First things first: Kids should probably learn to ride a bike on regular bicycles. However, e-bikes for children can still be a good option: The gentle assistance motivates kids to tackle longer rides with their parents, who might also be riding e-bikes. And especially in rural areas, the motor can significantly shorten the journey to school. But what kids' e-bikes are actually available? We've selected eleven suitable models.
What should you look out for when buying kids' e-bikes?
One thing is clear: safety is paramount when it comes to kids' e-bikes. This also means that the motor should deliver its assistance smoothly – high-torque motors have no place on children's bikes. There are two different ways the motor is integrated into the bike. Mid-drive motors like the Bosch Performance Line SX are positioned between the crank arms. This distributes the weight better between the wheels. Hub motors like the Mahle X30 look like a very large hub and are located at the rear wheel. They are usually found on more affordable bikes.
Which wheel size is the right one?
Our collection of the eleven best kids' e-bikes includes models with 24-inch and 26-inch wheels; 20-inch e-bikes are also available. Manufacturers don't entirely agree on the ideal wheel size for a particular age, or more precisely, height. Many brands suggest that a 26-inch bike makes the most sense for children between approximately 150 cm and 165 cm tall. 20-inch bikes are recommended for children up to a maximum height of 135 cm.
What is a reasonable price?
The growth phase makes choosing the right bike anything but easy. Once a bike in the right size is found, it naturally doesn't take long before the child outgrows it. The relatively short lifespan of children's bikes makes the additional cost of an e-bike even harder to justify. The temptation quickly arises to search for inexpensive alternatives on online marketplaces from the Far East. But caution is advised! It's much more sensible to look for used kids' e-bikes with drive systems from reputable manufacturers.
In short
We can recommend these children's bicycles with motors:
- Ben-E-Bikes Twentyfour Six E-Power and more.
- Bulls Tokee Evo SX 26
- commencal Meta Power HT 24
- Cube Acid 240 Hybrid Rookie 400X
- eight shot Loamer 24
- Giant Talon E+ jr. 24
- KTM Macina Mini Me SX 24 & 26
- Liv Tempt E+ jr. 24 & 26
- Mondraker Play 24 and more.
- S'Cool e-troX race 24 & 26 inch
- woom Explore E5, UP6 and more.
Ben-E-Bike Twentyfour Six E-Power
Unlike most other brands in this overview, Ben-E-Bike sells exclusively e-bikes for kids – and therefore offers a wide selection. Besides the Twenty E-Power model with 20-inch wheels, there are also the Twentyfour E-Power and the Twentysix E-Power (each with 24-inch and 26-inch wheels, respectively). A mullet option with a 24-inch rear wheel and a 26-inch front wheel is also available. This model features a rigid fork at the front instead of a suspension fork and, unsurprisingly, is called the Twentyfour Six E-Power. Also available: a motorized 26-inch and a 27,5-inch full-suspension e-bike for family trips to the bike park.
- Impeller size 20-27,5 inches
- Weight (manufacturer information) from 10,5 kg
- Features Large selection, hardtails as well as full-suspension bikes
- www.ben-e-bike.net
- Price (RRP) 1.949-3.999 €
Bulls Tokee Evo SX 26
The specialist retailer brand equips the Tokee Evo SX 26 with the Bosch Performance Line SX mid-drive motor, which provides a natural riding feel, as well as a large 400 Wh battery. A MonkeyLink 2.0 interface is also located on the handlebars, allowing for the attachment of a front light or the charging of a smartphone. Rear lights are already integrated into the frame. This means that even the youngest riders can enjoy the ride just like the grown-ups. The Bulls is available in two colors for just under €3.000.
- Impeller size 26 inch
- Weight (manufacturer information) 19,5 kg
- Max system weight 115 kg
- Recommended size 135–165 cm
- www.bulls.de
- Price (RRP) €2.999
commencal Meta HT 24 Power
The Commencal is a dead ringer for its larger counterparts. This small mountain bike also comes equipped with the Bosch Performance Line SX mid-drive motor and a 400 Wh battery. For just under €3.500, the bike from Andorra also features a suspension fork with a full 120 mm of travel and a 10-speed Shimano Cues drivetrain. The grippy Maxxis Minion DHF tires provide plenty of stability off-road.
- Impeller size 24 inch
- Weight (manufacturer information) 16,6 kg
- Max system weight No information
- Recommended size 135–145 cm
- www.commencal.com
- Price (RRP) 3.470,83 €
Cube Acid 240 Hybrid Rookie 400X
The elegantly designed aluminum frame of the Cube Acid 240 Hybrid Rookie 400X houses a Bosch Performance Line SX mid-drive motor and a 400 Wh battery. This allows the bike from Waldershof to provide assistance up to 20 km/h. Powerful Magura four-piston brakes, wide Schwalbe tires, and an 11-speed Shimano Cues drivetrain complete the package of this top-of-the-line model.
