Buying guides

Each guide is built from our catalogue: sourced specs, current Australian prices and compliance status. Models with a stated EN 15194 compliance come first, then they're ordered by price. We don't invent scores.

• Best e-bikes under $2,000 in AustraliaRoad-legal e-bikes you can buy for $2,000 or less in Australia, compared on battery, weight, motor and compliance.
• Best e-bikes under $3,000 in AustraliaRoad-legal e-bikes for $3,000 or less, compared on battery, weight, motor and compliance.
• Best commuter e-bikes in AustraliaCommuter and hybrid e-bikes compared for Australian riders: range, weight, compliance and price history.
• Best cargo e-bikes in AustraliaCargo and longtail e-bikes compared: carrying capacity, battery, motor and Australian prices.
• Best folding e-bikes in AustraliaFolding e-bikes compared for Australian riders: weight, battery, compliance and price.
• Road-legal fat-tyre e-bikes in AustraliaFat-tyre e-bikes with a stated EN 15194 compliance, and how to avoid the off-road versions.
• Best e-scooters for VIC ridersPrivate e-scooters compared for riders in VIC, with the local speed and age rules.
• Best e-scooters for QLD ridersPrivate e-scooters compared for riders in QLD, with the local speed and age rules.
• Best e-scooters for SA ridersPrivate e-scooters compared for riders in SA, with the local speed and age rules.
• Best e-scooters for WA ridersPrivate e-scooters compared for riders in WA, with the local speed and age rules.