Why are electric bikes for adults so popular abroad?
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The support of many famous people from the cycling industry and other sectors has led many people to turn their attention to electric bikes for adults . Victoria Pendleton, for example, a gold medallist in track cycling and the World Championships, has said in personal media and public events.
Electric bikes for adults are a great option
In addition to the guidance of cycling authorities and sports celebrities, the sleek shape of electric bikes for adults have also attracted Hollywood stars such as NaomiWatts and politicians such as the Prince of Wales to promote their populist, environmentally-friendly image.
The cost of riding electric bikes for adults are low and meets the needs of rigidity
According to statistics, in Europe, for example, there are 30 million people commuting to work in Germany, of whom 83.33% are about 25 million people commuting to work less than 25km, and most of them commuting to work less than 10km. Therefore, efficient commuting has become a critical requirement, and it is very important to choose the right way to travel.
On short city commutes, especially during rush hour, driving means a high risk of congestion, uncontrollable commuting times and irritability. While riding a simple human-powered bicycle is very inconvenient in hot summer or cold winter, especially for office workers who are incompatible with their sports attire. At this time, people urgently need to find substitutes, and electric powered bicycle is obviously an excellent choice.
Compared to a car, the cost of buying and maintaining electric bikes for adults are much lower. Fuel, insurance, car tax and parking fees are not taken into account. In Europe, for example, it costs 7 euros (about 50 yuan) to drive a car for every 100 kilometers, without accounting for damage, risk and other costs, but the fuel cost of electric bikes for adults are about 0.25 euros (about 2 yuan) per 100 kilometers. It's easy to see who is more economical. At the same time, in short and medium distances, the convenience of electric Moped is also unparalleled, you don't have to look for a parking lot, you don't have to wait for traffic congestion, greatly saving commuting time.
(1) Replacing the traditional "bicycle" : the process in Europe is faster than that in the United States. The sales of electric bikes for adults in Europe increased by more than 30% from 2017 to 2020, and the penetration rate increased from 10% to 24%; The popularity of electric bikes for adults in the United States began, and the penetration rate increased to 4% in 2020.
(2) The increment outside substitution -- to seize part of the short-distance "four-wheel" market: the short trips in the United States are still dominated by cars, and the statistics of the United States Department of Transportation show that more than half of the travel distance. 72% of short trips of 3km are completed by car and less than 2% by bicycle. The improvement of lanes and policy promotion in the future will increase this proportion. Moreover, the electric assisted bicycle is between the traditional bicycle and the four-wheel car, which is an effective alternative to some short distance cars.
