GOTRAX Ranger 16

What the GOTRAX Ranger 16 is built for

The GOTRAX Ranger 16 is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

It has a 350 W hub motor and a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).

It carries a 281 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 Ranger 16 weighs 56 lb (25.6 kg), carries up to 165 lb (75 kg) including the rider and is rated IPX4 against water.

In the United States the GOTRAX Ranger 16 sells for $549, below the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models. That is $2 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the GOTRAX Ranger 16 may be ridden

GOTRAX Ranger 16 is sold as Class 2 (throttle, up to 20 mph) under the three-class system most US states use.

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 350 W motor is above the 250 W limit, its 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop and its throttle moves it without pedalling, which the pedelec rules allow only as start-up help at walking pace. 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 Ranger 16 safety certification

The brand states that the GOTRAX Ranger 16 is certified to UL 2849.

UL 2849 is the US safety standard for the whole electrical system of an e-bike: battery, charger, motor and controller tested together.

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.