Find the best range of electric bikes in New Zealand with our buying guide and test results. We've assessed over 40 e-bikes to help you choose the right ride, whether it's for commuting, daily urban use, or hitting the trails.
Buy the best electric bike for your needs
Buying an e-bike is a big purchase, with prices from around $2,000 to over $10,000. Use our expert reviews to buy the best electric bike for your lifestyle.
Our assessment covers:
Daily (urban) use
Road use
Cargo use
Trail use
Mountain biking use
Quality.
Best electric bikes in New Zealand
Our expert recommendations help you find the best electric bike for your lifestyle, looking at how they perform for daily, cargo, road, trail and mountain biking use. We also consider build quality, features and price.
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Best all-round e-bike
Best road e-bike
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Get the most out of your electric bike
Learn how to maximise your electric bike experience with expert advice on commuting, selecting the best bike locks, and choosing the brand with the best motors.
E-bike commuting guide
It might have been some time since you last rode a bike, so before you head out, check out our guide to the quirks of riding an e-bike.
How to choose the best bike lock
How do you make your bike seem too much bother to a thief? Choosing the right lock is the best place to start.
Electric bike motors tested
Five motor brands dominated our electric bikes test. Here’s a summary of what they offer, and what we think of them.
First Look: Rubbee X e-bike conversion kit
Keen to give e-biking a go, but don’t want to break the bank for a whole new bike? A simple conversion kit could be the answer.
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Which bike brands are most reliable?
We asked thousands of Consumer members about their experience with products they've used to find out which brands are most reliable and satisfying to own. The results are available to members and Digital Pass holders.
Other electric vehicles
Looking for a different kind of eco-friendly ride? We’ve looked at e-mopeds, electric motorbikes, and cars. See if these could be an alternative option for cost-efficient travel.
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How we test electric bikes
We test e-bikes for five uses: Mountain, Trail, Road, Daily, and Cargo. We check how well they handle cargo, how easy they are to mount, and how good their suspension, stability, and brakes are. We also look at how the e-bike's motor responds to pedalling, its assistance levels, ability to climb hills, and battery range.
