Major standards & certifications relate to eBike safety—which ones cover the electrical system to protect you from battery fires and electrical hazards, and which ones ensure the bike is strong and reliable enough for carrying cargo and passengers?

One of the biggest dangers posed by an unsafe e-bike is fire hazards. You should always choose a UL 2849-certified e-bike system and battery when purchasing an e-bike.

Tern bikes meant for carrying heavier loads all come with proven structural integrity. Learn about how we put our cargo and passenger-carrying bikes through rigorous testing to ensure they're safe and reliable up to their claimed load limit.

Riding an e-bike bike places loads of stress on the frame, fork, brakes, and wheels. You need higher quality components to ensure a smooth stable ride when riding at speed, and to help you be able to stop on a dime, in rain or shine.

If you're interested in getting an e-bike, this is probably a question you have asked yourself. The short answer is yes, electric bikes are as safe as can be. Provided of course, safety has been a priority in each step from the design stage of the bike, to the moment your local bike shop does a pre