Raleigh review
Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Raleigh suits commuters in the UK and Ireland who want a Bosch mid-drive e-bike with hydraulic disc brakes and a long frame warranty. Frame cover runs 5 years, support runs on email and phone, and prices sit above the market median, so the spend buys name and cover rather than an entry level ticket.
Key facts
- Best for
- Bosch mid-drive commuter and step-through e-bikes backed by a long frame warranty in the UK and Ireland.
- Reference models
- Captus, Motus, Novus Plus↗
- Price from
- €2,099↗
- Price up to
- €3,399↗
- Motor position
- Mid↗
- Assist class
- EU 25↗
- Largest battery (Wh)
- 800↗
- Claimed range (km)
- 180↗
- Lightest model (kg)
- 20↗
- Maximum payload (kg)
- 25↗
- Belt drive
- No↗
- Frame warranty
- 5 years↗
- Battery warranty
- 2 years↗
- Sales model
- Both↗
- Service network
- Partner↗
- Money-back period
- 30 days↗
- Finance
- Yes↗
- Markets
- GB, IE↗
- Legal entity
- Accell Global B.V.↗
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom↗
- Founded
- 1887↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone↗
- Bike types
- Hybrid, Commuter, Step through
- Motor brand
- Bosch
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Certifications
- En 15194
- Official website
- raleigh.co.uk
Facts checked September 30, 2026, 7 sources
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- X
Pros and cons
Pros
- Bosch mid-drive power is the minority choice on the site: 24% of listings are mid-drive and 28.4% run Bosch, and Raleigh pairs bosch with mid.
- The Motus pairs hydraulic disc braking with en 15194 certification, while 74.1% of the listings we track chase a US certification mark instead.
- Cover is generous for a bike brand: 5 years on the frame, 2 years on the battery and 30 days to change your mind.
- The Novus Plus claims 180 km on a battery of 800 Wh, which sits near the 879.95 Wh upper quartile for the category.
Cons
- Coverage is narrow: the range is sold into GB and IE, so a buyer elsewhere has no local market behind the bike.
- Belt drive is a no, and with 38.5% of the listings we track pairing one, belt drive buyers have plenty of other names to check.
- Service runs on a partner network, so repairs sit with a third party workshop rather than Raleigh's own technicians.
- The top of the range, €3,399, is well clear of the €2,147.68 median top price across e-bike brands, so the ceiling is a real spend.
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Who it suits
- Commuters who want a Bosch mid-drive motor and hydraulic disc braking rather than a hub drive bargain.
- Riders who prefer an established marque: Raleigh has been building bicycles since 1887 and trades under Accell Global B.V..
- Households carrying kit on the ride, with a payload limit of 25 kg on the Novus Plus.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a folding or cargo bike should look at Tern, whose cargo, commuter and folding sit outside Raleigh's hybrid, commuter and step through.
- Off-road and e-mtb riders should check Kalkhoff, which lists city, hybrid and step through against Raleigh's hybrid, commuter and step through.
- Riders wanting city, e-mtb or fat-tire shapes will find a longer list at HK Beirui Trade Co., which offers commuter, folding and fat tire.
How it compares on our data
On entry price Raleigh sits at 128 of 149 brands, and on the upper end of the range at 102 of 145. That places the marque mid table on both counts, so it is a steady middle choice rather than the cheapest or the most expensive name on the board. It also tells you where your money goes: the spread between the two ends of the Raleigh range is wide, which means the model you pick matters as much as the badge on the head tube.
Plans and prices
Raleigh's electric bikes are a named set: Captus, Motus, Novus Plus. The range opens at €2,099 and closes with the Novus Plus at €3,399. Both are purchase prices paid once rather than a subscription that renews, so there is no renewal charge to budget for later and the ticket stays where it was on the day of purchase. The gap across the range is what a commuter actually negotiates with, and those model names are where to start.
