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Best Folding Electric Bikes of 2024 | Easy to Fold, Easy to Ride!
For the current pricing of these bikes, click on the links below:
Lectric XP 3.0 – https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBPoverall-Lectric-XP3
Ride1Up Portola – https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRide1UP-Portola
RadExpand 5 – https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRad-RadExpandPlus
Blix Vika+ Flex – https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-blix-vikaplusflex
Lectric XP Lite – https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Lectric-xpLite
Aventon Sinch.2 – https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-AventonSinch2
Mokwheel Slate – https://ebrdeals.com/ebrdealsMokwheelSlate
Heybike Mars 2.0 – https://ebrdeals.com/ebrHeyBike-Mars2
Brompton – https://ebrdeals.com/Brompton
There was a time when we did double takes if we saw a folding bike. They felt like a novelty at first encounter.
Fast forward to 2024 and they are EVERYWHERE. They are easily one of the more popular categories of bike thanks to how portable they are. Sedan drivers, RVers and more all can take them easily.
Our team has reviewed hundreds of e-bikes, and folders are ones we field TONS of questions about. Here’s our pick amongst the best performers from our testing.
#foldingbikes #bestfoldingebikes #bestfoldingebikes2024
00:00 Best Folding E-Bikes 2024
00:52 – Overview
02:04 – Lectric XP 3.0
04:13 – Ride1Up Portola
06:32 – RadExpand 5+
08:46 – Blix Vika+
10:34 – Lectric XP Lite
12:45 – Aventon Sinch.2
14:12 – Mokwheel Slate
15:42 – Heybike Mars 2.0
17:12 – Brompton
18:14 – Conclusion
48 Comments
You should also look at Dahon. They have two Ebike versions. I have had a couple of their regular folder bikes over the past 20 years. Excellent quality. US company.
Surprised you don't have wallke H9 on here
Lots of nice folders with great features. However, you missed one of the most important features that we, as the consumer, often need. That's customer service or service after the sale. Some of these companies are falling short on this important feature. I would much rather spend my money on a "Lesser" bike from a company with excellent customer service!
I have a victrip titan and that bike is amazing and especially there customer service is outstanding
Heybike Tyson
Could you review QualiSports Volador only 38lbs, I was thinking about getting one because it is so light.
Cadence sensors suck!
Love your thorough reviews. The Heybike Mars 2.0 1000W with hydraulic brakes is brand new and starts shipping 6/18/24. I just ordered one last week. I would love to see this compared with any other bike, folding or not. I haven't seen 1000W bikes under $1500 and am very interested in you and your fan base's opinion.
It would be nice if you discussed the brakes. Did any of those have mechanical calipers? I wouldn't consider anything without hydraulic brakes.
Fold type we liked to see are:
Hipeak Elias
Vitilan U7
Revibikes Rebel2
what do you think of the aipas a2 elite …. on sale for 699
Definitely try the Aipas A2 for $699 or less. I have been reading that is a rebadged letric with more features and power. I’m curious to how it does on your next test
I have a Ride1up Portola for my wife and the Engwe L20 2.0 for my 6 foot self. We love them both. The Portola is strong but the 52volt Engwe is an absolute beast for hills. Skip Amazon and buy direct though.
I just bought a Denago fold 1 be picking up this week anyone else have this bike?
Luckeep x1 lite?
Check out the Velotric fold bike
Do not understand why the Aipas A2 was not on this list? At $699, looks like it came in from the same assembly line as the Lectric 3.0 except in different colors, has a 750w motor where the 3.0 only has a 500w motor. Only downside is the 3.0 has hydraulic brakes. I am leaning towards the Aipas which seems best purchase for the $.
What about the Jasion X Hunter? Has a peak power of 1400W, 90Nm, like 60miles range, 28-30mph. Has some really good numbers
I need best bike for bike trailer I use for my senoir pup
Your opinion, please. Jasion x-hunter folding e-bike. Would you recommend? Can’t find much info on this brand. Jasion has partnered with heybike company. As I understand it.
Thank you
Wildeway FW11 3.0 comes with a 48 volt 32 ah battery. 32 ah is incredible. I bet it would crush the range on these. It has plenty of power, decent features, and I got mine for $779. They are lesser known, but I've had 0 issues with mine so far. You can get the 4.0 for more if you want Hydraulic disc brakes. You guys should check them out.
