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

Upon further investigation, deputies determined that the teen was not riding an e-bike, but a Surron electric motorcycle, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

While she is angry with the e-bike rider who crashed into her, Sandy adds that "hate is not going to heal either of us".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

As electric-bike usage has risen, so have e-bike injuries, and regulations in cities and states throughout the country are rapidly changing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It demonstrates how city authorities across the country are having to strike a balance between offering hassle-free e-bike and e-scooter hire, while keeping all other road users on board.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A woman who was hit by an e-bike as she used a pedestrian crossing has spoken about how she feared her unborn baby had died in the collision.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026