Best fast electric bikes

Top pick: WIRED Freedom — a 1,500W motor (3,200W peak) with a 60V dual battery and a 35 mph top speed, so it holds high speed with range to spare. It's the most complete fast e-bike here and the one I'd ride daily.

• Aipas M2 Pro Xterrain — 36+ mph and a throttle, for the most speed for the money; a lighter-duty build than the Freedom.
• TST R002 — a moped-style 20" full-suspension bike at 32 mph; best if you want the lowest entry into 30+ mph riding and don't need long range.

All three clear 30 mph; most other e-bikes I found top out below it.