Would a foldable electric bike be ok for food deliveries and what should I pay?

Posted by Major_Mortgage2026@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 13 comments

Hi, first of all, I live in UK if that makes a difference.

I need a flexible job and I was thinking towards going for some food delivery activity (Uber Eats, Just Eat, etc). The problem is that I live at the 8th floor of a council flat and I have no access to a garage. Leaving it outside is just not an option.

I was thinking of buying a foldable electric bike, so that I can fold it and store in my poxy apartment.

1) Would it be suitable for this kind of work?

2) Would food delivery companies and insurance (I don't know is insurance is needed on electric bikes) accept a foldable bike?

3) What is the bare minimum to spend on a decent bike? I am not broke but I have seen foldable bikes for £1500+. Is this what I have to pay?

Thanks.