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Commuter e-bikes
Commuter e-bikes are made for paved daily rides: lights, fenders and an upright position are common. Lighter bikes are easier to carry upstairs or onto a train.
Tested by Will (19)
Aventon Soltera 3 ADV
If you ride on pavement and want a super light, simple e-bike that looks incredible, the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV is an easy recommendation.
$1,499
Aventon Level 3
The Aventon Level 3 is the e-bike I'd pick over every other one I've tested, and I'd recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners.
Velotric Discover 2
A comfortable, well-built Class 1/2/3 commuter with a switchable torque/cadence sensor and real safety features.
$1,499
Aventon Pace 500.3
A solid baseline commuter with a natural-feeling torque sensor. Best on pavement.
Mokwheel Mesa Lite
A simple, well-equipped pavement commuter for first-time riders; small motor, no suspension, and no longer sold.
Discontinued
Blix Aveny Skyline
A comfortable, well-equipped pavement commuter with fenders and a rack; no suspension.
Discontinued
Aventon Soltera 2
A light, clean-looking city e-bike for paved commutes. Not for trails.
Mokwheel Asphalt
Full-size torque-sensor commuter at $1,399.99.
$1,399
Velotric T1 ST
If most of your riding is on paved paths and you want an e-bike that feels like a regular bike, the Velotric T1 ST is worth it.
Ride1Up Turris
A simple, comfortable Class 3 commuter with a 750W motor, hydraulic brakes and fenders for well under $1,500.
$1,395
Velotric Discover 1 Step-Through
A good-looking step-through commuter my wife and I both fit on, and it easily pulled our kid's tandem trailer bike.
Hiland Sabo 2.0
If this is your first e-bike and you don't want to spend a lot, the Hiland Sabo 2.0 was a great starter pick at $900.
Aventon Level.2
If you want a commuter e-bike that comes with everything already on it, the Aventon Level.2 is the one I'd have pointed you to when I filmed it in 2022.
Aventon Soltera (1st gen)
If you commute on roads, sidewalks or paved paths and want a light, clean-looking entry-level e-bike, the original Aventon Soltera is a fantastic pick.
Aventon Level Step-Through (1st gen)
The first-generation Aventon Level Step-Through is the same bike as the regular Level I tested, with a frame that's much easier to get on and off.
Ziprs F1
The Ziprs F1 stood out as one of the best e-bikes I tested in 2021, and it's still one of the best-designed folding e-bikes I've used for a paved commute.
Not listed
KBO Breeze
A well-equipped commuter with a big battery; appears discontinued at KBO.
Discontinued
Spec profiles, not ridden yet (5)
Built from the maker's published specs only.
Ride1Up 700 Series
On paper, the 700 Series is a full-size commuter with the parts list of a more expensive bike.
$1,595
Rad Radster Road
On paper, the Radster Road is a fast, well-equipped commuter for $1,999 (as of Oct 23, 2026).
$1,999
Aventon Pace 4 Step-Through
On paper, the Pace 4 is a big step up in battery and tech from the Pace 500.3 I tested.
$1,599
