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What "street-legal" means here
Under New York law, an e-bike is a bicycle with operable pedals and a motor rated at under 750 watts:
- Class 1: pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 MPH
- Class 2: throttle allowed, cuts out at 20 MPH
- Class 3 (NYC only): cuts out at 25 MPH — helmet required
Riders must be 16+, and New York City caps e-bike operating speed at 15 MPH. Anything over 750W is legally a moped or motorcycle — registration, plates, and insurance required. E-bike shipping on Amazon varies by ZIP: when we checked, most of these showed a shipping restriction to a Manhattan address, while two showed free delivery — always confirm delivery to your address at checkout.
#1
4.4
STARS · 334 REVIEWS
Best reviewed on this list
Heybike Cityscape 2.0 Electric Commuter Bike
4.4 out of 5 · 334 ratings
500W rated motor
468Wh UL-certified battery
Up to 50 mi range
26″ puncture-resistant tires
7-speed step-thru
The review leader of this roundup: a 500W commuter with a UL-certified 468Wh removable battery, step-thru frame, front suspension, and a 7-speed drivetrain. Thirty miles on throttle, up to fifty with pedal assist — the daily-rider workhorse.
- 500W brushless rated motor (1200W peak), 36V 13Ah removable battery
- 26×1.95-inch puncture-resistant tires, front suspension fork
- Headlight, adjustable handlebars, step-thru aluminum frame
$599.00 at last checkChalky white shown; other colors $594–$609 at last check.
Showed a shipping restriction to a Manhattan (10001) address at last check — confirm delivery to your address at checkout.
#2
351
REVIEWS · 4.1 STARS
Vivi 26″ Electric Mountain Bike — Peak 750W
4.1 out of 5 · 351 reviews
500W rated (749W peak)
48V removable battery
Up to 50 mi range
21-speed
UL2849 certified
The most-reviewed bike here: a 500W-rated commuter mountain bike with 21 speeds, front and rear disc brakes, and a 48V removable battery. Fifty miles of pedal-assisted range and UL2849 electrical certification.
- 500W rated motor (749W peak), 48V 374.4Wh removable battery
- 21-speed drivetrain, front suspension, 26-inch wheels
- 22–25 mi on throttle, up to 50 mi pedal-assisted; 330-lb load
$449.99 at last checkLimited-time deal; typical price $499.99.
Showed free delivery to Manhattan (10001) at last check.
#3
4.2
STARS · 283 REVIEWS
Amazon's Choice
Vivi M026TGB 26″ Folding Electric Bike
4.2 out of 5 · 283 reviews
500W rated motor
48V removable battery
Folding frame
21-speed
Front & rear disc brakes
Full-size wheels that fold: a 500W, 21-speed mountain e-bike with a folding aluminum frame, dual front-fork suspension, and an LCD display. Carries a 330-lb load and folds down for apartments and trunks.
- 500W rated motor, 48V 7.8Ah removable battery
- Folding frame, 26-inch wheels, front and rear disc brakes
- 22–25 mi throttle / 44–50 mi pedal-assist range
$630.42 at last checkWhite shown; Green $599.99, Black $619.99 at last check.
Showed a shipping restriction to a Manhattan (10001) address at last check — confirm delivery to your address at checkout.
#4
4.1
STARS · 282 RATINGS
Wooken 20″ Fat Tire Folding Electric Bike
4.1 out of 5 · 282 global ratings
500W rated (750W peak)
48V 10Ah battery
20″×4.0 fat tires
Dual disc brakes
Folding frame
A fat-tire folder rated at exactly the legal ceiling: 500W rated with a 750W peak, 20×4.0-inch tires for sand, snow, and rough pavement, dual shock absorbers, and four riding modes.
- 500W rated motor (750W peak), 48V 10Ah removable battery
- 20×4.0-inch fat tires, dual disc brakes, dual shock absorbers
- 7-speed, folding frame, headlight, 25–30 mi range
$528.77 at last checkBlack+Red shown; Blue/White $494.99, Green $549.99 at last check.
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#5
4.6
STARS · 236 REVIEWS
Amazon's Choice · 50+ bought last month
Funhang 26″ Fat Tire Electric Mountain Bike
4.6 out of 5 · 236 reviews
500W rated (1000W peak)
48V 13Ah battery
Up to 60 mi range
26″×4.0 fat tires
UL 2849 certified
The highest-rated fat-tire value here: 4.6 stars, a 500W-rated motor with 66.6 N·m of torque, 26×4.0-inch tires, a rear rack, and turn-signal taillight. Sixty miles of pedal-assisted range with UL 2849 certification.
- 500W rated motor (1000W peak), 48V 13Ah removable battery
- 180mm dual disc brakes, front suspension, 7-speed
- 60 mi pedal-assist / 30–35 mi throttle; headlight + taillight with turn signal
$449.99 at last checkWhite shown; other colors $459.99 at last check.
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#6
4.6
STARS · 143 REVIEWS
Aipas A2 20″ Folding Fat Tire E-Bike
4.6 out of 5 · 143 reviews
750W peak motor
614Wh battery
Up to 62 mi range
Folding step-thru
SGS-tested to UL 2849
The premium folder: a 750W-peak motor in a lightweight aluminum step-thru frame that folds, a 614Wh battery good for up to 62 miles, and SGS testing to UL 2849. Built for commuters who want fat-tire grip without the bulk.
