Electric Cargo Bike Market Report Key Highlights

• Global electric cargo bike market revenue is poised to garner USD 2,042 Million by 2030 with a CAGR of 13.7% from 2022 to 2030
• Europe is the leading region with over 60% shares in 2021
• Germany and China are prominent countries with highest number or electric cargo bike units
• Asia-Pacific is likely to attain a significant CAGR from 2022 to 2030
• Based on product types segment, two-wheeled gathered more than 45% of the total market share in 2021

Electric cargo bikes are specially designed for carrying large and heavy loads and were first introduced in Denmark. These bikes come into two different configurations including front-loader bikes also known as bakfiets or Long Johns and the other is a longtail, which extends the rear end of the bicycle. The front-loader bike suspends a cargo box between the rider and the front wheel and fulfills the need for garage or storage space.

Global Electric Cargo Bike Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

• Increasing adoption of environment-friendly transportation
• Growing preference for electric vehicles
• Surging fuel prices

Market Restraints

• Limited range of these bikes
• Lack of regulatory policies and inefficient infrastructure

Market Opportunities

• Increasing environmental regulations in the world
• Growing technological advancements in electric vehicle industry

Electric Cargo Bikes Market Report Coverage

Electric Cargo Bike Market Insights

The features associated with electric cargo bikes such as low running cost and environment-friendly transportation are primarily driving the market growth. Technological advancements, especially in electric vehicle manufacturing and the growing preference for electric vehicles being a low-emission transport alternative are factors supporting the market growth. The growing e-commerce platforms on account of increasing interest in e-commerce in developing economies are further expected to create demand over the forecast period from 2022 to 2030. Furthermore, the shifting consumer preference toward electric cargo bikes in developed economies is projected to create potential opportunities over the forecast timeframe from 2022 to 2030.

On the other side, the high prices of electric cargo bikes, as well as the lack of regulatory policies and inefficient infrastructure, are the factors projected to hinder the growth to an extent over the forecast.

Electric Cargo Bike Market Segmentation

The worldwide electric cargo bike market is split based on product type, battery type, end-use, and geography.

Electric Cargo Bike Market By Product Type

• Two-Wheeler
• Three-Wheeler
• Four-Wheeler

According to our electric cargo bike industry analysis, the two-wheeler accounted for maximum market share from 2022 to 2030. Apart from that, the three-wheeler electric cargo bike gathered the second largest market share in 2021. Both the sub-segments acccounted for over 90% of the product type segment in 2021. This is credited to the robust demand for two-wheeler and three-wheeler is Asian developing countries such as China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia among others.

Electric Cargo Bike Market By Battery Type

• Lithium-Ion
• Lead-Based
• Nickel-Based

In 2021, lithium-ion segment by the battery type has registered utmost revenue in the global industry. The use of lithium-ion batteries that charge quickly reduces the amount of time the bike is connected to a charging station. Lithium-ion batteries give superior performance, lower maintenance costs, and are also environmentally friendly, which is why they are being used in electric cargo bikes and are projected to sell well in the next years.

Electric Cargo Bike Market By End-Use

• Courier and Parcel Service Providers
• Service Delivery
• Personal Use
• Large Retail Suppliers
• Waste Municipal Services
• Others

According to our electric cargo bike market forecast, courier and parcel service providers generated prominent market shares from 2022 to 2030. The worldwide expansion of e-commerce business and rising transportation and logistics industry are the leading factors to drive the couries and parcel service providers in the end-use industry. The segmental share is estimated to be more than 45% by 2030.

Electric Cargo Bike Market Regional Outlook

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Latin America

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Rest of Latin America

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Japan
• China
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

The Middle East & Africa (MEA)

• Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Europe accounted for the maximum revenue share (%) in the global market

In 2021, Europe has the potential share (%) in the electric cargo bike market on account of its major economies including Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The region is the pioneer in the electric cargo bike market and the region is continuously experiencing the increased demand year on year. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) report on “the first and last mile,” highlights that “walking or cycling the first, last or only mile provides the greatest societal benefits”. The report is inclusively recommending a model of shifting towards environmentally friendly delivery modes like cargo bikes in the region. The recommended strategy is conceived to relieve some of the environmental burdens of the e-commerce sector.

The sales of electric cargo bikes are up by 53% in 2019 in Europe. The European Union and organizations like CityChangerCargoBike specifies that the cargo bikes can improve the image and general levels of cycling, can replace over 50% of urban transport-related trips, as well as enhance safety levels, air quality, and liveability of urban areas.

Asia-Pacific is projected to exhibit lucrative growth over the estimated period

The Asia-Pacific region along with its emerging economies is anticipated to exhibit the fastest growth over the forecast period from 2022 to 2030 due to a rising focus towards environment-friendly alternatives for the existing fuel based transportation vehicles. The emerging economies including China and India are going to be the major contributors to the growth of the region. The developing infrastructure and inclining focus of major players in the region is further bolstering the Asia-Pacific electric cargo bike market value.

Electric Cargo Bike Market Players

Some of the top electric cargo bike companies offered in the professional report include Butchers & Bicycles, Cero Electric Cargo Bikes, Douze Factory SAS, Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle Co. Ltd., Kocass Industrial Limited., Rad Power Bikes LLC, Riese & Müller GmbH, Worksman Cycles, Xtracycle, Yuba Electric Cargo Bikes, and others.