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

Council-approved e-bike and e-scooter schemes have been introduced in virtually every major British town and city over the last decade.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Is it possible, or even desirable, to crack down on e-bike and e-scooter parking?

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

His company helped Los Angeles-based e-bike and outdoor goods retailer Retrospec adapt its product catalog so that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini could accurately recommend the right bikes for specific conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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