Sales volume of new e-bikes in the Netherlands 2004-2021
Sales volume growth in speed pedelecs
Another variant of the electric bicycle is the speed pedelec, an electric bicycle that supports higher speeds than a normal e-bike. With a maximum speed of 45 kilometers per hour, it is a popular bicycle among individuals that need to bike longer distances for daily commute and can function as a replacement for a car. In 2020, approximately 4,690 speed pedelecs were sold in the Netherlands, about 800 more than in the previous year. In terms of the sales volume of speed pedelecs by brand, the German brand Stromer had the highest sales, followed by Dutch brand Gazelle.
E-bike export volume increase within Europe
Examining the export volume of electric bicycles in the Netherlands, exports within Europe grew consistently between 2014 and 2021. 31,000 e-bikes were exported in 2014, by 2021 the volume had increased to over 700,000 electric bicycles. Meanwhile, the export volume to non-European countries has been less consistent, varying substantially over this period and reaching a high of close to 40,000 units exported outside the EU in 2019.