Buying guide

Which e-bike to choose depending on where you live

Flat city, hilly city, countryside or mountains: what your e-bike should have in each case.

Updated on 9 November 2026 · Data from 17 models analysed

The terrain you'll ride on matters more than your budget. A bike that's perfect for Valencia can struggle in Bilbao, and an e-MTB is a pain for commuting through central Madrid.

Flat city

Prioritise comfort, low weight and a removable battery. City, folding and hybrid bikes.

  1. Elops LD 920 E 66 %
  2. BTWIN E-Fold 500 66 %
  3. Elops LD 500 (Larga Distancia) 62 %

Hilly city

Motor torque takes centre stage: a mid-drive motor is better. City bikes with a mid-drive motor or trekking bikes.

  1. Elops LD 920 E 74 %
  2. Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S 61 %
  3. Rockrider E-FEEL 700 S 60 %

Flat countryside

Range and comfort on trails: a trekking or hybrid bike with a good battery.

  1. Rockrider E-EXPL 700 59 %
  2. Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S 59 %
  3. Rockrider E-FEEL 700 S 58 %

Mixed or rolling terrain

The most versatile: a trekking bike with a mid-drive motor, or a hybrid if the budget is tight.

  1. Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S 70 %
  2. Rockrider E-FEEL 700 S 69 %
  3. Rockrider E-EXPL 700 63 %

Mountain

Motor torque, suspension and hydraulic brakes. An e-MTB, ideally with a mid-drive motor.

  1. Rockrider E-FEEL 700 S 87 %
  2. Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S 87 %
  3. Rockrider E-EXPL 520 S 77 %

The percentages come from the same calculation used by the map recommender. Search your city and you'll see the result for your exact area.