TOP 20 Electric Bike Brands In the USA - 2023 Update

Electric bikes are sweeping the United States. According to data released by the LEVA, the US saw nearly 790,000 electric bike imports in 2021. That marks a 70% increase from the 463,000 imports in 2020.

Imagine being able to enjoy the outdoors without breaking a sweat just by riding an e-bike and taking your fishing or hunting gear to your destination with ease.

So far, there has been a plethora of innovative e-bike brands on the U.S. market. Whether it's a city commuter e-bike, a mountain e-bike, or a folding e-bike, you can find them online or offline.

But which are the best e-bike brands? What are their pros and cons? Can I afford them?

For an electric bike novice, this is a conundrum. Don't worry, we've spent a lot of time putting together a very comprehensive list to help you answer the questions above.

Not enough time? Take a quick preview of the table below to get the results.

 

Brand	Location	Types of E-bikes	Cost Range
Juiced Bikes	California	Commuter, City Cargo Fat	$1399-$2999
Rad Power	Washington	City Cargo Road Junior Cruiser	$1199-$1999
QuietKat	Colorado	Fat Mountain Full-Suspension Hardtail	$1999-$7000+
HAOQI	California	Cargo Cruiser Fat Mountain	$1599-$1899
Evelo	Massachusetts	City Folding	$2499-$4199
Blix	California	City Folding Cruiser	$1699-$1999
Pedego Electric Bikes	California	Cruiser City Trike Road Mountain	$1800+-$4000+
Ride1UP	California	Mountain City	$1095-$2295
Lectric Bike	Arizona	City Folding	$899-$999
Aventon	California	Cruiser City, Commuter Fat	$1199-1799
Charge	Connecticut	Cruiser City, Commuter Road	$1699-$2499
Vintage Electric Bike	California	Cruiser City, Commuter Road	$4000-$7000+
Trek	Wisconsin	Hybrid Road Mountain	$4600-$12000+
Rambo	Iowa	Cruiser Fat Mountain	$1399-$8000
Electric Bike Company	California	Cruiser Junior	$1949-$2999
Vvolt	Oregon	City, Commuter Road	$1399-2799
KHS	California	City, Commuter Road Mountain	Local Dealer
Montague	Massachusetts	Fat City, Commuter Mountain	$3695
Nakto	California	Folding Fat City, Commuter Cruiser	$699-$1299
Beecool	California	Cruiser City, Commuter Fat	$1699-$2599

1. Juiced

Originally established as an importer of Lithium-Ion batteries, Juiced Bikes made the jump from importer to electric bike manufacturing company, and quickly progressed to developing electric bikes with the inventive and functional ODK Utility e-bike launching in 2010.

The point where Juiced Bikes are different from other brands is their appearance, they have a total of 3 different series of products, Fat Tire E-bike, Moped Style E-bike, and City Commuter E-bike. People think of them more as a motorcycle series, and each series has different models for customers to choose from.

Three-quarters of the current line of juiced bikes feature fat tires and 52V batteries, which means riders can use them for great power and grip to get around any terrain.

The Juiced Bikes are priced at $1399-$2999, which is not too high compared to trendy e-bikes like the super73.

Founded: 2009

Website: judbikes.com

Headquarters address: San Diego, California

Phone: (888) 303-8889

2. Rad Power

Mike Rodenbaugh built his first ebike in 2007 as a way to get to high school and back, became totally obsessed. He always knew e-bikes were the future of transportation, and his childhood friend and college roommate Ty Collins thought so too. 

In 2015, they joined forces to bring Rad Power Bikes to the masses. They relaunched the brand as a direct-to-consumer business with their first manufactured model -- the RadRover electric fat bike. Up to now, Rad Power Bike is one of the famous electric bike brands in the United States.

Rad Power provides customers with 12 electric bikes, across several disciplines including off-road, city, cargo, folding, and step-thru. 

Their prices are relatively reasonable compared to juice bikes. The lowest price is $1199 and the highest price is $1999. Also, they offer an installment payment service so you can enjoy it more quickly.

Founded: 2007

Website:radpowerbikes.com

Headquarters address: Seattle, Washington

Phone: (800) 939-0310

3. QuietKat

QuietKat was founded in 2012 by twin brothers Jake & Justin Roach in Eagle, Colorado with a mission to design a better way to access the backcountry for hunters and anglers while replacing traditional ATVs and combustion-powered vehicles that were prohibited, too noisy, or simply didn't fit on narrow trails. 

The company produces nine different types of bikes, but most of them are designed for the outdoors and different terrains. The most famous is their collaboration with Jeep for a fully shocked off-road bike, but with a price tag of $6299.

In addition to the bikes, they also produce a variety of compatible parts and accessories for you to customize your unique bike.

