A passing trend with no real substance, or the next big thing in the ebike market? Lightweight bikes weighing under 20 kg, offering plenty of comfort, a sporty look and just the right amount of electric tailwind? Sounds almost too good to be true! We put the 9 hottest electric gravel bikes to the test both in everyday use and on adventures to reveal what really matters, which bike will suit you best, and which bikes youd better steer clear of.Electric Gravel Bike Electric Gravel Bike: Why You Need to Read This Group TestIts the stuff dreams are made of: bikepacking adventures with an electric tailwind, flying along the Cte dAzur, sun on your face, power at the pedals pure freedom on two wheels. Fast, practical, effortless. Thats exactly what electric gravel bikes promise. But which ones actually deliver, and which are nothing more than a disappointing compromise, neither animal, vegetable or even convincingly mineral? One things for sure: electric gravel bike electric gravel bike. This young category is far more diverse than you might think!Complex suspension designs, a wide range of motor systems, and everything from fully equipped pack mules to stripped-back minimalists. Wait; what? Feeling lost in the fast-paced evolution of the electric gravel bike scene? Youre not alone! Even our test team learned a ton during this group test, taking a full 360 tour of the latest gravel-ready machines.Electric gravel bikes are booming and with every new wave of models, the confusion grows. Some are sporty and lightweight, others handle like mini electric SUVs. Some come with a serious power boost, others with just a gentle push. And somewhere between a thirst for adventure and everyday practicality, the lines start to blur: what still counts as an electric gravel bike and whats actually just a disguised eMTB or commuter?We chose nine of the most exciting bikes and tested them where they truly belong: on dusty gravel trails, twisty city streets and long-haul tours loaded with gear. Our destination? Nice: the dreamy spot on the Cte dAzur nestled between the Mediterranean and the foothills of the Alps. It has everything were looking for: epic gravel routes, wide boulevards, steep climbs and French cuisine. According to our test crew, the perfect testing ground .Our test cuts through the marketing fluff to separate the wheat from the chaff. We show you which bikes are genuinely fun to ride, which motors will have you climbing with a grin, and which bikes wont hold you back on the descents either. At the same time, we reveal where unnecessary weight or annoying details can ruin the ride. In short: were here to help you find the perfect electric gravel bike; no bad buys, no frustration!The Hottest Electric Gravel Bikes of 2025: The Group Test Lineup at a GlanceWhether youre after an efficient commuting specialist for your daily ride to work, a versatile all-rounder for every occasion, or a true adventure machine for long bikepacking trips our test lineup covers the full spectrum of what this category has to offer.BikeMotor (torque)Battery capacityWeightPriceBMC URS AMP LT TWOTQ-HPR50 (50 Nm)360 Wh14.52 kg 9,999Canyon Commuter:ONfly 7FAZUA Ride 60 (60 Nm)430 Wh18.24 kg 3,499Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF DailyBosch Performance Line SX (55 Nm)400 Wh17.68 kg 5,499Moustache Dimanche 29.4 EQBosch Performance Line SX (55 Nm)400 Wh19.40 kg 4,899ROSE BACKROAD Plus EQShimano EP8 (85 Nm)360 Wh17.22 kg 4,999Riese & Mller UBN Five CommuteFAZUA Ride 60 (60 Nm)430 Wh20.82 kg 4,999Specialized Turbo Creo 2 ExpertSpecialized 1.2 SL (50 Nm)320 Wh15.78 kg 8,500Specialized Turbo Tero X 5.0Specialized 2.0 (70 Nm)710 Wh27.42 kg 5,000Ultima Mobility eGRAVEL YIN SPORTZF CentriX (75 Nm)504 Wh17.66 kg 7,238Average (all bikes)63 Nm436 Wh18.75 kg 6,070Average (electric-gravel only) *62 Nm391 Wh17.58 kg 6,590* Average excludes the Specialized Turbo Tero X 5.0 and Canyon Commuter:ONfly 7, which dont fall into the electric gravel bike category.If you want to know which E-gravel bike truly delivers, which models perform in everyday life and which ones you should definitely steer clear of, check out the full group test in our sister magazin DOWNTOWN.Find your perfect E-gravel bike read the test nowDer Beitrag 9 Electric Gravel Bikes in Our Big Group Test The Best Electric Gravel Bikes for Daily Rides and Epic Adventures erschien zuerst auf GRAN FONDO Cycling Magazine.