How Does Sourcing Affect Refurbished E-Bike Pricing in the US?
Written by: Rémy Rossi | September 25, 2025 | Time to read 3 min
Upway’s sourcing strategy turns trade-ins, overstock, and demos into high-quality e-Bikes at unbeatable prices.
More about the Author: Remy Rossi
Rémy Rossi is a bike writer, mechanic, and educator who got his start in community-based bike shops and co-ops. With a decade in the industry, he still wrenches on bikes when he can and plays bike polo on a fixie.
Why are refurbished e-Bikes so much cheaper?
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Where does Upway source its e-Bikes?
- Manufacturers & brands: We partner with leading brands like Aventon, Specialized, Gazelle, Tern, and Giant. By leveraging overstock and handling returns, we can source low-mileage bikes at discounted rates.
- Bike shops: We source demo and overstock bikes from shops across the U.S. Our trade-in programs, such as Upway x Rad Power, also give customers credit toward new purchases in-store.
- Individuals: We accept used e-Bikes and trade-ins directly from riders. Every pre-owned bike undergoes thorough inspection, repair, and certification before resale.
Upway has the capacity and expertise to give new life to these used electric bikes, allowing us to purchase a high volume from the sources mentioned above. It’s a win-win for the brands, bike shops, and individual sellers who want to offload their bikes, whether it's to free up inventory, optimize returns, or simply get cash for the e-Bike collecting dust in the garage— and Upway can source models for a good deal. We can then inspect, certify, and sell these pre-owned e-Bikes for significantly less than retail. Creative sourcing across the industry is the secret to unlocking benefits for both e-Bike sellers and riders, all while supporting the circular economy.
Secondhand e-Bike prices are insulated from tariffs
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Key Takeaways
- Smart Sourcing = Big Savings: By buying overstock, demos, and trade-ins, Upway keeps prices up to 60% below retail.
- Certified Quality: Every pre-owned e-Bike goes through professional inspection, repair, and certification.
- Tariff-Proof Pricing: Because sourcing happens domestically, refurbished e-Bikes are shielded from rising import tariffs.
