GOTRAX E-Fold

What the GOTRAX E-Fold is built for

The GOTRAX E-Fold 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 374 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 40 miles (64 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 GOTRAX E-Fold weighs 49 lb (22.2 kg) and carries up to 265 lb (120 kg) including the rider.

In the United States the GOTRAX E-Fold sells for $549, 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 GOTRAX E-Fold 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.

GOTRAX E-Fold safety certification

The brand states that the GOTRAX E-Fold is certified to UL 2849.

UL 2849 is the US safety standard for the whole electrical system of an e-bike: battery, charger, motor and controller tested together.

New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849, with batteries certified to UL 2271, to be sold or rented there; California requires e-bike batteries to meet UL 2849 or EN 15194 from 2026.