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Folding e-bikes
Folding e-bikes fold at the frame and handlebar so they fit in a car trunk, closet or apartment. Many are fat tire bikes, so check the weight before you plan to lift one.
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Qronge Lava
A folding front-drive trike for riders with balance or mobility needs; take turns slowly and expect front-wheel slip on loose climbs.
$899
Engwe Engine Pro
A folding full-suspension fat-tire bike with an optional second battery; messy cabling.
Currently unavailable
Luckeep X1 Pro
If you have a really long commute and want a folding fat tire e-bike, the Luckeep X1 Pro is one I'd seriously consider.
Currently unavailable
Kingbull Literider
The Kingbull Literider is an excellent folding fat tire e-bike, and you get a lot for the price.
Currently unavailable
Hovsco Sync Max
A small folding e-bike for kids and short adults with a speed cap; not for average adults.
Currently unavailable
Romatlink Dolphin
A passenger-ready folding fat-tire bike with a 1,440Wh battery and full suspension; heavy at 93 lb with mechanical brakes.
$599
ONEBOT S7
Yes, if you want a small, cheap folding e-bike for short, flat trips, and the gray ONEBOT S7 is the one I'd buy.
Currently unavailable
Rattan LF 750 Pro
A folding fat-tire e-bike with a passenger seat that fits in a sedan and handled snow and dirt well.
Gyroor C5 Max
If you want a slim folding fat tire e-bike with suspension front and rear, the Gyroor C5 Max is the one I'd pick over the Tesgo STT.
Currently unavailable
Tesgo STT
If you want a folding fat tire e-bike and speed is the main thing you care about, the Tesgo is the one I'd pick.
Currently unavailable
Aventon Sinch Step-Through
A folding step-through fat-tire bike that fits a Model 3 trunk and a 6'1" rider; no lights, and discontinued.
Currently unavailable
Ziprs F1
The Ziprs F1 stood out as one of the best e-bikes I tested in 2021, and it's still one of the best-designed folding e-bikes I've used for a paved commute.
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Velotric Fold 1 Plus
A 20 in folding e-bike with a 750W hub (75 Nm, 1,100W peak), a removable 608 Wh battery, SensorSwap torque or cadence assist, a 60mm fork, hydraulic disc brakes, a 3.5 in color display and a 450 lb load rating. $1,499, 63 lb.
$1,499
Engwe EP-2 3.0
The third-generation EP-2 folding fat tire bike: a 750W rear hub (1,500W peak, 90 Nm), a torque sensor switchable to cadence, a removable 720 Wh battery with a 2-hour 8A charger, Tektro hydraulic brakes, a 50mm fork, 20 x 4.0 in tires and GPS/4G tracking. $1,499 (list $1,899), 75.4 lb.
$1,499
Ride1Up Portola 02
The Portola 02 is a folding e-bike with 20 x 3 in tires, a 750W hub motor that Ride1Up rates at 90Nm, a torque and cadence sensor, hydraulic brakes and a 150 lb rated rear rack.
$895
Lectric XP4
On paper, the XP4 packs a lot into a $999 folding e-bike.
$999
Rad RadExpand 5 Plus
On paper, the RadExpand 5 Plus is a well-equipped folding fat tire bike for shorter riders, at $1,899 (as of Oct 23, 2026).
$1,899
Lectric XP Trike2
On paper, the XP Trike2 is built for riders who want three wheels, a low step and a speed cap, not speed.
$1,499
Lectric XP Lite2
On paper, the XP Lite2 is Lectric's light, cheap folder, and the specs say so.
$999
