Choose an e-bike for the commute you want to repeat.

An e-bike earns its keep when the journey is too far, hilly or gear-heavy for a comfortable scooter trip. Assistance can make a routine ride more repeatable: arriving less sweaty, carrying a laptop or groceries, or choosing a route that would otherwise feel too demanding.

Choose a riding position before a motor figure

For most everyday riders, comfort begins with posture. An upright commuter position is easier to live with in traffic and on longer rides.

Plan for carrying, parking and charging

• Decide whether a backpack is enough or whether you need a rack and panniers
• Confirm where the bike can be locked at both ends of the trip
• Check whether charging happens at home, work or both