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Almost every product comes with a price tag in a range of different affordability levels, and e-bikes are no different. While the expensive ones can make one wonder about their worth, the cheap ones may catch you suspicious about its quality. So what is the real difference? What affects the price of an e-bike?

Here’s the answer. Basically, the price of an e-bike is *indicated* by its components. To understand how one particular e-bike is more expensive than another, you should look at the individual parts. The quality of the materials used in an e-bike’s components, which is not very easy to read for a beginner rider, determines the difference between the price of the e-bikes.
An e-bike is a beautiful, functioning combination of mechanical and electronic components, and their quality is basically the main thing affording the price of an e-bike. So to understand what makes an e-bike cheap or expensive, the key is to know about the prices of each component.
This applies to almost every part of an e-bike, including the battery, motor, brakes, wheels. Each of these parts come in a price range according to its lightness and strength and etc. So the effort you will spend learning more about these parts and costs will help you in making the most out of your money since you will spend your money on exactly what you need. Definitely “worth” it, isn’t it?
So let’s tackle these parts one by one and spot the differences that come with the cost.

Well, the battery is the battery, which means that your e-bike can’t work as an e-bike without it. It also means that it is one of the components that you will be spending most of your money on. Prices of e-bike batteries usually depend on the manufacturer brand. While low-end e-bikes make use of simple batteries of about $15-18, the high-end e-bikes incorporate batteries with brands such as Samsung, LG, or Bosch, pricing from 40$ up to $200 and above!

Another big chunk of your money goes to the motor. The cost of the e-bike motor is mostly indicated by its overall performance as well as its power, regardless of being a mid-drive or a hub motor. You should expect that a powerful motor comes with a higher price, since it is the first thing that determines the quality of the riding experience. The off-brand motors may also show a good performance with costing only $15-20. On the other hand, if your motor has a brand such as Panasonic, Bosch, or Shimano, its price may go up to $2000.

Holding your e-bike together, the frame is another part that gets a large * . In e-bike frames, we want them to be light and robust, since the lighter frames are made of more durable metal alloys.
If composed of iron or aluminum alloys, frame prices may start from as low as $100-200. Bur frames which are made from high quality titanium or carbon, indicating higher durability, can be found in the market at prices up to $500 to $900.

Well if it’s electric, sure you pay for the electronics. E-bikes make use of different electronic components based on their model and use such as LCD displays, circuit breakers, connectors, wires and etc. Let’s start with the wires: If the wiring is made of unshielded copper-aluminum it is the cheap one, and it can cost an e-bike as low as 30-40 cents. However, the shielded copper wires may cost around $5-6. Prices of circuit breakers could also vary from $10-11 to $21-25. These may not translate into big differences in the cost of the e-bike, but an LCD display will. LCD displays on a budget may be found at prices as low as $13-24, but according to the features they might adapt their prices can go up to $45-64.

Despite being one of the most important parts of any type of bicycle, brakes are the cheapest component of an e-bike. The trick is to pay attention to its material, just like you should do with the frames. Plastic levers and thin rotors which may be found on cheap e-bikes cost around 80 cents. While e-bikes can adapt brakes with higher quality for $9, brakes of the finest quality come with an average price of $25 -this is mostly because they utilize a hall-effect sensor combined with a magnet to amplify the performance. These brakes are the ones which are sold on the online markets.

The cost of the wheel of an e-bike is indicated by its performance, its origin of manufacture and the material it is composed of. You should pay attention to the materials its body and tire parts are composed of and its top speed. According to these qualities, the price for e-bike wheels range from $4 to $40.

With these aspects in mind, let’s look at what makes the difference between an expensive and a cheap e-bike.

In a nutshell, the quality of parts used in an e-bike is the key. The battery, motor, frame, wheels and electronic parts can vary a lot in terms of the market price and when added to each other, they can make an e-bike on a budget, affordable-enough or a high-end product.

There’s another thing: The final price of an e-bike is also affected by its brand and its warranty, which means you should also keep an eye on these aspects. Any e-bike that costs a high price could be considered to have a lifetime warrant for its specific parts. This information could be useful for those who search for an e-bike to use for years. Sometimes it is best to go to the expense in case of the search for durability. If yours is not this case, and you are just looking for a ride for occasional short commutes, then you may opt for more affordable e-bikes.
You see that a lot of factors can make a difference in the price of an e-bike. The key is to gain a thorough understanding of these individual factors. Don’t worry, it will get easier as you understand what you’re looking for. Then you’re all set to make your decision!