Electric bikes are the best way to ride with minimum effort. A pedal assisted motor offers additional power to each push of the pedals. This assistance is most noticeable on the hills, so you can get to the top of those steep climbs without breaking a sweat.
You do still have to put in some effort to push the pedals though. The motor assistance, will only help up to 15mph on all electric bikes, as this is a legal requirement here in the UK.
Electric bikes come in many different types, just like regular bikes. From electric urban/hybrid bikes, electric road bikes to electric mountain bikes. While these are different types of bikes for different terrains, they all share the similar drive technologies.
There are two main types of motors on electric bikes, these are hub driven and crank driven. Hub driven motors help turn the front or rear wheels and tend to be the most affordable. Crank driven motors add power directly through the chain and are the post powerful.

Battery capacity will affect how far you can ride. There are a lot of factors that can affect your battery range, including terrain, weather conditions, power usage, rider weight etc. You will find under £1000 battery capacity will be around 300wh which should have a range of around 70km, when being careful with power modes.
Under £1000, electric bikes are equipped with lower entry and reliable components such as drive trains and drive systems to keep the price down. Within this price range, Electric bikes are the perfect option for commuting and are available on every Cycle to Work Scheme.
