Brand-new electric cars are still a long way out of the affordable price range for a majority of people around the world...

Luckily, however, there's a far more affordable way to go electric: by making the switch to an electric bicycle or e-scooter. And with more choice than ever before, it's never before been easier to get on an electric bicycle.

But how do you make sure you buy a good-quality one? We've got you covered..

00:00 - Introduction 04:22 - Where to buy one 06:39 - Benefits from buying locally 08:29 - Battery checks 10:28 - Frame quality 11:36 - Check for name-brand and well-known components elsewhere 12:25 - Pedals and crancks 14:29 - Thanks, and Goodbye! 16:13 - Retro Mac Segment

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Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Editor, Colorist: Michael Horton Art and Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield © Transport Evolved LLC, 2023

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