The data behind the shift
E-bikes by the numbers.
Electric bikes aren't a trend — they're a transportation shift backed by real data. Here's what the research shows.
Market growth
40M+
e-bikes sold globally in 2023
Global e-bike sales surpassed 40 million units in 2023, dwarfing electric car sales by a factor of three.
Source: Statista, 2024
$53B
global market value by 2027
The global e-bike market is projected to reach $53 billion USD by 2027, driven by urban commuting demand.
Source: Allied Market Research
3×
faster growth than EVs
E-bikes are growing three times faster than electric cars, making them the fastest-growing segment in personal transport.
Source: Light Electric Vehicle Association
10%
annual growth rate (CAGR)
The North American e-bike market is growing at roughly 10% per year, with the Southeast US among the fastest-adopting regions.
Source: Grand View Research
Environmental impact
22×
less CO₂ per mile than a car
An e-bike produces approximately 22 times less CO₂ per mile than the average gasoline-powered car.
Source: European Cyclists' Federation
30%
of car trips replaceable by e-bike
A National Renewable Energy Laboratory study found that nearly 30% of all car trips in the US could realistically be replaced by e-bike.
Source: NREL, 2022
0
tailpipe emissions
E-bikes produce zero direct tailpipe emissions, and even accounting for electricity generation, their lifecycle carbon footprint is dramatically lower than any motor vehicle.
Source: Transport & Environment
500kg
CO₂ saved per year per commuter
A regular e-bike commuter replacing car trips can save approximately 500 kg of CO₂ emissions annually.
Source: University of Leeds
Cost & practicality
$0.01
average cost per mile to operate
Charging an e-bike costs roughly one cent per mile — compared to 15–20 cents per mile for a gasoline car.
Source: PeopleForBikes
~$400
average annual operating cost
Including electricity, maintenance, and occasional parts, the average e-bike costs around $400/year to operate — a fraction of car ownership.
Source: Consumer Reports
15 min
average time saved vs car in urban commutes
In cities and suburban areas, e-bike commuters often arrive faster than drivers due to lane access, parking, and traffic avoidance.
Source: Portland State University
Free
parking — virtually everywhere
E-bikes eliminate parking costs entirely in most settings, saving urban commuters hundreds to thousands of dollars annually.
Source: Victoria Transport Policy Institute
Health & wellbeing
84%
of e-bike riders get more exercise
A University of Colorado study found that 84% of people who switched to e-bikes increased their overall physical activity compared to driving.
Source: University of Colorado Boulder
46 min
average weekly ride time for new e-bikers
New e-bike owners average 46 minutes of riding per week — more than traditional cyclists in many studies.
Source: Transport Research International Documentation
2×
more likely to commute daily vs regular bike
E-bike commuters are twice as likely to ride every day compared to traditional cyclists, largely due to reduced effort on hills and longer distances.
Source: Journal of Transport & Health
↓28%
reduction in stress vs car commuting
Studies consistently show e-bike commuters report significantly lower stress levels than car commuters on the same routes.
Source: Cycling UK Research
Ready to make the switch?
Ride one before you decide.
Statistics are one thing. Actually riding an e-bike is another. Book a private test ride and feel the difference yourself.