Folding e-bikes
Folds for the closet or the RV. Know the weight first.
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Folding bikes that fit
Smallest fold for the price
Kingbull Literider 2.0
Folds to 30.7 x 17.7 x 31.5 in, the most compact on this page, with a rear rack, lights and a 400 lb max load. It uses a cadence sensor, which gives steady help rather than help that follows your effort.
- 71 lb
- 720 Wh battery
- Up to 55 max mi (Kingbull)
- UL 2849
Same fold, more battery and load
Kingbull Verve
The same folded size as the Literider with a 960 Wh battery, a torque sensor, 90 Nm and a 450 lb max load, the highest of any folder here. It is also the heaviest at 77 lb.
- 450 lb max load
- 960 Wh battery
- Torque sensor
- UL 2849
Folds and commutes
ENGWE EP-2 3.0
Fenders, a rear rack and lights come in the box, so it works as a daily commuter that folds away at home. It has a torque sensor and UL 2849 certification.
- 75.4 lb
- 720 Wh battery
- 330 lb max load
- Fenders, rack, lights
Folded size and weight, compared
| Bike | Price | Folded size | Bike weight | Max load | Battery | Pedal sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGWE L20 2.0 (opens in a new tab) | $699 | 40.1 x 17.7 x 31.5 in (102 x 45 x 80 cm) | 68.3 lb | 264 lb | 52 V 13 Ah (676 Wh) | not stated |
| Kingbull Literider 2.0 (opens in a new tab) | $979 | 30.7 x 17.7 x 31.5 in (78 x 45 x 80 cm) L x W x H | 71 lb | 400 lb | 720 Wh | cadence |
| Kingbull Verve (opens in a new tab) | $1,199 | 30.7 x 17.7 x 31.5 in (78 x 45 x 80 cm) L x W x H | 77 lb | 450 lb | 960 Wh | torque |
| ENGWE EP-2 3.0 (opens in a new tab) | $1,499 | 97 x 53 x 81 cm (L x W x H), about 38.2 x 20.9 x 31.9 in | 75.4 lb | 330 lb | 720 Wh | torque (can be set to cadence) |
| ENGWE L20 3.0 (opens in a new tab) | $1,599 | 100 x 51 x 75 cm (L x W x H), about 39.4 x 20.1 x 29.5 in | 76.1 lb | 330 lb | 720 Wh | torque (can be set to cadence) |
Specs and prices from each maker's US website on November 2, 2026. Range is the maker's own claim, usually at the lowest assist level with a light rider on flat ground. Max load is rider plus cargo. We have not ridden these bikes.
Himiway doesn't sell a folding e-bike right now.
RV or apartment: what to check
Running the RV's electrics too? See our RV battery guide, or the e-bike guide for class rules and rebates.
Frequently asked questions
How heavy is a folding e-bike?
The folding bikes we link to weigh 68.3 to 77 lb, according to their makers. That's because they carry 4-inch or 3-inch tires and large batteries. Folding makes them smaller, not light, so plan to roll them rather than carry them.
Will a folding e-bike fit in an RV or car trunk?
Measure first. Kingbull lists the Literider 2.0 and Verve at 30.7 x 17.7 x 31.5 in folded; ENGWE lists the L20 2.0 at 40.1 x 17.7 x 31.5 in. Compare those with your storage bay or trunk opening, and remember the weight if you have to lift it in.
Can I keep a folding e-bike in my apartment?
Check your building's rules, and follow the Consumer Product Safety Commission's charging advice: be present while it charges, never charge it while you sleep or are out, and use only the maker's charger. Look for UL 2849 certification of the bike's electrical system; New York City requires it for e-bikes sold there.
Do folding e-bikes ride worse than full-size ones?
Smaller 20-inch wheels make a folding bike nimble but a little less steady at speed, and fat tires make up for some of that. On paper, the folders here share the same 750 W motor ratings as full-size bikes from the same makers.
We compare makers' stated specs; we have not ridden these bikes. Prices are from the makers' US websites on November 2, 2026, several during sales, and change often. Kingbull and ENGWE links may earn us a commission; Lectric eBikes is a plain link. See our disclaimer.
Sources
- ENGWE L20 2.0 product page — checked November 2, 2026
- Kingbull Literider 2.0 product page — checked November 2, 2026
- Kingbull Verve product page — checked November 2, 2026
- ENGWE EP-2 3.0 product page — checked November 2, 2026
- ENGWE L20 3.0 product page — checked November 2, 2026
- Lectric eBikes XP4 750 product page — checked November 2, 2026
- CPSC: Micromobility information center
- NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection: UL certification for e-bikes and batteries (2023)
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