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Best folding e-bikes

Folding bikes only, ranked for a small apartment or a car trunk and a 5-mile ride. Updated October 2026.

How this list was made
5 mi each wayRolling hillsStreetsSmall storage spaceFolding frames
13 of 111 bikes qualify. The top 10 list at $895–$1,499, and weigh 58–75 lb. Open this as a quiz result to add your own details.
#1 best fit
folding · Class 1/2/3

Ride1Up Portola 02

$995 list price
97Fit
HubMotor
45 miRange
61 lbWeight
28 mphTop
  • Folds for a small apartment or a car trunk
  • Rated up to 45 miles, enough for your 13-mile day with a buffer
  • Comes with fenders, lights and a rack
See it at Ride1UpFull specs
#2
folding · Class 3

Heybike Mars 2.5

$899 list price
95Fit
HubMotor
45 miRange
n/a lbWeight
28 mphTop
  • Folds for a small apartment or a car trunk
  • Rated up to 45 miles, enough for your 13-mile day with a buffer
  • Comes with fenders, lights and a rack
See it at HeybikeFull specs
#3
folding · Class 1/2/3

Lectric eBikes XP4 750

$1,299 list price
95Fit
HubMotor
85 miRange
71 lbWeight
28 mphTop
  • Folds for a small apartment or a car trunk
  • Rated up to 85 miles, enough for your 13-mile day with a buffer
  • Comes with fenders, lights and a rack
See it at Lectric eBikesFull specs

How we rank

Every bike starts from the specs its manufacturer publishes. Bikes that can’t meet the answers above are removed, and the rest are scored on range against the trip, motor against the hills, weight, comfort, included kit, brakes, price and fit. The method is the same on every page and in the quiz. The full method.

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