Considering that the outdoor terrain affects the performance of the bike, all of their bikes are priced above $2000, so if you're not on a budget, try considering another brand.

Founded: 2016

Website: quietkat.com

Headquarters address: Eagle, Colorado

Phone: (970) 328-2399

4. HAOQI

HAOQI is a new electric bike brand that has emerged in the US market in recent years, but they focus on electric fat tire bikes.

Their electric bikes are affordable and many models are designed for special scenarios like outdoor, commuting, and cargo. Both the Black Leopard and the dual battery Antelope are equipped with powerful motors and 5 gears of the transmission. You can go up and down hills with ease.

In addition to offering high-performance e-bikes, HAOQI also has dedicated customer service, up to 6 months installment, and a first-class after-sales team, you don't have to worry about what could go wrong with your e-bike.

Founded: 2010

Website: haoqiebike.com

Headquarters address: El Monte, California

Phone: (501) 777-5124‬

5. Evelo

Evelo traces its roots back to 2011 when co-founder Yevgeniy Mordkovich was on a quest to find a solution that would enable him to spend more time riding a bike together with his wife. He built an electric bike from scratch for his wife which made it easy for both of them to keep up with each other and enjoy riding together at the same pace.

Evelo's bikes are all high-performance mid-motor, mid-motor means a more stable riding experience on rough trails. They offer electric folding bikes, electric commuter bikes, and electric trikes.

Normally, e-bikes come with a 2-year warranty, but Evelo offers a 4-year warranty length and even a free 21-day experience with a straightforward refund if you're not satisfied.

In my opinion, Evelo's prices are still on the high side of the market, ranging from $2499-$6030. Mainly because of the more powerful motor they offer, the mid-motor design, and the stylish look.

Founded: 2011

Website: evelo.com

Headquarters address: Boston, San Francisco

Phone: (877) 991-7272

6. Blix

Founded in Santa Cruz, CA in 2014, Blix is one of the fastest-growing, direct-to-consumer, e-bike brands in the U.S. Blix offers innovative e-bike models including city, cruiser, cargo, and folding e-bikes.

The exterior lines of Blix's bikes look silky smooth, unlike the rigid Rad Power bike design. Such as the new Aveny Skyline blends comfort and design, featuring larger tires for a smoother riding experience and sleek colors for every rider.

Blix offers a total of 4 electric bikes for different purposes, priced from $1699 to $1999, which is affordable in my opinion.

Founded: 2014

Website: blixbike.com

Headquarters address: Santa Cruz, California

Phone: (855) 655-2549

7. Pedego

Pedego was created in 2008 and their bikes stand out with their bright colors and a wide variety. They have more than 100 offline stores in the US and you can easily go online to test ride.

But Pedego's bikes are basically priced at $1999 and up, and even more expensive if they are electric tricycles, at $3000 and up. When buying one of their bikes, please think carefully about how much you need to spend to buy it.

Founded: 2008

Website: pedegoelectricbikes.com

Headquarters address: Fountain Valley, California

Phone: (800) 646-8604

8. Ride1UP

Ride1Up was created in 2018 and they are located in San Diego, California. This company has a wide range of e-bikes, whether it's a commuter e-bike or a mountain e-bike, you can find them all here.

Their electric bikes are not very expensive, ranging from $1,000 to $2,300. Because their philosophy is that quality electric bikes don't have to be as expensive as riding a car, people can get on their bikes and go whenever they want.

They can let you try it out for 30 days for free and if you are not satisfied, you can always send it back and get a full refund.

Founded: 2018

Website: ride1up.com

Headquarters address: San Diego, California

Phone: (888) 494-1415

9. Lectric

The biggest difference between Lectric eBikes and other brands is that they only focus on the folding electric bike segment.

They have been selling the XP series of e-bikes, which is a 20" fat tire folding e-bike. But its motor only has 500w of power, so if you're hoping to use it to traverse rugged mountains it's a bit of a struggle.

The best part is that these bikes can be taken home for only $999, making them arguably the most affordable electric bike on the market.

Founded: 2018

Website: lectricebikes.com

Headquarters address: Phoenix, Arizona

Phone: (602) 715-0907

10. Aventon

Since 2011 Aventon has sold more than 200,000 bikes, which shows that it is a famous brand in the American market.

Their bikes range offers a great alternative to those best-selling budgets on the current markets. Step-through, step-over, folding and low-step frames for riders with different tastes.

Founded: 2011

Website: aventon.com

Headquarters address: Ontario, California

11. Charge

Charge first came onto the scene in the UK in 2004 with a mission of making cycling accessible to everyone. After many years of research and consideration, Charge decided to entirely pivot operations to the US and focus solely on electric bikes.

