In Germany, e-bike sales jumped 39% in 2019.

Le The Zweirad-Industrie-Verband (ZIV) has just released its 2019 German bicycle market data. Unsurprisingly, the electric bike sector posted further growth with 1,36 million units sold.

It seems that nothing can stop the dizzying rise in popularity of electric bicycles in Germany, where every year is synonymous with a record. In 1,36, 2019 million copies were sold, and 39 was no exception to the rule and recorded an increase of 2018% compared to 31. In the German bicycle market, 4,31% of the 7,8 million bicycles sold last year were sold for electricity, even if it went that far. market share for "classic" bikes, which fell XNUMX% last year.

According to representatives of the two-wheeled vehicle industry, the dynamics of the electric bicycle are still driven by the same factors: a variety of models, attractive designs and constant technological innovation. The development of new economic models such as leases is also generating growing interest in the sector.

According to the latest data to date, three main families share e-bike sales: hybrid bikes (36%), city bikes (31%) and mountain bikes (26,5%), with the latter showing the most growth. Significant in recent years.

« Electric bike has reached unintended market value »ZIV announced. According to the latest estimates, the share of electric bicycles is set to increase in the next few years and will account for 40% of the market in the medium term and even 50% in the longer term.

5,4 million e-bikes on German roads

Also according to the ZIV, the number of bicycles in circulation in Germany rose to 75,9 million units last year. Given its relatively recent success, the electric bike represents "only" 5,4 million units.

A sector that also benefits from exports. In 2019, 531.000 German-built e-bikes were exported to other countries, which is 21% more than a year earlier ...