An expert reveals how much a high-quality electric bike costs – 2024-04-12 11:10:34

The price category of electric bikes varies from market bikes under 1000 euros to brand bikes worth several thousand euros. How much does a consumer have to pay if they want a high-quality and reliable electric bike and what features should be taken into account when purchasing an electric bike?

Does battery power matter?

Bike maintenance specialist Jorma Ylkoski says that the first thing to pay attention to in an electric bike is the battery power.

– The first question of a customer purchasing an electric bike is usually how long the battery will last. The battery is often the most expensive part of an electric bike, so you should pay special attention to it when choosing a bike model. A good battery has high-quality cells and a sufficiently large capacity, which means a long operating range. For example, FitNord electric bikes have high-quality Samsung cells and the battery lasts more than 100 kilometers.

However, battery life is not the only aspect that should be paid attention to.

– When choosing a bike, you should also focus on the quality of the battery and electrical system and make sure that the seller is able to offer maintenance and spare parts in the future as well. Regular maintenance extends the life of the bike. Well-known bike brands such as FitNord, Helkama and Tuntur have extensive service networks in Finland, so you can easily get help with maintenance needs and you don’t have to travel far for competent maintenance.

“An expensive electric bike is not always better”

Ylikoski advises that you should not pay too much for an electric bike. It is essential to think about your own usage needs.

– For example, expensive air-suspended bows offer their real advantage only to active enthusiasts, and ordinary everyday people who make trips on asphalt and dirt roads do not get significant added value from them. It is better to use the same money for additional battery capacity, for example.

Ylikoski says that you can get a reliable electric bike for less than 2,000 euros.

– In everyday use, the most important things are ease, reliability and a sufficiently large-capacity battery, which enables several days of everyday driving without intermediate charging. As an excellent example, I could highlight FitNord’s Ava and Ranger 200 models under 2000 euros, whose great popularity is based on these three things. These bikes are easy to use, reliable and can travel more than 100 kilometers on a single charge.

“The best time to buy is now”

Global delivery difficulties have hampered the bicycle market in recent years. Now the situation is better, but the purchase of a bike should not be postponed for too long. Ylikoski advises that the best time to get an electric bike is right now.

– Now is the best time to get an electric bike, because retailers have just got this year’s models in stock. When batches of favorite products such as FitNord Ava and Ranger electric bikes are sold out, you may have to wait until the summer for the next delivery. You should be quick if you want to be able to pedal as soon as the best cycling weather arrives.

Electric bikes mentioned in the article

FitNord Ava 200 electric bike – Get to know and see more pictures here!

FitNord Ranger 200 electric mountain bike – Get to know and see more pictures here!

All electric bikes – Check out the different options here!