Accidents pertaining to e-bikes have either led to engines exploding or deadly motor vehicle collisions. E-bikes have made headlines for all the wrong reasons as popularity for the mode of transportation continues to be prevalent within South Florida.
In 2023, Florida had 234 cyclist deaths, the most of any state, according to the Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group.
Here’s what you need to know about them and how to be safe when riding one.
What are e-bikes?
E-bikes, or electric bicycles, are a type of bicycle that has a battery and an electric motor to help a rider pedal faster with less energy. They come in different styles such as cruiser, mountain and gravel bikes…