Best City Electric Bikes Under $2,500

It is a fantastic time to be looking for an electric bike! There are many brands to pick from, most local bike shops now stock them, and more and more are including safety measures like UL-2849 testing for eBike system safety. The $1,800-2,500 price point is the most competitive and sought-after, so here are my top recommendations after testing and reviewing dozens of bikes over the last year!

Overview of the Best City Electric Bikes Under $2,500

Note that I’m finalizing testing a few bikes that may end up on this list before the end of the year.

Product Name / Product Image Price / Primary Button / Weight UL Testing / Warranty EBike Class / Motor Type / Motor Power
  • UL Testing:
    UL-2849
  • Warranty:
    2-year frame / 2-year eBike system
  • eBike Class:
    Class 3
  • Motor Type:
    Rear Hub Drive
  • Motor Power:
    750W / 75Nm
Most Affordable Cargo eBike
  • UL Testing:
    UL-2849
  • Warranty:
    Lifetime frame / 2 year eBike system
  • eBike Class:
    Class 2
  • Motor Type:
    Rear Hub Motor
  • Motor Power:
    750 W
Best Return Policy
  • UL Testing:
    UL-2849
  • Warranty:
    1 year for Co op members
  • eBike Class:
    Class 1
  • Motor Type:
    SR Suntour HESC Hub Motor
  • Motor Power:
    250 W / 60 Nm
  • UL Testing:
    UL-2849
  • Warranty:
    Lifetime frame and fork / 2 year eBike system
  • eBike Class:
    Class 1
  • Motor Type:
    Hyena hub drive motor
  • Motor Power:
    250W / 40Nm
  • UL Testing:
    UL-2849
  • Warranty:
    Lifetime frame / 2 year eBike system
  • eBike Class:
    Class 2
  • Motor Type:
    Rear Hub Motor
  • Motor Power:
    750 W
  • UL Testing:
    UL-2849
  • Warranty:
    10-year frame and fork / 2-year eBike system
  • eBike Class:
    Class 1
  • Motor Type:
    Bosch Mid-Drive
  • Motor Power:
    250 W / 40Nm
  • UL Testing:
    UL-2849
  • Warranty:
    10-year frame and fork / 2-year eBike system
  • eBike Class:
    Class 1
  • Motor Type:
    Bosch Mid-Drive
  • Motor Power:
    250 W / 50Nm
Great Value
$1,699
Weight:
63 lbs
UL Testing:
UL-2849
Warranty:
2-year frame / 2-year eBike system
eBike Class:
Class 3
Motor Type:
Rear Hub Drive
Motor Power:
750W / 75Nm
Most Affordable Cargo eBike
$1,699
Weight:
82 lbs
UL Testing:
UL-2849
Warranty:
Lifetime frame / 2 year eBike system
eBike Class:
Class 2
Motor Type:
Rear Hub Motor
Motor Power:
750 W
Best Return Policy
$1,799
Weight:
54 lbs
UL Testing:
UL-2849
Warranty:
1 year for Co op members
eBike Class:
Class 1
Motor Type:
SR Suntour HESC Hub Motor
Motor Power:
250 W / 60 Nm
Lightest
$1,849
Weight:
40 lbs
UL Testing:
UL-2849
Warranty:
Lifetime frame and fork / 2 year eBike system
eBike Class:
Class 1
Motor Type:
Hyena hub drive motor
Motor Power:
250W / 40Nm
$1,899
Weight:
80 lbs
UL Testing:
UL-2849
Warranty:
Lifetime frame / 2 year eBike system
eBike Class:
Class 2
Motor Type:
Rear Hub Motor
Motor Power:
750 W
Best eBike of 2024
$2,399
Weight:
58 lbs
UL Testing:
UL-2849
Warranty:
10-year frame and fork / 2-year eBike system
eBike Class:
Class 1
Motor Type:
Bosch Mid-Drive
Motor Power:
250 W / 40Nm
Most Versatile
$2,499
Weight:
50.4 lbs
UL Testing:
UL-2849
Warranty:
10-year frame and fork / 2-year eBike system
eBike Class:
Class 1
Motor Type:
Bosch Mid-Drive
Motor Power:
250 W / 50Nm

What to Look for in a City EBike

There are a few “non-negotiables” that I talk about when looking at a solid city eBike.

UL-2849 certification

This means your entire eBike electronic system has been tested to a very high level for safety when charging, sitting in a hot garage, out in the wet snow, and I wouldn’t test a bike without it, or recommend you buy one without it. There are so many great options for eBikes these days that meet this requirement.

Sold by bike shops

Even if you want to buy online and build it yourself or have it shipped to a local bike shop, one of my requirements are that there are bike shops that sell these bikes. It means that the brands are invested in the bike industry, and if you need help you can find it in a local expert, not just an online customer support email.

Minimum 2 year warranty

Anything less means the company doesn’t believe their product will last.

Final Thoughts

As I started this article, it is a great time to shop for an eBike. If you are in the market, I would certainly recommend buying before any new tariffs come into effect! Let me know what questions you have below.

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