Updated October 21, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Gotrax vs Helokeep
Gotrax
Helokeep
Higher score in this comparison
Where Gotrax and Helokeep differ
| Compare | GotraxReviewVisitVisit | HelokeepReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | G4, GXL V2, GX3 | Helokeep CD20 Long-Range Cargo Electric Bike, Helokeep 26M Electric Mountain Bike, Helokeep 26P Electric Mountain Bike, Helokeep COCO U Folding Electric Bike |
| Price from | $284Lower | $499 |
| Price up to | $1,299Lower | $1,999 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 750 | 1,100 |
| Assist class | Us class 3 | Us class 2 |
| Claimed range (km) | 20 to 40 | 241.4Higher |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 120 | 250Higher |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 0.25 years |
| Sales model | Both | Direct |
| Money-back period | 31 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Largest battery (Wh) | Not confirmed | 1,588.8 |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 31.7 |
| Belt drive | Not confirmed | No |
| Service network | Own | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Motor position (Hub), Throttle (Yes), Finance (Yes), Markets (US).
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Key differences
- Helokeep scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at Gotrax: $284 vs $499.
- Price up to is lower at Gotrax: $1,299 vs $1,999.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Helokeep: 241.4 vs 20 to 40.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Helokeep: 250 vs 120.
- Battery warranty is higher at Gotrax: 1 to 2 years vs 0.25 years.
- Money-back period is higher at Gotrax: 31 days vs 30 days.
- Bike types: only Gotrax offers City.
- Bike types: only Helokeep offers Emtb, Step through, Commuter.
Our verdict on each
Gotrax
Gotrax suits US commuters who want a folding kick-scooter with suspension and a parts shop behind it, and who will not stretch for a bigger battery. The GXL commuter lists at $284, and the range covers top speeds of 25 to 32 km/h.
Helokeep
Helokeep suits US riders who want a single direct seller across cargo, mountain, folding, commuter and fat-tire shapes, with no dealer network in between. Entry pricing is $499, the priciest model reaches $1,999, and refunds run 30 days against battery cover of 0.25 years.
Score breakdown
| Area | Gotrax | Helokeep |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry at $284 and a 187.2 Wh pack line up with a cost score of 9.4 across the comparison. | 9.6HigherEntry at $499 rises to $1,999 at the top, and Helokeep ranks 16 of 149 brands on starting price. |
| Offer | 9.0Folding, suspension and a spare parts shop on a 12.2 kg frame match an offer score of 9. | 9.1HigherA single catalogue covers cargo, emtb and step through, with claimed range 241.4 km, payload 250 kg and a 1,588.8 Wh battery on the cargo bike. |
| Trust | 8.9In-house service and email, phone and help centre sit behind a trust score of 8.9 for a brand founded in 2017. | 8.9Frame cover runs 2 years and refunds 30 days, but battery cover sits at 0.25 years, and selling is direct. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Gotrax | Helokeep |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
Available in 1 country for both.
How they place
| Ranking | Gotrax | Helokeep |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 20 of 185 | 5 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 17 of 143 | 5 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 17 of 90 | 4 of 90 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 8 of 69 | 4 of 69 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 16 of 98 | 4 of 98 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 16 of 80 | 4 of 80 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Gotrax | Helokeep |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Fat tire, Folding, City, Cargo | Cargo, Emtb, Step through, Folding, Commuter, Fat tire |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc |
| Certifications | Not confirmed | Ul 2849 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | HONG KONG JIANGHE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LIMITED |
| Headquarters | United States | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Gotrax | Helokeep | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $284lowest quarter | $499lowest quarter | $999 |
| Price up to | $1,299lowest quarter | $1,999below the median | $2,099 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 750below the median | 1,100highest quarter | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | Not confirmed | 1,588.8highest quarter | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 20 to 40lowest quarter | 241.4highest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 31.7above the median | 25.7 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Gotrax
Pros
- Folding and suspension are both standard, which suits a commute that mixes train, pavement and a walk at the far end.
- A 187.2 Wh pack keeps the entry commuter at 12.2 kg, light enough to carry rather than lock away.
- Claimed range of 20 to 40 km and top speed of 25 to 32 km/h suit short urban hops, and finance is available at the dearer end.
Cons
- Shipping is listed for US only, so riders elsewhere have no listed market for delivery or warranty work.
- The motor sits in the hub, which adds weight and costs some efficiency on climbs against a mid-drive.
- A warranty of 12 to 24 months is shorter than buyers who keep a scooter for years would hope for.
Helokeep
Pros
- A single seller covers cargo, mountain, folding, commuter, step-through and fat-tire shapes: cargo, emtb and step through.
- Entry pricing of $499 keeps a new e-bike purchase within reach.
- The cargo bike claims 241.4 km of range and takes 250 kg of load, and it has a throttle.
Cons
- Battery cover is 0.25 years against a frame warranty of 2 years, so the pack is the weak point of the policy.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, with no live chat or community forum among the listed channels.
- Shipping is listed for US alone, so riders outside that market have no stated delivery.
Who each suits
Gotrax
Who it suits
- US commuters who want one folding kick-scooter for train, pavement and short road links.
- Riders who care more about a spare parts shop and in-house service than about battery size.
- Value buyers, since entry pricing sits at 10 of 52 brands in the comparison.
Who should look elsewhere
- AOVO Official, if you want a longer named line-up than G4, GXL V2, GX3 and more variants to pick between.
- iSinwheel, if the higher-output models in GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W match your riding better.
- HK BEIRUI TRADE CO., if a shorter catalogue such as GT28, K10 is the sort of choice you want.
Helokeep
Who it suits
- US riders who want cargo or mountain shapes from a single direct seller.
- Commuters who want a long claimed range on the cargo bike alongside a 30 days refund window.
- Buyers who want a folding bike and a cargo bike in the same catalogue rather than across brands.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern buyers, who want a dedicated maker of cargo, commuter and folding rather than a broad direct catalogue.
- Kalkhoff buyers, who want city, hybrid and step through from a brand that is not a direct-only seller.
- Riders keeping an e-bike for years without battery worries, since battery cover is 0.25 years.
Current offers
Helokeep
Current offer
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First order
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Gotrax | Helokeep |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Gotrax
What does a Gotrax kick-scooter cost?+
The entry commuter lists at $284, and prices across the full range reach $1,299. Named models cover G4, GXL V2, GX3, with the fat-tire and cargo shapes sitting at the dearer end of that list. Finance is available, so the higher-priced variants can be spread over time rather than settled at the start.
How far does a Gotrax scooter go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 20 to 40 km on a 187.2 Wh battery. That is a manufacturer figure, so hills, a heavier rider and cold weather all cut the real distance. Plan around a daily commute and the pack is comfortable; plan a long weekend route and a bigger pack from another brand suits better.
Helokeep
What does a Helokeep e-bike cost at the entry point?+
Helokeep sells direct, and the entry price is $499. The priciest bike in the catalogue reaches $1,999, so the gap between the cheapest and the top end is wide. Riders pay a purchase price once, and nothing on the bike is set to renew afterwards.
Is there a subscription or renewal fee to pay after buying?+
No subscription sits behind the purchase. Bikes are bought outright, so the $499 entry point is what you pay at the point of sale and nothing renews later. The only ongoing commitments are servicing and the warranty, with frame cover of 2 years and battery cover of 0.25 years.
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