Lekker vs MeloYelo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MeloYelo had more branded searches than Lekker among e-bike brands in New Zealand. MeloYelo had about 90 branded searches, while Lekker had 20. MeloYelo made up 2% of all e-bike brand searches we track, and Lekker accounted for 0.43%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about e-bike brands, MeloYelo appeared in four of the five answers and Lekker in none.
Who do people search for more?
MeloYelo, about 5 searches for every 1 for Lekker
Who does AI mention more?
MeloYelo, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Lekker in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
MeloYelo, the only one of the two named
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Top e-bike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MeloYelo was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Lekker did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Giant1st
Trek2nd
Smartmotion3rd
Specialized4th- MeloYelo5th
Fiido6th
Cube7th
Rad Power Bikes–- Velectrix–
- +1 more
Lekker–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Specialized5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Giant4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Trek4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Smartmotion4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MeloYelo4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cube2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fiido2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rad Power Bikes0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Velectrix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lekker0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about e-bike brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which e-bike brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best e-bike brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best e-bike brand in New Zealand for daily commuting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“e bike nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric bike nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Lekker or MeloYelo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lekker and MeloYelo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 e-bike brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for MeloYelo, Lekker. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Giant | Specialized | Trek | Rad Power Bikes | Cube | Velectrix | Magnum Bikes | Smartmotion | Fiido | MeloYelo | Lekker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34% | 17.9% | 11% | 11.3% | 6% | 6% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.46% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.8% | 18.8% | 14.1% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.59% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.2% | 19% | 14.3% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.3% | 20.2% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.51% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.1% | 18.7% | 14% | 17.3% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.6% | 22.4% | 12.8% | 12.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.5% | 21.4% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 31.7% | 21% | 12.8% | 11.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 2% | 2.5% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.7% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.5% | 18.2% | 11.2% | 12.4% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.8% | 18.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.47% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.1% | 16.9% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 3% | 2.6% | 2% | 0.43% |
How has the Lekker and MeloYelo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- MeloYelo was ahead of Lekker in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lekker’s share of searches among e-bike brands in New Zealand moved from 0.46% to 0.43%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MeloYelo’s share of searches among e-bike brands in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand e-bike brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for MeloYelo in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 90 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lekker’s and MeloYelo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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