The growing e-bike market
In recent years, the e-bike market has seen significant expansion. In 2024, e-bikes will account for around 15% of total sales in Europe, up from just 1% in 2017.
The recovery of the bike market (+10% by 2023) and falling average prices (-33%) are making e-bikes increasingly accessible to a wide audience.
Why e-bikes are changing cycling
The success of e-bikes is driven by several factors:
Sustainable mobility: incentives and cycling infrastructure encourage adoption.
Technological innovation: lighter and higher performance motors improve the riding experience.
Target expansion: interest is growing among the over-65s and cycle tourists.
E-bikes are not just a means of transport: they are a new way of experiencing cycling.
The impact on cycle tourism and logistics
Slow’ cycle tourism, also driven by e-bikes, is growing rapidly in Europe, with a turnover of more than EUR 5.5 billion.
This trend opens new opportunities for the logistics sector: e-bikes require safe transport and dedicated services due to the presence of batteries and their greater weight compared to conventional bikes.
Looking to the future
The growth of e-bikes offers important opportunities for companies, tour operators and logistics operators.
However, logistics management, inflation and the need for adequate infrastructure remain challenges to support a changing market.
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