E-bike use is on the rise, and with good cause. People can ride farther and more quickly with these battery-powered bicycles than they can with a traditional bike. They are significantly more space-efficient than cars, cost less to acquire and maintain, and may be parked for no charge. E-bikes are significantly more environmentally benign than gas-powered vehicles: The average e-bike user emits zero to three grams of carbon dioxide every mile pedaled, compared to 350 grams per mile driven in a crossover SUV, according to a recent study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. E-bikes have further advantages over EVs in terms of sustainability and safety, such as smaller batteries that need less lithium mining and put fewer pedestrians in danger.
However, even if using an e-bike is undoubtedly more ecologically beneficial than using a car, many e-bike supporters want to see the industry become a role model for accessible, affordable, and green transportation. Customers must be able to fix their e-bikes themselves in order for it to happen and for them to last a long time. E-bikes have a motor that drives the pedal-assist system along with several electronic displays and sensors in addition to a bicycle frame, wheels, and battery. All of these parts may malfunction and need to be repaired or replaced.