What is an electric mountain bike?
e-Mountain bikes are trail-savvy bikes with an electric assist system that boosts your own power. They help you cruise up steep climbs with ease and conquer longer days in the saddle. Like a traditional mountain bike, e-MTBs are built with rock-gobbling suspension and rugged frames that can handle rocks and roots, so you can count on them to keep rolling through the rough.
How do electric mountain bikes work?
Trek e-MTBs use a pedal assist motor. Pedal assist systems provide power that helps keep your wheels spinning when you pedal and switches off support when you stop pedaling for a natural-feeling ride and control weaving through tight, technical singletrack.
What kind of motors do e-MTBs use?
All Trek electric mountain bikes are built with mid-drive motors that are located at the center of your bike, near the front chainring. Mid-drive motors provide a stable center of gravity and are available with a huge range of power capacities to give you the right amount of support for how you want to ride.
Why you’ll love your e-mountain bike
Electric mountain bikes give your personal pedal power a boost, so the only thing taking your breath away is the view at the top of the climb. They empower you to ride farther, ride faster, soar up steep trails, and tackle more grin-inducing miles with friends.
Safer, sustainable batteries
All Trek e-bike batteries are third-party certified for safety and durability, so all you need to worry about is where you’ll ride next. Plus, we've even partnered with Call2Recycle to safely recycle used e-bike batteries at the end of their life to keep them out of landfills.
Bringing over a century of experience to the table, Bosch offers the most trusted e-bike technology you can take to the trail. With motors built to rally through the rough, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) systems for easy battery stashing, and smart assist that automatically adjusts power to your terrain and how you ride, Bosch is a tech leader that knows you want to focus on the miles ahead — not your motor.
New to e-bikes, but not so new to groundbreaking tech, TQ hit the trail in 2022 with the lightweight HPR-50 drive system that flipped the industry on its head. The brand’s compact motor packs in all the torque, power, and speed you need to rip, in a package that not only boasts incredible durability — it’s also so quiet you might forget it’s even there. 2022 Pinkbike Innovation of the Year
The best electric bike components in the world are only as good as the brands that back them up. No matter where you are on the globe, you’ll find support from TQ, Bosch, and of course, your friends here at Trek.
Fuel EXe
Fuel EXe is an e-MTB that bridges the gap between power and peace with an ultra-quiet assist that all but disappears in the woods.
Assist: Up to 20 mph
Range: 2 to 5 hours
Battery size: 360Wh
Torque: 50Nm
Rail
Rail is a hard-charging electric trail bike with plenty of travel and proven technology to get you through the rough stuff.
Assist: Up to 20 mph
Range: Up to 6 hours
Battery size: 750Wh or 500Wh
Torque: 85Nm
Powerfly
Powerfly is a versatile and powerful e-MTB that helps you explore more of your off-road world.
Assist: Up to 20mph
Range: 3 to 5 hours
Battery size: 500Wh or 625Wh
Marlin+
A light and versatile electric hardtail that doesn’t break the bank. Marlin+ packs in a reliable Bosch motor that keeps it simple to use and tons of fun.
Assist: Up to 20 mph
Range: 2 to 4 hours
Battery size: 400Wh
Torque: 50Nm
Slash+
Slash+ is the ultimate lightweight, heavy-hitting, natural feeling mid-assist enduro e-MTB ready to tackle everything.
Assist: Up to 20 mph
Range: 3 to 7 hours
Battery size: 580Wh
Torque: 50Nm
Want to save money on an e-bike? Select states and cities are now offering rebates on new electric bike purchases! Check to see if you’re eligible for one below.
Explore e-bike rebate programsThe e-systems on Trek and Electra e-bikes are third-party tested to comply with leading e-bike safety regulations, including the rigourous UL 2849 standard. This standard is set by Underwriters Laboratories, an independent organization that develops safety standards for a variety of industries.
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