Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Gotrax vs Prophete
Gotrax
Higher score in this comparison
Prophete
Where Gotrax and Prophete differ
| Compare | GotraxReviewVisitVisit | PropheteReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | G4, GXL V2, GX3 | Hansa by Prophete, Geniesser 3.3, Dice 5.0, Urbanicer 4.0 |
| Price from | $284 | €1,149.95 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 25 to 32 | 20 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 to 500 | 300 to 390 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 187.2 | 275 to 468Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 20 to 40 | 220Higher |
| Weight (kg) | 12.2Lower | 17.5 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 100 to 120 | 137 to 138Higher |
| Markets | US | DE, IT, LU, NL, AT, BE, PL, EE, LV, LT |
| Suspension | Yes | Not confirmed |
| UL 2272 certified | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 12 to 24 months | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Folding (Yes), Tyres (Pneumatic), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Gotrax scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Battery capacity (Wh) is higher at Prophete: 275 to 468 vs 187.2.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Prophete: 220 vs 20 to 40.
- Weight (kg) is lower at Gotrax: 12.2 vs 17.5.
- Maximum load (kg) is higher at Prophete: 137 to 138 vs 100 to 120.
- Prophete is available in 9 more countries.
- Markets: only Gotrax offers US.
- Markets: only Prophete offers DE, IT, LU.
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.
Prophete
Prophete suits a European rider who wants a single brand to cover city, commuter and cargo bikes, with its own service network behind it. You pay more at entry than the site median, so check the Hansa by Prophete at €1,149.95 against cheaper shortlists first.
Score breakdown
| Area | Gotrax | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry at $284 and a 187.2 Wh pack line up with a cost score of 9.4 across the comparison. | 8.7The Hansa by Prophete starts at €1,149.95, above the site median of €876.09, and the range stops at €3,199.95. |
| Offer | 9.0Folding, suspension and a spare parts shop on a 12.2 kg frame match an offer score of 9. | 9.3HigherBike types run city, commuter and hybrid, with service network own and a spare parts shop. |
| 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. | Not confirmed |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Gotrax | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 187.2 | 275 to 468 |
| Claimed range (km) | 20 to 40 | 220 |
| Weight (kg) | 12.2 | 17.5 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 100 to 120 | 137 to 138 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Gotrax | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
Additional countries for Gotrax: 1. Additional countries for Prophete: 10.
How they place
| Ranking | Gotrax | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 20 of 185 | 113 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 17 of 143 | 92 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 8 of 69 | 44 of 69 |
| Electric scooters | 7 of 58 | 40 of 58 |
| Lightweight e-scooters | 2 of 24 | 18 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Gotrax | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | Not confirmed | De |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Hydraulic disc, Rim |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Prophete In Moving GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
E-bikes
| Fact | Gotrax | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Fat tire, Folding, City, Cargo | City, Commuter, Hybrid, Step through, Emtb, Road, Cargo, Longtail |
| Price up to | $1,299 | €3,199.95 |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 750 | 250 |
| Assist class | Us class 3 | EU 25 |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Largest battery (Wh) | Not confirmed | 799.9 |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 17.6 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 120 | 200Higher |
| Belt drive | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | Not confirmed |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 years | Not confirmed |
| Sales model | Both | Direct |
| Service network | Own | Own |
| Money-back period | 31 days | Not confirmed |
| Finance | Yes | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Gotrax | Prophete | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed (km/h) | 25 to 32below the median | 20lowest quarter | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 to 500lowest quarter | 300 to 390lowest quarter | 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 187.2lowest quarter | 275 to 468below the median | 612 |
| Claimed range (km) | 20 to 40below the median | 220highest quarter | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 12.2lowest quarter | 17.5below the median | 17.82 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 100 to 120below the median | 137 to 138above the median | 120.2 |
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.
Prophete
Pros
- The service network is own and a spare parts shop is available, so wear parts and repairs come from the company that built the bike.
- The range spans city, commuter and hybrid, so a city bike, a step-through, a mountain bike and a cargo hauler all come from the same maker.
- Cargo and longtail models are rated for a payload of 200 kg, which covers a weekly shop, a laptop or a small child.
Cons
- The Hansa by Prophete costs €1,149.95 at entry, above the site median of €876.09, so Prophete is not the cheapest route into an e-bike.
- The lightest bike listed still weighs 17.6 kg, which rules it out for anyone carrying a bike up stairs or onto a train.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre and stops there, with no live chat listed for quick answers.
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.
Prophete
Who it suits
- Riders in the countries Prophete ships to, who would rather have the brand's own workshop and parts shop than a third-party dealer network.
- Households with mixed transport needs, from a step-through city bike for one rider to a cargo hauler for the school run.
- Buyers who keep a bike for years and value replaceable parts over a wide dealer network.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern, whose bike types are cargo, commuter and folding, is the closer fit if your shortlist is built around cargo, commuter and folding bikes.
- Kalkhoff, listed as city, hybrid and step through, suits riders who want city, hybrid and mountain shapes rather than a range this wide.
- HK Beirui Trade Co., listed as commuter, folding and fat tire, is the pick for fat-tire riding, while Prophete's types are city, commuter and hybrid.
Current offers
Prophete
Current offer
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Country by country
| Country | Gotrax | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
| Latvia | No | Yes |
| Lithuania | No | Yes |
| Luxembourg | No | Yes |
8 of 11 countries where either is available.
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.
Prophete
How much does a Prophete e-bike cost at entry?+
The cheapest bike listed, the Hansa by Prophete, costs €1,149.95, and the priciest listed bike, a cargo model, runs to €3,199.95. That is the whole span of the range rather than a subscription, so the figure you read is the figure you pay. Finance is offered if you would rather spread the entry cost over time.
What range do I get on a charge?+
One listed model is quoted at a claimed range of 220 km, and the biggest battery in the bike range is 799.9 Wh. Read that range figure as a claim made under set conditions rather than a promise, since weather, load and gradient all move it. A larger battery also means more weight to lift, so size the pack to your real route.
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