The best electric road bikes will give you the power-up you need on your next commute or Sunday group ride.

We don't need to tell you how popular e-bikes are these days, as it's pretty self-explanatory by now. Offering ample power to flatten out hills and extend the mileage of a day ride, the best electric road bikes are great for covering more ground with a lot less effort. In fact, the best electric bikes can fulfil a multitude of purposes, from the best electric bikes for commuting, to the best electric gravel bikes, but when it comes to the best electric road bikes, they emulate the ride feel of the best road bikes, while adding a boost of power to get you further.

Rolling on some of the best road bike wheels and best road bike tyres (e-bike compatible, of course), e-road bikes can be nearly indistinguishable from their non-assisted counterparts.

Many are quick to dismiss the best electric road bikes as 'cheating', but we'd argue that there's no right or wrong way to ride a bicycle, and we relish the way that the growth of the electric bike market has led to so many more people discovering the joys of cycling. Plus, that notion is usually put to bed when those same people swing a leg over an e-bike for the first time.

There is no such thing as a free lunch, and you still have to pedal to make any of these bikes go, but they certainly make it much easier for anyone with a low level of fitness, mobility issues, or simply anyone who wants to sweat a little less.

So what makes for the best electric road bikes? We've gathered together our favourites into one list, to make it easier for you to narrow down your options. Keep reading for that, or check out our buying guide beneath if you still need some pointers.

Using the C64 as the backbone, Colnago has adapted its carbon racer into a pedal-assist roadie. Claimed to tip the scales at 12kg including the battery, Colnago says the rear hub-based motor only adds 3.7kg and it's capable of delivering 250 watts of assistance.

With the battery housed in the downtube, the E64 doesn't get a built-in head unit; instead, there is a button on the top tube that controls the electronics. The battery is stored in the downtube and is not removable, but Colnago says there is an auxiliary battery on the horizon which can be stored in one of the bottle cages to add range.

Although the E64 appears to be a carbon-lugged frame, it's a visual illusion with these details being added in the paint shop. The bike comes with a Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, Deda finishing kit and Mavic Aksium Elite EVO UST wheels.