- 750W peak motor, 48V 12.8Ah (614Wh) removable battery
- 20×3.0-inch fat tires, dual mechanical disc brakes, front suspension
- 7-speed Shimano, 350-lb load, 30–50 mi range
$688.99 at last checkAll colors the same price at last check.
Showed a shipping restriction to a Manhattan (10001) address at last check — confirm delivery to your address at checkout.
#7
4.4
STARS · 148 REVIEWS
Amazon's Choice · lowest price here
INVANTI 26″ Electric Commuter Bike
4.4 out of 5 · 148 reviews
350W rated (750W peak)
36V 10.4Ah battery
Up to 55 mi range
7-speed
LCD display
The budget king of this list: a 350W-rated commuter at the lowest price here, with a 4.4-star average, front-fork suspension, 180mm dual disc brakes, and up to 55 miles of claimed range. The cheapest legal way onto an e-bike.
- 350W rated motor (750W peak), 36V 10.4Ah removable battery
- 26-inch tires, 7-speed gears, front suspension, LCD display
- Up to 45 mi max range per the listing; adjustable seat
$419.98 at last checkGrey limited-time deal; Black $499.99 at last check.
Showed free delivery to Manhattan (10001) at last check.
#8
4.6
STARS · 124 RATINGS
Jasion Roamer/ST 26″ Electric Bike
4.6 out of 5 · 124 global ratings
500W rated (1200W peak)
528Wh battery
Up to 62 mi range
26″ all-terrain tires
UL2849 certified
An all-terrain 500W ride with 4.6 stars: 528Wh removable battery, puncture-resistant 26-inch tires, 7 speeds, and front suspension. Forty to sixty-two miles of range with step-over and step-thru frames available.
- 500W brushless rated motor (1200W peak), 48V 11Ah removable battery
- 26-inch all-terrain puncture-resistant tires, dual disc brakes
- 7-speed, aluminum frame, LCD display, UL2849 certified
$599.00 at last checkObsidian Black step-over shown; 20 options $599–$689 at last check.
Showed a shipping restriction to a Manhattan (10001) address at last check — confirm delivery to your address at checkout.
#9
864
WATT-HOURS · 4.4 STARS
Amazon's Choice · biggest battery value
Qlaway 20″ Fat Tire Electric Bike — 750W
4.4 out of 5 · 24 global ratings
750W rated motor
864Wh battery
Up to 70 mi range
20″×4.0 fat tires
Full suspension
Rated at exactly the legal ceiling with the biggest battery value on this list: a 750W motor with 80 N·m of torque, a 48V 18Ah (864Wh) pack, full suspension, and 20×4.0-inch fat tires. Forty to seventy miles of claimed range, plus a back seat and cruise control.
- 750W rated motor (80 N·m torque), UL 2849-tested battery
- Front and rear disc brakes, 7-speed, throttle assist with real pedals
- App with customizable speed settings, smart cruise control, 90% pre-assembled
$599.98 at last check9% off; list price $659.99 at last check.
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#10
4.6
STARS · 20 RATINGS
Amazon's Choice
MEELOD 24″ Fat Tire Electric Bike — 750W
4.6 out of 5 · 20 global ratings
750W rated (2000W peak)
864Wh battery
Up to 85 mi range
24″×3.0 fat tires
UL 2849 certified
Closing the list with a 4.6-star torque monster: a 750W-rated motor pushing 100 N·m for 25% hills, a 48V 18Ah pack, step-thru steel frame, turn signals, brake light, and a USB-C port. Up to 85 miles of claimed range.
- 750W rated motor (2000W peak, 100 N·m), lockable removable battery
- 180mm mechanical dual disc brakes, front suspension, 7-speed trigger shifter
- Auto-illuminating brake light, manual turn signals, USB-C port
$674.99 at last checkLimited-time deal; typical price $749.99.
Showed a shipping restriction to a Manhattan (10001) address at last check — confirm delivery to your address at checkout.
Before you buy a street-legal e-bike
What makes an e-bike street-legal?
In New York, an e-bike is a bicycle with operable pedals and a motor rated under 750 watts. Class 1 (pedal-assist) and Class 2 (throttle) cut motor assist at 20 MPH; Class 3 cuts at 25 MPH and is for NYC only. Riders must be 16 or older, and NYC caps e-bike operating speed at 15 MPH. Every bike on this page meets the 750W-and-under, real-pedals test.
Rated watts vs. peak watts — what's the difference?
Rated (nominal) wattage is the motor's continuous legal rating — that's the number the 750W law cares about. Peak wattage is the short burst the motor can hit for a few seconds on a hill. A bike rated 500W with a 1200W peak is still a legal e-bike; a bike rated 1000W is not, even if the listing only brags about the peak number.
Why do some of these show a shipping restriction for NYC?
Amazon restricts e-bike delivery to some addresses based on local laws and its own policies, and New York City has been cracking down on illegal e-moto sellers. The restriction varies by ZIP and changes over time — the two bikes that showed free Manhattan delivery at last check were the Vivi 26″ and the INVANTI. Always confirm delivery to your address at checkout.
Want more power than 750W?
Then you're shopping for a moped or motorcycle in the eyes of the law — see our fastest e-bikes on Amazon roundup. Registration, insurance, or plates may be required where you live, and bike lanes and trails may be off-limits.
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