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Folding e-bikes are no novelty side-act. They’ve become staples in the lineup of many popular DTC brands. Some of the most sold e-bike models in America can fold. If you need proof, just watch your local bike path. It won’t take long for one to ride by.
The reason for their popularity is simple: a folding design makes a bike easier to store or transport. Most adult-sized e-bikes feature end-to-end lengths between 60 – 78″. That’s difficult to park if you don’t have a garage or are otherwise tight on space. Ditto for transportation woes, too. If you don’t have a truck or a vehicle with a hitch to accommodate a bike rack, it’s tough to haul an e-bike around. But not anymore, thanks to e-bikes’ hinged frame.
While folding e-bikes are typically smaller overall than most commuters, they don’t miss out on other features e-bike riders want. You can get them at various power levels or with mid-drive or hub motor options. They can feature hydraulic brakes, lighting, fenders, racks, fat tires, and more. They also range from affordable to premium quality; there’s an e-bike for every rider and budget.
The folding frame design isn’t just limited to two wheels. Even trikes can fold to change the dimensions of their footprint.
All of these products have unique personalities. Some are mellow, others are adventurous or sporty. Our reviews of folding e-bikes are meant to help you discover each one’s traits while also sharing data we’ve collected from our standardized tests that better showcase a bike’s capabilities.
You can browse the catalog of bikes down below, or you can peek at our experts’ selections for the best folding e-bikes.
