Buying guide
Best long range electric bikes
Chosen from what the Amazon listings state, not tested by us. How we pick
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SAMEBIKE XD26-II: 672 Wh, 100 km claimed
672 Wh battery with up to 100 km claimed in pedal-assist mode.
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SAMEBIKE RS-A01MEN: 540 Wh, 800+ cycles
A 540 Wh battery with a claimed 90 to 120 km range, among the largest in this group.
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SAMEBIKE LO26-II: 48 V 14 Ah, 90 to 110 km
The listing states a 250 W rear hub motor reaching 25 km/h and calls it UK road legal.
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Range claims on e-bike listings are best-case numbers: a light rider, flat ground, low assist and mild weather. Real UK riding, with hills, headwinds, cold mornings and stop-start traffic, usually gets well under the headline figure. The more reliable guide is battery size in watt hours (Wh), or volts multiplied by amp hours where Wh is not given, because that is the energy you carry. Every bike here states a 250 W motor and assistance up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph), with no throttle or electric-only mode, so motor power is not where the difference lies. This guide ranks five bikes by stated battery size and shows the maker's own range claim next to it, plus wheel size and weight, since a big battery adds kilos. Treat every range figure as an upper limit, not a promise.
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- SAMEBIKE XD26-II: 672 Wh, 100 km claimed
- Battery
- 672 Wh
- Claimed range
- Up to 100 km
- Wheels
- 26 in fat tyre
- Weight
- 29 kg
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - SAMEBIKE RS-A01MEN: 540 Wh, 800+ cycles
- Battery
- 540 Wh
- Claimed range
- 90 to 120 km
- Wheels
- 27.5 in
- Weight
- 29 kg
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - SAMEBIKE LO26-II: 48 V 14 Ah, 90 to 110 km
- Battery
- 48 V 14 Ah
- Claimed range
- 90 to 110 km (assist)
- Wheels
- 26 in
- Weight
- Not stated
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - COLORWAY BK15M: 720 Wh, 48 V 15 Ah
- Battery
- 720 Wh
- Claimed range
- Not stated
- Wheels
- 26 x 4.0 in
- Weight
- 30 kg
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - MOONCOOL trike: 36 V 20 Ah, 128 km claimed
- Battery
- 36 V 20 Ah
- Claimed range
- Up to 128 km
- Wheels
- 20 x 3.0 in
- Weight
- Not stated
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| Product | Battery | Claimed range | Wheels | Weight | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMEBIKE XD26-II: 672 Wh, 100 km claimed | 672 Wh | Up to 100 km | 26 in fat tyre | 29 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| SAMEBIKE RS-A01MEN: 540 Wh, 800+ cycles | 540 Wh | 90 to 120 km | 27.5 in | 29 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| SAMEBIKE LO26-II: 48 V 14 Ah, 90 to 110 km | 48 V 14 Ah | 90 to 110 km (assist) | 26 in | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| COLORWAY BK15M: 720 Wh, 48 V 15 Ah | 720 Wh | Not stated | 26 x 4.0 in | 30 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| MOONCOOL trike: 36 V 20 Ah, 128 km claimed | 36 V 20 Ah | Up to 128 km | 20 x 3.0 in | Not stated | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · SAMEBIKE
SAMEBIKE XD26-II: 672 Wh, 100 km claimed
A dual-suspension fat tyre e-bike with a 672 Wh battery and 180 mm hydraulic brakes. Big battery and strong brakes for the money.
In its favour
- 672 Wh battery with up to 100 km claimed in pedal-assist mode.
- 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes are the largest rotors in this group.
- One-year warranty covering motor, battery and controller, with UK after-sales support stated.
Good to know
- At 29 kg it is heavy to lift up steps or onto a rack.
- Fat tyres add rolling resistance on smooth commutes.
Listing title: SAMEBIKE Electric Bike for Adults Men Women, 250W Pedal Assist E-Bike,...
