Cheap electric bikes | The best deals in April 2020

One of the only negative things about electric bikes is just how expensive they can be when compared to their analogue counterparts.

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Luckily for you, we’ve trawled the web to find electric bike bargains so you don’t have to. We’ve included everything from practical commuter-friendly ebikes right through to electric mountain bikes and electric road rides.

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Corratec E-Power Urban Active 400 Nexus – £1,399 £2,299

• Best for… Commuting, leisure riding

If you’re looking for a practical and dependable machine for commuting then the likes of this Corratec will already be in your sights, but factor in the 39 per cent discount and it really stands out.

It arrives jam-packed full of practical touches that will make it a great choice whatever the weather, including powered lights front and rear, full-length mudguards and a pannier rack to carry your luggage.

The Bosch Active Line Plus motor boasts 50Nm of torque and is powered by a 450Wh battery on the down tube of the alloy frame.

There’s also a suspension fork and suspension seatpost, plus a low-maintenance Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gear transmission.

• Buy the Corratec E-Power Urban Active 400 Nexus from Winstanleys

Cube Elly Cruise Hybrid 500 (2019) – £1,599 £2,299

• Best for… Commuting, leisure riding

The Cube Elly may be styled like a bike from yesteryear but there’s nothing old fashioned about its Bosch drive unit and 500Wh battery pack.

Full-length mudguards and integrated lights mean you can keep riding through bad weather and darkness. Then, once your ride ends, the bike supports itself thanks to an integrated kickstand. 

Magura hydraulic rim brakes offer plenty of power without much effort at the levers and Shimano’s Nexus 7-speed hub gear will make the most of the motor’s power.

• Buy the Cube Elly Cruise Hybrid 500 (2019) from Wiggle

Raleigh Mustang E Comp (2019) – £2,072 £2,800

• Best for… Gravel riding, leisure riding, commuting

The Raleigh Mustang E Comp is a Shimano Steps power-assisted adventure road bike with SRAM’s Apex 1x drivetrain and hydraulic brakes.

It’s a great choice for gravel rides, weekend expeditions or commuting over surfaces both rough and smooth.

The aluminium frame and carbon fork have plenty of clearance surrounding the 42mm-wide Clement tyres, which themselves are fitted to tubeless-ready wheels, providing a clear upgrade path for the future.

• Buy the Raleigh Mustang E Comp (2019) from Winstanleys