US Lightweight E-Bikes Under 50 lbs
Built for riders who carry their bike upstairs, load it into a car, or value agile handling. This collection covers US-available e-bikes weighing 50 lbs (22.7 kg) or less, priced under $3,000.
Current segment overview
The US sub-50 lb segment under $3,000 currently includes models from Lectric, Urtopia, Ride1Up, Gazelle, Velotric, Mokwheel, Tenways, and Concord. Hub motors account for most of the segment, with a group of mid-drive models at the upper end, and torque sensing is present on the clear majority, reflecting how strongly this bracket competes on ride feel. The lightest models achieve their figures with smaller batteries, so weight and Wh should be read together rather than separately.
Methodology25 models
This collection includes US-available e-bikes with a listed weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg) or less and a price under $3,000. Results are sorted by weight (lightest first). Lighter e-bikes typically achieve lower weights through smaller batteries, compact motor systems, or lightweight frame materials such as aluminium or carbon fibre. This often means a trade-off on range or motor output compared to heavier models. For short urban commutes under 10 miles, this trade-off is usually worthwhile. The key specs to compare are weight (the primary sorting criterion here), battery capacity in Wh, motor wattage, and whether the bike uses a torque or cadence sensor.
Data last updated: June 2026
Showing 25 models from Aventon, Mokwheel, Ride1Up, Superhuman, Tenways, Urtopia, Vanpowers, Velotric and 1 more (capped at 25)
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CF Racer1
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
28.6 lbs
Motor
36V 250W geared rear hub
Battery
252Wh - 36V 7Ah internally housed Samsung cells
Brakes
SRAM Apex hydraulic disc (160mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Ride1Up
Carbon Fold 1
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
29.0 lbs
Motor
250W rear hub motor 500W peak
Battery
252Wh - seat post battery
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Folding
via Urtopia
Carbon Fold
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
31.0 lbs
Motor
250W rear hub motor 500W peak
Battery
252Wh - seat post battery
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Folding
via Urtopia
FLINT PRO
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
31.0 lbs
Motor
250W rear hub motor 500W peak
Battery
360Wh - 36V 10Ah UL standards IPX7 waterproof
Brakes
Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
Babymaker II Classic
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
32.0 lbs
Motor
350W rear hub motor
Battery
252Wh - Samsung 36V (7Ah)
Brakes
Tektro rim brakes
Form Factor
Step-Over
Babymaker II Pro
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
34.0 lbs
Motor
350W rear hub motor
Battery
360Wh - Samsung 36V (10Ah)
Brakes
Magura MT30 hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
FLINT ST PRO
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
35.0 lbs
Motor
250W rear hub motor 500W peak
Battery
360Wh - 36V 10Ah UL standards IPX7 waterproof
Brakes
Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Carbon 1 Step-Thru
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
36.0 lbs
Motor
350W rear hub motor 750W peak
Battery
353Wh - Samsung 352.8Wh
Brakes
Dual-piston hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Urtopia
FLINT
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
36.0 lbs
Motor
350W rear hub motor 550W peak
Battery
360Wh - 36V 10Ah UL standards IPX7 waterproof
Brakes
Logan HD-M500 hydraulic disc front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
CGO600 Pro Belt (US)
Range
up to 53 miles
Weight
37.0 lbs
Motor
Mivice M080 350W rear hub motor
Battery
360Wh - LG 36V (10Ah)
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Tenways
CGO600 Pro Chain (US)
Range
up to 53 miles
Weight
37.0 lbs
Motor
TENWAYS C9 350W rear hub motor
Battery
360Wh - LG 36V (10Ah)
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Tenways
Soltera 3
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
37.0 lbs
Motor
250W rear hub motor 500W peak
Battery
367Wh - 36V (9.94Ah)
Brakes
Tektro HD-T3020 hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Aventon
Carbon 1 Pro
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
37.0 lbs
Motor
350W rear hub motor 750W peak
Battery
353Wh - Samsung 352.8Wh
Brakes
Dual-piston hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Urtopia
SP5+
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
37.0 lbs
Motor
XDS X800 250W mid-drive 400W peak
Battery
339Wh - LG
Brakes
Branta EC215D 2-piston hydraulic disc 160mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
Carbon Classic
Range
up to 75 miles
Weight
38.0 lbs
Motor
750W peak rear hub motor
Battery
353Wh - Samsung 352.8Wh
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc with power cut-off
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Urtopia
Carbon Classic Step-Thru
Range
up to 75 miles
Weight
38.0 lbs
Motor
750W peak rear hub motor
Battery
353Wh - Samsung 352.8Wh
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc with power cut-off
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Urtopia
UrbanCross-Ultra
Range
up to 75 miles
Weight
38.8 lbs
Motor
250W brushless rear hub motor 520W peak
Battery
345.6Wh - LG 36V (9.6Ah)
Brakes
Shimano GRX hydraulic disc 160mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
UrbanCross-Pro
Range
up to 75 miles
Weight
38.8 lbs
Motor
250W brushless rear hub motor 520W peak
Battery
345.6Wh - LG 36V (9.6Ah)
Brakes
Tektro hydraulic disc 160mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
T1 ST Plus
Range
up to 70 miles
Weight
39.0 lbs
Motor
350W rear hub (600W peak)
Battery
353Wh - 36V 352.8Wh Samsung/LG 21700
Brakes
TEKTRO hydraulic disc (160mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Velotric
Tempo (Mid-Step)
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
39.0 lbs
Motor
36V 350W rear hub motor 650W peak
Battery
374Wh - Samsung/LG 21700 36V (10.14Ah)
Brakes
Shimano hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Tempo (High-Step)
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
39.0 lbs
Motor
36V 350W rear hub motor 650W peak
Battery
374Wh - Samsung/LG 21700 36V (10.14Ah)
Brakes
Shimano hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
Roadster v3 (Chain+Susp)
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
40.0 lbs
Motor
500W MIVICE angled gear rear hub
Battery
360Wh - 36V 10Ah Samsung 50GB 21700 cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-R285 2-piston hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
Roadster v3 (Chain+Susp) LS
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
40.0 lbs
Motor
500W MIVICE angled gear rear hub
Battery
360Wh - 36V 10Ah Samsung 50GB 21700 cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-R285 2-piston hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Through
Roadster v3 (Chain)
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
40.0 lbs
Motor
500W MIVICE angled gear rear hub
Battery
360Wh - 36V 10Ah Samsung 50GB 21700 cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-R285 2-piston hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
Roadster v3 (Chain) LS
Range
up to 40 miles
Weight
40.0 lbs
Motor
500W MIVICE angled gear rear hub
Battery
360Wh - 36V 10Ah Samsung 50GB 21700 cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-R285 2-piston hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Through