A field guide to getting there without the gas.
South FloridaSouth Florida electric commuting: streets, transit and beach rules
Miami, Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale have different rules. Then there’s the heat, rain and place to charge.
Read the guideWHERE & HOW YOU RIDE
Around town.
Out of town.
The ride that works in a beach town may be a handful on an apartment staircase. Start with your city or the part of your commute that needs a little more thought.
What do you need to work around?
Local rules and useful starting points
City guides
South Florida
New York CityChoose an electric ride for a New York City commute
What you can ride, where you can take it and how to deal with the stairs at either end.
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San FranciscoSan Francisco electric commuting: hills, Muni and BART
Choose for the hills, then check whether your ride can join you on Muni or BART.
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AustinAustin electric commuting: heat, trails and the bus ride home
Plan for the heat, check the trail rules and find out whether the bus can take you and your ride home.
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ChicagoChicago electric commuting: bike lanes, CTA and winter
Bike lanes, CTA connections and what changes when the weather turns cold.
Read the guideTaking your ride along
Apartments & transit
Choose for the route
Rural roads, hills & beaches
Electric commuting beyond town
Longer distances, fewer repair shops and roads with no shoulder change what makes a useful commuter.
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Choosing an electric ride for hills and mountain roads
Brakes, gearing and enough battery for the climb home, with advice for longer mountain routes.
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Choosing an electric ride for a beach town
Rides for coastal streets, boardwalk access rules and looking after your equipment around sand and salt.
Read the guideHave the route worked out? Check which models fit it.
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