Very much looking forward to your Brompton ebike review.
You might also want to review the Zizzo e-Forte electric bike (under a thousand dollars, came out late 2023).
One thing to consider is bike weight handling by shorter or lighter people. I know someone who loved the fit of the Synch 2 so bought it, then discovered that the bike was too heavy to keep upright if it started to tip, so fell multiple times…this person has had both shoulder joints replaced and both spouse and this person have had back surgeries. So they also have trouble getting it into their car.
For a lot of folks, ebikes in the under 50# range are much easier to handle, load, pedal unpowered, than those in the 60-80 or higher pound range.
edited for typos
Revibike Rebel 2… thoughts??
We need a dual suspension folding e-bike review like the Engwe Engine Pro 2.0
How can you review folding bikes and not discuss folding??
Geleisen folding e-bike 20” model TT-S1 lightweight 47 lbs fits any cars.
Congrats guys, your efforts don't go unnoticed, that was an excellent video.
I would have liked to see how every bike looks folded up and the weights of every bike.
No Carbo x?
Great review. First time I've seen your show, and now I'm subscribed. My wife and I will use some of your reviews to help decide what we will buy. We'd like a bike that we can do some light dirt riding also. Any suggestions for this out of these bike choices?
What about Wildeway fw11 series? 48v/32 ah battery 750 watt 20×3 tires for $900, or the 4.0 with hydraulic brakes, 850w motor and 20×4 tires for just a couple hundred more? Very well built bikes
i never fold my bike i just charge n ride
i bought the 4.0 which tech support says doesnt exist i bought the 3.0that never got to 20 mph now im waiting for the 2.0 extended
You should definitely take a look at CARBO e-bikes, especially the Model X. Ridiculously lightweight and compact, one of the best foldable e-bikes I've ridden and the after-sale service is very premium and caring
I am brand new to e-bikes, so hopefully this question won’t seem too dumb. They talk about how you can remove the battery to prevent theft, for instances such as when you are going into a store. So my question is this: couldn’t the person just steal the bike by simply peddling it?
I’m glad for the reviews but a folding bike means lifting it, so it’s a fail that you only mentioned the weight of one bike as weight is a important spec. 🫤
Thank you for this amazingly thorough review ! I am looking at purchasing a touring foldable ebike on a tight budget and I have a hard time seeing which one would fit !
I want to take them on trains around europe and go bikepacking with them mainly on paved roads.
I would need a bike able to hangle the weight a saddle bag for instance.
Speed is thus much less important than range. I wonder how feasible it would be to pedal with those bikes without power given their weight. If you have any advice I would love to hear your thoughts !
The Velotric Fold1 didn't make your list? Have you guys had a chance to test that one?
You do know anything about a grizzly CYKE?
Over 2 minutes to get to the point. The Rad Expand is $2,099.
My favorite part of this folding bike video is where you folded all the bikes.
Am I missing you didn’t show how any of them fold?
Could you guys recommend more affordable, foldable, adorable e-bike?
Would love suggestions for a fold-able ebike with a shock absorber or soft rear suspension. I'm wanting to ride relatively flat dirt roads as well as paved bike trails. Soft on the bumps, good stability on unpaved trails. Recommendations are much appreciated.
I purchased two lectric 3.0 bikes one standard and othe step through in may this year and we have put 220 miles on them with riding on paved road to gravel trails and they handle very well. We have the standard battery which we get like 25 miles per full charge. We definitely want to get the long range battery it gets like 65 miles per charge which would be more than enough for us. The quality is great very well made. Customer service is great too.
I'm looking to get a foldable e-bike soon. The RadExpand 5+ is at the top of my list. In the video, you guys mention it being $1899, but it's currently selling for $2,099. Do you guys know why it's increased $200 since posting this video?
I like the idea of a folding ebike, but I am not interested in the fat tire category. I would like to have one that is small and light as possible.
Just curious as to why you guys brake test the bikes using only the rear brake. I have a Portola and with both brakes engaged at the same it stopped basically rigth where i was almost instantly.