The electric bikes we're excited for in 2024

In 2023, we saw the arrival of some highly innovative e-bike technology enter the market.

And this year looks set to be just as exciting, with new start-ups and established brands set to launch new machines, from folding e-bikes, to super technical electric mountain bikes.

Join us as we take a look at some of bikes that are set to shake-up the industry. 

Volt Lite

British brand Volt’s brand new lightweight folder looks to be a very interesting reveal for 2024. It weighs in at 17kg for the smaller battery option, and comes with a mid-drive motor which is a rarity for lightweight e-folder. The motor in question is a Bafang M820 which provides up to 75Nm of torque – almost unheard of for a folder.

As well as a powerful motor, the Volt Lite boasts 20” wheels for a better ride feel compared to other folders. If you go for the bigger battery, you also get a claimed range of up to 60 miles. This little bike sounds like it’ll be a big contender for urban comfort and mobility. The Volt Lite is available for pre-orders now.

Whyte RHeO urban e-bikes

One announcement we didn’t expect this year was the addition of urban electric bikes to mountain bike brand Whyte’s repertoire. They look like they’ve taken their time to enter the market and done a proper job rather than just try and jump on the bandwagon.

The RHeO 2 and 3 lines are their new electric city and leisure bikes, with the RHeO 2 starting at £1999 and the RHeO 3 at £2299.

Both the RHeO 2 and 3 ranges are available in step-through and crossbar frame designs, and they’re powered by the brand new KMC Kynamic Hub Motor system.

The top tier model, the RHeO 3, also comes with mudguards, a rear rack, a dropper post, and integrated front and rear lights. These seem like the ultimate urban e-bikes for very competitive prices. They should be available in early 2024.

THOK MIG e-SUV

Only just announced this week, the new THOK MIG e-S is a sports utility vehicle (SUV) e-bike. We’ve seen a few of these types of e-bikes gain some traction this year, with the Specialized Turbo Tero X and Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV being just two of them.

The THOK MIG e-S takes inspiration from its popular MIG all-mountain e-bike, keeping the same geometry and full-suspension components. 

The big difference between the e-S and the MIG is that the e-S is designed for commuters who want to be able to ride off-road. Thus, it comes with integrated lights (a whopping 600 lumens up front), mudguards, and a rear rack for carrying pannier bags.

This makes it the ideal commuter e-bike, with a rugged edge. It costs £4,099 and can be bought from THOK directly.

Orange Phase EVO E.P.O.

Unlike in road cycling, EPO doesn’t stand for a performance enhancing drug. Instead, it’s Electric Powered Orange and it’s the turn of the Phase EVO for 2024. The Phase EVO takes advantage of Bosch’s newly released Performance Line SX drive system, which is lightweight yet powerful and incredibly responsive.

The bike weighs 19.5kg for a large frame, but the benefit of the drive system is that it rides like an analogue bike – it’s a motor with a serious real-ride feel.

This beast of an eMTB comes with a mullet wheel setup (29” and 27.5”) and 160mm suspension front and rear. The frame also comes with an Orange S.A.F.E. (Stores, Accessories, Food & Equipment) storage compartment, so you can store essentials instead of strapping them to the frame.

Prices start at £7,900 so it’s not a cheap e-bike, but definitely one of the most exciting for 2024.

Riese & Müller Culture

The Riese & Müller Culture is a high-end city e-bike with some serious tech. We first saw it earlier this year, but stock won’t be ready until 2024, so it’s time to get your pre-orders in for this gorgeous new bike. Choose between a classic diamond shaped frame or a step-through design with prices starting from £3,789. 

These bikes have adopted the new Bosch SX drive system, a lightweight mid-drive motor that has several applications including urban use. You can choose from three different types of gearing systems; derailleur, Nexus hub gear and a continuous hub drive. There’s even the possibility of adding range extenders. 

Whyte E-Lyte MTB

Another exciting new bike from Whyte coming out next year is the E-Lyte range of electric mountain bikes. They’re also utilising the new Bosch SX drive system, which provides up to 55Nm of torque and a maximum 600W output.

This trend of lifelike ride feel eMTBs are becoming more popular, as more riders embrace the ebbs and flows of the trails and climbs rather than opting for something more powerful. 

There are three models for riders to choose from, the E-Lyte 140 Works, E-Lyte 150 Works and the E-Lyte 150 RSX. The E-Lyte 140 Works is Whyte’s lightest ever eMTB at 16.4kg in a size medium.

This is even including 400Wh battery capacity. Each frame is made from carbon fibre, helping to keep it light. Prices start at £7,999 for the E-Lyte 150 RSX, and stock will be available from the Whyte website. 

Estarli eCargo Longtail

Technically this one is available now, but it’s neeearly 2024 so let us off. Estarli is relatively new to the industry, but they’ve taken 2023 by storm and have had several positive reviews on their other urban bikes. The eCargo Longtail marks a new transition for the brand, who are still focusing on affordable electric bikes, but now, adding more versatile options to their range. 

Prices start from £2,995 for the Standard option, £3,090 for the Cargo option, and £3,245 for the Family option. For your money you get a Bafang mid-drive motor, a 210kg carrying capacity (including rider) and plenty of space on the back for child seats or the like. Paired with the 700Wh battery and you get a range of up to 120km.

Cervélo Rouvida

The Rouvida is Cervélo’s first electric bike, and what a stunner it is. It’s pegged as a road and gravel bike, with interchangeable dropouts so you can alter the geometry depending on what terrain you’re riding on. When you change these inserts you have to update your firmware, and this can only be done by your local Cervélo retailer. 

Aside from the potentially annoying logistics, the bike looks like a fast, classic Cervélo design. It’s powered by the Fazua Ride60 drive system, which offers plenty of mid-drive bang for your buck. Prices start at £7,200 and will be available in the UK in January of 2024.

Gocycle Family Cargo

We’re a big fan of Gocycle in general at Move Electric, and for good reason. Not just because the brand was founded by a former motorsport designer, but because they’re damn good. While they’ve typically stuck to folding e-bikes, last month they announced intentions to launch a new bike: the Gocycle Family Cargo. 

While we will have to wait until 2024 to even see a full image of the bike, we’re tentatively excited about what it’s going to be like. We know it will utilise Gocycle’s OneDesignDNA® philosophy, and ‘portability’ to the e-cargo sphere, so watch this space for more information – and hopefully an image or two.

Fiido Titan

Ready for possibly one of the strangest e-cargo bikes you’ve seen yet? The Fiido Titan is an interesting model from the Hong Kong brand, which is apparently aiming at long-distance riders with claims of a 250 mile range (when you buy the three battery option). 

At £1,545 it’s not even that expensive for the base model, and for the three battery model and 250 mile range, you’re looking at £2,170. The payload capacity is 200kg, and it comes with a rear rack ready for all your cargo needs. They’re shipping orders from December from their UK site.