Are Electric Bikes Actually Replacing Car Trips Now? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica explores whether electric bikes (ebikes) are effectively replacing car trips, rather than merely substituting traditional bicycle rides. The author notes a growing presence of ebikes used for practical transportation purposes, such as carrying groceries or sports equipment, indicating a shift towards utilitarian use. Highlighting that the Lectric XP 3.0 ebike ranks as the third best-selling electric vehicle (EV) model in the U.S., trailing only Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, the article emphasizes that the EV category extends beyond cars to include ebikes, reflecting their rising popularity and potential impact on transportation habits. While comprehensive, up-to-date statistics are scarce, studies cited in the article suggest ebikes are indeed replacing a significant number of car trips. Research from Portland State University found that ebike rides replaced nearly 1,800 motor vehicle miles over just a few trips, with users reporting increased safety and frequency of riding. Additional surveys from North America and Australia reinforce these findings