It’s a warm summer night. The campfire crackles. Golden brown baguette in one hand, an ice cold beer in the other. Above us: a sky full of stars. Beside us: 10 SUV e bikes, ready for their next big adventure. But can these bikes really do it all? The morning ride to the office, a detour through the woods after work, and an epic weekend in the mountains? Or does the flickering firelight hide their faults beneath the golden glow? We pushed this year’s most exciting SUV e bikes to their limits – on asphalt, gravel, and trails – to find out which ones are the true all-rounders.
A true all-rounder doesn’t cut corners – it has to perform across the board. To find out which SUV e bike can truly balance everyday practicality with real adventure, we hit the road (and the trails) with colleagues, friends, partners, and Henry the dog. Between the office and the beer garden, we chased each other along rooty forest paths, carved through urban canyons, tore up dusty gravel roads, and uncovered hidden singletrack trails.
One thing became clear: SUV e bikes are about a lot more than just comfort. We’re talking about peace of mind, a thirst for adventure, and readiness for just about anything – thanks to grippy tires, plush suspension, big panniers and smart tech. But which models really deliver? Which ones will take you from your front door to the ends of the earth (or at least the end of your battery range) without a second thought?
We tested, debated, and got quite sweaty, and in the end, we found a well-deserved winner. This is the best SUV e bike of 2025!
Three Bikes in One, Or a Drama in Three Acts? What is an SUV E-Bike, Really?
Commuting to work in the week, hauling your groceries on Saturday, and venturing deep into the forest on Sunday – SUV e bikes are designed to do it all. They’re meant to offer the comfort of a city bike, the touring capability of a trekking bike, and the trail chops of an eMTB. Add full equipment like racks, lights, and smart features on top, and you should have the “one-bike-fits-all” solution – or so the brands claim.
That’s why we’ve put together this in-depth SUV e bike group test, featuring some of the most exciting and relevant models on the market. Our goal: to help you find the best SUV e bike for your needs.
This test brings together bikes from totally different worlds. Some are based on slick city cruisers, beefed up with more suspension travel and knobbly tires. Others feel like mountain bikes trying to squeeze themselves into a suit for city life. Some are purpose-built to bridge the gap between the two. Different concepts, different solutions – some are the perfect compromise, others are just a little compromised…
Here’s the golden rule: Do your homework before you invest. If you base your decision solely on looks or spec sheets, you’re likely to end up with the wrong bike, and that can seriously spoil your daily ride.
- Too heavy and awkward? Good luck getting up the steps to the station platform.
- Poor usability? There’s nothing worse than a wasted investment.
- Weak motor performance? You’ll arrive at work sweaty and tired, or use the car instead.
- Missing features? Theft protection features sound like a great idea when someone else is riding away on your bike.
All of these can be dealbreakers – especially if you’re looking for that one bike that does it all. That’s why it’s time to roll out our test field! So you won’t just talk the talk – you’ll ride the right SUV e bike to fit your life.
And for all the data nerds out there: we’ve gone the extra mile. After completing our most comprehensive eMTB group test back in May, we’ve now tackled our most thorough SUV e bike test to date – complete with range estimates and commuting simulations.
The 10 Hottest SUV e Bikes of 2025: The Test Field at a Glance
What do you get for € 4,999? And do you get something nearly twice as good if you spend € 9,000? Every brand claims to offer the ultimate do-it-all SUV e bike, but does that unicorn actually exist? To give you a solid overview of the market and help you make the right buying decisions, we’ve put together a test field of 10 of the most exciting and relevant models, from affordable daily riders to fully loaded premium machines packed with high-end features.
Step-through or classic diamond frame? Let’s start with the frame concept – because the lines between traditional designs are becoming increasingly blurred. Many SUV e bikes now feature diamond frames with significantly lowered or sloped top tubes. The result: you get the stability of a classic frame, with much of the accessibility of a step-through – the best of both worlds.
But it’s not just about frame shape – weight plays a major role too. Between the lightest and the heaviest bikes in our test, there’s a difference of almost 10 kg. That’s the equivalent of a full crate of apples from the farmers market – and you’ll certainly feel it when carrying your bike up stairs, or into the basement.
There’s also a wide range of different tech: from Bosch’s powerful new Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor – the class leader – to Pinion’s increasingly popular 2-in-1 Motor.Gearbox.Unit. But is Pinion really the better system, or just a nice idea in theory?
Some brands even offer multiple SUV e bike models with radically different concepts. That doesn’t make your decision easier – but it makes our test all the more relevant. We’ll tell you which concepts really deliver in practice.
| Brand | Bike Model | Frame Type | Motor | Torque (Nm) | Battery (Wh) | Weight (kg) | Price (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized | Turbo Tero X 6.0 | Classic | Specialized 2.2 | 90 | 710 | 26.5 | € 6,200 |
| Riese & Müller | Delite5 GT pinion | Classic | Pinion MGU E1.12 | 85 | 800 | 36.28 | € 8,799 |
| Haibike | ADVENTR 11 ABS | Step-through | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 800 | 29.1 | € 6,499 |
| CENTURION | Lhasa R2000 | Classic | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 800 | 27.16 | € 5,599 |
| Hercules | NOS FS SUV 4.2 | Classic | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 800 | 29.62 | € 5,999 |
| Mondraker | Chaser X | Classic | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 625 | 26.6 | € 4,999 |
| SCOTT | Axis eRIDE FS 10 | Classic | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 800 | 28.82 | € 7,299 |
| KETTLER | PINNIATO FS SPORT Wave | Step-through | Pinion MGU E1.12 | 85 | 960 | 33.0 | € 7,999 |
| Kalkhoff | Entice 7+ Excite ABS Wave | Step-through | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 800 | 35.56 | € 6,999 |
| Moustache | Clutch 150.7 EQ | Classic | Pinion MGU E1.12 | 85 | 780 | 29.22 | € 8,299 |
| Ø | 85.56 | 786 | 30.49 | € 6,769 | |||
The one with the highest numbers for the lowest price is the best, right?
Wrong!!!
Instead of blindly comparing specs like motor power, suspension travel, price, weight, battery capacity or single components of the build, what really matters is the overall concept. And before you burn hours scrolling through test reports or digging through brand websites, you should first answer consider the following questions to establish what you’re really looking for.
Which SUV e-bike truly bridges the gap between everyday life and adventure, which model guarantees worry-free riding – and which one you’d better take a closer look at – find out in the big test on our sister magazine E-MOUNTAINBIKE.
Words: Robin Ulbrich, Benedikt Schmidt Photos: Lars Engmann, Robin Schmitt
