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Best Lightweight Commuter E-Bikes (2026)

Commuter e-bikes with the lowest published weights, for riders who carry their bike.

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  1. 1
    Lightest

    Velotric T1

    Score is within our commuter e-bikes ranking
    4.1/10

    36 lb, 350 W, 352.8 Wh.

    What we like

    • Lowest bike weight in this comparison (36 lb)

    Watch out for

    • Lowest rated motor power in this comparison (350 W)
    • Lowest battery capacity in this comparison (352.8 Wh)
    • Lowest top assisted speed in this comparison (25 mph)
    • Lowest motor torque in this comparison (45 Nm)
  2. 2
    Light with 750 W

    Velotric Breeze 1

    Score is within our commuter e-bikes ranking
    6.2/10

    48 lb, 627 Wh, 28 mph.

    What we like

      Watch out for

      • 3
        Biggest battery under 60 lb

        Aventon Pace 4

        Score is within our commuter e-bikes ranking
        5.5/10

        58.2 lb, 733 Wh.

        What we like

        • Top battery capacity in this comparison (733 Wh)

        Watch out for

        • Lowest payload capacity in this comparison (300 lb)
      • 4
        Compact frame

        Ride1Up Portola

        Score is within our commuter e-bikes ranking
        6.4/10

        61 lb, 90 Nm, 342 lb capacity.

        What we like

          Watch out for

          • Water resistance not published by Ride1Up

        What to look for

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