Source: SAZ Bike, Bastian Dietz

Energy company E.on has recently published survey results indicating that 28% of Germans own an e-bike or speed pedelec, in comparison to 15.2% five years ago.

Over 30,000 German citizens participated in the survey, conducted on behalf of E.on by Civey between June and July 2025, revealing a variety of demographic and behavioural trends and preferences.

Younger demographic and families

E-bike ownership and use had the most growth in the 30-39 age bracket, rising from 19.3% in 2024 to 23.2% in 2025. Families with young children revealed an above-average interest in purchasing e-bikes, with almost 9% of such households planning to purchase in the next 12 months, compared to just under 5% of households without children.

Sustainability and charging

Over half of respondents who are interested in purchasing an e-bike confirm that the recyclability of the bike’s materials is an important concern. Regarding charging, almost 60% would be willing to charge bikes during times where renewable energy feed-in is at a peak, for instance at noon when the sun is shining. This would help contribute to electricity grid stability with a greater control of energy consumption; according to E.on, this indicates potential savings of around 118 gigawatt hours annually – similar to the annual consumption of a small town.

Regional differences

Germany’s e-bike ownership rate is highest in Lower Saxony, at 34.9%, followed by North Rhine-Westphalia at 30.4% and Bavaria at 30.1%. At the district level, the North Rhine-Westphalia district of Borken leads at 52.5%, and Grafschaft Benthheim in Lower Saxony follows close behind at 50.6%.