Mokwheel Basalt

What the Mokwheel Basalt is built for

The Mokwheel Basalt is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

It has a 750 W motor and 90 Nm of torque.

It carries a stated range of up to 80 miles (129 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 Mokwheel Basalt carries up to 450 lb (204 kg) including the rider and uses a torque sensor, so the motor responds to how hard you pedal.

In the United States the Mokwheel Basalt sells for $1,100, below the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models.

Where the Mokwheel Basalt may be ridden

Mokwheel Basalt is sold as Class 2 (throttle, up to 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal assist up to 28 mph) under the three-class system most US states use. Class 3 e-bikes are kept off some bike paths and trails, and several states set a minimum age and require a helmet for them. Riders can switch between classes in the settings, and the class it is ridden in decides where it may go.

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 750 W motor is above the 250 W limit. 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.

Mokwheel Basalt safety certification

The brand states that the Mokwheel Basalt 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.