Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Ecotric vs Fiido
Ecotric
Higher score in this comparison
Fiido
Ecotric vs Fiido: the differences
| Compare | EcotricReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | FiidoReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Bison, Peacedove, Starfish, Hammer | Titan, T2, C11, M1 Pro |
| Price from | $359Lower | $549 |
| Price up to | $1,399Lower | $2,299 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 1,000 | 750 |
| Assist class | Us class 2 | EU 25 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 840 | 2,088Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 60 | 347Higher |
| Lightest model (kg) | 24.95 | 13.75Lower |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 120.2 | 200Higher |
| Frame warranty | 1.5 years | 3 yearsHigher |
| Battery warranty | 1.5 years | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MC, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, CA, USCovers more |
| Belt drive | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Motor position (Hub), Throttle (Yes), Removable battery (Yes), Sales model (Both), Service network (Partner), Money-back period (30 days), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Ecotric: $359 vs $549.
- Price up to is lower at Ecotric: $1,399 vs $2,299.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Fiido: 2,088 vs 840.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Fiido: 347 vs 60.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Fiido: 13.75 vs 24.95.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Fiido: 200 vs 120.2.
- Frame warranty is higher at Fiido: 3 years vs 1.5 years.
- Battery warranty is higher at Fiido: 2 years vs 1.5 years.
- Support channels: only Ecotric offers Community.
- Support channels: only Fiido offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
Ecotric
Ecotric suits riders buying a first electric bike in North America on a budget. Bikes start at $359, carry a throttle and a removable battery, and come with a 30 day home trial, and claim 60 km of range on the Bison, with finance available.
Fiido
Fiido suits buyers who want one brand to cover the daily ride and the heavy load, with city, commuter, folding, fat-tire, cargo and longtail under a single range. An entry price of $549 makes a first bike easy to justify, and finance spreads the cost on the larger models.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ecotric | Fiido |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry at $359 and a top of $1,399 place Ecotric near the front of the price field. | 9.5Entry at $549 and a top of $2,299; ranked 22 of 149 brands on price from. |
| Offer | 8.9Throttle, removable battery, 840 Wh battery and a 30 day home trial across the line. | 9.5HigherA claimed range of 347 km on 2,088 Wh of battery, plus a payload of 200 kg on the cargo line. |
| Trust | 8.9HigherCertification to ul 2849 and a 30 day trial, against 1.5 years of frame cover. | 8.7Support on email, phone and help centre, 3 years on the frame and 2 years on the battery, 30 days to change your mind. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Ecotric | Fiido |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $359 | $549 |
| Price up to | $1,399 | $2,299 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 840 | 2,088 |
| Claimed range (km) | 60 | 347 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 24.95 | 13.75 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 120.2 | 200 |
| Frame warranty | 1.5 years | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 1.5 years | 2 years |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
Licences and countries
| Country | Ecotric | Fiido |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for Fiido: 27.
A third option
buymoreway has claimed range (km) at 350, against 60 for Ecotric and 347 for Fiido.
buymoreway reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Ecotric | Fiido |
|---|---|---|
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 45 of 143 | 46 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 37 of 90 | 38 of 90 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 23 of 69 | 24 of 69 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 38 of 98 | 39 of 98 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 31 of 80 | 32 of 80 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ecotric | Fiido |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, Step through, Emtb | City, Commuter, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, Longtail |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc, RimCovers more | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | Ul 2849 | En 15194 |
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ecotric | Fiido | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $359lowest quarter | $549lowest quarter | $999 |
| Price up to | $1,399lowest quarter | $2,299above the median | $2,099 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 1,000below the median | 750above the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 840above the median | 2,088highest quarter | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 60lowest quarter | 347highest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 24.95below the median | 13.75lowest quarter | 25.7 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Ecotric
Pros
- Prices start at $359 and top out at $1,399, covering the Bison, Peacedove, Starfish and Hammer in one line.
- A throttle and a removable battery are both standard, and the hub motor puts out 350 to 1,000 W.
- The line covers city, folding and fat tire, so a folding commuter and a cargo bike can come from the same brand.
Cons
- Belt drive is not offered, so riders who want a chain-free drivetrain should look at Tern, which builds cargo, commuter and folding bikes.
- Frame and battery cover runs 1.5 years and 1.5 years, shorter than the 30 day home trial window.
- Delivery covers US and CA, so riders in other markets start with Kalkhoff, whose range spans city, hybrid and step through bikes.
Fiido
Pros
- One brand covers city, commuter and folding, where Kalkhoff lists city, hybrid and step through and stops short of cargo and longtail.
- The hardware is consistent across the range: hydraulic disc brakes, en 15194 certification on the cargo bike and an assist class of EU 25.
- Named reference models, Titan, T2, C11, M1 Pro, let buyers judge the range bike by bike rather than by badge alone.
Cons
- The lightest bike in the range weighs 13.75 kg, so stairs, train platforms and shared flats are where the range asks most of a rider.
- Aftercare runs through partner shops with sales both, so a repair means finding a partner rather than returning to a company bench.
- Nominal power is 750 W from a hub motor, above the 500 W typical across the brands listed, which puts Fiido in the middle of a spread running 250 W to 2,600 W.
Who each suits
Ecotric
Who it suits
- Riders buying a first electric bike in the US or Canada who want a throttle without paying for a mid-drive system
- Households moving shopping or child cargo, with cargo-rated models taking 120.2 kg
- Commuters who want to ride before committing, using the 30 day home trial
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders in markets outside US and CA who need local servicing, since repairs run through partners (partner) and Kalkhoff is the comparison for city, hybrid, step-through and emtb bikes (city, hybrid and step through).
- Buyers who want a belt drivetrain, where Tern's cargo, commuter and folding line is the alternative since Ecotric does not offer belt drive.
Fiido
Who it suits
- Households carrying more than a rider, since city, commuter and folding puts a cargo bike and a longtail in the same range.
- Commuters splitting a week between a train platform and open road, choosing between Titan, T2, C11, M1 Pro in one place.
- Buyers who would rather spread the cost, since finance is offered across the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want a dealer backed city, hybrid or step through range: Kalkhoff lists city, hybrid and step through.
- Buyers who only need cargo, commuter and folding bikes and prefer a maker built around them: Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding.
- Riders after an emtb, a type HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists in commuter, folding and fat tire and the Fiido range leaves out.
Country by country
| Country | Ecotric | Fiido |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 29 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Ecotric
How much does an Ecotric e-bike cost at entry?+
Prices start at $359 and run up to $1,399, with the Bison, Peacedove, Starfish and Hammer spanning that range. Finance is available, so the entry price can be spread into payments rather than paid in one go. Check the specific figure on the model page before ordering.
Which markets does Ecotric sell and deliver to?+
Delivery covers US and CA. Ecotric is based in the US, so the range is aimed mainly at North American riders. Anyone outside those markets should check shipping, road rules and support for their own country before committing to a bike, since parts and servicing follow the same reach.
Fiido
How much does a Fiido e-bike cost to buy?+
The range runs $549 to $2,299. The lower figure is the cheapest bike Fiido lists and the upper figure the most expensive, and both are the price of the bike at the point of sale. Nothing in the published pricing comes back as a renewal, so the purchase figure is the one that stays in your budget.
What range do Fiido bikes cover on a charge?+
The headline figure is a claimed range of 347 km on the largest battery, 2,088 Wh. Claimed numbers come from the brand rather than an independent test, so treat the top figure as a ceiling and expect the lighter, loaded bikes to fall short of it on a cold commute.
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