By Phill Tromans
Want to go further but spend less energy? Thanks to electric bikes, it’s easier than ever to travel a long way without breaking a sweat. But the best long-range ebikes take that a step further. Many steps further, in fact – so many steps that, well, it’s best to ride rather than walk. Here are the bikes we consider the best we’ve ridden that have an official range of 50 miles or more before you need to plug them in to recharge.
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- Editor's Pick - DYU Stroll 1
- ADO Air 20
- Emu Evo Crossbar
- Emu Evo Step Through
- Engwe M20
- Engwe X26
- Fiido M1 Pro
Editor's Pick - DYU Stroll 1, £1,199
Road bike | Weight: 19.5kg | Range: 100km / 60 miles | Road legal
Pound for pound, the DYU Stroll 1 is one of the best electric bikes on the market right now.
It goes toe to toe with much pricier competitors, but at an accessible price point.
In our testing, we enjoyed the comfortable saddle, the leather handlebar grips, and the smooth ride. The DYU Stroll 1 is very much a commuter bike, so there are no off-road features such as suspension, but on the relatively bumpy roads of London, it was smooth and comfortable.
It's the small touches that made us such big fans of the DYU Stroll 1 - the digital display is easy to read even on sunny days, and the removable battery means you can easily recharge the battery at your desk while your bike is locked outside.
Optional front and rear racks are available at an additional cost, making this a versatile bike for the city.
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Engwe P275 - from £1599.99
(Available in standard frame and step-through frame)
Weight: 25kg | Range: 160 miles (claimed) | Road Legal
When it comes to range-claims, every single electric bike on the market claims it can go further than it actually can (the same is true of electric cars).
But the Engwe P275 has such an astonishing range-claim of 160 miles, that even if it can achieve half of that, it's still an impressive ebike for the price.
So - we put it to the test, riding the Engwe P275 (step-through model) from London to Bath (a roughly 150 mile trip via cycle routes and towpaths). The bike put in a tremendous shift, giving us over 85 miles of range before running out of battery.
It's worth noting that we were using the highest assist setting for a lot of that journey, which drains the battery faster than the lower assist settings, but frankly - riding an ebike for 85 miles without a high level assist is not easy! So most people will need to be in a high assist mode for a journey of that length.
With its puncture-proof tyres and mid-range Bafang motor, this is a high quality electric bike that was very comfortable to ride on some tough and tricky terrain.
We're impressed! Full marks to the P275.
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ADO Air 20, £1199.99
Folding | Weight: 16-18kg | Range: 100km / 62 miles | Road legal
Read the full ADO Air 20 review
The ADO Air 20 is one of our favourite folding e-bikes, with a remarkable blend of features and an affordable cost. With its battery integrated into the seatpost, it looks sleek but don’t be fooled – there’s a stonking 62 claimed miles of electric assistance stored within, and you can easily remove the battery for charging or security.
The 250W motor combines with a torque sensor for instant and quick acceleration and there are five power mode assists to give you extra oomph when you need it, or back off to extend the range. In our tests, the ADO Air 20 was a brilliant choice for urban commuting but it’s also comfortable enough for longer rides, too, and perfect for a leisurely trip out into the country.
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Engwe M20, from £999.99
Cruiser | Weight: 35kg | Range: Up to 150km / 93 miles
Read the full Engwe M20 review
E-bike looks don’t get much funkier than those of the Engwe M20, which has styling that would be more at home on a cafe racer motorbike than a regular pushbike. Indeed, its power output is more akin to a motorbike too, with a 1000W motor that will rocket you around, although we should note that makes it illegal to use on the roads in the UK and EU (we tested it on private land).
Still, if you have a stretch of private land large enough, the version of the M20 fitted with two batteries will take you a massive 93 miles before you need to recharge. That’s particularly impressive, given the bike weighs a stonking 34kg. Luckily, the batteries are removable when you need to plug them in.
The M20 is almost more like a motorbike than a bicycle, and it's a lot of fun to ride. It was incredibly popular with all our reviewers.
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Fiido Titan, £1545
Cargo bike | Weight: 37.8kg | Range: Up to 400km / 250 miles
Engwe X26, £2,299.99
Folding | Weight: 41kg | Range: Up to 100km / 62 miles
Could this be the mother of all folding bikes? The Engwe X26 is fully kitted out, with a massive 1200W motor, triple suspension system and hydraulic brakes. Combined with its folding frame, that makes it a take-anywhere, go-anywhere machine (as long as your destination is on private land as, again, it’s too powerful to be road-legal).
Its double-battery setup gives you a combined 29Ah for a range of 62 miles, and it’ll reach 31mph if you push it hard enough. It is rather weighty at 41kg, which i definitely a struggle. You might need help lugging it into a car or up stairs, but its folding frame means it’s at least compact to stash away when you’re done.
This is a fantastic option for off-roading and trail riding.
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Fiido M1 Pro, £999
Fat tyre bike | Weight: 26.8kg | Range: 88km / 55 miles
We like the Fiido M1 Pro for offering versatility at an affordable price point. It's a well-established model from a well-established brand, and its sub £1000 price point makes it accessible to a wide range of people.
This is a particularly good long-range electric bike for those who are looking to go long distances both on and off-road.
The M1 Pro can handle off-road trails, beaches, grass, mud, and of course - tarmac.
It has front and rear shock absorbers, and we have to say - they are a life-saver for your wrists and your butt when you're on a long journey.
The folding frame is handy for putting the bike in the back of a car if you're going on an adventure, though the bike's weight of nearly 27kg does make it tough to pick up and carry.
If you're on a bit of a budget, we can't recommend this bike enough.
Emu Evo Crossbar, £1,149.99
Classic | Weight: 18.5kg | Range: Up to 80km / 50 miles | Road legal
A lightweight in this category of e-bike, the Emu Evo Crossbar weighs in at just 18.5kg, yet still promises a battery range of up to 50 miles. OK, that’s at the low end of the bikes in this article, and you’ll only get that from the pricier version with the 10.4Ah, 374Wh battery, but that’s the price you pay for its featherweight bulk.
Speaking of price, it’s under £1,150, which is pretty impressive considering it features Shimano gears and hydraulic disc brakes. Accessories like lights, mudguards and a kickstand are included as standard, too, which makes its low weight all the more impressive. You’ll be thankful when you have to lug it up a kerb or a set of steps.
Emu Evo Step Through, £1,149.99
Step-through | Weight: 18.5kg | Range: Up to 80km / 50 miles | Road legal
Emu Evo Step Through: Full specs
If the above Evo Crossbar sounds great but you don’t want the hassle of throwing your leg over the top tube, then good news! It’s also available in this step-through version for exactly the same price. Just about everything else about the Evo Step Through is the same too, from the 50-mile range (when specced with the top-spec 10.4Ah/374Wh battery) to the light 18.5kg weight.
And just like its sister bike, it comes with mudguards, brakes, lights and puncture-resistant tyres as standard, and can be charged from flat in less than four hours.