Electric bikes provide healthy recreation and economical transport for a range of riders.

Consumer Reports conducted extensive tests on several e-bike models, evaluating features such as pedal-assisted power, battery life, riding performance when pedaling is the sole source of power, weight, etc.

Some models can be bulky; others fold for easy transport and storage.

We tested how well e-bikes handled hills and climbing.

Electric bikes provide healthy recreation and economical transport for a range of riders.

Consumer Reports conducted extensive tests on several e-bike models, evaluating features such as pedal-assisted power, battery life, riding performance when pedaling is the sole source of power, weight, etc.

Some models can be bulky; others fold for easy transport and storage.

We tested how well e-bikes handled hills and climbing.