US Class 3 E-Bikes Under $1,500 (28 mph Capability, Budget-Focused)
Class 3 e-bikes provide pedal assist up to 28 mph, making them practical for longer US commutes and faster urban riding. This collection covers US-available Class 3 models priced under $1,500, sorted by price.
Methodology25 models
This collection includes US-available e-bikes priced under $1,500 with a manufacturer-stated assisted top speed above 20 mph. Where 28 mph (Class 3) capability is specified by the manufacturer, those models are included. Results are sorted by price (lowest first). When comparing Class 3 models at this price point, the key differentiators are motor wattage (which affects hill performance and acceleration), battery capacity in Wh (which determines real-world range at higher sustained speeds), and whether the bike includes a torque sensor or cadence-only system. Higher speeds drain batteries faster, so checking the Wh figure alongside the claimed range is particularly important for Class 3 models.
Data last updated: April 2026
Showing 25 models from Cyrusher, DYU, Eskute, Heybike, Lectric, Mokwheel, Ride1Up and Velotric (capped at 25)
Eskute
M200
Range
up to 55 miles
Weight
52.0 lbs
Motor
Peak 1200W Reah Hub-Drive
Battery
499Wh - 48V 10.4Ah Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Disc Brake
Form Factor
Mountain
via Eskute
Eskute
D200
Range
up to 55 miles
Weight
70.5 lbs
Motor
Peak 1200W Reah Hub-Drive
Battery
499Wh - 48V 10.4Ah Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Disc Brake
Form Factor
Folding
via Eskute
Eskute
C100 Plus (US)
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
59.0 lbs
Motor
Peak 1500W Rear Hub-Drive
Battery
672Wh - 48V 14Ah Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Disc Brake
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Eskute
Eskute
M200 Plus
Range
up to 65 miles
Weight
52.0 lbs
Motor
Peak 1200W Reah Hub-Drive
Battery
624Wh - 48V 13Ah Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Disc Brake
Form Factor
Mountain
via Eskute
Fold 1 Lite
Range
up to 48 miles
Weight
61.0 lbs
Motor
48V 500W 55Nm rear hub
Battery
486Wh - 48V
Form Factor
Folding
Cyrusher
Rumble
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
70.3 lbs
Motor
48V 500W rear hub motor
Battery
864Wh - 48V 18Ah
Brakes
Fully hydraulic disc brakes 180mm front and rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Cyrusher
C9
Range
up to 93 miles
Weight
66.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor
Battery
749Wh - 48V 15.6Ah
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Step-Through
via DYU
Mokwheel
Mesa Lite
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
59.0 lbs
Motor
350W rear hub motor 600W peak
Battery
529Wh - 36V 14.7Ah UL standards IPX7 waterproof
Brakes
Zoom BL-03E 680 dual-pull mechanical disc front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Mokwheel
Mars 2.0 (750W)
Range
up to 45 miles
Weight
75.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor 1400W peak
Battery
600Wh
Brakes
Mechanical disc brakes
Form Factor
Folding
via Heybike
Portola (10.4AH)
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
59.0 lbs
Motor
48V 750W geared rear hub
Battery
500Wh - 48V 10.4Ah Reention Rhino UL 2271 certified
Brakes
Dual piston hydraulic disc with electric cut-off (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Folding
via Ride1Up
XP4
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
69.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor (1092W peak) with 55Nm of torque
Battery
500Wh - 48V, 10.4Ah () lithium-ion battery
Brakes
602 Hydraulic Brakes
Form Factor
Folding
via Lectric
XP4 Step-Thru
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
69.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor (1092W peak) with 55Nm of torque
Battery
500Wh - 48V, 10.4Ah () lithium-ion battery
Brakes
602 Hydraulic Brakes
Form Factor
Folding
via Lectric
XPress (Step-Thru)
Range
up to 45 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor 1092W peak
Battery
500Wh - 48V 10.4Ah Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Lectric
XPress (High-Step)
Range
up to 45 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor 1092W peak
Battery
500Wh - 48V 10.4Ah Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Lectric
Ranger S (750W)
Range
up to 55 miles
Motor
750W rear hub motor 1400W peak
Battery
692Wh - 48V 14.4Ah
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Folding
via Heybike
Mars 2.0 (1000W)
Range
up to 45 miles
Weight
75.0 lbs
Motor
1000W rear hub motor 1800W peak
Battery
600Wh
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Folding
via Heybike
Cityrun
Range
up to 55 miles
Motor
500W rear hub motor 1000W peak
Battery
720Wh - 48V 15Ah UL 2271
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Heybike
Portola (13.4AH)
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
59.0 lbs
Motor
48V 750W geared rear hub motor
Battery
643Wh - Reention Rhino 48V (13.4Ah)
Brakes
Dual piston hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Folding
via Ride1Up
Mokwheel
Asphalt
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
64.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor 860W peak
Battery
706Wh - 48V 14.7Ah UL standards IPX7 waterproof
Brakes
Tektro TKD171 hydraulic disc front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Mokwheel
Ranger S (1000W)
Range
up to 55 miles
Motor
1000W rear hub motor 1800W peak
Battery
692Wh - 48V 14.4Ah
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Folding
via Heybike
Mokwheel
Asphalt ST
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
63.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor 860W peak
Battery
706Wh - 48V 14.7Ah UL standards IPX7 waterproof
Brakes
Tektro TKD171 hydraulic disc front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Mokwheel
XP4 (Long Range)
Range
up to 85 miles
Weight
71.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor (1310W peak) with 85Nm of torque
Battery
840Wh - 48V, 17.5Ah () lithium-ion battery
Brakes
602 Hydraulic Brakes
Form Factor
Folding
via Lectric
XP4 Step-Thru (Long Range)
Range
up to 85 miles
Weight
71.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor (1310W peak) with 85Nm of torque
Battery
840Wh - 48V, 17.5Ah () lithium-ion battery
Brakes
602 Hydraulic Brakes
Form Factor
Folding
via Lectric
XPress 750 (High-Step)
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor 1310W peak
Battery
672Wh - 48V 14Ah Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Lectric
XPress 750 (Step-Thru)
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor 1310W peak
Battery
672Wh - 48V 14Ah Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Lectric