US Mid-Drive E-Bikes Under $2,500
Mid-drive motors place the power at the cranks, improving weight distribution and climbing efficiency compared to hub-drive alternatives. This collection covers US-available mid-drive e-bikes under $2,500.
Methodology23 models
This collection includes US-available e-bikes where the manufacturer specifies a mid-drive motor and the listed price is under $2,500. Results are sorted by price (lowest first). At this price point, most mid-drive systems come from Bafang or proprietary brand motors rather than Shimano or Bosch units found on higher-end bikes. The key specs to compare are torque output in Nm (which determines climbing ability), battery capacity in Wh, and total weight, since mid-drive bikes can be heavier than hub-motor equivalents at the same price.
Data last updated: June 2026
Showing 23 models from Cikada, CYKE, Denago, Heybike, Himiway, Ozark Trail, Ride1Up, Superhuman and 4 more
700C Rebel+ E-Gravel
Weight
41.9 lbs
Motor
Ananda 36V 350W mid-drive 520W peak
Battery
374Wh - 36V (10.4Ah
Brakes
TRP cable-actuated hydraulic disc 160mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Walmart
M.2 Ridge+
Weight
56.2 lbs
Motor
Ananda 36V 350W mid-drive 520W peak
Battery
468Wh - 36V (13Ah
Brakes
Tektro hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Mountain
via Walmart
Alpha (Step-Through)
Range
up to 60 miles
Motor
Mivice 500W mid-drive motor
Battery
680Wh - UL 2271
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Step-Through
Alpha (Step-Over)
Range
up to 60 miles
Motor
Mivice 500W mid-drive motor
Battery
680Wh - UL 2271
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Form Factor
Step-Over
UrbanGlide-Ultra
Range
up to 76 miles
Weight
70.5 lbs
Motor
Bafang M600 500W mid-drive 800W peak
Battery
692Wh - LG 21700 48V (14.4Ah)
Brakes
Tektro HD-E350 hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Moonrider
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
57.3 lbs
Motor
Bafang M600 500W mid-drive 750W peak
Battery
557Wh - LG 48V (11.6Ah)
Brakes
Magura MT30 hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Superhuman
D5 Pro
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
79.0 lbs
Motor
500W mid-drive motor
Battery
960Wh - 48V 20Ah Samsung/LG
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 Hydraulic 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
D5 Pro ST
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
79.0 lbs
Motor
500W mid-drive motor
Battery
960Wh - 48V 20Ah Samsung/LG
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 Hydraulic 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Swift M
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
59.1 lbs
Motor
MOTINOVA PEGASI PLUS 500W mid-drive
Battery
720Wh - LG 48V (15Ah)
Brakes
Shimano hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
Prodigy V2 ST (Chain)
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
61.0 lbs
Motor
Brose TF Sprinter German mid-drive
Battery
504Wh - 36V 14Ah Phylion BN21 Samsung cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Through
TrailRush
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
58.0 lbs
Motor
Brose TF Sprinter German mid-drive
Battery
504Wh - 36V 14Ah Phylion BN21 Samsung cells
Brakes
Tektro Orion HD-M745 quad-piston hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Ride1Up
Prodigy V2 XR (Chain)
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
61.0 lbs
Motor
Brose TF Sprinter German mid-drive
Battery
504Wh - 36V 14Ah Phylion BN21 Samsung cells
Brakes
Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc (180mm front/rear)
Form Factor
Step-Over
Rambler
Range
up to 55 miles
Weight
61.0 lbs
Motor
500W mid-drive motor
Battery
720Wh - 48V 15Ah Samsung/LG
Brakes
Tektro HD-E350 Hydraulic front 180mm, Nutt Y-5A Hydraulic rear 180mm
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Himiway
GrandTeton-Ultra
Range
up to 93 miles
Weight
70.8 lbs
Motor
Ananda M100 500W mid-drive 760W peak
Battery
705.6Wh - Samsung 48V (14.7Ah)
Brakes
Tektro 4-piston hydraulic disc 203mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Over
Kingfisher
Range
up to 55 miles
Weight
50.0 lbs
Motor
250W mid-drive 345W peak
Battery
360Wh - LG 36V (10Ah)
Brakes
Tektro hydraulic disc 160mm front/rear
Form Factor
Folding
Hero (750w Mid-Drive)
Range
up to 60 miles
Weight
75.0 lbs
Motor
750W mid-drive 1400W peak
Battery
864Wh
Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
A7 Pro
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
77.0 lbs
Motor
ANANDA M100 48V 500W mid-drive motor
Battery
720Wh - 48V 15Ah Samsung/LG
Brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
Cobra Pro
Range
up to 80 miles
Weight
88.6 lbs
Motor
Bafang M620 1000W mid-drive motor
Battery
960Wh - 48V 20Ah Samsung/LG
Brakes
Tektro HD-E350 Hydraulic 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Mountain
Touring
Range
up to 120 miles
Weight
59.5 lbs
Motor
Bafang M410 350W mid-drive
Battery
720Wh - LG 21700 48V (15Ah)
Brakes
Hydraulic disc 160mm front/rear power cut-off
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Cikada
eXC1 eMTB
Range
up to 87 miles
Weight
56.0 lbs
Motor
Bafang M410 250W mid-drive
Battery
499Wh - Bafang 48V 10.4Ah integrated
Brakes
Tektro hydraulic disc (front/rear)
Form Factor
Mountain
via Denago
AGO X (US)
Range
up to 62 miles
Weight
59.0 lbs
Motor
Bafang M410 mid-drive motor
Battery
504Wh - LG 36V (14Ah)
Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Form Factor
Step-Over
via Tenways
Discover M
Range
up to 95 miles
Weight
60.0 lbs
Motor
VeloCore 500W mid-drive 960W peak
Battery
802Wh - Samsung/LG 21700 48V (16.7Ah 801.6Wh
Brakes
Tektro hydraulic disc 180mm front/rear
Form Factor
Step-Through
via Velotric
F5 Trail
Range
up to 50 miles
Weight
61.1 lbs
Motor
Bafang M600 500W mid-drive 750W peak
Battery
840Wh - Samsung 48V (17.5Ah)
Brakes
Magura MT5 hydraulic disc 203mm front/rear
Form Factor
Mountain