The list below contains some of the best women’s electric bikes currently available for under £1000, from reputable outlets including Halfords and Decathlon. If you’re new to e-bikes and would like more information, I have created an electric bike buyers guide to explain some of the more technical terms and help you make the right decision.
View and compare all women’s electric bikes hereDecathlon Rockrider E-ST500 Women’s Electric Mountain Bike
The Rockrider E-ST500 Women’s electric mountain bike is one of the best value ebikes currently available. If you need a versatile e-bike that can handle off-road excursions with ease, then the Rockrider is definitely the most capable in this group. It is well-built and has a very respectable specification for the price:
- High torque 250w rear hub motor
- 36v 11.6Ah removable battery with charger
- 9-Speed gearing
- Decent front Suspension
- 27.5″ x 2.4″ tyres
- Comfort saddle
- Excellent value for money
- Very rugged and versatile
- Decent battery range
- Smooth electric assist
- Very good specification for the price
- 365 day money back guarantee (for card holders)
- The mechanical disc brakes work fine, but hydraulic brakes would have been better
- Quite heavy
Carrera Subway E Women’s Electric Bike
The Carrera Subway E Women’s Electric hybrid bike is outstanding value for money in the sub-£1000 price range. If you’re after an electric bike for commuting, or just a bike for weekend leisure rides, the Subway is hard to beat. It uses a reliable,and proven Suntour hub motor with a 36v10.4Ah battery, that should give the rider a range of between 30-40 miles. It also benefits from decent hydraulic disc brakes for assured braking power.
- Suntour HESC 250w rear hub motor
- 36v10.4Ah removable battery with charger
- 9-speed gearing
- 27.5″ wheels with city tyres
- 2-year warranty on electric components
- Excellent value for money
- Reliable Suntour HESC electric motor
- Rugged construction
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Halfords 2-year warranty
- Fairly heavy
Carrera Vengeance E Women’s Electric Mountain Bike
The Carrera Vengeance E Women’s electric mountain bike is another great value e-bike from Halfords. This bike also uses the dependable Suntour electric motor and has a 36v 8.8Ah battery, which will give an assisted range of approximately 30 miles. The Vengeance E is built to handle rougher terrain, and is ideal for light off-road riding and canal towpaths. The main benefits are listed below:
- Suntour 250w rear hub motor
- 36v 8.8Ah removable battery with charger
- Assisted range of up to 30 miles
- Mechanical disc brakes
- Shimano 8-Speed gearing
- Suntour front suspension forks
- Excellent value for money
- Reliable Suntour HESC electric motor
- Rugged construction
- Suntour front suspension
- Halfords 2-year warranty
- Lower capacity battery
- Mechanical disc brakes
- Quite heavy
Gtech City Lowstep Electric Bike
If you are after a simple, lightweight e-bike for short trips or commuting, the Gtech City Lowstep Electric Bike would be an excellent choice. Gtech are a well-known British brand when it comes to cordless home and garden appliances. The Gtech ebike is designed with urban riding in mind and is powered by a small 250w rear hub motor with a 200Wh battery. For added simplicity there is only one gear, and the rear wheel is driven by a Gates carbon belt drive which means, no more squeaky chains and worrying about getting chain oil on your clothes.
- 250w rear hub motor with 2 assist levels
- 200Wh bottle battery
- Single speed with Gates carbon belt drive
- Rim brakes
- Minimalist design
- Very light for an ebike at 16kg
- Maintenance-free Gates belt drive
- Excellent customer reviews
- Good customer service
- Single speed may not suit everyone
- Low battery range of between 20-30 miles maximum
B’TWIN Elops 500 E Classic Step-Thru Electric Bike
The B’TWIN Elops 500 E Classic step-thru electric bike is a stylish, rigid steel-framed city bike that is both comfortable to ride and has all the accessories you will ever need on a bike. It has a small 250w rear electric hub motor powered by a 24v 8.8Ah rack-mounted battery. For the price it is a great ebike, and although the battery will only give you around 20-30 miles maximum assisted range, that should be enough for most commutes or weekend rides in the country.
- 250w rear electric hub motor
- 24v 8.8Ah removable rack-mounted battery
- 6-speed gearing
- Integrated lights
- Mudguards
- Kickstand
- Pannier rack
- Comfort gel saddle
- Great value for money
- Stylish design
- Very comfortable
- Fully equipped for commuting
- Low battery range
- Considerably heavy at 25kg
Apollo Metis Women’s Step-Thru Electric Bike
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The Apollo Metis women’s electric step-thru bike is available exclusively through Halfords and is the cheapest e-bike in this selection. The Metis is very well equipped for the price, and uses a small 250w front wheel electric hub motor with a low-capacity 209Wh rack-mounted battery. Despite the low price, it comes well equipped with mudguards, pannier rack and kickstand.
- 250w front electric hub motor
- 24v 8.7Ah removable rack battery
- Mudgaurds
- Pannier rack
- Kickstand Comfort saddle
- 6-speed gearing
- A very affordable runabout
- Well equipped
- Nippy front hub motor
- Aluminium frame
- Low range battery 20-25 miles max
- Rim brakes
- Quite heavy at 22kg
B’TWIN Elops 900 E Classic Step-Thru Electric Bike
Decathlon have been producing some very good e-bikes recently, and the B’TWIN Elops 900 E Classic is one of their best-sellers. At just under £1000, this is one hell of an electric bike for the money. Not only does it have a decent 36v 11.6Ah battery and 250w rear electric hub motor, but it comes fully equipped for everything day to day riding can throw at it. The specification list is phenomenal!
- 250w rear electric hub motor
- 36v 11.6Ah removable rack battery with charger
- 50 miles battery range
- Front suspension forks
- Mechanical disc brakes
- Mudguards
- Integrated lights
- Pannier rack
- Kickstand
- Comfort gel saddle
- A lot of e-bike for the money
- Very comfortable
- Good battery range
- Great specification
- Excellent customer reviews
- 365 Money back guarantee (for card holders)
- Fairly heavy
Best Women’s Electric Bike under £1000 – The Verdict
All of the electric bikes in this selection have their good and bad points, but one thing’s for sure – they all represent excellent value for money.
If I had to pick a winner, it would have to be the Rockrider E-ST500 Women’s electric mountain bike – it simply offers the best specification for the price and being a mountain bike, it is a versatile all-rounder.
If you’re after something more commuter-friendly, then I would have no hesitation in recommending the B’TWIN Elops 900 E Classic – this bike is not only comfortable, but it has an excellent battery range and is also fully equipped to cope with all the British weather can throw at it!
If you’re not bothered about mudguards and pannier racks, the Carrera Subway E Women’s electric bike is unbeatable at £999 – it offers so much for the money, including sophisticated torque-sensing pedal assist, great components and hydraulic disc brakes, all wrapped-up in a rugged frame that can cope with urban commuting and riding rough country back roads.
At the budget end of the scale, if you are just after a cheap runaround for shorter journey’s then the Apollo Metis is hard to beat at £579.
Ultimately the decision lies with you, but if you do need any advice, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below and I will get back to you within 24hrs.
Thanks for reading, and happy riding!
