Step 1: Visit your local Trek retailer
Stop in to your local Trek shop and talk with our e-bike experts to find the best electric bike for you.
Buy. Ride. Recycle.
Every battery has a finite lifespan — even the one that powers your e-bike, and batteries can take a toll on the planet when they’re not disposed of properly. We’re here to help you keep riding responsibly. We partnered with Call2Recycle to turn Trek stores into official e-bike battery recycling centers, so you can easily recycle your used e-bike battery and help us keep landfills free of harmful waste.
The e-bike battery recycling steps
Step 2: Ride it and love it
This is the fun part. Ride your e-bike to work, school, the grocery store, and anywhere else your heart desires. Most batteries will last between 5 to 10 years, for thousands of fun adventures!
Step 3: Recycle your battery
When your e-bike battery reaches its end-of-life, return it to the store to be responsibly recycled.
The importance of recycling used e-bike batteries
In the United States, over 12 million electric bikes are estimated to be sold between 2020 and 2030. That means 12 million batteries will go directly into our landfills if they aren’t responsibly recycled.
Still have questions?
Explore frequently asked questions about recycling used ebike batteries
How do I know when my e-bike battery needs to be replaced?
You’ll know when your e-bike battery has reached the end of its life when it doesn’t work as effectively as it used to. You might notice your battery doesn’t charge as quickly, isn’t as powerful, or doesn’t last as long as it did before. Want to know to store and charge your battery to get the most use out of it? Check out our battery myths demystified to get the details.
Explore e-bike battery mythsWill it cost money to recycle my used e-bike battery?
When you buy a new Trek e-bike or e-bike battery, you pay a $15 battery recycling fee — think of it as paying it forward. Then, when it comes time to recycle your used e-bike battery, there’s no additional cost.
What if I already own an e-bike and need to recycle its battery?
If you already have an e-bike and need to recycle the battery, we’ll happily recycle your used e-bike battery free of charge.
What happens to my e-bike battery once I drop it off at my Trek store?
Call2Recycle partners with trusted recycling organizations throughout the country that will recover materials from old e-bike batteries and use them to manufacture new products in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
Go electric, get rewarded
Want to save money on an e-bike? Select states and cities are now offering rebates on new electric bike purchases! Check to see if you’re eligible for one below.
Explore e-bike rebate programsWhat makes Trek and Electra e-bikes different?
The e-systems on Trek and Electra e-bikes are third-party tested to comply with leading e-bike safety regulations, including the rigourous UL 2849 standard. This standard is set by Underwriters Laboratories, an independent organization that develops safety standards for a variety of industries.
Explore UL Safety and Compliance