Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass

What the Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass is built for

The Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

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

It carries a 461 Wh removable battery and a stated range of up to 51 miles (82 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 Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass weighs 56 lb (25.3 kg), carries up to 265 lb (120 kg) including the rider and has front suspension.

In the United States the Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass sells for $2,400, above the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the premium models. That is $5 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass may be ridden

Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass 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 500 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.

Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass safety certification

The brand's listing for the Hover-1 H-1 Pro Compass does not state a UL 2849 or EN 15194 certification. New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849 to be sold or rented there, and California requires certified batteries from 2026; ask the seller for the certificate before buying.