Happy New Year and welcome to our 2025 Electric Bike Report Year in Review! ๐ดโโ๏ธโก
This episode celebrates a massive year for Electric Bike Report โ including 100,000 subscribers, over 80 e-bike reviews, and 10,000+ miles ridden โ and looks ahead to what 2026 could bring for the e-bike industry.
We break down the most memorable moments of 2025, from major bike launches and breakthrough tech to brand shakeups, closures, and industry milestones. Youโll hear our honest take on standout e-bikes, emerging trends, and which innovations actually mattered in real-world riding.
๐ What We Cover in This Episode
- Electric Bike Report milestones (100K subscribers, reviews, miles ridden)
- The biggest and most important e-bike launches of 2025
- Lightweight bikes, mid-drive breakthroughs, trikes, cargo bikes, and eMTBs
- The best new e-bike technology of 2025 (motors, security, software, charging)
- Personal favorite bikes from John and Griffin
- Brands that struggled or shut down โ and what it means for riders
- 2026 e-bike predictions: tech, pricing, regulations, tariffs, and infrastructure
- Where the e-bike industry is headed next โ and what to watch out for
๐ฒ Bikes & Brands Discussed
Aventon, Lectric, Ride1Up, Velotric, Specialized, Trek, Tern, Rad Power Bikes, Mokwheel, Priority, Euphree, Amflow, and many more โ including standout models like the XP4, Aventure M, GSD S10, TrailRush, PL Carbon Pro, Turbo Levo 4, and Vorsa.
๐ฎ Looking Ahead to 2026
We share realistic predictions on:
- Cheaper and more refined mid-drive motors
- Expanded security and safety tech
- Trade-in programs and industry consolidation
- Tariffs, regulations, and infrastructure funding
- Smarter chargers, OTA updates, and customization
- The rise (and risks) of AI in the e-bike space
If you ride e-bikes โ or are thinking about buying one in 2026 โ this episode gives you the big-picture context you wonโt find in spec sheets or marketing claims.
๐ Drop a comment and tell us:
What was your favorite e-bike of 2025 โ and what are you hoping to see in 2026?
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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Memorable Moments
03:48 - E-Bike Launches Highlights
21:10 - In Memorium
24:50 - Personal Favourites
31:00 - Best Tech
38:28 - Predictions for 2026!
48:41 - Conclusion