US Class 3 E-Bikes Under $1,500 (28 mph Capability, Budget-Focused)
Want higher top speeds without paying premium commuter prices? This collection highlights US-available Class 3 e-bikes under $1,500, offering pedal assistance up to 28 mph where specified. Compare speed, range, and pricing side-by-side to evaluate value without guesswork.
Methodology
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).
To keep collections readable and fast to compare, this page displays up to 25 models. Results are shown in sorted order based on the criteria below. No models are manually selected or excluded.
Data last updated: February 2026
Range
up to 55 miles
Weight
52.0 lbs
Motor
Peak 1200W Reah Hub-Drive
Battery
48V 10.4Ah 499Wh Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Disc Brake
Form Factor
Mountain
Range
up to 55 miles
Weight
70.5 lbs
Motor
Peak 1200W Reah Hub-Drive
Battery
48V 10.4Ah 499Wh Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Disc Brake
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
59.0 lbs
Motor
Peak 1500W Rear Hub-Drive
Battery
48V 14Ah 672Wh Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Disc Brake
Form Factor
Step-Through
Range
up to 65 miles
Weight
52.0 lbs
Motor
Peak 1200W Reah Hub-Drive
Battery
48V 13Ah 624Wh Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Disc Brake
Form Factor
Mountain
Range
up to 48 miles
Weight
61.0 lbs
Motor
48V 500W 55Nm rear hub
Battery
48V 486Wh
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
70.3 lbs
Motor
48V 500W rear hub motor
Battery
48V 18Ah 864Wh
Brakes
Fully hydraulic disc brakes 180mm front and rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
Range
up to 93 miles
Weight
66.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor
Battery
48V 15.6Ah (749Wh)
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Step-Through
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
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
69.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor (1092W peak) with 55Nm of torque
Battery
48V, 10.4Ah (500Wh) lithium-ion battery
Brakes
602 Hydraulic Brakes
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
69.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor (1092W peak) with 55Nm of torque
Battery
48V, 10.4Ah (500Wh) lithium-ion battery
Brakes
602 Hydraulic Brakes
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 45 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor 1092W peak
Battery
48V 10.4Ah 500Wh Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Range
up to 45 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub motor 1092W peak
Battery
48V 10.4Ah 500Wh Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
Range
up to 55 miles
Motor
750W rear hub motor 1400W peak
Battery
48V 14.4Ah 692Wh
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Folding
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
Range
up to 55 miles
Motor
500W rear hub motor 1000W peak
Battery
48V 15Ah 720Wh UL 2271
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Step-Through
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
59.0 lbs
Motor
48V 750W geared rear hub
Battery
48V 10.4Ah Reention Rhino 500Wh UL 2271 certified
Brakes
Dual piston hydraulic disc with electric cut-off (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 55 miles
Motor
1000W rear hub motor 1800W peak
Battery
48V 14.4Ah 692Wh
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 85 miles
Weight
71.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor (1310W peak) with 85Nm of torque
Battery
48V, 17.5Ah (840Wh) lithium-ion battery
Brakes
602 Hydraulic Brakes
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 85 miles
Weight
71.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor (1310W peak) with 85Nm of torque
Battery
48V, 17.5Ah (840Wh) lithium-ion battery
Brakes
602 Hydraulic Brakes
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor 1310W peak
Battery
48V 14Ah 672Wh Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
750W rear hub motor 1310W peak
Battery
48V 14Ah 672Wh Lithium-Ion
Brakes
Hydraulic mineral oil 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Range
up to 55 miles
Weight
63.0 lbs
Motor
48V 750W 70Nm rear hub
Battery
48V 608Wh
Form Factor
Folding
Range
up to 65 miles
Weight
60.0 lbs
Motor
48V 500W 65Nm rear hub (900W peak)
Battery
48V 691.2Wh Samsung 21700
Form Factor
Step-Through
Range
up to 60 miles
Motor
500W rear hub (750W peak)
Battery
LG 48V 13.6Ah 652.8Wh
Brakes
Disc brakes (front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
53.0 lbs
Motor
500W rear hub (750W peak)
Battery
LG 48V 13.6Ah 652.8Wh
Brakes
Hydraulic disc (front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over