WHY HOTELS ARE ADDING E-BIKES

The global E-Bike market is now estimated at $60.B+ annually & projected to exceed $110 - $160 B by  the early 2030's

The E-Bike rental segment is growing even faster at 15 to 17% CAGR meaning demand is doubling roughly every 5 years. its not a trend, it's a structural shift in how people move and explore destinations. 

E-Bike remove barriers: hills, distance, fitness level and age. Rentals see significantly higher utilization higher utilization than traditional bikes. In many tourist markets, E- Bikes account for the majority of shared bike revenue ,despite being a smaller portion of the fleets. Higher usage+ higher revenues per Sq. Ft than traditional amenities. 

Using conservative hotel numbers:

• 10 E-Bikes
• $99.95 per rental
• 50 % Utilization 
• 6 month season
• 35% hotel revenue share

That is $3,500 per E-Bike. This is meaningful extra revenue with no up-front cost 

• Compare to other amenities

Amenity      staff      Cost      Revenue

• Spa          High      High      Variable 
• Rm Sv    High       High      Declining
• GIft sh   Med       Med       Low 
• E-Bike   None     None     High

E- Bikes deliver revenue without payroll, inventory risk or management complexity.

Sustainability and local experiences now influence booking decisions, especially for Resorts, Boutique hotels and Destination  properties.

Cycling tourism alone is projected to represent tens of billions annually by 2030.

E-Bikes improve guest satisfaction and align with sustainability messaging while still generating revenue. 

• E-Bike adoption is accelerating, but hotel penetration is still early. 

Properties that add E-Bikes now:

• Capture Guest habits early.
• Secure Prime on property placement
• Benefit from rising demand year over year

Waiting doesn't reduce risk. It leaves revenue on the table