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Pele Power Rides lines up 29 e-bikes and 11 e-scooters from 12 brands on the numbers that matter: motor watts, battery size, claimed range, weight, payload and safety certification. Every spec comes from the brand’s own page.

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No hype, just the spec sheet

We read each manufacturer’s official product page, write down what it actually states, and put it side by side. If a brand doesn’t state a number, you’ll see a dash. We never fill in a guess.

How we work: these are spec comparisons, not hands-on tests. We haven’t ridden or bench-tested these models. Range and top speed are the brands’ own claims, and real-world range depends on rider weight, terrain, assist level and weather. Rankings are based on specs and value only.

Buying guide

How to choose an e-bike or e-scooter

Motor watts

Nominal (rated) watts is what the motor can sustain; peak watts is the short burst for hills and starts. 250–500W suits flat commutes, 750W handles hills and heavier riders. Compare like with like, since some brands only publish peak.

Battery Wh and range claims

Watt-hours (volts × amp-hours) is the real measure of the tank. Range claims are usually measured at low assist with a light rider on flat ground, so plan on less. Price per Wh is a quick value check.

Top speed and e-bike class

Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph. Class 2: throttle to 20 mph. Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph. Many bikes switch between classes. Check local rules, since some paths are Class 1 and 2 only.

Weight

Heavier usually means bigger batteries and fat tires, but you’ll feel it on stairs, car racks and if the battery runs flat. Folding bikes and scooters you plan to carry should be as light as you can live with.

Max rider weight and payload

E-bike payload usually means rider plus cargo; some brands also list a lower rider-only limit. Scooters list a max rider weight. Leave headroom, especially for hills and cargo.

Brakes

Hydraulic disc brakes stop best with the least hand effort, especially on faster Class 3 bikes. Mechanical discs are fine for slower riding. Scooter drum brakes are low-maintenance but weaker than discs.

IP rating

The IP code’s second digit is water: 4 is splashes, 5 is low-pressure jets, 6 is strong jets, 7 is brief immersion. An “X” means dust wasn’t rated. IP rating doesn’t mean waterproof, so don’t pressure-wash.

UL 2849 or UL 2272

UL 2849 covers an e-bike’s whole electrical system; UL 2272 covers scooters and other personal e-mobility devices; UL 2271 covers the battery pack. Certification to these standards is the clearest fire-safety signal you can look for.

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Switch between e-bikes and e-scooters, then pick up to four models from any brand. Prices checked Oct 15, 2026.

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Rankings

Best e-bikes by category

Picked on stated specs, certification and price per watt-hour as of Oct 15, 2026. Not hands-on tested.

Best commuter e-bike
Velotric

Velotric Discover 3

The most complete commuter spec sheet here: 730Wh battery, 80-mile claimed range, Class 1/2/3 switching, IPX6 frame, 440 lb payload, and UL 2849 plus UL 2271.

  • ClassClass 1, 2 or 3
  • Motor (nominal / peak)750 W / 1,100 W peak
  • Battery730 Wh
  • Claimed rangeUp to 80 mi
  • Top speed28 mph (20 mph default)
  • Weight61 lb
  • Max payload440 lb
  • ULUL 2849 & UL 2271
  • Price, Oct 15, 2026$1,999.00
  • Price per Wh$2.74

Also consider: Lectric XPress2 ($1,399.00). Lower price with 672Wh, 28 mph and UL 2849, for about $600 less.

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Specs from the official Velotric page, Oct 15, 2026.
Best budget e-bike
NIU

NIU BQi-C3 Pro

At its $799 sale price (listed at $2,499) it’s one of the lowest costs per watt-hour here, with UL 2849, dual swappable batteries, 60–90 miles claimed, belt drive and 28 mph pedal assist.

  • Class—
  • Motor (nominal / peak)500 W / 750 W peak
  • Battery≈ 960 Wh
  • Claimed range60–90 mi
  • Top speed28 mph pedal-assist / 20 mph throttle
  • Weight70.5 lb
  • Max payload287 lb
  • ULUL 2849
  • Price, Oct 15, 2026$799.00 (sale)
  • Price per Wh≈ $0.83

Also consider: Lectric XP Lite 2.0 ($799.00). Same $799, lighter at 49 lb and folding, but a smaller motor and battery.

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Specs from the official NIU page, Oct 15, 2026.
Best folding e-bike
Lectric

Lectric XP4 750 (long-range)

Folds yet has the biggest battery of the folders here (≈840Wh), 85 miles claimed, 1,310W peak, 330 lb payload, and UL 2849 for the bike plus UL 2271 for the battery.

  • ClassClass 1, 2 or 3
  • Motor (nominal / peak)750 W / 1,310 W peak
  • Battery≈ 840 Wh
  • Claimed rangeUp to 85 mi
  • Top speed28 mph
  • Weight61 lb without battery (battery 7.5 lb)
  • Max payload330 lb
  • ULUL 2849 (bike), UL 2271 (battery)
  • Price, Oct 15, 2026$1,299.00
  • Price per Wh≈ $1.55

Also consider: Velotric Fold 1 ($1,299.00). Same price, 440 lb payload and UL 2849/2271, with a smaller 608Wh battery.

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Specs from the official Lectric page, Oct 15, 2026.
Best fat-tire e-bike
Velotric

Velotric Nomad 2

The highest stated payload in the lineup (505 lb), 705.6Wh battery, 1,300W peak, IPX6 frame and IPX7 battery, and UL 2849 plus UL 2271.

