66 E-Bike Statistics for 2025

Are you curious about the state of electric bikes in 2025? Then look no further.

We’ve gathered, verified, and categorized the most up-to-date e-bike statistics below. 

From market growth and consumer adoption to environmental impact and future trends, these insights reveal how e-bikes are shaping the future of transportation.

Top E-Bike Statistics in 2025

1. The global e-bike market is worth $32 billion and is projected to hit $51 billion by 2029.
2. E-bikes outsold electric cars in the U.S. in 2022, with 1.1 million e-bikes sold vs. 800,000 EVs.
3. Annual e-bike sales grew 240% between 2019 and 2021, outpacing regular bicycle sales 4×.
4. In China, over 29 million e-bikes were sold in 2023, making up 60% of global sales.
5. More than 300 million e-bikes are in use globally, with Europe and the U.S. seeing rapid adoption.
6. The Asia-Pacific region remains the most valuable e-bike market, while Europe is the fastest-growing due to cycling infrastructure.
7. If 15% of city trips were replaced by e-bikes, CO₂ emissions could drop 11%.
8. The average e-bike rider saves $1,500 per year on fuel and transport costs compared to car owners.
9. Cargo e-bike sales reached $2.1 billion in 2023, growing 11.5% annually.
10. 78% of e-bike riders feel safer in traffic than traditional cyclists.
11. The U.S. e-bike market is expected to reach 6.4 million annual sales by 2025.

E-Bike Market Growth Statistics

12. The U.S. e-bike market quadrupled between 2019 and 2022, reaching 1.1 million units.
13. In Europe, over 50% of new bike sales are electric in some countries.
14. Germany sold 2.1 million e-bikes in 2023, marking a 13% annual growth.
15. The Netherlands saw 453,000 e-bike sales in 2023, representing 50% of total bike sales.
16. By 2030, global annual e-bike sales could reach 17 million units.
17. Deloitte estimated 130 million e-bikes were sold globally between 2020 and 2023.
18. E-bikes now account for 20% of total bicycle industry revenue in the U.S.
19. The global e-bike market was valued at $27.22 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow to $54.48 billion by 2027 and $118.6 billion by 2030.
20. More than 50 U.S. cities have e-bikes in their bike-sharing fleets.
21. In NYC’s Citi Bike program, e-bikes represent just 20% of the fleet but account for 35% of total rides taken.
22. A Citi Bike e-bike is ridden an average of 9 times per day, compared to 3.5 times per day for regular bikes.
23. Madison, Wisconsin, doubled its bike-sharing fleet usage after switching to e-bikes in 2019.

E-Bike Consumer Adoption Statistics

24. 19.4% of U.S. cyclists used an e-bike in 2023, up from 7.8% in 2021.
25. 7% of Americans ride an e-bike at least once a month.
26. 71% of North American e-bike owners are 45+ years old.
27. The age group 25–34 shows the highest interest in buying an e-bike.
28. 31% of young adults in Europe (18-24) have ridden an e-bike.
29. 28% of e-bike buyers purchased one to replace car trips.
30. 59% of riders use e-bikes because they help with hilly terrain.
31. 44% cited environmental concerns as a primary reason for using e-bikes.
32. 96.4% of e-bike owners say they enjoy riding e-bikes more than regular bikes.
33. 75% of e-bike owners prefer riding an e-bike to driving their car.

Environmental Impact of E-Bike Statistics

34. E-bikes emit only 4.9 grams of CO₂ per mile, compared to 274g for a gas car.
35. If 15% of car trips were replaced with e-bikes, urban CO₂ emissions would drop 11%.
36. A Portland study found e-bikes could reduce carbon emissions by 900 metric tons per day.
37. Denver’s e-bike rebate program prevents 3,300 metric tons of CO₂ per year.
38. An e-bike produces 50× less CO₂ per mile than a gas-powered car.
39. The life-cycle emissions of an e-bike are 13g CO₂/km, vs. 60-75g CO₂/km for an EV.

E-Bike Safety and Accident Statistics

40. E-bike injuries in the U.S. increased 21% from 2021 to 2022.
41. Young riders under 15 years old account for 36% of e-bike accidents.
42. E-bike and e-scooter-related injuries increased by 70% in the four years leading up to 2021.
43. 35.7% of e-bike users frequently experience conflicts with cars while riding.
44. More than 10,000 e-bike battery fires were recorded in China between 2013-2017.
45. The New York Fire Department recorded 104 battery fires in 2021 related to e-bikes.
46. Passenger car accident rates remained stable, but e-bike injuries rose disproportionately.

E-Bike Battery and Technology Statistics

47. 85% of e-bikes use lithium-ion batteries, with only 10% using lead-acid.
48. Most lithium-ion batteries last 500–1000 full charge cycles.
49. 40% of e-bikes sold in 2023 featured GPS tracking, Bluetooth connectivity, and smart locks.
50. The average e-bike price dropped ~10% in 2022, making them more affordable.
51. UPS is testing e-trikes for package deliveries in Pittsburgh and Seattle.
52. The U.S. Government’s Bicycle Subsidy Benefit Program offers tax-free incentives for employees who use e-bikes for commuting.

E-Bike Speed and Efficiency Statistics

53. E-bike trips are 21% faster than the same trip on a regular bicycle.
54. Intermediate cyclists on regular bikes average 15 mph, while e-bikes can reach up to 28 mph.
55. The efficiency of a typical e-bike transmission system is 80.28%.

Future E-Bike Statistics and Market Predictions

56. Annual e-bike sales are expected to exceed 80 million units by 2030.
57. The global e-bike market is projected to reach $120 billion by 2030.
58. U.S. annual e-bike sales could hit 6.4 million units by 2025.
59. By 2030, e-bikes may account for 55% of all new bicycles sold in Europe.
60. Hydrogen-powered e-bikes are in development, aimed at increasing range for long commutes.
61. AI-powered route optimization will improve e-bike delivery efficiency.

E-Bike Fun Facts

62. The first U.S. patent for an electric bicycle was granted in 1895.
63. Yamaha built the first working e-bike prototype in 1899.
64. E-bike riders get more exercise than conventional cyclists, as they take longer and more frequent trips.

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