Lightweight Electric Bikes: Top 10 Lightest E-Bikes in 2024

The lightest production electric bike award (currently) goes to the HPS Domestique.

HPS aren’t a hugely well-known brand but for those riders looking for the highest e-road bike to swing their leg over, they’ll probably have come across the Domestique – the only bike HPS currently produce.

The Domestique is, in its essence, a classic carbon race bike but with the addition of a tiny crank-based motor. The motor takes its power from a battery housed in the bike’s bottle.

Hummingbird is the only bike brand with two bikes on our list of the lightest electric bikes available today – not bad for a small company that operates out of a non-descriptive warehouse in the English midlands.

That puts Hummingbird down somewhat, especially when you consider that their parent company, Prodrive, has an astonishing legacy in motorsport.

The Flax version of the Hummingbird folding electric bike uses plant fibres to create a bike that’s equally as strong (and light) as its sister bike included further down this list.

The second electric road bike on our list and this time its from a more well-known brand. Wilier is an Italian bike manufacturer with a long and decorated history in road cycling.

Their attention has turned to electric road bikes in recent years and the brand’s eye for detail is evident in this bike, the Filante Hybrid.

The Filante e-bike features an extremely discrete display system mounted in the bike’s stem and the rear wheel (where the motor is housed) is fitted to the frame with a thru-axle. A thru axle delivers a better ride, but it does throw up issues with connecting the motor. A clever design feature from Wilier means that the thru-axle connects the electronics of the bike automatically when added and disconnects it when its removed.

This highly practical folding electric bike is the perfect option for anyone on the go, as well as those limited with storage. Not to mention it astonishingly only comes in at 10.3kg, which is a crazily light weight. Of course, there’s not as much to the bike in comparison to road bikes etc, but this is seriously impressive stuff.

As well as being impressively lightweight, this folding electric bike from Hummingbird also offers an impressive range of up to 50km, which is definitely more than enough for most commuters needs.

In addition, this bike comes in four different colours to suit a wide range of tastes. However, if non of these standard colours take your fancy, there is also the option to have a custom paint job.

When purchasing this electric bike, there’s also the useful additional option to add any accessories you may need such as a lock, bag, or even a different saddle to the standard one.

Ribble are one of the bicycle manufacturing greats, having been founded in Preston, England, back in the lat 1800′.s

But while Ribble’s heritage is unquestioned, they aren’t set in their ways and are one of the most innovative bike brands around – and the Ribble Endurance SL e Hero is a great example of this.

This stunning electric road bike has managed to pack an impressive feature list (including top of the line Shimano Dura-Ace 2×12 groupset) and LEVEL DB35 EBM carbon wheels into a total package of just 10.5kg (23lb).

The Endurance’s success is largely down to the lightweight carbon wheels and elite carbon frame, which has also managed to discreetly contain the battery for this bike.

Obviously, all this tech is accordingly priced and this is certainly not a budget e-bike.

Of all the different types of electric bikes, e-road bikes are most alike their non-assisted cousins. The Scott Addict RC eRide is a great example of this – stand the two bikes side-by-side and you’ll be hard-pressed to tell the difference.

Like many electric road bikes featured on this list, the Addict RC eRide uses a motor from MAHLE – the X20 to be precise. In short, this is the lightest and best e-bike motor for road bikes.

This highly impressive road machine comes in at 11.3kg: a weight that puts a lot of non electric road bikes to shame. It’s been designed with performance in mind. In Cannondale’s own words, this bike’s design centres around ‘speed, efficiency and handling’.

Not only is is built to handle like no other, it’s also kitted out with the super light top end 11 speed electronic Shimano Di2 Dura Ace groupset. Therefore it’s fair to say Cannondale are not messing around with this lightweight offering.

This bike comes in three sizes which includes: SM, MD and LG. Therefore if you are particularly short or tall, it may not be a good fit for you. It’s also available in only one colour, which is graphite.

This bike also benefits from being fitted with the very streamlined and light ebikemotion rear-hub drive system, which is known for it’s neat aesthetics and powerful nature. Therefore, it’s a solid option.

There aren’t many electric hybrid bikes on the market that prioritise weight as their most important attribute.

Thomus is a relatively young bicycle brand (it was founded in 1991) but it has set out to prove that electric bikes can and should be ridden by everyone. The Swissrider Urban is the brand’s electric hybrid bike that would suit anyone looking to fly along city streets to and from work. It weighs below 12kg.

Thomus has a neat bike builder on their website which allows you to configure and custom your bike before purchasing. There’s even the option to view the bike in Augmented Reality in your own environment. How cool is that?

For the uninitiated, Greg Lemond is a famous road cyclist who won the Tour de France back in the 1980s. Today he’s turned his attention to designing a small but mightily fine trio of electric bikes.

