Here’s another story from Electrek.co on how electric bicycles are outselling electric cars and plug-in hybrids in the United States. If you want to read the full article, please visit Electrek.co’s website - https://electrek.co/2022/01/26/electric-bicycles-are-now-outselling-electric-cars-and-plug-in-hybrids-combined-in-the-us/. Here are some of the highlights of the article:
“Electric bicycle sales have been on a skyward trajectory since early in the pandemic, and new numbers show they are selling more units than electric cars and plug-in hybrids combined.”
”According to data released by the LEVA, the US saw nearly 790,000 electric bike imports in 2021. That marks a 70% increase from the 463,000 imports in 2020.
Also in 2021, Americans purchased 652,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids, according to BloombergNEF.”
”Electric bicycle sales have taken off for a number of reasons.
Many commuters have switched to electric bicycles as a way to avoid crowded public transportation and maintain social distancing.
Electric bicycle sales have taken off for a number of reasons.
Many commuters have switched to electric bicycles as a way to avoid crowded public transportation and maintain social distancing.”
“Commuting is a major factor in the skyrocketing sales of electric bicycles, but many riders have also taken to electric bicycles for recreation instead of for utility roles.
Fat tire electric bicycles have seen rapid growth thanks to their ability to traverse both streets and trails, making them impressive dual-purpose vehicles for riders that enjoy both leisure riding and commuting by e-bike.”