GOTRAX R1

What the GOTRAX R1 is built for

The GOTRAX R1 is a folding e-bike that packs down to fit a car boot, an apartment or a train.

It has a 500 W (500 W peak) motor and a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).

It carries a 374 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 40 miles (64 km) on a charge. Real-world range is usually lower than the rated figure: it falls with throttle use, hills, cold weather, rider weight and higher assist levels.

The GOTRAX R1 carries up to 265 lb (120 kg) including the rider.

In the United States the GOTRAX R1 sells for $660, below the median of $800 across 24 folding e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $2 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the GOTRAX R1 may be ridden

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 500 W motor is above the 250 W limit and its 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop. A model above those limits is treated as a moped there, with type approval, registration and insurance, unless the brand sells a version set to the European limits.

GOTRAX R1 safety certification

The brand states that the GOTRAX R1 is certified to UL 2272.

UL 2272 is the US safety standard for the electrical system of personal e-mobility devices such as electric scooters.

New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849, with batteries certified to UL 2271, to be sold or rented there; California requires e-bike batteries to meet UL 2849 or EN 15194 from 2026.