The company behind it
Raleigh is a marque with roots in the United Kingdom, trading under Accell Global B.V., and the brand dates back to 1887. The electric bike range is sold into GB and IE, so prices, warranty terms and support are aimed at buyers in those markets. Customer contact runs on email and phone, which is enough to settle a warranty query or a sizing question without setting off to a shop. For a name that predates the current e-bike market by a wide margin, the paperwork behind the bikes is straightforward.
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Where Raleigh is available
- Available
- Ireland, United Kingdom
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What do Raleigh e-bikes cost?+
Raleigh's electric bikes are a named set: Captus, Motus, Novus Plus. The range opens at €2,099 and closes with the Novus Plus at €3,399, both as purchase prices rather than a subscription, so nothing renews later. The entry and ceiling figures sit above the €919.93 median entry price across the e-bike brands we track.
Can I pay for a Raleigh e-bike in instalments?+
Finance is available on the range, so the payment can be split rather than settled in one go, which matters at €2,099 for the Captus and Motus. Buying runs both direct and through dealers, so a test ride can come before the order is placed.
What range do I get from a Raleigh e-bike?+
The Novus Plus claims 180 km on a battery of 800 Wh, which is a headline figure for a single model rather than a range-wide promise. For context, the upper quartile battery in the e-bike category sits at 879.95 Wh, so the pack is a large one for a commuter bike.
Which motor and assist does Raleigh use?+
Raleigh fits bosch motors at mid, assisting to EU 25. On the wider e-bike market only 24% of listings are mid-drive and 28.4% pair Bosch, which places Raleigh in the minority of makers using a mid-drive system rather than a hub motor.
What types of electric bike does Raleigh make?+
The range covers hybrid, commuter and step through formats, led by Captus, Motus, Novus Plus. The lightest listed weight is 20 kg, so the bikes are manageable on stairs and on a train, and the step-through option suits riders who would rather not swing a leg over a high frame every day.
Where can I buy and service a Raleigh e-bike?+
The range is sold into GB and IE, and buying runs both direct and through dealers. Servicing is handled on a partner network, so a Raleigh dealer or partner workshop is the place to take the bike rather than a manufacturer branch, and it is worth checking local cover before buying.
What warranty and returns come with a Raleigh e-bike?+
The frame is covered for 5 years and the battery for 2 years, with 30 days to change your mind after delivery. Support runs on email and phone, so a warranty claim starts with an email or a phone call rather than a dealer visit, and it is worth using that window to size the bike properly.
Are Raleigh e-bikes certified for the road?+
The Motus carries en 15194 certification with hydraulic disc braking, and the motor assists to EU 25, the European limit. That matters in GB and IE, where 74.1% of the listings we track chase a US certification mark instead, which is not the standard that applies on the roads these bikes are sold for.
Sources
- raleigh.co.uk checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Markets
“Accell Global B.V. - All Rights Reserved”
- raleigh.co.uk/en-int/collections/electric-bikes checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Bike types, Motor brand, Price from, Reference models, Lightest model (kg)
“Electric Hybrid Bikes, Electric Commuter Bikes, Step Through Electric Bikes”
- raleigh.co.uk/en-int/pages/raleigh-history checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters
“Raleigh was founded in 1887 by Sir Frank Bowden”
- raleigh.co.uk/en-int/pages/returns checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Finance, Money-back period, Support channels
“If you placed your order using Klarna”
- raleigh.co.uk/en-int/pages/warranty checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Sales model, Battery warranty, Frame warranty
“whether thats from an approved Raleigh stockist or right here on our website”
- raleigh.co.uk/en-int/products/motus-rmet1 checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Assist class, Belt drive, Brakes, Certifications, Motor position, Service network
“regulated in line with existing Electric Power Assisted Cycles regulations”
- raleigh.co.uk/en-int/products/novus-plus-rnht1 checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Largest battery (Wh), Claimed range (km), Maximum payload (kg), Price up to
“800 Wh Battery”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Nominal motor power (W).
Raleigh
Bosch mid-drive commuter and step-through e-bikes backed by a long frame warranty in the UK and Ireland.