  • ClassClass 1, 2 or 3 (ships Class 2)
  • Motor (nominal / peak)750 W / 1,300 W peak
  • Battery705.6 Wh
  • Claimed rangeUp to 65 mi
  • Top speed28 mph (20 mph default)
  • Weight75 lb
  • Max payload505 lb
  • ULUL 2849 & UL 2271
  • Price, Oct 15, 2026$1,999.00
  • Price per Wh$2.83

Also consider: VIVI F26FUL Long Range ($649.99). Far cheaper at $649.99 on sale with an 864Wh battery and SGS certification to UL 2849. See the VIVI recall note.

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Specs from the official Velotric page, Oct 15, 2026.
Best cargo e-bike
Lectric

Lectric XPedition2

450 lb total payload with a 300 lb rear rack, 750W/1,310W peak, Class 1–3, and UL 2849 plus UL 2271 at $1,399.

  • ClassClass 1, 2 or 3
  • Motor (nominal / peak)750 W / 1,310 W peak
  • Battery624 Wh
  • Claimed rangeUp to 60 mi
  • Top speed28 mph
  • Weight65 lb without battery (battery 9 lb)
  • Max payload450 lb (330 lb rider)
  • ULUL 2849 (bike), UL 2271 (battery)
  • Price, Oct 15, 2026$1,399.00 (sale)
  • Price per Wh$2.24

Also consider: Rad Power Bikes RadRunner ($1,499.00). A simpler long-tail at $1,499 with IPX6 and UL 2849/2271.

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Specs from the official Lectric page, Oct 15, 2026.
Rankings

Best e-scooters by category

Picked on stated specs, certification and price per watt-hour as of Oct 15, 2026. Not hands-on tested.

Best commuter scooter
Apollo

Apollo Explore 2.0

A strong all-rounder for the price: 648Wh, 25 mph, 37 miles claimed, IP66 sealing, 265 lb capacity, and UL 2271 plus UL 2272.

  • Motor (nominal / peak)— / 1,650 W peak
  • Battery648 Wh
  • Claimed rangeUp to 37 mi
  • Top speed25 mph
  • Weight60 lb
  • Max rider265 lb
  • IP ratingIP66
  • ULUL 2271 + UL 2272
  • Price, Oct 15, 2026$749.00 (sale)
  • Price per Wh$1.16

Also consider: NIU KQi Air ($899.00). The lightest here at 26.2 lb, with UL 2272 and IP55, if you carry it a lot.

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Specs from the official Apollo page, Oct 15, 2026.
Best long-range scooter
Hiboy

Hiboy TITAN PRO (2026)

The biggest battery in the lineup (≈1,728Wh) and the longest claimed range (80 miles), with dual 750W motors and a 330 lb rider limit. It weighs 103.6 lb.

  • Motor (nominal / peak)1,500 W / 2,400 W peak
  • Battery≈ 1,728 Wh
  • Claimed range80 mi
  • Top speed33 mph
  • Weight103.6 lb
  • Max rider330 lb
  • IP ratingIPX4 (battery IPX5)
  • ULUL 2272
  • Price, Oct 15, 2026$1,529.99 (sale)
  • Price per Wh≈ $0.89

Also consider: Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V) ($2,199.00). ≈1,404Wh, 44 mph and IP66, rated for 50 miles in Eco mode.

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Specs from the official Hiboy page, Oct 15, 2026.
Best budget scooter
NIU

NIU KQi 200P

Under $420 on sale with a 365Wh battery, 20 mph, 33.6 miles claimed, front suspension, IPX5 and UL 2272.

  • Motor (nominal / peak)350 W / 700 W peak
  • Battery365 Wh
  • Claimed range33.6 mi
  • Top speed20 mph
  • Weight43.4 lb
  • Max rider265 lb
  • IP ratingIPX5
  • ULUL 2272
  • Price, Oct 15, 2026$419.00 (sale)
  • Price per Wh$1.15

Also consider: Hiboy S2R Plus ($399.99). $399.99 on sale, 31.5 lb, with a removable battery, but only 220 lb max rider.

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Specs from the official NIU page, Oct 15, 2026.
Every model we track

40 models, 12 brands

  • Lectric: XP Lite 2.0, XP4 750 (long-range), XPress2, XPedition2
  • Aventon: Soltera 2.5, Pace 5 REC Step-Through, Aventure 3
  • Rad Power Bikes: RadRunner, RadExpand 5 Plus, Radster Road
  • Velotric: Discover 3, Fold 1, Nomad 2
  • Himiway: D5 (Zebra), D5 2.0
  • Heybike: Cityscape 2.0, Ranger S 2.0, Mars 3.0
  • NIU: BQi-C3 Pro, KQi 200P (scooter), KQi Air (scooter), KQi 300X (scooter)
  • Hiboy: EX6F Low-Step Folding, S2R Plus (scooter), MAX Pro (scooter), TITAN PRO (2026) (scooter)
  • VIVI: MT26GUL Rambler, MT20UL Folding Fat Tire, F26FUL Long Range, ACE07 Commuter, ACE01 Pro
  • Vanpowers: UrbanFold, Cycanon, UrbanGlide Standard, GrandTeton Pro
  • Apollo: Dash, Explore 2.0, City 2.0, Phantom 2.0 (52V)
  • Gotrax: G3 Pro

Safety notices: where CPSC has issued a recall or warning involving a brand’s batteries, we note it on that brand’s models. VIVI: CPSC recall 25-391 (July 2025) covered 36V batteries on VIVI e-bikes sold Dec 2020–Nov 2023; free replacement. Rad Power Bikes: CPSC warning 26-118 (Nov 2025) told owners to stop using battery models RP-1304, RAD-S1304Y and HL-RP-S1304, sold with older models including RadRunner 1, 2 and Plus and RadExpand 5. Rad lists Safe Shield batteries on the current models shown here.