Electric bikes—or e-bikes— can make riding a bike a breeze. But buying a new e-bike might not be so easy on your budget -- with some models costing over $10,000. Consumer Reports is here to help, breaking down the options and revealing top picks from its latest tests.

From horns and whistles to turn signals and extra cargo space, e-bikes offer plenty of features. And they’re a great option for many different lifestyles. Consumer Reports' Rich Handel explains, “There are generally two reasons people buy an e-bike: either they’re getting back into biking and it’s helpful getting over those hills or flattening the hills, or they’re using it to commute and it’s replacing a vehicle.”

There are two main types of e-bikes: pedal-assist bikes have an electric motor that kicks in when you pedal. T

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