UK Mid-Drive E-Bikes Under £2,500
Mid-drive e-bikes place the motor at the bottom bracket, giving it access to the bike's gears for improved climbing efficiency and more natural weight distribution. This collection covers UK-available mid-drive models under £2,500.
Methodology25 models
This collection includes UK-available e-bikes where the manufacturer specifies a mid-drive motor and the listed price is under £2,500. Results are sorted by price (lowest first). Compared to hub-motor alternatives at the same price, mid-drive bikes typically offer higher torque and better energy efficiency on varied terrain, but can be heavier and may require more drivetrain maintenance. The key specs to compare are torque in Nm, battery capacity in Wh, and motor brand, since service and parts availability varies by manufacturer.
Data last updated: April 2026
Showing 25 models from Boardman, Engwe, Giant, Heybike, Liv, Moustache, Raleigh, Rockrider and 3 more (capped at 25)
Motus LTD Derailleur Gear (46cm)
Range
up to 100 miles
Weight
60.6 lbs
Motor
Bosch Active Line BES3 mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Bosch Powertube
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc 180mm front 160mm rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Raleigh
Talon E+ EX
Range
up to 105.63 miles
Motor
Giant SyncDrive Core mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Giant EnergyPak 36V
Brakes
Tektro HD-M285 hydraulic disc 180mm front 160mm rear
Form Factor
Mountain
via Giant
Motus Tour LTD Derailleur Gear (51cm)
Range
up to 100 miles
Weight
60.6 lbs
Motor
Bosch Active Line Plus BES3 mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Bosch Powertube
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc 180mm front 160mm rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
E-ST 500
Range
up to 43.5 miles
Weight
50.3 lbs
Motor
Brose C Aluminium mid-drive 380W
Brakes
Tektro M276 hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Mountain
via Decathlon
Motus Tour LTD Hub Gear (56cm)
Range
up to 100 miles
Weight
60.6 lbs
Motor
Bosch Active Line Plus BES3 mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Bosch Powertube
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc 180mm front 160mm rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
L20 3.0 Pro
Range
up to 83.89 miles
Weight
72.3 lbs
Motor
Mivice X700 Mid-Drive 48V
Battery
720Wh - 48V 15Ah Samsung 21700 Cells
Brakes
180mm Front & Rear Hydraulic Dual-Piston
Form Factor
Folding
via Engwe
Mambo-E
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
52.9 lbs
Motor
Motinova Volans mid-drive 250W
Battery
504Wh - 36V 14Ah
Brakes
Tektro HD-M285 hydraulic disc (180mm front, 160mm rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Halfords
N1 Pro
Range
up to 62.1 miles
Weight
63.1 lbs
Motor
250W Ananda Brushless Mid-drive Motor
Battery
360Wh - 36V 10Ah Removable Lithium-ion Battery
Brakes
Hydraulic Disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
Rove E+
Range
up to 93.21 miles
Motor
SyncDrive Core mid-drive powered by Yamaha 250W
Battery
500Wh - EnergyPak side-release integrated
Brakes
Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc (160mm front/180mm rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Liv
Captus (Low Step) (46cm)
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
55.1 lbs
Motor
Bosch Active Line mid-drive
Battery
400Wh - Bosch Powerpack Rack
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc 160mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Captus (Mid Step) (53cm)
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
55.1 lbs
Motor
Bosch Active Line mid-drive
Battery
400Wh - Bosch Powerpack
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc 160mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
HYB 8.9E
Range
up to 25 miles
Weight
34.2 lbs
Motor
Fazua Mid Drive
Battery
250Wh - Integrated Fazua Evation 1.0
Brakes
Tektro Hydraulic Disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Halfords
AGO AIR
Range
up to 62.14 miles
Weight
54.8 lbs
Motor
TENWAYS mid-drive motor
Battery
562Wh - 36V (15.6Ah 561.6Wh
Brakes
Shimano hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Tenways
AGO X
Range
up to 62.14 miles
Weight
59.5 lbs
Motor
Bafang M410 mid-drive motor
Battery
504Wh - LG 36V (14Ah)
Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Tenways
Modum
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
56.4 lbs
Motor
Bosch Performance Line BES3 mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Bosch Powertube
Brakes
Alhonga HT 474 Hydraulic Disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Raleigh
Galaxy K
Range
up to 55.92 miles
Weight
50.7 lbs
Motor
36V 250W mid-drive motor Venus
Battery
330Wh - Lithium
Brakes
Shimano MT-200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Heybike
Tempt E+ (2026)
Range
up to 71.46 miles
Motor
Giant SyncDrive Sport 2 mid-drive 250W
Battery
430Wh - Giant EnergyPak Smart aluminum casing removable
Brakes
Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Liv
Motus (Derailleur Gear)
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
60.6 lbs
Motor
Bosch Performance Line mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Bosch Powertube
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc 180mm front 160mm rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Galaxy C
Range
up to 83.89 miles
Weight
55.1 lbs
Motor
36V 250W mid-drive motor Venus
Battery
500Wh - Lithium
Brakes
Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Heybike
Galaxy M
Range
up to 83.89 miles
Weight
52.9 lbs
Motor
36V 250W mid-drive motor Venus Plus
Battery
500Wh - Lithium
Brakes
Shimano MT-200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Heybike
Galaxy T
Range
up to 83.89 miles
Weight
57.3 lbs
Motor
36V 250W mid-drive motor Venus Plus
Battery
500Wh - Lithium
Brakes
Shimano MT-200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Heybike
Samedi 28 ES (Open)
Range
up to 77.67 miles
Weight
54.0 lbs
Motor
Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Bosch PowerTube 36V
Brakes
Shimano MT200 or Alhonga HJ-472 hydraulic disc 180mm front 160mm rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Moustache
Samedi 28 ES
Range
up to 77.67 miles
Weight
54.7 lbs
Motor
Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Bosch PowerTube 36V
Brakes
Shimano MT200 or Alhonga HJ-472 hydraulic disc 180mm front 160mm rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Moustache
Regent
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
53.1 lbs
Motor
250W Bafang M200 Mid-Frame (Crank Drive)
Battery
504Wh
Brakes
Tektro Auriga E-COMP Hydraulic
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Volt
Motus (Hub Gear)
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
60.6 lbs
Motor
Bosch Performance Line mid-drive
Battery
500Wh - Bosch Powertube
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc 180mm front 160mm rear
Form Factor
Step-Through