The survey asked in depth about 1,800 electric bike riders in North America, most of them in the United States. Contents include questions about why respondents purchased electric bikes, under what conditions they are used, how well electric bicycles perform compared to conventional bicycles in actual riding and so on.

According to the report, men accounted for 70% of most electric bike buyers and 29% of women (the rest did not specify gender). The reasons for purchasing electric bicycles are described in the chart below, such as easier riding in hilly areas, longer distances than bicycles, overcoming obstacles caused by physical insufficiency, and purchasing electric bicycles for entertainment purposes.

However, there are also many purchases aimed at avoiding the trouble of driving a car. 28 percent of those surveyed said they specifically bought electric bicycles to replace cars.

Others pointed out that they prefer to use a car-free lifestyle, such as using electric bicycles to carry goods or children, avoiding parking difficulties and traffic jams when driving cars, focusing on environmental protection, and riding electric bicycles is more effective. The mode of transportation.

But electric bikes allow them to cycle more often, and often stop the car where it is needed. In fact, the report shows that 76% of the plans for traveling on electric bikes were originally undertaken by the car.