electric bicycles

Battery-powered two-wheelers

Electric bicycles are bicycles equipped with a battery-powered motor that assists pedaling.

The motor reduces effort on hills and long distances while still requiring some pedaling—distinguishing them from electric motorcycles or scooters.

Often shortened to e-bikes: She commutes on an electric bicycle to avoid traffic.

Regulations typically limit motor speed and power.

Related

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Opposites
power source

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Non-motorized pedal vehicles

technological sophistication

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Bicycles with enormous front wheels

high-wheelers

vehicle type

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Motor vehicles for travel

trucks · walking · horses

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G