7 tips to help you safely wash your electric bike

Keeping your electric bike clean shouldn’t be any more difficult than a standard bike, just be gentle with it

Female cyclist cleaning an electric bike
(Image credit: Getty Images - AndreyPopov)

Washing an electric bike might seem like a daunting task. With its high powered battery and motor, along with cables and display, there are plenty of sensitive electrical components in an e-bike and, as we know, electricity and water don’t mix well. 

But bicycles are naturally prone to get grubby and, as with any bike, you’ll want to keep your electric bike clean to keep it looking and performing at its best, which means you’ll need to wash it regularly, particularly if you’re riding in wet weather.

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