While much of the North American electric bike industry continues to chase high speeds and low prices, Gazelle is doubling down on what it’s always done best: comfort, quality, and timeless design. The Dutch brand just announced its fall 2025 lineup, bringing three new Class 1 models to North America, including the Easyflow C7, Arroyo C5, and Arroyo C380. With clear Dutch inspiration and a focus on comfort, the new e-bike models should feel as good as they look.
At the heart of this launch is the all-new Gazelle Easyflow C7, a bike that’s all about making cycling more accessible. Gazelle targets it especially for new, aging, or less confident riders. With a pedal-forward frame that lets riders plant both feet on the ground at stops, a super low step-through design, and 24-inch wheels for extra stability, it’s designed to put comfort and control front and center.
Add in a Shimano EP5 mid-drive motor, 504 Wh battery, and Gazelle’s own adjustable Switch stem, and you’ve got a thoughtfully crafted e-bike that is meant to feel inviting and confidence-inspiring. Think of it as an e-bike that wants you to slow down and enjoy the view, while making sure you feel confident doing it.
With Class 1 performance, the bike tops out at 20 mph (32 km/h) on pedal assist and retains the ability to ride in just about as many places as possible.
But Gazelle didn’t stop there. They also refreshed their Arroyo lineup, keeping the same relaxed step-through geometry and commuter-ready features while upgrading motors, batteries, and components. The Arroyo C5 is the simpler of the two, offering a powerful Bosch Performance Line motor with 75 Nm of torque, 540 Wh integrated battery, and a maintenance-free Gates belt drive paired with a Shimano Nexus 5 hub.
For riders who prefer stepless shifting instead of five set speeds, the Arroyo C380 takes things up a notch with an Enviolo CVT hub, Gates belt drive, and a large Bosch Kiox 300 color display with navigation.
Both Arroyo models feature Gazelle’s trademark Dutch styling, integrated lighting (with 70 Lux headlamps and daytime running lights), gel saddles, and suspension seatposts. These absolutely aren’t stripped-down budget bikes like we often see in the commuter category. Instead, they’re premium European-made commuter platforms built for the long haul.
Sure, they don’t have throttles, and no one’s breaking speed records here. But Gazelle’s latest bikes aren’t trying to win drag races or subscribe to the typical US-centric electric bike design trends. Instead, they’re sticking to the same design ethos they’ve followed for over a century and that has long worked well for the company. For riders who prioritize quality, comfort, and a bit of elegance with their pedal assist, Gazelle’s fall lineup is tough to beat in the more premium categories of e-bikes.
All three new models are now available at Gazelle dealers around the US and Canada. The EasyFlow C7 is priced at US $3,999/CAD $4,999, the Arroyo C5 is priced at US $3,999/CAD $5,499, and the Arroyo C380 is priced at US $4,499/CAD $5,999.
Electrek’s Take
At a time when budget e-bikes with throttle motors and flashy specs are flooding the market, it’s refreshing to see a company like Gazelle stay true to its roots. These bikes aren’t about going fast, they’re about going the distance (also in terms of lasting for years), feeling good, and providing confidence to riders. The Easyflow C7 in particular looks like one of the most confidence-inspiring bikes for new or returning riders we’ve seen all year, and the Arroyo models show that comfort and class can absolutely coexist with modern electric drive systems.
These bikes aren’t cheap, but they’re good. I’ve been to Gazelle’s factory in the Netherlands, where they build around 1,300 e-bikes per day (not even counting all their pedal bikes, too). They have 130 years of experience, and it shows.
In fact, when I visited Gazelle’s headquarters a few years ago, my wife spotted the previous version of the EasyFlow in a dusty corner at their HQ and asked if she could take it on our group ride later. They were a bit surprised since she was around half the age of the group they market it towards and they hadn’t really been heavily promoting the bike at the time, but we explained that petite women like her often prefer smaller bikes that allow them to put their feet down and feel more stable. You could see the confusion on the faces of the Dutch dudes towering a couple heads above her, who had never really had to think about life from the perspective of a short-legged rider before. But they shrugged and let her take it out with us, and my wife had a blast on that EasyFlow. A big reason she enjoyed the ride so much was that the bike made her feel more confident. So even though Gazelle still seems to market the EasyFlow as an older rider bike, my little 35-year-old wife would argue that it’s one of her favorite bikes she’s ever ridden. Pedal forward, comfortable, and confidence-inspiring e-bikes can be good for everyone!
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