No. 2 · SAMEBIKE
SAMEBIKE RS-A01MEN: 540 Wh, 800+ cycles
A 27.5 inch hardtail with a 540 Wh battery and 50 Nm motor that the maker says sticks to the 15.5 mph UK limit. A big battery for the money.
In its favour
- A 540 Wh battery with a claimed 90 to 120 km range, among the largest in this group.
- The listing states 250 W, 50 Nm and the 15.5 mph UK legal limit.
- Brake-activated rear light, 3 W front light and a USB port are included.
Good to know
- Brakes are mechanical rather than hydraulic, so expect more cable adjustment.
- At 29 kg it is heavy, and the listing says the rear is a hardtail despite a dual-suspension title.
Listing title: SAMEBIKE Electric Mountain Bike for Adults 24"/27.5" - 90km Range 540W...
No. 3 · SAMEBIKE
SAMEBIKE LO26-II: 48 V 14 Ah, 90 to 110 km
A full-size 26 inch folding bike with full suspension, hydraulic brakes and 21 gears. Folds to 102 cm for a car boot or train.
In its favour
- The listing states a 250 W rear hub motor reaching 25 km/h and calls it UK road legal.
- 21 gears and hydraulic disc brakes are unusual on a folding bike, per the listing.
- A step-through frame and adjustable saddle suit riders from 1.6 m to 2.1 m.
Good to know
- Weight is not stated, and full-size folders tend to be heavy.
- The rider plus cargo limit is quoted as 120 kg in one place and 150 kg in another.
Listing title: SAMEBIKE Electric Bike for Adults 48V, 26” Folding Electric Bike with ...
No. 4 · COLORWAY
COLORWAY BK15M: 720 Wh, 48 V 15 Ah
A 26 x 4.0 inch fat tyre pedelec with a 720 Wh removable battery. The listing stresses that you must pedal for the motor to help.
In its favour
- The listing states 250 W with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h, activated only by pedalling.
- 720 Wh is the largest battery in this guide.
- Integrated front light and an LCD showing speed, battery and assist level.
Good to know
- At 30 kg it is the heaviest bike in this guide.
- Warranty length is not stated, and brake type is given only as disc.
Listing title: COLORWAY 26" 4.0 Fat Tyre Electric Mountain Bike 250W Pedelec for Adul...
No. 5 · MOONCOOL
MOONCOOL trike: 36 V 20 Ah, 128 km claimed
A folding fat tyre trike with a rear differential, hydraulic brakes and a 36 V 20 Ah battery. Built for errands rather than commuting by train.
In its favour
- The listing states a 250 W rated motor with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h.
- Up to 128 km claimed from a removable 36 V 20 Ah battery.
- Rear differential, hydraulic discs and a parking brake, with a 204 kg load limit.
Good to know
- Neither folded size nor weight is stated, and a trike is bulky.
- Parts warranty is one year, though the battery gets two.
Listing title: MOONCOOL Electric Tricycle for Adults, 20"×3.0" Fat Tyre Folding Elect...
Read before you buy
- What size e-bike battery do you need?Work out what size e-bike battery you need: volts times amp hours gives Wh, then match it to your commute distance, hills and how often you can charge.
- What is an electric hybrid bike?An electric hybrid bike is a hybrid frame with a pedal-assist motor. Here is what that means and how it differs from city, trekking and road e-bikes.
- What is an electric cargo bike?What an electric cargo bike is: longtail, front-loader and utility layouts explained, with load ratings in kg and storage needs for UK homes.
- Off-road only e-bikes: 1000 W kits and 30 mph bikes explainedWhat off-road only means on 1000 W, 2000 W and 30 mph e-bike listings, why they count as motor vehicles on UK roads and paths, and where private land fits in.
- How to ride an electric bike: assist levels and gearsHow to use an electric bike: setting off in a low gear, choosing assist levels, what happens at 15.5 mph and simple habits that get more range per charge.
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