Best Halfords Electric Bikes

Halfords is where a huge number of British riders buy their first electric bike, and for good reason: you can see the bike, take a test ride, have it built for free and walk back in for a service when something needs fixing. That high-street safety net is worth a lot if you are new to e-bikes. The range is built mostly around three in-house brands, Carrera, Pendleton and Apollo, plus a smaller selection of premium Boardman and Voodoo models and a growing line of certified second-hand bikes.

We ranked the picks below on the things that matter day to day: motor and sensor type, battery capacity and realistic range, weight, braking, build quality and value. Halfords runs frequent promotions, so list prices move often. Use the price links for the live figure rather than treating any number here as fixed.

How we chose

We focused on e-bikes you can actually buy and service through Halfords in 2026, then scored each on six factors: motor and sensor type, battery capacity and real-world range, weight, brakes and gearing, build quality and value against rivals. Our assessment is research-led, drawing on manufacturer specifications, independent UK reviews and owner feedback rather than our own lab testing. We do not change rankings for commission, and where a spec could not be confirmed we have said “around” rather than guessed.

1. Carrera Impel im-2 - best overall

#1

Carrera (Halfords)

Carrera Impel im-2

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 around £1,299

Best for: Best overall Halfords e-bike

Motor

250W rear hub (torque sensor)

Battery

Integrated, around 360Wh

Range

Up to 60 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 22kg

+ What we like

• Torque sensor gives a natural, smooth ride
• Neatly integrated battery and tidy cabling
• Bought, built and serviced in store

- Watch-outs

• Pricier than older Carrera hub-drive models

Our verdict: The most complete bike Carrera makes, and reviewers rate it among the best value commuter e-bikes in the UK.

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The Carrera Impel is the bike that pushed Halfords into the conversation about genuinely good value e-bikes. Unlike the brand’s older models, the Impel uses a torque sensor that reads how hard you pedal and feeds in assistance smoothly, so it rides far more like a normal bike than the on-off cadence systems on cheaper machines. The battery is fully integrated into the frame for a clean look, and the claimed 60-mile range is realistic for mixed city riding in the lower assist modes. Independent UK reviewers have praised it as one of the best affordable commuter e-bikes available, which is high praise for a high-street own-brand. Add free in-store building and a national service network and it is the obvious first pick.

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2. Carrera Crossfire E 2.0 - best for long commutes

#2

Carrera (Halfords)

Carrera Crossfire E 2.0

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.3 around £1,399

Best for: Best for long commutes

Motor

250W rear hub

Battery

Integrated, around 374Wh

Range

Up to 80 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 24kg

+ What we like

• Rugged hybrid built for mixed surfaces
• Long claimed range and front suspension
• Hydraulic disc brakes

- Watch-outs

• Heavy and the cadence assist is less refined than the Impel

Our verdict: A do-it-all commuter and light trail hybrid, best if you want range and ruggedness over outright finesse.

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The Crossfire E is the rugged all-rounder of the Carrera e-bike line. Halfords quotes up to 80 miles of assisted range, which in normal mixed riding translates to a still-impressive 40 to 55 miles, so it suits longer commutes and weekend rides where you would rather not think about charging. Front suspension and chunky tyres make it happy on towpaths, gravel and broken tarmac, and the hydraulic disc brakes are confident in the wet. It is heavier than the Impel and the assistance is cadence-based rather than torque-sensing, so it feels slightly less natural, but for the money it covers an enormous amount of ground.

3. Carrera Subway E 2.0 - best for city commuting

#3

Carrera (Halfords)

Carrera Subway E 2.0

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.2 around £1,199

Best for: Best for city commuting

Motor

250W rear hub (Suntour)

Battery

Integrated, around 374Wh

Range

Up to 60 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 23kg

+ What we like

• Upright, comfortable city geometry
• Mounts for mudguards and a rack
• Men's and women's frames available

- Watch-outs

• Rigid fork is firm on rough roads

Our verdict: A sensible, low-fuss urban commuter that does the basics well and is easy to live with day to day.

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The Subway E is the purpose-built city commuter of the range. Its upright geometry keeps you comfortable and visible in traffic, and the frame takes mudguards and a rear rack so you can carry shopping or a pannier without faff. The Suntour rear-hub motor and 374Wh battery deliver a believable real-world range in the 35 to 45 mile band for daily riding. The rigid fork transmits more of the road than a suspension model, but on smooth city streets that is rarely an issue and it keeps weight and cost down. With both men’s and women’s frames, it is one of the easiest Halfords e-bikes to fit properly.

