Best folding electric bikes: A compact option for city riders

Waiting for a train with one of the best folding electric bikes: Tern Vektron S10
(Image credit: Tern)

The best folding electric bikes make your ride easier, take up less space and help you cover longer distances with less effort. 

Their compact folded dimensions mean that they're easier to store if you're space-constrained at home or work and are easier to take on weekend adventures, offering another (and frankly much more enjoyable) dimension to city breaks. Just shove it in the boot of your car, or stick it on the train, and you’re good to go. 

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Will Jones
Senior Tech Writer

Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. He’s tried his hand at most cycling disciplines, from the standard mix of road, gravel, and mountain bike, to the more unusual like bike polo and tracklocross. He’s made his own bike frames, covered tech news from the biggest races on the planet, and published countless premium galleries thanks to his excellent photographic eye. Also, given he doesn’t ever ride indoors he’s become a real expert on foul-weather riding gear. His collection of bikes is a real smorgasbord, with everything from vintage-style steel tourers through to superlight flat bar hill climb machines.

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