GOTRAX Shift S1

What the GOTRAX Shift S1 is built for

The GOTRAX Shift S1 is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

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

It carries a stated range of up to 15 miles (24 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 Shift S1 weighs 40 lb (18.1 kg) and carries up to 265 lb (120 kg) including the rider.

In the United States the GOTRAX Shift S1 sells for $399, below the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the more affordable models.

Where the GOTRAX Shift S1 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 350 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 Shift S1 safety certification

The brand states that the GOTRAX Shift S1 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.