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Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Gotrax vs Hiboy

Gotrax scores 9.1 and Hiboy 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Gotrax

Gotrax

9.1/10
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Hiboy

Hiboy

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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Gotrax vs Hiboy: the differences

Gotrax vs Hiboy
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Reference modelsG4, GXL V2, GX3Hiboy P6, Hiboy EX9, Hiboy EX6, Hiboy EX6F
Price from$284CA$1,142.99
Top speed (km/h)25 to 3230
Nominal motor power (W)250 to 500500
Claimed range (km)20 to 40120Higher
Weight (kg)12.2Lower16.5
Maximum load (kg)100 to 120Higher100
TyresPneumaticSolid
Warranty12 to 24 monthsHigher12 months
MarketsUSCA, US, AE, SACovers more
Battery capacity (Wh)187.2Not confirmed
IP ratingNot confirmedIPX4

Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Folding (Yes), Suspension (Yes), UL 2272 certified (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Hiboy scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at Hiboy: 120 vs 20 to 40.
  • Weight (kg) is lower at Gotrax: 12.2 vs 16.5.
  • Maximum load (kg) is higher at Gotrax: 100 to 120 vs 100.
  • Warranty is higher at Gotrax: 12 to 24 months vs 12 months.
  • Support channels: only Gotrax offers Phone.
  • Support channels: only Hiboy offers Community.
  • Founded is lower at Hiboy: 2014 vs 2017.
  • Markets: only Hiboy offers CA, AE, SA.

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.

Read the full Gotrax review

Hiboy

Hiboy suits commuters who want a fat-tire or step-through e-bike with a throttle and a removable battery, and who are happy to buy and service through one company. E-bike prices sit at CAD 1,142.99 and CAD 1,349.99, with a 1 year frame warranty behind them.

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Score breakdown

Gotrax vs Hiboy
AreaGotraxHiboy
Cost9.4Entry at $284 and a 187.2 Wh pack line up with a cost score of 9.4 across the comparison.9.7HigherEntry at CAD 1,142.99 and top at CAD 1,349.99, plus finance, keep the outlay modest for a fat-tire bike.
Offer9.0HigherFolding, suspension and a spare parts shop on a 12.2 kg frame match an offer score of 9.8.8Throttle, a removable battery, 720 Wh of battery and a 30 days money-back window in one package.
Trust8.9In-house service and email, phone and help centre sit behind a trust score of 8.9 for a brand founded in 2017.8.9Run by FREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITED from CN and founded in 2014, with support on email, help centre and community and no crash replacement.

The numbers side by side

Gotrax vs Hiboy
FactGotraxHiboy
Claimed range (km)20 to 40120
Weight (kg)12.216.5
Maximum load (kg)100 to 120100
Warranty12 to 24 months12 months

How they place

Gotrax vs Hiboy
RankingGotraxHiboy
Electric bikes20 of 18582 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes17 of 14359 of 143
Folding e-bikes17 of 9049 of 90
Fat tire e-bikes16 of 9849 of 98
Cheap e-bikes16 of 8046 of 80
Electric scooters7 of 5830 of 58
Lightweight e-scooters2 of 2412 of 24

What we checked

Gotrax

  • gotrax.com: 19 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Hiboy

  • hiboy.ca: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
  • hiboy.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Every fact side by side

Gotrax vs Hiboy
FactGotraxHiboy
BrakesNot confirmedHydraulic disc, Mechanical disc
Legal entityNot confirmedFREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITED
HeadquartersUnited StatesChina
Founded20172014Lower
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centreEmail, Help centre, Community

E-bikes

Gotrax vs Hiboy
FactGotraxHiboy
Bike typesFat tire, Folding, City, CargoCommuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire
Price up to$1,299CA$1,349.99
Motor positionHubNot confirmed
Nominal motor power (W)350 to 750500 to 750
Assist classUs class 3Us class 3
ThrottleYesYes
Largest battery (Wh)Not confirmed720
Removable batteryNot confirmedYes
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed29
Maximum payload (kg)120150Higher
CertificationsNot confirmedUl 2849
Frame warranty1 to 2 yearsHigher1 year
Battery warranty1 to 2 yearsHigher0.5 years
Sales modelBothBoth
Service networkOwnOwn
Money-back period31 daysHigher30 days
FinanceYesYes

Helmets and locks

Gotrax vs Hiboy
FactGotraxHiboy
Product typeNot confirmedLock
Integrated lightsNot confirmedNo
Crash replacementNot confirmedNo

Where each stands against the rest

Gotrax vs Hiboy
FactGotraxHiboyMedian
Top speed (km/h)25 to 32below the median30at the median30
Nominal motor power (W)250 to 500lowest quarter500at the median500
Battery capacity (Wh)187.2lowest quarterNot confirmed612
Claimed range (km)20 to 40below the median120above the median89.25
Weight (kg)12.2lowest quarter16.5below the median17.82
Maximum load (kg)100 to 120below the median100lowest quarter120.2

Median across 48 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.

Hiboy

Pros

  • Throttle and a removable battery are both present, so a rider can pull away from a standstill and carry the pack indoors to charge.
  • A claimed range of 120 km on a 720 Wh battery gives fat-tire riders usable distance between charges.
  • Hiboy services in-house and runs a spare parts shop, which narrows the gap on dealer-led rivals such as Kalkhoff.

Cons

  • Support runs on email, help centre and community, so buyers with a fault get written answers and a help centre rather than a phone line.
  • The lightest bike still weighs 29 kg, so the folding models suit a car boot more than a stairwell.
  • Crash replacement is not part of the policy, so a written-off bike is not swapped out.

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.

Hiboy

Who it suits

  • Riders who want a fat-tire bike with a throttle and a removable battery, and who value one company handling sales and servicing.
  • Commuters who would rather spread the cost than pay CAD 1,142.99 in one go.
  • Shoppers who want bikes, a kick-scooter and a lock from the same seller.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Kalkhoff buyers after hybrid or emtb frames, since those sit outside Hiboy's commuter, city and step through.
  • Tern riders carrying cargo, because cargo is not among Hiboy's commuter, city and step through.

Current offers

Hiboy

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Subscribe & get 5% off your first order: 5% off first order

    Email newsletter signup before first purchase.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

  • Discount code

    C$20 off for email subscribers: C$20 off

    Email newsletter signup on the Canadian store.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

Gotrax vs Hiboy
CountryGotraxHiboy
CanadaNoYes
United StatesYesNo

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.

Hiboy

What does a Hiboy e-bike cost?+

The e-bike range opens at CAD 1,142.99 and closes at CAD 1,349.99. That band is narrow, so the commuter, step-through and fat-tire models sit inside one price bracket rather than spanning cheap to premium. Finance is offered, which spreads the entry figure over time.

Can I pay for a Hiboy bike in instalments?+

Finance is offered across the electric bike collection, so the purchase can be split rather than settled up front. The amount follows the same entry and top prices, CAD 1,142.99 and CAD 1,349.99, so choosing a cheaper model finances a smaller sum over the same period.

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