Hiboy EX6F vs Gotrax E-Fold
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: Low-step folder with a 75 mi claim
Check price at AmazonBest 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 | Hiboy EX6F | Gotrax E-Fold | 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. | 500 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. | 696 Wh | 374.4 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. | 75 mi | 40 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. | 25 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. | 330 lb | 264 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. | 71.43 lb | 49 lb | 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. | Yes | No | 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 | 500 W (750 W peak) | 350 W | info |
| Battery | 48 V 14.5 Ah (696 Wh, computed) | 374.4 Wh | info |
| Total effective load | 330 lb | Not listed | info |
| Water rating | IPX4 | IPX4 | info |
| Torque | Not published by the maker | Not published by the maker | info |
| Class | Not listed | 2 | info |
| Brakes | Not listed | Mechanical disc | info |
| RidePick score | 4.6/10 | 1.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Hiboy EX6F
Better published figure on: Rated motor power, Battery capacity, Claimed range, Top assisted speed, Payload capacity, Hydraulic disc brakes.
What we like
Watch out for
- Motor torque not published by Hiboy
- Lowest water resistance in this comparison (IPX4 class (splashes))
Gotrax E-Fold
Better published figure on: Bike weight.
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))
Verdict
Hiboy lists 500 vs 350 W, about 696 vs 374.4 Wh, 75 vs 40 mi and hydraulic brakes; Gotrax is lighter (49 vs 71.43 lb).
- Hiboy EX6F: Hiboy: EX6F
- Gotrax E-Fold: Gotrax: E-Fold