e-bike

American  

[ee-bahyk] / ˈiˌbaɪk /

noun

1. a bicycle that has an electric motor to propel it or to assist with pedaling.

   E-bikes allow you to cycle uphill with minimum effort.

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Etymology

Origin of e-bike

First recorded in 1995–2000; e- ² (in the sense “electric”) + bike ¹

Example Sentences

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e-bike

While some fire and rescue services log e-bikes and e-scooters as a distinct category, others provided data by performing a text search for "e-bike", "e-scooter" and similar keywords.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

A Class 2 e-bike can also be ridden by all ages, but those bicycles also include a throttle along pedal assist, and max out at a speed of 20 mph.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

In most cases involving young riders, the department refers offenders to an e-bike safety class instead of issuing a citation, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

He recounted an incident in which he had been leaving city hall in July and collided with an e-bike shortly after his administration had discussed traffic restrictions in the city centre.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

A legal e-bike , externalmust have pedals and the motor is only there to provide assistance while the rider is pedalling.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026