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Many products in this world don’t need to be gender-specific: TVs. Computers. Baseball caps. However, many other items need to be made to fit the specific proportions of one gender or the other: Clothes. Multivitamins. And, yes, bikes and e-bikes. Human anatomy is a fascinating thing.

Within each gender, there is a wild variation in sizes and even proportions, but themes and trends do emerge. As a (very) general rule, for a given height, women have longer legs than men, as well as shorter torsos and arms. Also, on average, women are shorter than men.

Most bikes and e-bikes are bought by men (what’s up with that?), so the majority of all one-size e-bikes are made for a man’s proportions. This means that, while women can adjust saddle height appropriately, they will likely be left with a long reach from the saddle to the handlebar, resulting in a potentially uncomfortable forward lean.

We’ve selected a collection of e-bikes that cover a variety of uses, ranging from cruisers and commuters to special-use e-bikes such as eMTBs and even a road/gravel e-bike. Almost all of these e-bikes feature step-thru frames to make them easy to mount and dismount, while a few fit with more traditional expectations of woman-centric design.

To be clear, none of the e-bikes on this list were specifically made for women, but we have selected e-bikes with geometry that is suitable for both genders. This is more a reflection of our decision to focus on e-bikes priced in the $1,000-$3,000 range than what is available.

The fact is, the higher your budget range, the more options that exist. That’s sadly sexist, but our job is to point out the best opportunities we see. The options highlighted below will likely satisfy the budget, comfort, and functionality preferences of most women looking for an e-bike. Let’s dig in!

• Best City Cruiser (On Sale): Aventon Pace 500.3
• Best Overall City Cruiser: Velotric Breeze 1
• Best Comfort: Euphree City Robin X+
• Best Commuter: Velotric Discover 2
• Best Cruiser: Specialized Turbo Como 3.0 IGH
• Best Affordable: Lectric XP4 (500W)
• Best Lightweight: Urtopia Carbon Joy
• Best Customization: Electric Bike Company Model S
• Best City: Trek FX+ 1S
• Best Single Speed: Rad Power Bikes RadKick (Belt Drive)
• Best Cargo: Lectric XPedition 2.0
• Best Fat Tire: Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail
• Best eMTB: Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Carbon
• Best Hardtail/Beginner eMTB: Aventon Ramblas
• Best Gravel: Ride1UP CF Racer
• Honorable Mention: Retrospec Beaumont Rev 2

The daily commute for an average person can be many different things. It can be dozens of miles spent in a car each morning and evening, an hour or two on public transit per day, a couple of three-block walks, etc. So, why can’t a daily trip from A to B be spent on one of the top commuter electric bikes?

From powerful speedsters and sporty, long-haul pedalers to elegant and comfortable cruisers, our team of reviewers has tested the best commuter e-bikes money can buy. We’ve compiled our favorites to help you pick the bike that fits your needs.

The commuter e-bikes included on this list will not just get you to your destination without sweating through your clothes; they’ll get you there quickly and have the battery capacity to cover long distances with ease.

Because commuting can mean so many different things depending on where you live and work (especially here in the U.S.), we’ve tried our best to stick to bikes designed for commuting as their best-intended use.

These bikes are primarily built for pavement, and their motor and battery systems were chosen with speed, efficiency, and longevity in mind. If you’re looking for a lighter-duty commuter more at home in a bustling urban environment, check out our list of the best city and urban e-bikes; otherwise, keep reading below!

• Aventon Level.3
• Lectric XPress 750
• Ride1Up Vorsa
• Velotric Discover 2
• Rad Power Bikes Radster Road
• Lectric ONE
• Ride1UP Prodigy V2
• Tenways AGO X
• Euphree Stellar Falcon
• Trek Allant+ 8S
• Rad Power Bikes RadKick
• Vvolt Alpha II
• Trek FX+ 7S
• Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ Carbon

Electric tricycles, also known as e-trikes, are three-wheeled mobility devices that offer riders a high degree of stability at low speeds. Their stability makes them ideal for seniors or other adults with special mobility needs who are unable to balance on a bicycle or e-bike.

Electric trikes typically have high payload capacities, giving them a remarkable amount of utility! If they don’t outright include cargo racks or baskets, they can usually be outfitted with a range of compatible accessories to help riders carry a load of groceries or other cargo. E-trikes are also well-suited for carrying heavier riders.

The following list is comprised of a handful of our go-to recommendations for e-trikes. Each differs from the others in at least one main area; some are best for shoppers on a budget, others prioritize portability, and still others aim to maximize their overall stability and accessibility.

Each trike’s section below covers a few of its highlights, but we’ve included links to our full written and video reviews in case you have unanswered questions. Keep reading to learn more about our top choices for the best electric tricycles!

• Lectric XP Trike
• Rad Power Bikes RadTrike
• Retrospec Boca Rev Trike
• Sixthreezero Easy Transit 750W Folding Electric Trike
• Sixthreezero Rickshaw

When you’re on a budget, it can be tough to find the right balance between an affordable electric bike and a quality electric bike — but it’s not impossible. To help you sort out the affordable gems from the cheap lemons, the Electric Bike Report team has compiled our list of the best electric bikes under $1,000.

To be fair, it’s not easy to make a quality e-bike under $1,000 (even before inflation), so we’ve resigned ourselves to raising that price cap a little here and there to include some great deals. These bikes are priced near enough to that mark – or we’ve seen them on sale often enough – that we consider them worth a mention.

With a majority of budget e-bikes being sold online, it can be difficult to judge whether the bike you’re looking at is worth your money. Lucky for you, the experts here at Electric Bike Report have ridden hundreds of e-bikes. We are extremely familiar with all the bikes on this list, and we’re confident they’ll serve you well.

Please note that over the past 12+ months, the e-bike industry has been affected by numerous tariffs. The prices noted here were under (or around) $1,000 at the time of writing, but they may change at any point.

• Lectric XP 4
• Lectric XPress 500
• Ride1UP Portola
• Aventon Soltera 2.5
• Lectric XP Lite 2.0
• Retrospec Chatham Rev 2
• Heybike Mars 2.0
• Retrospec Beamont Rev 2 ST