They offer many colors of bikes, but the models are relatively small, only three, including a city bike, a comfort cruiser, and eMTB.

These electric bikes are suitable for different rider heights, averaging 5'0" - 6'4". But their performance is different from other beasts, the motor power is only 250w and 500w, which makes crossing muddy trails and hills more difficult.

In addition, the Charge electric bikes range in price from $1799 to $2699, not a particularly cost-effective option.

Founded: 2004

Website: chargebikes.com

Headquarters address: Connecticut

12. Vintage

Take a look at the very special electric bikes on the market. This company sells different types of vintage electric bikes. Yes, just like vintage cars.

They were founded in 2013 when the founder tinkered with old electric bikes in his parents' garage, then took them to a car show, and has since gone down a different route.

From the outside, the battery part of the bike looks like the engine of a motorcycle. When you add the optional “Race Mode” feature for an extra boost when riding uphill! In this mode, you can get a speed of up to 36mph!

Retro products mean high prices, and unfortunately, their electric bikes are too expensive, with the lowest price reaching $4495.

Founded: 2013

Website: vintageelectricbikes.com

Headquarters address: Santa Clara, California

Phone: (408) 969-0836

13. Trek

Trek Bicycles is one of the largest US bike companies and is located in Waterloo, WI. They’ve manufactured endless types of bikes and now cater to electric bike riders with around a dozen models of super high-end, high-quality bikes.

I don't need to say you should be clear, like this big brand, trek electric bicycle is a little more expensive than other brands, their initial price is $4600, the highest can be $12000.

Founded: 1975

Website: trekbikes.com

Headquarters address: Waterloo, Wisconsin

Phone: (800) 585-8735

14. Rambo

If you're looking for an electric bike designed for hunting or adventure use, you can also try Rambo Bikes.

Rambo Bikes was created in 2015 in Portland, Oregon. hub motor, mid-drive, 2WD, gun&bow racks, scent straps for tires - they have everything.

Their prices start at $1399 for The Cruiser and go up to almost $8000!

Founded: 2015

Website: rambobikes.com

Headquarters address: Centerville, Iowa

Phone: (952) 283-0777

15. Electric Bike Company

It is a California-based company that claims all of its bikes are made in the United States using parts from around the world.

Most of the EBC’s models are stellar cruisers with various differences in design and components. Those with higher handlebars and lower drop bars obviously prioritize comfort that making those beach cruises a dream ride every time.

It actually allows riders to freely customize their models. You may, for example, change the fork type from a rigid to a suspension, determine the material and color of basic parts like the fenders, rims.

Founded: 2014

Website: electricbikecompany.com

Headquarters address: Costa Mesa, California

Phone: (949) 264-4080

16. VVolt

Vvolt was founded in 2019 by Kyle Ranson, an avid cyclist and 20-year veteran in the high-tech sector. Mid & hub-drive eBikes by Vvolt is something new and exciting in the market.

If you're in the market for a fully functional commuter electric bike for less than 1599, then the Vvolt is definitely your best bet.

Founded: 2019

Website: vvolt.com

Headquarters address: Portland, Oregon

Phone: (886) 886-5836

17. KHS

KHS is a long-established American bicycle company, which was founded in 1974.

KHS produces a full line of mountain, road, and touring bikes, and of course, electric bikes are no exception.

Unfortunately, you can't buy an electric bike online, but have to find a local dealer. This definitely increases your costs.

Founded: 1974

Website: khsbicycles.com

Headquarters address: Rancho Dominguez, California

Phone: (310) 632-7173

18. Montague

Montague was founded in 1987 in the US and although they have been selling bicycles for years, for electric bikes they only have one folding electric bike, the M-E1.

With full-size 700c wheels, front suspension, and standard components, the M-E1 offers the same ride quality as a non-folding e-bike but can be stored in the closet, train, or car trunk, keeping it safe from theft and out of the elements.

This particular folding e-bike costs $3695 and is delivered to your home for free.

Founded: 1987

Website: montaguebikes.com

Headquarters address: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Phone: (800) 736-5348

19. Nakto

Nakto is a direct-to-consumer e-bike brand, which means you can get the best deals, and they even offer e-bikes for under $700.

I should tell you though, you get what you pay for and their quality can be difficult to control.

Founded: 2016

Website: nakto.com

Headquarters address: Placentia, California

Phone: (703) 270-0055

20. Beecool

BeeCool Bikes was born in the calling of a group of cycling enthusiasts. 

BeeCool offers a total of 6 electric bikes, and the best selling one is the all-terrain electric bike. It is equipped with 26" fat tires, a 48V 21Ah lithium-ion battery, a dual suspension system, and more.

Founded: 2016

Website: beecoolbikes.com

Headquarters address: Ontario, California

Phone: (833) 309-2586