By Paul Norman

Published: Wednesday, 13 April 2022 at 12:00 am


It’s not so long ago that gravel bikes were a novelty, but now gravel riding is one of cycling’s hottest topics. Alongside the rise of electric bikes, the two trends were bound to come together.

Much like the best electric mountain bikes, electric gravel bikes make a lot of sense for climbing off-road, particularly if your gravel riding regularly takes you onto steep, sketchy surfaces.

Having a motor to help on the climbs makes them a lot easier to handle, while, on the way back down, there’s little downside to the extra weight of the motor and battery.

As with any electric bike, a gravel ebike’s motor assistance will be limited to speeds below 15mph / 25kph in the UK, EU and Australia, and 20mph in the US.

For more advice on what to look for in an electric gravel bike, including the different types of motors available, our full buyer’s guide is at the bottom of this article.

Otherwise, here are the best electric gravel bikes, as reviewed by BikeRadar’s expert testers.

You can also head to our pick of the best gravel bikes, for our top-rated, non-assisted options. And if you’re on a budget, we’ve got a round-up of the best cheap gravel bikes under £1,500.

The best electric gravel bikes in 2022, as rated by our expert testers

GT Grade Power AMP

4.5 out of 5 star rating
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The GT Grade Power mixes superb handling with great support from the Mahle ebikemotion motor.
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  • £2,900 / €3,200 as tested
  • Alloy frame carries over non-powered Grade’s responsive handling
  • Quite a firm ride over rougher ground
  • Weight: 14.8kg
  • Motor: Mahle ebikemotion rear-hub motor

An aluminium frame powered by the Mahle ebikemotion rear-hub motor system forms the basis for the GT Grade Power.

The geometry is carried over from the non-powered GT Grade Carbon, so the Grade Power feels responsive despite its 14.8kg weight, even if ridden with the motor off.

We really like the shape of the Grade’s slightly flared bars, but they’re stiff, which in combination with a firm fork and the alloy frame, makes for a sapping ride over bumpy terrain.

The 42mm WTB Resolute gravel tyres help, though; they roll fast on the road, handle confidently on dry ground and cope okay in mud, making them a good all-rounder.