Electric bikes are becoming more and more popular with commuters for a variety of reasons. Here are a few good reasons to ditch your car and switch to a velowave e bike.

Electric Bikes Save Money

Choosing an e-bike over a car can save money on gas and car maintenance. For example, parts costs for e-bikes typically range from $100-$150 per year. That figure rises to about $300 a year if you take the bike to a dealer for seasonal tuning. That's still cheap compared to the basic annual maintenance the car requires, and that's before any major repairs or replacements.

Electric bikes give you autonomy

Electric bikes allow you to go where you want, when you want. Just hop on your bike and you're on your way; no more waiting in traffic or looking for a parking space. Just make sure to take care of your bike with top-of-the-line locks.

Electric bikes are environmentally friendly

Bicycles and e-bikes are more environmentally friendly than cars. It's obvious. But what about electric cars, you might say? In the long run, studies show that while electric vehicles can reduce pollution levels, they won't reduce traffic. This means that electric car commuting will still use more energy for the same commute compared to electric bicycles. Cars are also heavier than e-bikes and require more battery capacity. While batteries are indeed associated with some environmental concerns, the bicycle industry is taking steps to reduce its footprint, such as Call2Recycle, a North American program to recycle damaged and end-of-life e-bike batteries.

electric bikes are fast

You can get to your destination faster and easier. Even a regular bike is faster than a car for most urban rides under 5km.

e-bikes are fun

With all of this, it's no surprise that bikes and e-bikes can be a lot of fun! So while you can commute to and from get off work quickly and easily, we recommend enjoying the ride and taking the long walk home from time to time. Visit your local railroad trail, mountain viewing platform or riverside bike path. With an electric bike, you can relax after a long day at work while enjoying the great outdoors.