15 Best Electric Bikes (2026), Tested and Reviewed: Commuting, Mountain Biking
Adrienne So
created: Jan. 18, 2026, noon | updated: Jan. 22, 2026, 6:18 a.m.
You can customize all the colors and components of this folding electric bike, and it has a surprisingly powerful motor for its size.
Niu Electric Bike BQi-C3 Pro for $999: Commerce director Martin Cizmar tested this bike and had a litany of complaints.
How We Test AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Over the past few years, WIRED's Reviews team has tried almost every kind of electric bike, from the best heavy-duty cargo bikes to high-end mountain bikes.
Reasonable auto financing options are the only reason a $2,000 electric bike can feel prohibitively expensive while a $6,000 beater gas-powered car has easy monthly payments.
Ebike Classifications and Rules AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Before you buy your electric bike, make sure you can actually use it!
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