EU's E-bike Forum

E-bikes are booming across Europe. From Amsterdam’s canals to Berlin’s cycle paths, riders want sustainable, efficient transport. But one debate frequently resurfaces in forums and cycling groups: “Should I buy an e-bike made in Europe, or import one?” Supporters of European manufacturing highlight quality control, local jobs, and eco-credentials. Advocates of global brands emphasise affordability,...

Across European cities—from Amsterdam’s canalside streets to Paris’s bustling boulevards—electric bikes have become part of daily life. Students, commuters, and families increasingly rely on them as a sustainable, affordable, and fun way to travel. Yet with this boom has come a troubling trend: battery theft. In forums, newspapers, and police reports, e-bike owners share...

For years, electric bikes (e-bikes) have been hailed as the future of personal mobility in Europe. They are clean, efficient, and perfect for city life. But as many forum users across Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and beyond are now discovering, Value Added Tax (VAT) can make or break your budget. Depending on the country, VAT...

Over the past year, e-bike forums across the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden have exploded with one common concern: battery theft. Riders are reporting incidents at alarming rates, with some Dutch cities seeing a 300% increase in e-bike battery thefts compared to the previous year. Thieves know what they’re doing. Batteries are not only valuable...