Small electric bikes with folding designs are sprouting up on city streets, trains and busses, in office buildings and campgrounds for a good reason. It is hard to beat the convenience of a bike that origamis down to fit under your desk or into a tight space. Plus, they can make your commute or grocery run faster and less taxing. More and more bike brands are creating the ultimate mini-commuter machines. Here is what to look for when you want a compact bike for multimodal travel days, storing in an apartment, or packing into the RV.
Top 1: D3F compact electric bike
The 360Wh battery is far larger than we expected and gives the bike a surprisingly decent range. The folding handlepost, grab handle and 38 lb weight make the bike easy to transport. he 240W motor has enough oomph to comfortably whisk an adult around town. The capped 15.5 mph top speed makes the a little more approachable for kids. It’s cheap: You’d be hard pressed to find an e-bike more affordable than this one. It’s suitable for both adult and kids.
Top 2: Lectric XP 2.0 electric bike
At under $1,000, the folding Lectric XP 2.0 is not a luxury e-bike, but golly is fun. The motor packs a satisfyingly powerful punch and the 2.0’s suspension and 3-inch tires provide plenty of cushion to take the edge off dirt roads and beaten paths. At 64lbs, it’s no featherweight, but the XP packs down small enough to easily fit in the back of a car or stow inside an RV (These seem really popular with the RV crowd).
Top 3: ADO A20 electric bike
ADO A20 ebike comes with ultra-light frame material, easy to lift and effortless, easy access to commuting places such as elevators and offices. 250W geared hub motor, 36V 10.4Ah rated capacity, double shock absorption, 25km/h max speed and 80km max range. The convenient tri-fold design quickly folds in 10 seconds. You can effortlessly fit into the trunk for an easy ride anytime, anywhere.
Top 4: Brompton M6L electric bike
The Brompton bike is famous for with the oomph and ease of electric. The Smart Pedal Assist knows exactly when to kick-in (smoothly). A compact motor that does the hard work for you. And with a detachable battery pack it’s as easy to charge as your phone. All the benefits of an e-bike, packed into the original 3-part fold. It takes around 20-seconds to transform your bike into a small compact package.
Top 5: Gocycle G4 electric bike
Gocycle G4 is powered by the all-new G4drive™ electric motor. The G4drive™ provides a smooth and quiet ride, while delivering more torque and low-speed start capability – all within a class-leading compact package. The proprietary G4drive™ and gearbox has been in development for a number of years and subject to many, many test miles at Gocycle’s research and development facility to ensure it performs to the G4’s high standards of reliability.
Final thoughts
The small folding electric bikes are mainly for daily life from grocery stores to home, and last-mile riding from the bus station to office, so what people consider first is not the performance but the compact size, convenience and price. D3F electric bike as the smallest electric bike with the lightest weight and an affordable price under $500, will definitely be the choice of most buyers.