expensive, but are incredibly lightweight and durable.
Frame materialThe frame material is important due to its weight, shock absorption, and durability characteristics. Aluminium, for example, is fairly inexpensive and a good all-rounder. Carbon fiber frames are usually the most expensive, but are incredibly lightweight and durable.	Carbon fiber	Aluminium	Aluminium	Aluminium	Aluminium	Aluminium	Carbon fiber	Carbon fiber	Aluminium	Aluminium
Front suspensionSuspension (or shock absorbers) improves ride comfort when traveling over uneven surfaces.
Front suspensionSuspension (or shock absorbers) improves ride comfort when traveling over uneven surfaces.	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔	✔	✖	✔
In-frame batteryAn in-frame battery is more aesthetically pleasing than a battery which is attached to the outside of the frame.
In-frame batteryAn in-frame battery is more aesthetically pleasing than a battery which is attached to the outside of the frame.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
FoldableFoldable devices are easier to transport and take up less storage space.
FoldableFoldable devices are easier to transport and take up less storage space.	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔
Internal cable routingThe cables are routed through the inside of the frame, which is more aesthetically pleasing than external cables.
Internal cable routingThe cables are routed through the inside of the frame, which is more aesthetically pleasing than external cables.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Total score for "Design"
Total score for "Design"
Battery
Battery sizeBatteries with more watt-hours are larger. Larger batteries usually allow greater travel distances, or the ability to use high-power modes for longer.
Battery sizeBatteries with more watt-hours are larger. Larger batteries usually allow greater travel distances, or the ability to use high-power modes for longer.	750Wh	360Wh	360Wh	504Wh	502Wh	N.A.	625Wh	750Wh	N.A.	400Wh
Charge timeThe time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Charge timeThe time it takes to fully charge the battery.	N.A.	3.2h	3.5h	4h	4h	4.5h	N.A.	N.A.	4h	3.5h
Regenerative brakingRegenerative braking captures the kinetic energy produced by braking and converts it into electricity to charge the battery.
Regenerative brakingRegenerative braking captures the kinetic energy produced by braking and converts it into electricity to charge the battery.	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔
Removable batteryThe battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Removable batteryThe battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Total score for "Battery"
Total score for "Battery"
Performance
Maximum distance per chargeThe maximum distance per charge represents the longest distance you can travel with your vehicle without having to recharge the battery.
Maximum distance per chargeThe maximum distance per charge represents the longest distance you can travel with your vehicle without having to recharge the battery.	N.A.	70km	70km	146km	149km	305km	N.A.	N.A.	305km	N.A.
Braking systemThere are two main types of braking system: disc brakes and rim brakes. Either system can be hydraulic or mechanical. Disc brakes usually provide more stopping power than rim brakes. Similarly, hydraulic brakes tend to perform better than mechanical brakes.
Braking systemThere are two main types of braking system: disc brakes and rim brakes. Either system can be hydraulic or mechanical. Disc brakes usually provide more stopping power than rim brakes. Similarly, hydraulic brakes tend to perform better than mechanical brakes.	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes	Hydraulic disc brakes
Eco modeEco mode gives the least amount of assistance but uses less battery. It is useful when travelling long distances.
Eco modeEco mode gives the least amount of assistance but uses less battery. It is useful when travelling long distances.	✔	✖	✖	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔
Drive motor typeThe two main types of motor are hub-drive and mid-drive. A mid-drive motor has several advantages, such as having better balance and a more natural-feeling ride.
Drive motor typeThe two main types of motor are hub-drive and mid-drive. A mid-drive motor has several advantages, such as having better balance and a more natural-feeling ride.	Mid-drive motor	Hub-drive motor	Hub-drive motor	Hub-drive motor	Hub-drive motor	Mid-drive motor	Mid-drive motor	Mid-drive motor	Mid-drive motor	Mid-drive motor
Top speedThe fastest speed that the vehicle can reach. Note: This may vary by region due to local laws and regulations.
Top speedThe fastest speed that the vehicle can reach. Note: This may vary by region due to local laws and regulations.	N.A.	32km/h	32km/h	32km/h	32km/h	45km/h	32km/h	32km/h	45km/h	N.A.
Total score for "Performance"
Total score for "Performance"
Features
Anti-theftIt has anti-theft features, such as a PIN code or alarm.
Anti-theftIt has anti-theft features, such as a PIN code or alarm.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✖
Built-in lockA built-in lock helps to prevent theft.
Built-in lockA built-in lock helps to prevent theft.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖
Integrated displayThe device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
Integrated displayThe device has an electronic display to present information to the user.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dedicated smartphone appThere is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the device.
Dedicated smartphone appThere is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the device.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖
Front light(s)Front lights are crucial for safety. They illuminate the road in front of you and make you visible to other drivers.
Front light(s)Front lights are crucial for safety. They illuminate the road in front of you and make you visible to other drivers.	✖	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✔
Total score for "Features"
Total score for "Features"