{"id":58188,"date":"2024-03-27T13:36:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T17:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/goals-aspirations\/buying-a-vehicle\/finding-the-right-car\/the-2023-guide-to-buying-an-electric-bike\/"},"modified":"2024-04-16T14:56:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T18:56:55","slug":"the-2024-guide-to-buying-an-electric-bike","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/economics-101\/climate-change\/the-2024-guide-to-buying-an-electric-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2024 Guide to Buying an Electric Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/energy-efficiency\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Energy-efficiency<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">The 2024 Guide to Buying an Electric Bike<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Aisla Ross<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-27T144536.355.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Electric bikes help you get from A to B with fewer carbon emissions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-27T144536.355.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-27T144536.355.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-27T144536.355.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=The 2024 Guide to Buying an Electric Bike &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/economics-101\/climate-change\/the-2024-guide-to-buying-an-electric-bike\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/economics-101\/climate-change\/the-2024-guide-to-buying-an-electric-bike\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published March 27, 2024 \u2022 6 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>Now&#8217;s a great time to buy an eBike. The quality of available models is only going up, and if you\u2019re looking for ways to use your gas-powered vehicles less often, taking more trips on an eBike could help to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be pedalling, of course; eBikes aren&#8217;t actually a &#8216;slow moped&#8217; or &#8216;very slow motorbike&#8217;. They&#8217;re bicycles, with motors. And that motor will provide you with an assist up the kind of hill that might be difficult to summit with only pedal-based power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before buying an eBike, here are some of the key things to consider for making your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decide what kind of rider you are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main types of eBikes to look at are city bikes (including cargo bikes), road bikes, and mountain bikes. They all have their pros and cons, so it&#8217;s important to consider what kind of rider you are so you can narrow your choices down to the right model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the weekly grocery haul<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re really just planning to do short trips from point A to point B without ever getting off tarmac, then a <strong>city bike <\/strong>might be your best fit. You might even consider a <strong>cargo bike<\/strong> for extra capacity to haul goods, groceries, kids, and pets around your neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the daily commute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your eBike is chiefly going to be for commuting on, a <strong>foldable<\/strong> <strong>city bike<\/strong> that you can easily bring up to the office, rather than leaving locked on the street, can be a good option that will give you peace of mind that it&#8217;s in a safe place. Foldable bikes are also a great option if you&#8217;re short on storage space in your apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For trails and long-distance routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a serious mountain biker or road cyclist, then it makes sense to get an eBike for that specific purpose. Like their traditional counterparts, electric <strong>mountain bikes<\/strong> (also know as e-MTBs) and <strong>road bikes <\/strong>have specialized features that help you travel on off-road terrain or long-distances, with the added bonus of motor assistance to help you travel faster and farther.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work out your budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re going to want to have an idea of your budget before going to the store. Depending on the features you want, a new eBike could cost anywhere between $300 and $10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of your deciding factors might be the cycling range you\u2019d like your bike to have. Are you taking a short-distance ride to get to work everyday, or planning long-distance adventures on your eBike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, you can expect lower-cost models have smaller batteries, which means they\u2019ll have a shorter cycling range. Pricier models tend to have better battery optimization, which increases their range, so you\u2019ll be able to travel farther.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also want to calculate annual maintenance costs of owning an eBike: Just like a regular bike, you\u2019ll need to look after your eBike\u2019s brakes, tires, gears and chains \u2013 plus its battery health. <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccycles.ca\/how-much-does-riding-an-electric-bike-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-58188-766c5f2a\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Experts recommend\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Experts recommend<\/a> budgeting around $150 for eBike maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-grey-background-color has-background\"><strong>Shop with Avion Rewards:<\/strong> Shop Best Buy\u2019s catalogue of new eBikes with your points. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcrewards.com\/m\/campaign\/index.html?offerID=162221\" data-dig-id=\"LP-58188-b4d40ad0\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"rbc-link-format goto-link\" data-icon-class=\"goto-link\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider purchasing a second hand electric bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To save money, and reduce the consumption of new goods, consider looking for a second hand model. It\u2019s possible to find well-maintained second hand eBikes at a local bike shop, or a specialist second hand seller in your area. Online buy-and-sell websites or community groups may also prove fruitful in your search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopping second hand eBikes: What to look out for<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as you would with a second hand car, you&#8217;ll want to know how much the model you&#8217;re looking at has been used. If the mileage is high, the brakes, gears, and cogs might be pretty worn if they haven&#8217;t been replaced \u2014 so ask about the bike&#8217;s maintenance in order to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most important of all, given that this is an eBike you&#8217;re looking at, is what state the battery is in. If the eBike&#8217;s been used quite regularly for short trips, that can actually be a good thing: it means the owner was charging the battery regularly, which helps keep it in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warranties for eBikes don&#8217;t generally transfer to second owners. So if the battery is going to need replacing soon, consider whether you&#8217;re willing to factor in the extra cost. Also, check to see if the eBike battery you&#8217;re looking at is still on the market. The batteries are typically unique to the specific eBike model and brand, so check online to ensure that you can still purchase one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tip: <\/em>Always make sure to ask for proof of ownership from the seller, so that you&#8217;re not contributing to bike theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping your eBike safe and secure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your home or tenant insurance doesn&#8217;t cover eBikes, consider taking out a specific policy for your new purchase. It&#8217;s also worth considering investing in a good lock \u2014 a U-lock or heavy-duty steel chain with a padlock from a reputable manufacturer could help to prevent the theft of your eBike. When locking your eBike, if you can&#8217;t store it inside, choose a well-lit space where there tends to lots of foot traffic. Also, consider checking to see if there&#8217;s a bike registration program with the police in your area, and keep a note of the serial number on the frame \u2014 that&#8217;ll assist in making it easier to recover your eBike if it does get stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice cycling safety on the road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also want to keep yourself safe when on the road. Don&#8217;t forget to wear a helmet. Make sure it fits snugly on your head \u2014 it shouldn&#8217;t slide forward and back when you move. Also get some front and rear lights for your new eBike, as well as reflectors, and a bell. And, if it&#8217;s been a while since you did much cycling, consider taking a cycling safety refresher course so you can feel confident and be on top of all the traffic laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to the staff at your local bicycle shop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a decent eBike shop in your area, that could help you in your search for an eBike. Consider talking to the specialists there; tell them your budget and your life story \u2014 or at least, let them know what you realistically plan to be doing on your new eBike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask to take a range of models for a test spin. Test spins could help you decide which model&#8217;s for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while you&#8217;re in the store, do ask if they do tune-ups and other eBike maintenance. If they do, it&#8217;s much more likely that you and your new eBike will have a long-standing relationship, rather than a short one where it ends up languishing in the garage for the next few years because it&#8217;s a hassle to send it away for repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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