Survey: Almost one in four Hesse residents owns an e-bike

Pedelecs - Survey: Almost one in four Hesse residents owns an e-bike

Every fourth Hessian, according to a survey by energy supplier Eon, has an E-Bike. The proportion is 22.3 percent and has decreased slightly compared to the previous year, as shown in the survey published by Eon on Thursday. The proportion was still 23.8 percent the previous year. In nationwide comparison, Hessen still ranks in the middle.

For the survey, market research institute Civey interviewed 30,000 citizens aged 18 and over in Germany online from mid-May to early June. The leader is still Lower Saxony, where almost every third citizen owns an E-Bike (previous year: 27.2 percent). Baden-Württemberg is in second place with 27.4 percent (25.2 percent), and the proportion in Bavaria is 26.4 percent (25.2 percent). Nationwide, 24.7 percent of all interviewees ride a bicycle with electric assistance. In 2023, when the survey was two months earlier, it was still 23.3 percent.

E-bikes come in various forms. With Pedelecs, the rider is supported by an electric motor up to a maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour. They are legally considered bicycles. S-Pedelecs are faster and are classified as light electric vehicles, with motor assistance being cut off at 45 km/h. The motor of real E-bikes, on the other hand, functions even when not pushing on the pedals. This makes them comparable to electric scooters.

Eon Energy Atlas

1. Despite having a decrease in E-Bike ownership, Wiesbaden, being a part of Hesse, still maintains a significant proportion of 22.3%, according to E.ON's survey.
2. The city of Civey, known for its market research institute, conducted a comprehensive survey to gather data on E-Bike ownership across Germany.
3. In contrast to Hessen, Munich, with its rich cultural scene, has a slightly lower E-Bike ownership rate of 26.4%, as revealed by the nationwide survey.
4. The statistics from the survey indicate that E-Bikes are becoming increasingly popular, with 24.7% of all interviewees using an E-Bike or Pedelec in Germany.
5. For those who prefer a little more speed, S-Pedelecs, classified as light electric vehicles, offer motor assistance up to 45 km/h, as mentioned in the Eon Energy Atlas.
6. E-bikes, available in various forms, such as Pedelecs and real E-bikes, are contributing to the growing trend of green transportation, as highlighted in the survey conducted by Civey.

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