10 advantages of electric bicycles:

The use of alternative transportation, such as the electric bicycles or electric scooters, has been on the rise in every city. Whether for personal use or rental, these are the main advantages why everyone is starting to use electric bicycles.

1. They are relatively inexpensive

Even taking into account that there is a wide range of prices for electric bicycles on the market, which depend on basic characteristics such as the quality of their components, the power of the motor or their autonomy, the truth is that the average price of an average electric bicycle is quite affordable: they can be obtained between 500 euros and 1500 euros.

If you need more information about electric bicycles you can visit the website of naturalmove, where you will find comparative guides and reviews of the best-selling electric bicycles, as well as other alternatives of ecological transport.

2. Suitable for any age and physical condition

One of the great advantages of electric bikes is that they allow you to regulate your effort. If one day you feel motivated and want to use your electric bike to do a more demanding physical exercise, you only have to turn off the motor!

On the other hand, if at any moment you find yourself exhausted, or simply if you are in a bit of a hurry, activate the motor and it will be as if you were flying. You’ll reach your destination sooner than you can imagine, and effortlessly.

3. You save on transportation

The electric bole is, without a doubt, the most economical means of transport with a motor that exists. The car, per kilometer, is seven times more expensive and public transport, three times.

4. It is the fastest means of transport in the city
There are many tests that have shown that the electric bicycle is the fastest means of transport in the city. That is, it gets you to your destination faster, since you avoid traffic and unnecessary stops.

5. It does not require costly maintenance

It should be noted that the specific materials of electric bicycles do not require maintenance, and that a single annual review is more than enough to keep it in perfect condition. In addition, the battery will only need to be changed every 6 or 7 years if you use your bike intensively. It is also worth mentioning that the revision of an electric bicycle is infinitely cheaper than that of a car or a motorcycle.

6. It is extremely safe

Despite the fact that in recent months the cyclist hit-and-runs have generated alarmism, the risk of suffering a fatal bicycle accident in the city is almost nil, since, as indicated by the Accident Yearbook published by the DGT, “in 2015 441 people died on urban roads: 247 pedestrians, 194 vehicle occupants and 10 cyclists”.

Moreover, by using the recommended basic safety measures, such as respecting the safety distance or always wearing a helmet and lights, the risk of accidents decreases considerably.

7. No need to look for parking

One of the most appreciated advantages of an electric bicycle is that you no longer need to worry about parking. Any tree, traffic sign or fence is ideal for parking your electric bicycle.

In addition, this will allow you to park in the vicinity of your place of work or, it is even possible that they will allow you to enter with it inside the enclosure to leave it parked.

8. Cities are becoming more and more adapted

Cities are gradually building dedicated bicycle lanes through the most important parts of the city. In addition, drivers are becoming more and more aware of the use of bicycles on the road and are exercising more and more caution.

Also, especially in large cities such as Madrid, Barcelona or Seville, there are stands where, for a small annual fee, you can make unlimited use of bicycles and electric bicycles for rent.

9. You contribute to environmental conservation

The electric bicycle barely emits carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the gases that has the most negative impact on the dreaded greenhouse effect.

Therefore, if you start using the electric bicycle as a regular means of transport to move around the city, you will not only contribute to improving your physical condition, but you will also be helping to reduce the CO2 emitted to the planet and, therefore, contributing to the conservation of the environment.

10. You will feel better and happier

Riding an electric bike to work or for a ride will force you to be outdoors and, although it may not seem like it, to do sport. These two factors not only positively affect your health but will also make you a happier and more cheerful person.

In short, the electric bike is all advantages!

Source: Naturalmove, courtesy of Alfonso Alegre.