4. Carrera Vengeance E 2.0 - best electric mountain bike on a budget

#4

Carrera (Halfords)

Carrera Vengeance E 2.0

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.0 around £1,099

Best for: Best budget electric mountain bike

Motor

250W rear hub

Battery

Integrated, around 360Wh

Range

Up to 40 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 24kg

+ What we like

• Front suspension and grippy off-road tyres
• Often discounted below £900
• Disc brakes

- Watch-outs

• Shorter claimed range
• A hub motor is no match for a mid-drive on steep climbs

Our verdict: A budget entry into electric mountain biking, best for towpaths, trails and gravel rather than serious singletrack.

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The Vengeance E is the most affordable way into electric mountain biking at Halfords, and it is frequently discounted below £900 in promotions. Front suspension and grippy tyres make it capable on towpaths, bridleways and gentle trails, and the disc brakes cope well with loose surfaces. Be realistic about its limits: a 250W rear-hub motor cannot match a proper mid-drive on steep, technical climbs, and the claimed 40-mile range is the shortest in this list. For weekend off-road fun and rough commutes, though, it is a lot of capable bike for the money.

5. Pendleton Somerby E - best step-through for relaxed riding

#5

Pendleton (Halfords)

Pendleton Somerby E

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.1 around £999

Best for: Best step-through for relaxed riding

Motor

250W rear hub (Bafang)

Battery

317Wh removable

Range

Up to 50 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 21kg

+ What we like

• Elegant low step-through frame
• Removable battery charges indoors
• Comfortable upright town position

- Watch-outs

• Smaller 317Wh battery limits range
• Speed sensor is less natural than a torque sensor

Our verdict: A stylish, easy-to-mount town bike that suits relaxed riders and shorter, flatter journeys.

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The Pendleton Somerby E is the obvious choice if you want a stylish, easy-to-mount town bike. The low step-through frame makes getting on and off effortless, which matters for riders with reduced mobility or anyone in everyday clothes. A Bafang 250W rear-hub motor with a speed sensor provides gentle assistance, and the 317Wh battery is removable so you can charge it indoors. That smaller battery does limit range, so the Somerby is best for shorter, flatter journeys rather than long commutes. It is one of the most popular e-bikes Halfords sells, and replacement Somerby batteries are widely stocked.

6. Apollo Transport Folding E-Bike - cheapest Halfords e-bike

#6

Apollo (Halfords)

Apollo Transport Folding E-Bike

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.8 around £549

Best for: Cheapest Halfords e-bike

Motor

250W rear hub

Battery

36V removable

Range

Up to 25 miles (claimed)

Weight

Around 22kg

+ What we like

• Folds for trains and small flats
• Halfords' lowest e-bike price
• Removable battery

- Watch-outs

• Short range and basic components
• 20-inch wheels feel busy at speed

Our verdict: The budget folder for last-mile commutes and mixed train journeys, where price and packability beat outright spec.

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If budget is the deciding factor, the Apollo Transport is Halfords’ cheapest electric bike and a sensible last-mile folder. It folds down for trains, buses and tight flats, and the removable 36V battery is easy to carry indoors to charge. Expect basic components and a modest real-world range nearer 15 to 20 miles, so this is a short-hop machine rather than a long-distance commuter. As with all 20-inch folders the ride feels a little nervous at higher speeds, but for the price and packability it does a useful job.

Buying an electric bike at Halfords: what to know

The strongest reason to buy at Halfords is service rather than spec. New bikes are built free in store, you can usually book a test ride, and there is a national network of mechanics for when something needs adjusting. That support is worth real money to first-time buyers, and it is why the Carrera and Pendleton ranges keep selling despite cheaper direct-to-consumer rivals online.

A few practical points. Every Halfords e-bike is EAPC-legal, with a 250W motor and assistance that cuts out at 15.5mph, so you need no licence, tax or insurance, as our electric bike law guide explains in full. Halfords also sells certified second-hand e-bikes graded A to C, which can save a few hundred pounds on returned or ex-display Carrera and Pendleton models. If you are tempted by the cheaper hub-drive Carreras, weigh them against the torque-sensing Impel, since the smoother ride is worth the extra outlay for many commuters.

If a Halfords bike is not quite right, our roundup of the best electric bikes under £1000 covers strong online rivals, our best commuter electric bikes guide ranks the top picks for daily riding, and our Carrera electric bikes page reviews every model in the range in more depth.