GOTRAX Shift S2

What the GOTRAX Shift S2 is built for

The GOTRAX Shift S2 is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

It has a 250 W motor and a top speed of 16 mph (25 km/h).

It carries a 281 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 16 miles (25 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 Shift S2 weighs 51 lb (23.1 kg) and carries up to 265 lb (120 kg) including the rider.

In the United States the GOTRAX Shift S2 sells for $380, below the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $1 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the GOTRAX Shift S2 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 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 Shift S2 safety certification

The brand states that the GOTRAX Shift S2 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.