Porsche’s e-bikes are super stylish and exceedingly expensive

Five times the price of our top-rated electric bike

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Porsche has launched a pair of new electric bikes with impressive specs and eye-watering price tags to match.

TheeBike Sport and Crosswere released alongside the newPorsche Taycan Cross Turismo, with looks inspired by the car’s aerodynamics. The Sport is a road bike priced at £9,600 (about $13,000 / AU$17,000), while the multi-terrain Cross is available for £7,650 (about $10,000 / AU$14,000).

For comparison, theRibble Hybrid AL e, which currently sits at the top of our roundup of thebest electric bikes, will set you back a relatively modest £2,000 (about $2,800 / AU$3,600).

Style and substance

You’re not just paying for the badge, though; both these bikes have impressive specifications and design pedigree.

Some e-bikes with famous names attached are actually manufactured by a different company (it’s perhaps no surprise that game developer Elite Systems had little to do with actually manufacturing itsPaperboy-branded bike, for example). However, Porsche’s own design studio worked directly on the Cross and Sport.

Despite its price tag, the eBike Sport is built for everyday city riding, with a top speed of 15.5mph, making it road-legal in most European countries. Its minimalist carbon frame features integrated cable routing and lights, plus extra-large disc brakes for fast stopping.

The eBike Cross (built in collaboration with German e-bike manufacturer Rotwild) keeps the carbon, but with a more rugged design to withstand off-road knocks. Its saddle and handlebar height can be easily adjusted to suit different terrains, and its front suspension fork smooths out your ride.

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If your budget won’t stretch that far, theSerial One lineup from Harley Davidsonalso gives you premium engineering, for a much more reasonable price.

ViaBusiness Insider

Cat is TechRadar’s Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She’s been a tech journalist for 15 years, and is here to help you choose the right devices for your home and do more with them. When not working she’s a keen home baker, and makes a pretty mean macaron.

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