Electric bikes are the fastest-growing market in the cycling world. The best electric bikes are easy to ride, comfortable, and pack a whole lot of performance into a competitively priced package.
In this round-up of the best electric bikes under £1,000, we choose our favourite electric mountain bikes, folding e-bikes and budget-busting electric bikes. If you’re looking for a budget electric bike to cycle to work or just for leisure, then read on! And you don’t need to just take our word for it as we’ve included some of our customers’ reviews so you can see why they love the bikes too.
Our top picks include:
- Assist Hybrid
- Carrera Vengeance
- Carrera Crosscity
- Apollo Phaze E
- Apollo Metis Women’s Bike
Why choose an e-bike?
With an e-bike, you really can ride without limits. Each comes with an added motor that will provide assistance as you ride, helping power you over hills or distances you previously struggled with on a regular push bike.
How much power the motor provides and the range of the battery will depend on the bike, but most e-bikes can power you up to speeds of 15.5mph and for anywhere between 20 to 100 miles.
And the great thing is, there’s now an e-bike for everyone. So, whether you want a mountain bike with an added boost or something to help you cycle to work, an e-bike is an amazing option.
Want to learn more about e-bikes? Visit our help and advice guides.
Assist Hybrid Electric Bike 20″ Wheel
- Price: £549
- Range: Up to 20 miles per charge*
- Ideal Use: City commuting
At just £549, the Assist Hybrid Electric Bike is the cheapest on our list of electric bikes under £1,000, but it’s still a mighty machine.
A full charge will give you up to 20 miles of pedalling power and you can fully recharge the battery in 2-3 hours. It weighs in at only 18kg, so if you’re looking for a low-cost bike for city-centre commuting, the Assist Hybrid Electric Bike is a great choice.
Reviewers rave about its speed and simplicity. At Halfords, it’s our cheapest electric bike, but there are no compromises here.
Carrera Vengeance Electric Mountain Bike 2.1
- Price: £1,099
- Battery Range: Up to 40 miles*
- Best for: Trail riding and rugged off-road terrain
Want an e-bike that can tame trails? Or something suitable for all off-road terrain? Look no further than the Carrera Vengeance e-bike.
The Vengeance is our best-selling bike, so it’s no surprise that its e-bike version is just as impressive. First and foremost, it’s a mountain bike and comes with a high-quality suspension fork and a trail-ready geometry. The Shimano 6-speed gearing is reliable and provides a wide range, perfect when riding on any off-road terrain.
Disc brakes are a must on mountain bikes, and you can always depend on the Vengeance’s Tektro disc brakes to perform.
Alongside this impressive mountain bike package is the added motor and battery. Helping power you up steep ascents and along rugged terrain, the Vengeance has a range of up to 40 miles – more than enough for a day at the trails.* Plus, the battery can be recharged in at little as 6 hours, so it’ll always be ready the day after for another adventure.
Want to take your mountain biking to the next level? Look no further than the Vengeance e-bike.
It’s a brilliant bike. Takes all the effort out so I’m barely breaking a sweat. It handles a 18 mile round trip to the office in sports mode without issue.
(Callum)
Carrera Crosscity Folding Electric Bike
- Price: £949
- Range: 30 miles*
- Ideal Use: Commuting
Folding electric bikes are the next revolution in commuter cycling.
The Carrera Crosscity Folding Electric Bike is small, perfectly formed, and competitively priced – which is why it’s our choice for the best folding electric bike under £1,000.
This Brompton-beater packs a powerful rear-hub motor that will provide up to 30 miles of rider support on a full charge.
The 8-speed Shimano Acera gears provide the perfect range for city riding and light touring, with the 18kg weight meaning you won’t be breaking your back or your budget.
What our customers are saying:
Absolutely over the moon with our lovely new bikes, it’s so nice to be able to cycle up out of our road without it being a totally draining chore! I love cycling but hate hills, so this gives me the best of both worlds, as well as being smart and convenient to fold for transport.
(LJF)
Apollo Metis Women’s Electric Hybrid Bike
- Price: £575
- Range: 20 miles*
- Ideal Use: Urban commuting (short distances)
When it comes to urban riding, nothing beats a low step-through hybrid bike – they’re comfortable, convenient and lots of fun to ride!
One of our favourites is the Apollo Metis Women’s Electric Hybrid Bike. Designed to give an upright, confidence-inspiring riding position, the Metis’s battery has a range of up to 20 miles – more than enough for running any errands around town. Combined with a powerful front hub motor and reliable V brakes, the bike is equally adept on commutes, leisure rides and any other urban riding.
Apollo Phaze-E Electric Mountain Bike
- Price: £699
- Range: Up to 20 miles*
- Best for: Light trails and casual riding
Apollo bikes are made to making cycling simple and enjoyable — and with the Apollo Phaze-E Electric Mountain Bike, that’s exactly what you get.
With a lightweight alloy frame, 6-speed Shimano gearing, V-brakes, and grippy 26″ Kenda tyres, the Apollo Phaze-E is built for control, comfort, and confidence both on and off the road.
Powered by a 209Wh battery, it offers a range of up to 20 miles* on a single charge, making it ideal for exploring country roads and woodland trails. The front-hub Shengei 250W motor provides smooth, steady assistance up to 15.5mph, while the simple LED display lets you choose from three assistance levels to suit your route and riding effort.
What our customers are saying:
A very well balanced and comfortable bike to ride. Everything looks and feels solid that you the confidence to tackle most terrain without a worry. The chain drive is smooth and allows slick gear changes.
(Paul)
Cycle2Work
Did you know that you can get a brand new bike at a discounted price through the Cycle2Work scheme? Cycle2Work is a government initiative that offers the most cost-effective way to get new cycling equipment. The scheme is run through participating employers, meaning you do not have to pay tax or national insurance on these products – saving you up to 47%! This reduced cost is then deducted from your payslip over 12 or 18 months.
You’ll also get free safety checks for life and the opportunity to purchase our comprehensive Performance E-Bike Cyclecare package. From £65, you’ll get unlimited puncture repairs, brake and gear adjustments and silver bike servicing every six months.
E-bikes are constantly growing in popularity and there’s never been a better time to discover the benefits of assisted riding – with the rising cost of living, e-bikes can be a great way to save money on commuting or travelling. Want to learn more about e-bikes? Head over to our Electric Bike Hub.
You can also discover our full range of e-bikes over at Halfords.com, or explore our bike servicing and free bike check offers.
*The maximum range will depend on the capacity of the battery, rider and luggage weight, power mode setting and riding style.