- Impeller size 24 inch
- Weight (manufacturer information) 17,6–18,2 kg
- Max system weight 80 kg
- Recommended size 124–141 cm
- www.cube.eu
- Price (RRP) €2.199–2.599
Eightshot Loamer 24
With its Mahle X30 rear-wheel motor and 237 Wh battery, the Eightshot Loamer 24's silhouette gives no hint that it's an e-bike. It features a 10-speed Microshift Advent X drivetrain and an RST air-damped suspension fork with 120 mm of travel. According to the manufacturer, this brings the bike's weight to 14,8 kg.
- Impeller size 24 inch
- Weight (manufacturer information) 14,8 kg
- Max system weight No information
- Recommended size 128–155 cm
- www.eightshot.com
- Price (RRP) €2.499
Giant Talon E+ jr. 24
Giant is making a strong statement with the price of this model. For under 1.000 The Giant Talon E+ comes equipped with a Shimano Altus 9-speed drivetrain and an SR Suntour suspension fork with 80 mm of travel. A 250 Wh battery, mounted on the curved downtube, powers a hub motor in the rear wheel. According to Giant, the kids' e-bike weighs 18,3 kg.
- Impeller size 24 inch
- Weight (manufacturer information) 18,3 kg
- Max system weight 100 kg
- Recommended size 130–150 cm
- www.giant-bicycles.com
- Price (RRP) €999
KTM Macina Mini Me SX 26
True to KTM's style, the Macina Mini Me SX 26 comes with a striking orange frame. This houses the Bosch SX mid-drive motor and a 400 Wh battery. A RockShox Judy Gold suspension fork and a Shimano Cues 9-speed drivetrain are also included. With 2,2-inch wide Maxxis Ikon tires, the bike weighs 17,2 kg and has a suggested retail price of €3.199. KTM also offers a version of the Macina Mini Me with smaller 24-inch wheels, in which case the frame dimensions are correspondingly smaller.
- Impeller size 24 / 26 inches
- Weight (manufacturer information) 17,2 kg
- Max system weight 67 kg / kg 87
- Recommended size No information
- www.ktm-bikes.at
- Price (RRP) €3.199
Liv Tempt E+ jr. 26
Similar to KTM, Liv also offers the Tempt E+ jr. with both 24-inch and 26-inch wheels, but at a significantly lower price point. Just under 1.000 The bike from Giant's subsidiary brand costs € [price missing]. It also comes with a 250 Wh battery on the downtube and a hub motor.
- Impeller size 24 / 26 inches
- Weight (manufacturer information) 18,3 kg / kg 19,1
- Max system weight 100 kg
- Recommended size 130–150 cm / 144–164 cm
- www.liv-cycling.com
- Price (RRP) €999
Mondraker Play 26
The Spanish manufacturer Mondraker offers a wide selection of children's e-bikes. Prices range from €2.399 to €3.499 (RRP). The range includes everything from 20-inch bikes with rigid forks to 26-inch full-suspension models. All models feature a Mahle hub motor and a 250 Wh battery integrated into the downtube, giving them the profile appearance of regular bicycles. The 24-inch hardtails are called the Play 24 and offer 100 mm of front travel, while the Play 26 models offer 120 mm. The F-Play full-suspension bikes offer even more travel.
- Impeller size 20-26 inches
- Weight (manufacturer information) 12,9-17,8 kg
- Features Large selection, hardtails as well as full-suspension bikes
- www.mondraker.com
- Price (RRP) €2.399–3.499
S'Cool e-troX race 26 inch
S'Cool is a German brand from Bielefeld specializing in children's bikes. They offer two e-bikes: a 24-inch and a 26-inch version of the e-troX race hardtail. Standard features include a suspension fork, hub motor, and a 252 Wh battery integrated into the downtube, as well as Shimano two-piston brakes. The 24-inch model is priced at €1.699, while the 26-inch version costs an additional €100 (MSRP).
- Impeller size 24 / 26 inches
- Weight (manufacturer information) 15,3 kg / kg 17
- Features
- Max system weight not specified
- Recommended size 134–139 / 140–157 cm
- www.scool.de
- Price (RRP) €1.699–1.799
Woom Explore E6 and UP6
The Woom Explore E5 (24-inch) and E6 (26-inch) models, featuring a rigid fork, hub motor, and external battery, represent the Vienna-based manufacturer's entry-level models. They are priced at around €1.800 (MSRP). For sportier riding, Woom also offers the UP5 and UP6 models: these come with a Fazua mid-drive motor, a 250 Wh battery, and an air suspension fork with 80 mm or 90 mm of travel, respectively. True to Woom's style, all bikes are on the lighter side. We already tested the Woom UP5 almost two years ago. Click here for the review. Review.
- Impeller size 24 / 26 inches
- Weight (manufacturer information) 13,2-16,5 kg
- Recommended size 140–165 cm
- www.woom.com
- Price (RRP) €1.749–3.099
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