How much power does an electric bicycle need?

                 I hope that the take-home message for you will be that e-bikes come in many flavors and power levels and that the right power for you is a highly personal decision.

                 While I’m perfectly happy commuting on a 250 W e-bike in my flat city, I’d never take anything less than 750 W off-road. Others might say that it’s 1 kW of power or nothing for them. The key is to find what works for you and how much power will achieve your goals.