The lightest of Lemond’s electric bikes is the Prolog. The bike’s frame is made from carbon fibre which goes some way to explain the bike’s weight, but also uses the popular Mahle motor to leave keep the bike under 12kg.

With plush 38c tyres and top-end 11-speed gearing, the Prolog would make a fine medium-to-long distance commuter bike.

Although another expensive option, this lightweight electric road bike from Specialized is a very respectable 12.2kg. Therefore, it is a solid option for those of you who love road riding, and care about the weight of your bike while flying up hills.

Aesthetically, the lightweight carbon fiber Turbo Creo SL looks just as streamlined and attractive as your average road bike. This is thanks to the neatly integrated 320Wh battery, which is positioned within the down tube. The colour is also utterly stunning: go fast and look cool, what more matters?

The range of this particular bike is a rather impressive 80 miles, or up to 120 miles with the added help of the range extender. This option is therefore a great lightweight as well as practical one for those who love getting in the miles.

Overall, this lightweight pick is a great choice for anyone with a big budget wanting a road bike for leisure riding, serious training or even for particularly swanky commutes. The possibilities are endless.

Some may see a road bike with a set of flat bars thrown in, and thus cast this bike off as a hybrid. They may be right, however, coming in at very commendable 12.2kg, it was hard to resist.

As mentioned, this Orbea is basically an electric road bike with flat bars, but given many hybrids side towards relaxed geometry road bikes, one could argue this is just a really stylish and lightweight hybrid. Maybe even the perfect jazzy commuter.

Additionally, this bike also benefits from being 11 speed, so even up tough inclines, paired with the motor it shouldn’t be any bother. It also comes with the option to customise to suit your personal vibe.

Don’t be put off, the addition of flat bars will make a huge difference with regards to riding position and comfort. Therefore it would be a great bike for commuters and leisure riders wanting a lightweight yet comfy ride.

The final true electric road bike on our list is the Bianchi Aria e-Road. Bianchi is another of the world’s biggest bicycle manufacturers that has gone headlong into producing lightweight e-road bikes that meet the exacting rigours of riding on the road.

The Aria e-Road is available in 7 frame size and can be purchased in various colours and gearing builds too.

Next up, a great option for those wanting a lightweight bike to cruise around any city or town with the added benefit of a motor – all without breaking the bank.

Coming in at an impressive 14 kg, this simplistic yet stylish electric fixie would be an ideal companion for students or commuters, wanting a light bike that’s not too complex nor expensive to maintain.

Aesthetically, it’s very vintage and cute, with it’s brown leather detailing and beautiful light blue paint job. It’s also available in four different sizes to ensure everyone finds the perfect fit.

Overall, this is a good budget friendly and straight forward lightweight electric bike that would be more than suited to anyone who enjoys pedaling around town.

The Curt by Ampler is a ‘super light city e-bike’ that is without a doubt, a minimalists dream. There’s nothing in your face or over the top about this bike whatsoever.

Interestingly, coming in at a very respectable 14.4kg it’s also impressively light given the added extras that come with the bike, such as mudguards and accessories.

Therefore it’s safe to say that no corners have been cut nor compromises made regarding practicality, in the quest to make this lightweight electric city bike.

This e-bike would be a really great choice for anyone who spends most of their time riding around the city for leisure or commuting.

Now this is a cool looking e-bike. It just looks fast and futuristic.

Indeed, this isn’t just an electric bike. This is a smart bike and has incredible useful features such as a built-in navigation, AI voice controls, indicators, fingerprint unlock and anti-theft GPS.

And the list of impressive features doesn’t end there. It uses a belt-drive to keep maintenance to a minimum and has an outstanding range of up to 100km (62 miles).

Urtopia have done an especially god job on the appearance – or lack thereof – of the battery pack as it is discreetly built into the frame, but it is still removable, so you can take it from the bike to charge inside.

And as you might have guessed from the name of the bike: it’s got a carbon frame. Which explains how it’s managed to pack all these awesome features into a total weight of just 15kg (33lb).

The Urtopia bike is available across mainland Europe and north America, but sadly not the UK as it stands.

Now, I know what you may be thinking, why has an electric cross country mountain bike has been thrown into the mix? Well, it’s an astonishingly light one, that has already won numerous awards.

At only 16.35 kg (lighter than some electric road bikes on the market) for an electric full suspension mountain bike I think it’s without a doubt, a pretty incredible feat of engineering brilliance.

Coming in a choice of four fun and vibrant colours, this bike is definitely not one for the minimalists. It’s quirky, and pretty in your face. But still it’s very streamlined, with no ugly bulky electronics.

Overall this bike is best suited to those who love an off road adventure, but want something super lightweight with the added help from a motor. Additionally, this may also suit those who find gravel bikes a little uncomfortable for riding, as the full suspension helps to absorb any shocks.