Hub drive motors
The motor sits in one wheel hub — usually the rear — so the drivetrain stays stock. Hub drives are quiet, low-maintenance and great for city commutes or riders who want a simple, affordable setup.
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The motor sits in one wheel hub — usually the rear — so the drivetrain stays stock. Hub drives are quiet, low-maintenance and great for city commutes or riders who want a simple, affordable setup.
Mounted in the bottom bracket — the crank area where your pedals meet — a mid-drive powers through your gears. They climb steep hills efficiently and feel natural but need a little more upkeep and chain care than hub motors.
Cadence sensors switch the assist on once the pedals turn; torque sensors measure how hard you push and match your effort. Torque sensing feels smoother, especially when starting on hills or in traffic.
Watt-hours describe the total energy stored. Higher Wh numbers mean longer assisted rides. For example, a 360 Wh pack suits short city trips whereas 700 Wh and above keeps weekend adventures powered.
Newton metres measure turning force. 40–50 Nm handles flatter commutes, 60–80 Nm tackles hilly suburbs, and anything above 85 Nm delivers serious off-road punch. Compare torque with bike weight for context.
In the UK an electrically assisted pedal cycle (EAPC) must have a 250 W motor limit and assistance that cuts at 15.5 mph (25 km/h). Throttle-only riding is restricted; most riders use pedal assist to stay legal.
250W-rated hub motor with 90Nm torque, 130km claimed range and full suspension
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
Retro, all-terrain fat tyre bike
Dual-battery X80 with 1,776Wh, hydraulic brakes and a stated 80km pedal-assist range
20in fat-tyre with 816Wh, 60Nm and a 150kg load rating — the base of the X80 series
Lightweight 18kg folding commuter with carbon belt drive and a dual-side torque sensor
Compact folding commuter with 20×3.0 fat tyres, front suspension and a removable 499Wh battery
Folding 19 kg commuter with a mid-drive torque-sensor motor, a 250 Wh battery and a steel frame
Longtail cargo bike with a 100Nm mid-drive, 200kg payload and a 648Wh battery that expands to 1620Wh
Family cargo bike with 100Nm mid-drive, 972Wh battery, 150kg payload and up to 187km range
Ultralight 16.2kg carbon folder with Bafang auto-shifting motor, GPS anti-theft and hydraulic brakes
Mid-drive touring eBike with 100Nm torque-sensor assist, 120mm air fork and four-piston hydraulic brakes
Folding step-through with torque-sensor assist, a 720Wh battery and hydraulic brakes
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
Step-through fat-tyre bike with a torque sensor, 85Nm and a 1040Wh battery
Ultra-portable triple-fold at 19.4kg with a 100W power-bank battery, Shimano 7-speed and IPX7 waterproofing
The upgraded 3-speed Air 28
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
Step-through fat-tyre with rare hybrid cadence + torque sensor — 95Nm, 780Wh, easy mount
Step-over fat-tyre with rare hybrid cadence + torque sensor — 95Nm, 780Wh, e-VRC reviewed
Compact folding with Bafang 2nd gen motor, NFC unlock and turn signals
16in compact fat-tyre with 1,200Wh of dual battery, full suspension and a 40kg kerb weight
27.5in full-suspension trail bike with 87Nm, a 720Wh battery and a torque sensor
Full-suspension mountain eBike with switchable torque/cadence sensing and a removable 720Wh LG battery
Mini cargo eBike with Bafang auto-shift motor, carbon belt drive and modular MIK racks
Folding fat-tyre with 75Nm torque sensor, dual suspension and regenerative braking
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
Step-Thru Full Suspension eBike
20in folder with 1st-gen Bafang H730 auto-shift hub motor, torque sensor and lock-out front suspension
20in fat-tyre step-through with a torque sensor, 540Wh battery and a 25.6kg kerb weight
700C step-through commuter with a torque sensor, 504Wh battery and a 22kg kerb weight
Step-through fat-tyre commuter with integrated rear rack and 85Nm hub motor
29in touring eBike with 45Nm hub, Mivice torque sensor, 120mm fork and turn signals
