By Paul Norman

Published: Friday, 04 November 2022 at 12:00 am


The best cheap electric bikes give you a boost of power without breaking the bank. The best electric bikes can be pricey, but there are budget electric bike options out there and we’ve ridden and rated a fair few here at BikeRadar.

£2,000 is still a serious outlay for most of us, but it’s the point at which electric bikes become really good, with reliable components and few compromises in design.

However, it is still, of course, possible to get an ebike for less than £2,000 and enjoy the many benefits of riding an electric bike. We’ve included the best budget electric bikes we’ve reviewed within this in-depth buyer’s guide.

Most cheap ebikes tend to be geared towards urban riders, so electric hybrid bikes are the norm here, with electric gravel bikes increasing in popularity too. That means there are some great options available if you want a bit of a boost on your cycle to work.

Folding electric bikes and some cargo bikes are also available in the sub-£2,000 category. Electric mountain bikes around this price point are rare, and are unlikely to be up to the rigours of hardcore trail riding.

Here is our pick of the best budget electric bikes we’ve reviewed, while you can scroll down for a buyer’s guide covering what to look for in a cheap electric bike.