19.10.2022 | Reading time - 8 min(s)

Best E-bikes under £3000

Written by Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative

Looking for an e-bike can be quite a minefield especially with so many price points available with some fetching over £10,000. The good news is that you can get a very good quality e-bike for under £3000. Here are some of the best ones including men's and ladies step through bikes.

Ridgeback Errand £1799

An affordable rear-hub driven e-bike with enough oompf for the hills with a range of around 30 miles. A one-size-fits-most frame make this perfect if you want to share the bike with others.

Motor: Rear hub, Promovec, medium oompf

Battery range: approx. 30 miles

Battery Position: External, centre

Gazelle Paris C7+ HMB £2279

A centre driven Bosch motor for a more natural feel and Bosch’s superb reliability. An upright “Dutch style” means a comfortable sitting position and the step through frame makes getting on and off the bike easier. Internal gears for a lot less maintenance.

Motor: Centre driven, Bosch Active Line +, medium oompf

Battery Range: approx. 40 miles

Battery Position: External, Rear rack

Gazelle Chamonix T10 HMS £2299 - £2499

The Gazelle Chamonix T10 comes with the smooth and powerful centre driven Shimano motor and integrated battery providing approximately 50 miles (£2299) or 65 miles (£2499) of range and comes in a choice of step-through or diamond frame. Quality Shimano hydraulic brakes and 10 speed gears complete a great value package.

Motor: Centre driven, Shimano, Medium/high oompf

Battery range: Approx 50 miles (£2299) or Approx 65 miles (£2499)

Battery Position: Integrated, central

Kalkhoff Image 1.B Advance £2699

For those who want an almost maintenance free bike. Reliable Bosch motor and battery for power up the hills and approximately 50-mile range. Internal gears mean less cleaning of chains and cassettes and hydraulic brakes will generally look after themselves and provide you with excellent stopping power.

Motor: Centre driven, Bosch Active Line, medium oompf

Battery range: approx. 50 miles

Battery position: external, central

Whyte Clifton and Highgate £2799

The average weight of an e-bike is in the region of 25kg. The Whyte Highgate and Clifton gives you a full power motor with a range of approximately 40 miles in a package that weighs in the region of 20kg – best of both worlds. Available in a compact and non-compact version, there will be a size to fit most people.

Motor: Centre driven, Shimano, Medium/high oompf

Battery range: approx. 45 miles

Battery position: external, central

Brompton E Bike C Line Explore from £2995

Brompton take their incredible folding bikes and add the electrics. 30 mile range, compact motor with good city power and the best bit… you can still fold it as small as a non-electric Brompton. This is the perfect bike for commuting or taking the train or bus for adventures further afield.

Motor: front hub driven, Low/medium oompf

Battery range: Approx 30 miles

Battery position: front carrier block

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Best E-bikes under £3000

Ridgeback Errand £1799

Gazelle Paris C7+ HMB £2279

Gazelle Chamonix T10 HMS £2299 - £2499

Kalkhoff Image 1.B Advance £2699

Whyte Clifton and Highgate £2799

Brompton E Bike C Line Explore from £2995

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