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

Scott Jeffery, who runs an e-bike shop, says they have many advantages, chief among them that they allow riders to travel further and climb hills more easily than a push bike.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

At Bondi Beach, Will is loading his daughters, aged six and eight, into a kid trailer on his e-bike after their daily swim, his surfboard attached to the side.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The e-bike that Eyssallenne and his son modified was considered an e-motorcycle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Breach wants to see e-bike schemes that are widely available - but also for rule-breaking users to face consequences.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Now the state is pivoting, leaving cycling advocates disappointed and those who were able to snag e-bike vouchers counting their lucky stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026