Unfolding the Best: NextPit’s Favorite Foldable E-Bike Models

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Brompton Electric
Fiido X
Jeep FR 6020
Ado A20 XE
Tire size
Frame material
Motor power
Battery
Range
Folding size
Suspension
Weight
Price (MSRP)
Pros
  • Megafast
  • Super compact
  • High quality workmanship
  • Good lighting system, good brakes
  • Discreet, cool design
  • Extremely long range (130 km/80 mi)
  • Solid equipment with mudguards & stand
  • Lots of riding fun thanks to the torque sensor
  • High performance electric motor
  • Own cool look with Jeep branding
  • Practical folding mechanism
  • Solid range for city and last mile
  • Long 60km range
  • Compact enough to be carried for free on trains
  • Riding pleasure thanks to 250 watt motor
  • Good suspension
  • Many included accessories
Cons
  • 30km range only at full throttle
  • Battery gets loose when traveling on cobblestones
  • Very expensive
  • Quite heavy for a folding bike (20 kg)
  • Complicated starting process
  • No suspension
  • No chain guard
  • Very high cadence at 25 km/h
  • With 21.6 kg a bit heavy
  • No mudguards
  • Folding mechanism without closure
  • Very hefty (24 kilograms)
  • Does not hold together well when folded
  • Weird keyhole position
  • Electric motor has only three speed levels
Rating Brompton Electric review Fiido X review Jeep FR 6020 review Ado A20 XE review
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In our foldable e-bike reviews, we consistently found that these models offer significant practicality for daily use. Owing to their small wheels and compact folding sizes, these portable bikes can typically be taken on buses and trains without incurring additional fees. However, it’s important to remember that public transportation regulations vary from one country to another. We encourage you to contact your local public transit provider to stay informed about their most up-to-date policies.

The riding experience of folding bicycles is also special and difficult to compare with conventional bicycles. Although manufacturers such as Brompton or Jeep designed their bikes for the seating position to resemble that of a “normal” bicycle, sporting small tires and short wheelbases, the bikes are highly maneuverable. Hence, if you’re looking for a compact bike to go around the city, you might also enjoy a folding bike.

In the following comparison, we will dive into greater detail about all the models mentioned above. For more information, we offer a detailed review of each model. We also provide general information on folding e-bikes, so if none of the e-bikes mentioned here really caught your eye, you can search for a suitable model on the web or at a bike store.

Click here to read our Brompton Electric review

As an e-bike, the Brompton Electric proves itself with a powerful front wheel motor and an output of 250 W. Thanks to the torque sensor, the support is also nicely dynamic and the overall ride comfort is very high. This is not least due to the excellent seating position, which is strongly reminiscent of a conventional bike. The installed parts are also high-quality and the battery sits well within reach in front of the handlebars.

However, the standard battery is a bit too small with a listed maximum range of only 30 km when used in high assist mode. However, it was particularly annoying during the review that the battery lost contact with the bike when riding on cobblestones. Apart from that, however, it is mainly the price of the Brompton Electric that makes the purchase decision a difficult one.

According to the recommended retail price, the foldable e-bike costs at least $4,150.

Fiido X

With an unusual look and a unique battery position, the Fiido X convinced us in the review. This is because the internal battery functions as a seat post and can thus be easily removed for additional theft protection and charged at home. According to the manufacturer, the large battery should also provide an extreme range of 130 km. However, the bike proved to have less range than what was listed in the review.

Fiido X
Visually, the Fiido X looks the most modern compared to the rest. / © NextPit

Read the Fiido X review

On the other hand, the bike was very fun to ride and arrived well-equipped with mudguards, a solid light system, and a stand on the rear wheel. You will have to make do without a suspension, while the weight of 20 kg is significantly heavier than Brompton’s and the “boot up” process is a bit too complicated for a quick ride.

Jeep FR 6020

With the FR 6020, there is now a foldable e-bike in Germany that is sold under the license of the car manufacturer, Jeep. Fittingly, the folding bike offers a powerful electric motor that effortlessly accelerated me to 25 km/h during the review, even with an inline skating passenger being pulled behind. It has pretty cool looks in my opinion, while the folding mechanism is effortless and practical in nature with a range that is more than enough to handle any last mile connections.

Jeep FR 6020
Jeep’s FR 6020 is the most compact bike out of the four. / © NextPit

Read the Jeep FR 6020 review

However, what increasingly bothered me in the Jeep FR 6020 review was the high cadence required at maximum speed. You can get a brief impression of this in the embedded video. With a weight of 21.6 kg, the compact bike is also a bit too heavy and the missing mudguards are a guarantee for soaked backpacks and trouser bottoms in rainy weather.

Ado A20 XE

The manufacturer “A Dece Oasis”, Ado for short, sent us the A20 XE for a review last year. The foldable electric bike comes with a front fork suspension and is also equipped with a 250 W motor, offering a range of up to 60 km. Its design is somewhat reminiscent of a mixture of the Fiido X and the Jeep FR 6020, but it is even heavier in terms of weight.

Ado A20 XE e-bike
The ADO A20 is particularly cheap, but also particularly heavy. / © NextPit

Read the A20 XE for a review

After all, transporting 24 km by bus or train can be quite a challenge for anyone. To make matters worse, the folding bike doesn’t hold together when folded. However, with an MSRP of only €1,199, the bike is our value-for-money recommendation in this comparison list. The aforementioned shortcomings are, in my opinion, tolerable due to the low price.

What are your experiences with foldable e-bikes? Which model do you think we should take a closer look at? Please let us know in the comments!

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