UK brand Temple Cycles has unveiled its new Electric II ebike, which uses a “punchy and responsive” rear-hub motor, has a claimed range of up to 95km and weighs less than 20kg.
The Electric II is available in Classic and Step Through models, with the latter weighing in at 19.27kg and suitable for riders up to 178cm / 5ft 10in.
Temple says the bikes are made from ‘aircraft grade 6061 alloy’, and use a 45Nm Bafang rear-hub motor with five assistance levels and a removable 360Wh Samsung battery.
Unusually, this sees the Electric II get less torque and power than the original Temple Electric, but Temple says this better reflects how it will be used – and helps keep the cost down to £1,895.
“We listened closely to how people were actually using their electric bikes, from daily commuting and shopping, to leisurely countryside rides and replacing short car journeys altogether,” says Matt Mears, founder of Bristol-based Temple.
“The Temple Electric II is the result of that listening and refinement process. It’s a more comfortable, more capable, and more accessible Temple Electric than ever before.”
Simple, reliable… cheaper
While the original Temple Electric had a claimed range of 60-120km from its mid-drive 80Nm motor, Temple says the Electric II is capable of 50-95km, although in both cases it depends on the assistance level being used.
The original Electric also had a 500Wh battery, as opposed to the new bike’s 360Wh.
Temple said it made those spec decisions after listening to its customers and finding they were using the Electric for commuting and everyday journeys rather than longer-distance touring.
The brand says it moved to a rear-hub motor to fit better with its focus on longevity, saying such systems are “simple, reliable and easy to maintain, helping owners keep their bikes on the road for many years to come”.
The changes have enabled Temple to offer both versions of the Electric II for £1,895, while the original bike launched at £2,499. It will be retired from the range when the new bike goes on sale.
The Electric II has a 9-speed Shimano CUES groupset, with an 11-41t cassette and Bafang crankset.
Temple says the Electric II has an “ultra-comfortable ride feel” thanks to its swept-back bar that enables an upright riding position designed to suit the urban cyclists and commuters the bike is aimed at.
However, it says the Electric II can cope with excursions outside the city thanks to the 700x44c WTB Byway tanwall tyres.
The package also includes integrated metal mudguards and a rear rack that Temple says can carry loads of up to 25kg.
The finishing kit includes Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Temple’s own Comfort saddle, a polished alloy kickstand and leather grips.
Bikes are produced in China, with final assembly and quality control carried out in Bristol.
The new Electric II is priced at £1,899 and available to UK customers only from mid-June, although buyers can register their interest via the Temple website now. Temple is offering a £50 discount for signing up to its newsletter.
The Electric II is the second new bike Temple has introduced in 2026, following the release of the Classic Disc commuter bike in April. The brand has also opened the doors on a new retail store and workshop in Bristol.
