Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107]. Trek e-bike held 70% of its original retail value.

The Reality Check on E-Bike Resale Values

27 Jun 2025 | Abstracted from MSN

"According to BikeExchange data from 2024, used e-bikes typically retain 40–70% of their original price, depending on condition, battery life, and brand reputation. My Trek e-bike, which I bought for $2,800, ended up selling for $1,950 after some negotiation.

"That's about 70% of the original price...key factor wasn't just the bike's condition - it was the brand recognition and the fact that the battery still held a strong charge after two years of regular use."

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