These e-bikes are called "pedelecs," meaning there's no way to get boost without pedalling. This is what makes them different from large electric scooters that we also call e-bikes.
Below you'll find a collection of e-Bikes ranging from the practical to fantastic concepts.
2014 Smart e-bike “Comfort”
What is it? Entry-level model in Smart lineup
Range: Up to 100 km
Motor type: Rear hub BionX
Weight: 26 kg (est.)
Available: Very soon
Price: $3,650
Ford Super Cruiser e-bike
What is it? Ford-branded beach cruiser
Range: Up to 48 km
Motor type: Rear hub, throttle-controlled
Weight: 28 kg
Available: Now
Price: $3,995
Peugeot AE21
What is it? French suitcase bike
Range: Up to 43 km
Motor type: Front hub
Weight: Unknown
Available: Europe only
Price: €1,799 ($2,555 Cdn)
Caterham e-bikes
What is it? Formula One racing team branches way out
Range: Up to 70 km
Motor type: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Available: Late 2014
Price: Unknown
Audi e-bike concept
What is it? Powerful e-superbike
Range: Up to 70 km
Motor type: Who cares, it has a “wheelie mode”
Weight: 21 kg
Available: In our dreams
Price: N/A
Kia Electric Bicycle (KEB) concept
What is it? Radical city bike
Range: Up to 40 km
Motor type: rear hub
Weight: Unknown
Available: Unknown
Price: N/A
Opel RAD e
What is it? Beautiful concept by Opel/GM Europe
Range: Up to 145 km
Motor type: Mid-drive
Weight: Unknown
Available: In some utopian future
Price: N/A
BMW Cruise e-bike
What is it? A two-wheeled version of the i3
Range: Up to 100 km
Motor type: Mid-drive Bosch
Weight: 22 kg
Available: Now
Price: $3,550