Bolt e-bikes

Get there on an e-bike

Bike anywhere you like, with an extra boost when you need it. Explore new or familiar roads while beating traffic with Bolt e-bike rentals.

Rent a Bolt e-bike

All you need is the app and places to go. And a helmet, please.

Step 1

Find an e-bike

Open the app to scan an e-bike you see on the street, or use the in-app map to find one nearby.

Step 2

Choose your pricing

Decide if you want to pay as you go, or pay a fixed fee for a fixed amount of time.

Step 3

Start riding now, or later

Choose a payment method and start riding your e-bike, or reserve it for 30 minutes.

Ride safe

Rules and biking practices that keep you safe.

Helmets on

Wearing a helmet is strongly advised when riding an electric bike, or a regular one.

Respect the rules

Use bike lanes, give way to pedestrians, and follow street signs and traffic lights.

Park responsibly

End rides at designated bike drop zones or bike racks. Do not block or disrupt foot traffic.

E-bike rules to follow

Safety’s our priority, so we've set some guiding rules to keep you and other commuters safe.

Helmets, traffic rules & parking responsibly

Wear a helmet; Wear your own helmet or win one in our regular giveaways. Respect traffic rules; Ride in bike lanes and respect your fellow commuters. Park responsibly; Park at bike racks and avoid blocking the pavement.

Ride more, spend less

Open the Bolt app to see all pricing options available in your region.

Most flexible

Pay as you go

Starting from €0.15 per minute

For frequent riders

Unlimited unlocks

Starting from €0.99 a month

Lowest price per min

Passes

Pay for a set number of minutes

Frequently asked questions

An e-bike, or electric bike, is a bicycle equipped with a small electric motor that helps you pedal more easily. It feels just like riding a regular bike—only smoother and with less effort, especially uphill or over greater distances.

Electric bikes work using a battery-powered electric motor that assists you while pedalling. The motor kicks in as you ride, giving you an extra boost, especially during acceleration or on slopes. You’re still in control and can pedal as much or as little as you like.

To ride a Bolt e-bike, ensure all components are in working order. Then, adjust the saddle to your body size, hop on, and start pedalling just as you would on a regular bike. The motor will kick in, and you'll feel a boost of power.

Yes! All Bolt e-bikes are pedal-assisted, meaning you can ride them like a regular bike. The motor only assists you while pedalling, giving you more range and a more natural ride.

To ride a Bolt e-bike, you need to be at least 18 years old, depending on your local regulations. We recommend checking specific city rules in the Bolt app.

To start a Bolt e-bike, simply open the Bolt app, find a nearby e-bike, scan the QR code on the handlebars, and you’re ready to ride. No keys, no fuss.

You can rent a Bolt e-bike directly through the Bolt app. Just open the app, tap the ‘2 wheels’ icon, use the filter, and it will show you all available electric bikes near your current location.

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