The advantages of e-bikes
allow the user to carry more luggage
less effort to ride
A replacement for cars
Adoption of e-cycling can therefore contribute at some level to reducing congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution.
Who benefits from e-bikes?
In 17 studies involving a range of groups, we found that e-cycling provided the physical activity of at least moderate intensity, which was lower than the intensity elicited during conventional cycling, but higher than that during walking.
However, for those with health conditions such as obesity or type 2 diabetes, who may particularly benefit from physical activity but often find it difficult, e-cycling may be an important way to become more regularly active.