12 Fastest Electric Bikes in 2024 (That Money Can Buy)

Hi Power Cycles’ Revolution XX Super E-Bike is an impressive machine with extraordinary performance and incredible top speeds.

The top speed of the Revolution XX is officially listed at 70+mph, and test riders have been able to achieve 74mph on a flat surface – making it the fastest e-bike in the world that you can buy

The manufacturers state that they believe this is the fastest e-bike ever produced that has usable pedals at top speed.

It looks more like a dirt bike than a bicycle, with heavy-duty tyres, world class brakes and even a windscreen — necessary when going at such high speeds.

The windscreen is specially designed to breach wind resistance at top speeds, helping riders gain an extra few mph on the top end, and the suspension system is individually factory tuned to suit the rider who purchases it.

The battery system allows for a nearly 100 mile range, which is more than enough for an off-road speed run.

Only 20 units of the Revolution XX will ever be made, so this is a very exclusive bike.

It is also worth noting that, according to the HPC website, the bike will ship fully compliant with US Class 2 e-bike laws, meaning it will be limited to 20mph. Of course, as we’ve discussed earlier, you can remove speed limiters, but it will render the bike unusable on public road.

Coming in at number two on our list is the Hallomotor FC-1 electric bike. With a quoted top speed of 65mph, this is most definitely an e-bike that require careful and considerate use.

The power for the FC-1 is derived from an almost impossibly powered 5000W hub motor. Motor manufacturers sometimes have different ways of rating their motors and although Hallomotor don’t state it explicitiy we’d imagine that 5000W rating is the peak power delivered by the motor.

The rest of the bike is like most high speed electric bikes. Suspension front and rear are present and correct as are very large brake discs to ensure the bike can stop from very high speeds.

Hi Power Cycles’ Revolution X is the manufacturer’s flagship model, which boasts a top speed of up to 65mph depending on which power option you choose.

The Revolution X has a 6,000W power level as standard, but buyers can upgrade to a 7,000W or 8,000W machine to reach the top speeds.

The model was first launched five years ago, but in 2022 the manufacturer has added an all-new motor, a 7% increase in maximum efficiency, a lower weight and less cogging torque.

The bike’s starting price is $13,000, with any added extras like two-stage colours, coloured rims, upgraded power levels, upgraded charger, individually factory-tuned suspension, added lighting etc costing extra.

As standard, you can choose from gloss red, gloss white, matte black or clear coat paint.

You can choose from the Thunderbolt (speed motor) or Striker (high torque motor) depending on what kind of ride you’re after.

The Speed motor blends speed, acceleration and torque in a way that’s perfect for moderate trails and moderate hills. With this motor, you can achieve speeds of 55mph on the 6,000W model, 60mph on the 7,000W model, and 60+mph on the 8,000w model.

The Torque motor is for riders who want more acceleration/torque while sacrificing a bit of top speed. It’s more efficient than the Speed motor in most circumstances, and is better suited to steeper hills and trails. With this motor, you can achieve speeds of up to 45mph with the 6,000W model, 47mph with the 7,000W and 50mph with the 8,000W.

Like the XX, the Revolution X will ship fully compliant with US Class 2 e-bike laws, meaning it will be limited to 20mph.

The Ristretto 512 A24 wraps a top speed of 40mph in Italian vintage-inspired design for an e-bike that’s both fast and beautiful. It’s a bike that comes in two classes: Class 2, with throttle and pedal-assist up to 20mph, and Class 3 allowing for a speed of up to 28mph with pedal assist.

These modes make it road-worthy in the US. It also has an exclusive ‘Race Mode’, allowing up to 4,500W of power in the motor using the throttle, enabling speeds of up to 40mph. This mode, however, is only for use on private property and race tracks. You can easily switch between the two modes using the bike’s LCD display, so there’s no need to tamper with the bike to remove the speed limiter.

The 512 A24 has a range of 50-100 miles on a single charge, which takes around 5 to 6 hours. It weighs 40kg, comes with an adjustable suspension system that can be customised based on riding preferences, and fat tyres which provide increased stability and momentum as well as a larger footprint for sandy terrain. The bike is produced in 4 different colours with only 400 units available

Despite being a fairly unknown company (at least to us anyway) Nireeka has a host of unique looking electric bikes in its range and with many stating a top speed of 30mph plus, three of the bikes have made it onto our list.

The first model is the Prime – a bike primarily designed for city use – albeit in comfort thanks to its, large volume 4″ tires.

The Prime takes its power from a Bafang mid-drive motor that has an eyewatering 160Nm of torque. That’s a brilliant figure and one which will go some way to explain the Prime’s top speed of 37mph. The motor torque will also help with accelerating away from a standing start and dealing with climbs and hills on your ride.

The Nireeka website is a joy to browse with a whole host of information about the Prime. If you like the look of the bike, and you have the budget to do so, it can be customised with upgrades like a spare battery or a different gearing configuration.

At the base price, the Prime is a snip at just over $2,500, especially when you consider the price of other e-bikes in this list.

The second Nireeka e-bike on our list is the Mega 1500. The Mega 1500 shares much of the exact specifications as the Prime 1500, but this frame has been designed around a full suspension layout. With both front and rear travel, this is a fast e-bike that will be more than capable away from the tarmac.

Given the speeds possible on this bike off-road, Nireeka has fitted large-volume Kenda tires, which at 4″ wide are capable across all terrains. On the base model, the Mega 1500 is fitted with standard Shimano brakes, but opt for the uprated version and you’ll get brakes with integrated ABS. If you drive a car you’ll familiar with ABS and how it keeps up braking performance in different conditions and different circumstances.

The R22 Everest has been named as such because it would be the only e-bike that could climb the height of the great mountain – if there was a road, that is!

Designed and built in Colorado, the Everest is not only fast (36mph maximum) but thanks to two huge batteries that form a total capacity of 3250Wh, it can be ridden nigh on 300 miles before it needs recharging. If you like some serious off-grid adventuring or you’re planning a long-range ride then this a welcome figure.

Unlike many of the e-bike on our list, the R22 Everest has a very fruity Rohloff 14-speed hub gear. Rohloff are known to be the best in the business when it comes to hub gears. This goes some way to explain the slightly eye-watering price of the R22 Everest.

The third and final Nireeka electric bike on our list of the fastest electric bikes available is the Revenant 1000. Unlike the two other Nireeka’s on our list, the Revenant is fitted with a hub-drive motor rather than a mid-drive motor. This means that whilst the gears onboard are useful ins pedal assist mode, they can’t work in tandem to help you summit hills or speed down descents.

The above said, the 1000W rating of the motor should be than enough to excite most riders, especially when riding with the throttle applied.

Nireeka look to distinguish themselves from their competitors with their standout looks and the Revenant certainly looks the part. The angular carbon frame looks mean and points to the bike’s fast riding ability.

The last model and our list, but by no means the worst. The Mule from Bakcou is fast riding e-bike with fat tires so it can go pretty much anywhere you aim it. Like some other bikes on our list, the Mule uses a Bafang mid-drive motor. With both torque and cadence sensors onboard the motor can detect the exact input from the rider and ration the power accordingly – this way the Mule will feel incredibly natural to ride.

Despite being squarely aimed at the outdoor and hunting market, it’s unfortunate to see that Bakcou hasn’t fitted the Mule with fenders as standard. No big deal, we suppose, but it would be nice to buy a complete package off the bat.