Full-suspension step-through fat bike with a 960Wh battery and 85Nm torque-sensing hub motor
Folding all-terrain fat bike with a 55Nm power-boost button, torque sensor and 120km range
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
City eBike with Bafang's integrated 2-speed AutoShift hub motor, carbon belt drive and GPS anti-theft
Folding fat-tyre step-through with 720Wh battery and 55Nm torque
Dutch-style city commuter with torque sensor and front basket
Compact 20in commuter with a torque sensor, 480Wh battery and a 22.1kg kerb weight
Belt-drive step-through city bike with 40Nm hub, torque sensor and stem-integrated display
Step-through full-sus fat bike with Bafang 95Nm hub, 1040Wh battery and 4-piston brakes
Step-through longtail cargo eBike with a 95Nm torque-sensing hub motor and an 811Wh battery
World-first 3-speed automatic hub motor city eBike with carbon belt drive, torque sensor and GPS anti-theft
Folding fat-tyre with 50Nm torque sensor, dual suspension and 557Wh battery
Carbon fibre with 4G GPS and anti-theft alarm — 15.6kg
Carbon fibre mid-drive with 4G GPS, anti-theft alarm and NFC unlock
Folding mid-drive with 720Wh battery, 100Nm torque and smart IoT connectivity
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
Folding step-through with 75Nm torque, dual suspension and 1h45m fast charge
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
20in Super73-style fat-tyre with 1,632Wh of dual battery and a stated 120km pedal-assist range
Mid-drive 26in fat-tyre with 160Nm, 1,040Wh and a 200kg payload
Long-range mid-drive step-through with 160Nm, 960Wh and a 200kg payload
Full-suspension 26x4.0 fat bike with 95Nm hub, 811Wh battery, torque sensor and 100km range
Cargo mid-drive with 922Wh battery, 200kg payload and turn signals
20in fat-tyre with 816Wh battery, turn signals and a choice of 250W or 750W motor
Step-through fat-tyre with 75Nm boost button, torque sensor, front suspension and 126km range
City commuter with 55Nm Mivice torque sensor and hydraulic brakes
Fat-tyre full-suspension with 720Wh battery and turn signals
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
Ultralight 15.9kg carbon folder with Bafang single-speed motor, GPS anti-theft and hydraulic brakes
Longtail cargo with 55Nm hub, Mivice torque sensor, 998Wh battery and 200kg payload
Folding fat-tyre with 75Nm torque sensor, full suspension, hydraulic brakes and 768Wh battery
Step-through commuter with 55Nm hub, 499Wh battery, hydraulic brakes and rear rack
Moped-style full-suspension with 86Nm hub motor, 960Wh LG battery and up to 128km range
High-step full-sus fat bike with Bafang 95Nm hub, 1040Wh battery, DNM air shock and turn signals
Belt-drive city step-through with torque sensor, hydraulic brakes and a seatpost-integrated battery
Full-suspension mid-drive with 120Nm torque and ABUS lock
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
Compact folding with torque sensor, carbon belt drive and turn signals
A sleek city commuter
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
Cargo touring with 70Nm torque, 696Wh expandable to 2088Wh for 347km range
Lightweight gravel eBike at just 17.5kg with Mivice torque sensor and 9-speed
Folding fat-tyre with full suspension, 55Nm torque, 624Wh battery and up to 120km range
Moped-style fat-tyre cruiser with an 840Wh battery
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
All-terrain fat bike with 86Nm hub, 960Wh Samsung/LG battery and 26x4in Kenda tyres
Compact fat-tyre cargo hauler with a 960Wh Samsung/LG battery, 86Nm hub motor and 181kg payload
Unlock the higher speed modes only when riding outside the UK — keep the bike capped at 25 km/h / 15.5 mph at home to stay legal.
14in mini folder with 35Nm hub, 281Wh battery and 17.3kg kerb weight — budget commuter
20in fast-folder with torque sensor, 418Wh seatpost battery and 19.5kg kerb weight
Key specs and practical extras for most everyday riders.
We currently track ADO, Engwe, Fiido, Himiway, Gazelle, Valoretti and Cube — we usually skip Cowboy.
Stay within UK EAPC rules: assistance capped at 15.5 mph (25 km/h) and respect signals to avoid £50 fines.
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