Ecotric Starfish

What the Ecotric Starfish is built for

The Ecotric Starfish is a folding e-bike that packs down to fit a car boot, an apartment or a train.

It has a 350 W hub motor and a top speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).

It carries a 450 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 36 miles (58 km) on a charge. Real-world range is usually lower than the rated figure: it falls with throttle use, hills, cold weather, rider weight and higher assist levels.

The Ecotric Starfish carries up to 201 lb (91 kg) including the rider.

In the United States the Ecotric Starfish sells for $390, below the median of $800 across 24 folding e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $1 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the Ecotric Starfish may be ridden

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 350 W motor is above the 250 W limit, its 25 mph (40 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop and its throttle moves it without pedalling, which the pedelec rules allow only as start-up help at walking pace. A model above those limits is treated as a moped there, with type approval, registration and insurance, unless the brand sells a version set to the European limits.

Ecotric Starfish safety certification

The brand's listing for the Ecotric Starfish does not state a UL 2849 or EN 15194 certification. New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849 to be sold or rented there, and California requires certified batteries from 2026; ask the seller for the certificate before buying.