1. Vivi ACE01: best overall
The Vivi ACE01 is the only pick here with a torque sensor, and for $689.99 (as of Sep 16, 3:16 PM EDT, subject to change) it pairs that sensor with hydraulic 180 mm disc brakes and certification by SGS to both UL 2849 (the complete electrical system) and UL 2271 (the battery). A torque sensor reads how hard you press the pedals and scales the motor to match, so assist ramps with your effort instead of switching on whenever the cranks turn. Every other pick here uses a cadence sensor.
The powertrain is stated in full: 750 W rated (the figure state caps regulate), 1500 W peak and 90 N·m. The 720 Wh pack (48 V x 15 Ah) is removable, and Vivi's "up to 60 miles" works out to about 25 to 35 miles of mixed riding on 26 x 4 inch tires. The 100 mm coil fork locks out and adjusts for preload.
Vivi sells it as Class 3: pedal assist to 25 mph, with the throttle capped at 20 mph. A throttle on a Class 3 bike is not allowed in every state, and seven jurisdictions do not recognise Class 3 at all, so if you live in one of them the ACE07 below is the compliant choice. The trades are 72 lb of bike, no published payload rating, a 1-year warranty on motor and battery, and a far weaker Amazon sales rank than the Roamer ST or Heybike Ranger (September 2026). Read the full Vivi ACE01 review.
2. Heybike Ranger: best folder
The Heybike Ranger is a folding step-through fat-tire bike with hydraulic disc brakes (180 mm rotors) and UL 2849 and UL 2271 certifications listed on its Amazon page, for $799.99 (as of Sep 16, 3:16 PM EDT, subject to change). That combination of fold, hydraulics and certification is the reason to buy it. It is #24 in Amazon's Electric Folding Bikes (September 2026), and it sits right on the under-$800 guide's ceiling, which is why it appears here.
The motor is 750 W rated (1400 W peak, 80 N·m) and the display switches between Class 1, 2 and 3, topping out at 28 mph pedal assist. The 600 Wh pack (48 V x 12.5 Ah) charges in about 3 hours on the included 4 A charger; plan on 25 to 35 miles at mid assist against the 45-mile claim. The payload is 400 lb with a 150 lb rear rack, the highest among these picks, and Heybike's sizing chart covers riders from 4'11" to 6'3".
It folds to 40 x 20 x 31 inches, but at 70 lb the fold is for car boots and closets, not for carrying. Assist comes from a cadence sensor. Read the full Heybike Ranger review.
3. Jasion Roamer ST: best step-through commuter
The Jasion Roamer ST is a step-through Class 3 commuter whose Amazon title states "UL2849 Certified", for $719.99 (as of Sep 16, 3:16 PM EDT, subject to change), and it has the strongest Amazon sales rank of the five picks: #29 in Electric Bicycles (September 2026). It pairs that with hydraulic disc brakes on 180 mm rotors, a 750 W rated motor (1200 W peak, 75 N·m), and cruise control, fenders, lights and a rear rack as standard.
At 60 lb it is the lightest pick here, and the step-through frame suits riders who find swinging a leg over a top tube difficult. Pedal assist runs to 28 mph, which is Class 3, and the throttle caps at 20 mph. The trade is the battery: 528 Wh (36 V x 14.6 Ah) is the smallest on this page, so plan on about 30 miles against the 40-to-62-mile claim. The warranty is 1 year on motor and battery and 6 months on the frame. The listing covers several Roamer variants, so check the configuration reads ST before checkout. Read the full Jasion Roamer ST review.
4. Kingbull Ranger: best two-up bike and biggest battery
The Kingbull Ranger carries the biggest battery on this page, 864 Wh (48 V x 18 Ah), and a bench seat built for a passenger, for $849 (as of Sep 16, 3:16 PM EDT, subject to change). The footrest pegs come in the box, the maximum payload is 350 lb, and the 150 lb rear rack rating is the figure that binds: a 150 lb passenger is already at the limit, so two large adults fall outside the specification.
The motor is 750 W rated, the ceiling in the federal low-speed electric bicycle definition at 16 CFR 1512.2; the 1300 W figure is peak. It ships as Class 3 at 28 mph with Class 2 selectable in the display, so it can be set legal in the seven no-Class-3 states. Against Kingbull's 80-mile claim, plan on 31 to 43 miles. Turn signals, a horn, IPX6 sealing and a lockable 80 mm dual-crown fork are fitted, and the warranty is 2 years on motor, battery, controller and frame (1 year on display and fork, 3 months on brakes and tires).
It ranks fourth on what the spec sheet leaves out. Kingbull calls it "full suspension", but its own table lists a fork and no rear shock. The Brakes row names only the power cut-off levers, with no caliper or brake type, on an 88 lb bike rated to 28 mph, so ask Kingbull to confirm the brakes in writing before ordering. It is labelled "UL Certificated by SGS", which is not the UL 2849 claim Kingbull makes for its dearer bikes. The saddle is fixed, and assist is cadence-sensed. Carrying a passenger is regulated separately in some states, so check your state. Read the full Kingbull Ranger review.
5. Vivi ACE07: best Class 2
The Vivi ACE07 is the pick for DC, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, the seven jurisdictions that do not recognise Class 3: for $781.79 (as of Sep 16, 3:16 PM EDT, subject to change) it caps at 19.8 mph, states a 750 W rated motor and carries UL 2849 via SGS in its listing title. North Carolina starts recognising Class 3 on 1 December 2026.
Around that sits a removable 720 Wh battery (48 V x 15 Ah), 26 x 4 inch fat tires on a step-through frame, a front spring fork, and a rear rack, fenders and lights as standard. Plan on 30 to 40 miles on pavement against the 40-to-55-mile claim, and less in snow or sand. The payload is 330 lb.
The trades: 75 lb, a cadence sensor, a 1-year warranty on motor and battery, and fat tires that cost range on smooth roads. Vivi has shipped this bike with both hydraulic and mechanical 180 mm disc brakes, so if hydraulics matter, confirm them in the listing description before ordering. Read the full Vivi ACE07 review.