Folding electric bicycle

There is now a wide choice of folding electric bicycles. This type of electric bicycle is suitable to ride in large cities. The bike folds can be transported in public transport (Subway, Bus…).

Choose the folding bike for your city trips

The electric folding bicycle is a solution that is increasingly used to overcome mobility problems in large cities. Electric assistance makes it possible to travel long distances. If you use it to go to work, the electric motor will amplify your pedaling to make less effort. You will arrive at work in great shape. The assistance will also help limit sweating to avoid taking a shower when you arrive at the office in the morning!

Best folding electric bicycles

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Advantages of folding bikes

The folding bike, a solution against theft

When folded, it is easily stored in your apartment. Your bike will be protected from theft, which can occur quite frequently in garage boxes or in the bicycle room of your building. When you use it for commuting, you can also take your bike inside your company’s premises to avoid leaving your bike on the public road.

Ideal solution for motorhomes

A folding bike can easily find its place in the hold of your camper van. If you are interested, also consult our selection of electric bicycles for motorhomes.

How to choose your folding electric bikes?

Top-Ebike advises you on the different criteria to take into account when choosing the best electric folding bike, and which is adapted to your needs.

Motorization system and battery

Electric folding bicycles usually have a motor on the front wheel. For space constraints and to facilitate folding, the battery is located in the luggage rack. Like all ebikes, the electric power supply is switched off at a speed of 25 km/h.

Weight of the bike

With the engine and battery, the folding VAE will be heavier than the classic model. If you have to carry the electric bicycle folding over long distances or on stairs, you must therefore be careful about the weight of the machine. An electric folding bike will weigh around 20 kg.

Budget and use

The budget will be linked to the use you want to make for your folding bike. For occasional use, you can opt for an entry-level folding bike. If you want to use the folding bike on a daily basis (for example, for home-to-work trips), we recommend that you opt for more qualitative equipment.

Battery life

It is difficult to compare the range of the different electric bicycles. But you need to make sure that the battery capacity will allow you to complete your daily journeys. The battery capacity is expressed in Wh but it is not always indicated on the technical data sheets. The manufacturer indicates an autonomy in terms of time (example: 40 minutes of use) or distance (range of 80 km). The autonomy can then vary depending on the gradient, the weight of the cyclist and can decrease in cold weather. Of course, if the battery is dead, the bike will be slower and you still have the possibility to pedal.

Bending technique

A cheap folding bike is usually hinged and difficult to lock or unlock. We advise you to check customer reviews on this point before buying your bike.

Depending on the techniques, the bending time can vary from 15 to 45 seconds. On a daily basis, a bike that folds quickly will make your life easier if you have to fold it up frequently (in the subway, when you get to work, at home…).

Wheel size / Frame size

Most bicycles are equipped with 20-inch wheels. If space in the folded position is your main criterion, you will find bicycles equipped with 16 or 18 inch wheels. These “mini” folding bicycles are less comfortable and are recommended if you are on short trips.

On a folding bike, the size of the frame is unique. The adjustment possibilities are more important on the saddle or handlebar stem.

Accessories & compatibility

To make your daily life easier, you can install a luggage rack or saddlebags on your folding bike. The installation of these accessories is sometimes not possible on folding bicycles with a small frame. If you plan to travel a lot of kilometres, you should also check that you can install a bottle holder.

List of manufacturers of folding electric bicycles

Would you like to buy a folding bike with electric assistance? Below is a list of manufacturers of this type of electric folding bikes :

• Adore
• Brompton
• Dahon
• Eufab
• Kalkhoff
• KS Cycling
• Maxxus
• Montague
• Rad Power
• Stigo
• Tern
• Orbita
• Weebot

Frequently asked questions about the electric folding bike

To help you make the right choice, we recommend that you read the answers below to the questions you may have before buying a folding bike

Is the folding bike slower than a “classic” electric bike?

The folding bike generally has smaller wheels than an urban electric bike but the gear ratio is not the same. Similarly, the maximum assistance speed does not change. The engine will start up to 25 km/h, which is already a very good speed to travel in the city.

How long does it take to fold the electric bike?

On high-performance systems, you will fold your electric bike in 10 to 15 seconds. The folding time will vary according to the manufacturers and models of electric bicycles. It’s a little help to take. If possible, we recommend that you test the folding system before purchasing your electric bike.

Is it possible to take your folding bike on public transport?

Yes, it is possible. In the folded position, your electric bike will be considered as a package. You can therefore take your folded VAE with you on all types of public transport (Metro, RER, Train, Bus…). This transport is possible even during rush hour (provided that the bus or metro is not already crowded). At the price level, you do not have to pay any extra for your ticket or subscription.

When folded, can the bike hold itself?

It depends on the model of the folding bike. For convenience, we recommend that you choose a bike that can handle itself.

What types of bending are possible?

Depending on the brand chosen, the folding technology will vary

• Folding in accordion
• Horizontal folding
• Vertical folding
• Folding by disassembly

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