The lowest listed price in this guide is the iScooter EB1S at £298.99. For a complete bike from a dedicated under-£500 range, E Bike Market lists models from £429.00. A UK budget guide names the Eskute F100 at about £369 as the cheapest model it would recommend, although that figure is an editorial estimate rather than a current shop listing.
The tables distinguish shop prices, sale prices, guide prices and used-bike examples. Prices and specifications can change; near the tables, check the exact UK specification, battery support, guarantee and return terms before buying. This is particularly important where a listing mentions peak power or an unlockable speed mode.
These models are listed below £500 by the named retailer. The table compares different formats and buying priorities rather than presenting a single test ranking.
| Model | Listed price | Best suited to | Key details |
|---|---|---|---|
| iScooter EB1S City Electric Bike with APP | £298.99 sale price | Lowest new-bike price | 500 W peak power, 36 V 7.8 Ah battery, up to 40 miles claimed range, 15.5 mph standard speed |
| iScooter U4 Low Step Through Foldable | £415.99 sale price | Low-step and folding format | 500 W peak power, 36 V 10.4 Ah battery, up to 55 miles claimed range, 15.5 mph standard speed |
| Aairsk Q7 | £429.00 | Complete bike from an under-£500 range | Listed by E Bike Market as a complete electric bike under £500 |
| Aairsk GT300 | £429.99 | Another complete-bike option | Listed by E Bike Market in its under-£500 range |
| iScooter EB3S/M50 Electric Mountain Bike | £498.99 sale price | Mountain-bike style on a strict budget | 250 W peak motor, 36 V 13.5 Ah battery, up to 60 miles claimed range, Shimano 7-speed |
| DYU C2 or DYU C6 | £499.00 | Complete bike at the top of the budget | Listed by E Bike Market among its complete bikes under £500 |
The iScooter specifications and prices come from its UK electric-bike collection. E Bike Market says its range contains complete electric bikes rather than scooters, conversion kits, batteries or accessories, and includes free UK delivery and a 12-month guarantee. Its page lists seven models from £429.00 to £499.99.
A budget of £1,000 opens up more retailer and frame choices. Halfords lists the following models in its guide:
| Model | Listed price | Retailer or guide |
|---|---|---|
| Halfords Assist Hybrid Electric Bike | £549 | Halfords’ cheapest model in its under-£1,000 guide |
| Apollo Metis Women’s Bike | £575 | Halfords under-£1,000 guide |
| Apollo Phaze E | £699 | Halfords under-£1,000 guide |
| Basis Dorchester Integrated Step Through | £749.99 | E-Bikes Direct |
| Basis Osprey Folding E-Bike | £799.99–£899.99 | E-Bikes Direct |
| Eskute Polluno | About £819 | UK budget guide’s best cheap all-round choice |
E-Bikes Direct also lists the Dallingridge Diablo Integrated eMTB at £799.99 and the Axon Rides Pro Lightweight Folder at £699.99–£999.99. Its entry-level electric bikes start at around £700 on the cited page, and its bikes are delivered largely assembled, with pedal fitting and handlebar straightening normally left to the customer. Halfords’ price and recommendations come from its under-£1,000 guide; the other retailer examples come from E-Bikes Direct.
For normal EAPC use in Great Britain, an electric bicycle must have functioning pedals, a maximum 250 W continuous rated power and motor assistance that cuts out at 15.5 mph. A compliant EAPC does not require a driving licence, registration, vehicle tax or insurance. The rules are set out in GOV.UK’s electric-bike guidance.
The EB1S and U4 listings state 500 W peak power, while the EB1S page also mentions the option to unlock a higher speed. Peak power is not the same wording as continuous rated power, so the listing alone does not establish a road-legal EAPC configuration. A cycle that can be assisted above 15.5 mph, exceeds 250 W continuous rated power or lacks functioning pedals is treated as a motor vehicle or moped rather than an EAPC.
Preloved shows used electric-bike examples at £400, £500 and £500 ONO, including a Vitilan V3 2.0, an E-rider and a Fiido M1 Pro. Its category page displayed 70 electric-bike adverts at the recorded check. A private used purchase should be inspected for battery condition, charger, frame, brakes, display, motor assistance, serial number and proof of ownership.
eBay UK’s second-hand electric-bike page showed more than 2,100 results, but the results also included new bikes. The Aairsk GT300 at £429.99 and GT900 at £499.99 were marked “Brand new”, so they are not second-hand price examples. Refurbished stock is another option: Halfords’ second-hand section showed at least one example at £579, reduced from £725.
Browse Preloved’s electric-bike listings, eBay’s second-hand search and Halfords’ refurbished section separately: a used, refurbished or new listing carries different purchasing risks.
For a new bike, iScooter has the lowest listed price in this comparison: the EB1S at £298.99. E Bike Market lists complete bikes from £429.00, while Preloved shows used examples around £400–£500. The cheapest route therefore depends on whether the priority is a low new-bike price, a used listing or a retailer-backed purchase.
Use the price tables above to compare like with like: sale listings, retailer prices, guide estimates and used-bike adverts are not equivalent types of evidence.
The UK budget guide explicitly recommends the Eskute F100 as its cheapest model, at about £369. Among current shop listings in this comparison, the iScooter EB1S is cheaper at £298.99, but its listing includes 500 W peak power and an unlockable higher-speed mode. Its exact UK EAPC configuration matters for road use.
The guide names the Eskute Polluno, at about £819, as its best cheap all-round choice. For a sub-£500 purchase, the iScooter, Aairsk and DYU models in the first table provide the clearest current price comparison, while the legal specification and battery details remain important differentiators.
iScooter has the lowest new-bike listing here at £298.99. E Bike Market starts at £429.00 for complete bikes, and Preloved shows used examples from around £400. These prices represent different types of purchase, so compare the bike’s condition, specification and included support before choosing.
