Top 5 Favorite E-Bike Benefits

Blog post written and reworked from “10 Benefits of Riding an E Bike to Work” by 2023 Energy Intern, Vida Sulureh 

By definition, an e-bike is a bicycle with an electric motor and a battery. Although e-bikes have been recently gaining much attention and popularity, most people don’t know the full extent of the positive change that they bring to the environment and transportation. As we celebrate May as National Bike Month, here are my top 5 favorite e-bike benefits that I’d like to share.

Reason One: Healthy for the environment

Because e-bikes are battery powered, these bikes are eco-friendly. Many people wonder how they could make a positive contribution to helping the environment; switching from your regular bike to an e-bike or purchasing one for the first time makes all the difference! Riding your e-bike to your destinations also helps reduce your carbon footprint as you are using that mode of transportation rather than driving a gas fueled car or riding a gas fueled bus.

Reason Two: It’s a worthwhile investment

E-bikes offer cost effectiveness. Although prices may vary based on location, the investment is worthwhile due to their durability. Investing in a good quality e-bike gives you a reliable way of transporting yourself without low repair needs throughout several years, as long as you keep up with it. This is a big difference from the hefty monthly costs that come with car ownership or cumulative Uber/ Lyft fees. 

Reason Three: Quicker and cooler than a regular bike

Due to their design and functionality, you travel faster on an e-bike than on a regular bike. E-bike transportation is also quicker than walking or taking bus rides. Getting to your destination quicker with less effort has to be a perk, right? It definitely is when your destination is work and you’d rather arrive with a peaceful mind and a steady heart rate, rather than huffing and puffing while wiping the sweat off your forehead!

Reason Four: Clears the mind

While riding your e-bike outside from place to place, your body produces chemicals called endorphins- pain relievers and positivity boosters. Endorphins are great for your mental health as they boost your mood and keep you in a state of serenity. Experiencing peace while getting some fresh air and sunlight is a great reason to take a ride on your e-bike!

Reason Five: Exercise incorporated into your every day schedule

Riding an e-bike has amazing benefits for both heart and lung health. It’s a full body exercise that gets your daily cardio in without overpowering your body or exhausting you. Commuting to the grocery store, work, a friend’s house, or even just taking a joy bike ride can simultaneously serve as a daily workout when choosing to take your e-bike. Not everyone can fit in going to the gym weekly, or find the time for some form of physical exercise at home, but riding an e-bike to their destinations helps them fit their cardio exercise into the day. 

Eco-friendliness, cost effectiveness, speed, and body and mind wellness are all amazing reasons to make the decision of owning an e-bike! Riding an e-bike is more than just following a new, shiny trend, it’s about taking a new step forward towards health and progress for yourself and the environment.