Gotrax E-Fold vs Hiboy C1
Two of the folding e-bikes in our best folding e-bikes: lectric, velotric, rad power, heybike & more comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Light 49 lb budget folder
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Gotrax E-Fold | Hiboy C1 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated motor powerThe motor's nominal (rated, sustained) output as the maker states it, not the higher peak figure. Peak figures appear in each bike's notes. A bike whose maker publishes only a peak figure scores as the lowest rated figure in the category. | 350 W | 350 W | 15% |
| Battery capacityBattery capacity in watt-hours. Where the maker lists only volts and amp-hours, we multiply them (for example 48 V x 15 Ah = 720 Wh) and say so in the product's notes. Larger batteries generally go farther under the same conditions. | 374.4 Wh | 280.8 Wh | 20% |
| Claimed rangeThe maker's own maximum range claim, usually in the lowest assist level. Real range depends on rider weight, hills, wind, temperature and assist level, so treat it as a comparison figure, not a promise. Where a maker gives a span, we use the top of it. | 40 mi | 26.2 mi | 15% |
| Top assisted speedThe highest assisted speed the maker lists, including settings unlocked in the app or display. 28 mph is the Class 3 ceiling, so anything above it scores the same as 28 mph. | 20 mph | 20 mph | 10% |
| Payload capacityThe maker's maximum load for rider plus cargo. Where the maker gives a gross vehicle weight instead, we subtract the bike's weight and say so in the notes. | 264 lb | 230 lb | 15% |
| Bike weightLighter bikes are easier to lift, carry upstairs and ride with the motor off. A weight published without the battery is not comparable, so it shows as Not listed. | 49 lb | Not listed | 10% |
| Motor torquePeak torque in newton-metres as the maker states it. More torque helps on hills and when starting with a load. | Not listed | Not listed | 10% |
| Hydraulic disc brakesYes when the maker lists hydraulic disc brakes. They generally need less hand force than mechanical (cable) discs. | No | Not listed | 3% |
| Water resistanceThe water digit of the IP rating the maker lists for the bike (the second digit, so IPX5 and IP65 both count as 5). Where only the battery or motor carries a rating, we say so in the notes and leave the bike rating blank. | IPX4 class (splashes) | IPX4 class (splashes) | 2% |
| Motor | 350 W | 350 W (648 W peak) | info |
| Battery | 374.4 Wh | 36 V 7.8 Ah (280.8 Wh, computed) | info |
| Class | 2 | Not listed | info |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Not listed | info |
| Water rating | IPX4 | IPX4 | info |
| Torque | Not published by the maker | Not listed | info |
| Max load | Not listed | 230 lb | info |
| Weight | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| Brake type | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| RidePick score | 1.6/10 | 0.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Gotrax E-Fold
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Claimed range, Payload capacity.
What we like
- Lowest bike weight in this comparison (49 lb)
Watch out for
- Motor torque not published by Gotrax
- Lowest water resistance in this comparison (IPX4 class (splashes))
Hiboy C1
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest battery capacity in this comparison (280.8 Wh)
- Lowest claimed range in this comparison (26.2 mi)
- Lowest payload capacity in this comparison (230 lb)
- Bike weight not published by Hiboy
Verdict
350 W budget folders. Gotrax lists 374.4 vs 280.8 Wh, 40 vs 26.2 mi, 264 vs 230 lb and a 49 lb weight; Hiboy doesn't list weight.
- Gotrax E-Fold: Gotrax: E-Fold
- Hiboy C1: Hiboy: C1