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Updated October 21, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Helokeep vs iHoverboard

Helokeep scores 9.3 and iHoverboard 9.3 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Helokeep

Higher score in this comparison

9.3/10
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iHoverboard

9.3/10
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Helokeep vs iHoverboard: the differences

Helokeep vs iHoverboard
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Reference modelsHelokeep CD20 Long-Range Cargo Electric Bike, Helokeep 26M Electric Mountain Bike, Helokeep 26P Electric Mountain Bike, Helokeep COCO U Folding Electric Bikei9, i8, i9Max, i10Plus, iX5S
Price from$499£99.99
Price up to$1,999£639.99
Nominal motor power (W)1,100250
Assist classUs class 2EU 25
Largest battery (Wh)1,588.8Higher468
Claimed range (km)241.4Higher30
Maximum payload (kg)250Higher150
Battery warranty0.25 years0.5 yearsHigher
Sales modelDirectBoth
MarketsUSGB, DE, FR, USCovers more
ThrottleYesNot confirmed
Lightest model (kg)31.7Not confirmed
Service networkNot confirmedOwn

Same on both: Motor position (Hub), Removable battery (Yes), Belt drive (No), Frame warranty (2 years), Money-back period (30 days), Finance (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Helokeep: 1,588.8 vs 468.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at Helokeep: 241.4 vs 30.
  • Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Helokeep: 250 vs 150.
  • Battery warranty is higher at iHoverboard: 0.5 years vs 0.25 years.
  • Support channels: only iHoverboard offers Chat.
  • Bike types: only Helokeep offers Cargo, Emtb, Fat tire.
  • Brakes: only Helokeep offers Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc.
  • Brakes: only iHoverboard offers Disc, Regen.
  • Markets: only iHoverboard offers GB, DE, FR.

Our verdict on each

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.

Read the full Helokeep review

iHoverboard

iHoverboard suits commuters who want a folding scooter and a bike range from one seller serving Britain, Germany, France and the US. Entry sits at £99.99 with 12 months of cover, and 270 Wh packs a 30 km claimed range, while 468 Wh tops the bigger bikes.

Read the full iHoverboard review

Score breakdown

Helokeep vs iHoverboard
AreaHelokeepiHoverboard
Cost9.6Entry at $499 rises to $1,999 at the top, and Helokeep ranks 16 of 149 brands on starting price.9.7HigherPrice from £99.99 puts it 5 of 52 on price from, and cost scores 9.7.
Offer9.1HigherA 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.8.8Entry priced at £99.99, bikes topping out at £639.99, with finance and 12 months cover; offer scores 8.8.
Trust8.9Frame cover runs 2 years and refunds 30 days, but battery cover sits at 0.25 years, and selling is direct.Not confirmed

Which one suits you

Pick Helokeep if offer, largest battery (wh), claimed range (km), and maximum payload (kg) matter most.

Pick iHoverboard if battery warranty and markets matter most.

By the numbers

Helokeep vs iHoverboard
FactHelokeepiHoverboard
Largest battery (Wh)1,588.8468
Claimed range (km)241.430
Maximum payload (kg)250150
Frame warranty2 years2 years
Battery warranty0.25 years0.5 years
Money-back period30 days30 days

How they place

Helokeep vs iHoverboard
RankingHelokeepiHoverboard
Electric bikes5 of 18571 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes5 of 14349 of 143
Folding e-bikes4 of 9040 of 90
Cheap e-bikes4 of 8035 of 80

Every fact side by side

Helokeep vs iHoverboard
FactHelokeepiHoverboard
Bike typesCargo, Emtb, Step through, Folding, Commuter, Fat tireCovers moreCommuter, Folding, Step through
BrakesHydraulic disc, Mechanical discDisc, Regen
CertificationsUl 2849Not confirmed
Legal entityHONG KONG JIANGHE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LIMITEDLTTGFRS LTD
HeadquartersHong KongUnited Kingdom
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centreEmail, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more

Where each stands against the rest

Helokeep vs iHoverboard
FactHelokeepiHoverboardMedian
Nominal motor power (W)1,100highest quarter250below the median425
Largest battery (Wh)1,588.8highest quarter468lowest quarter800.8
Claimed range (km)241.4highest quarter30lowest quarter138.5
Lightest model (kg)31.7above the medianNot confirmed25.7
Maximum payload (kg)250highest quarter150below the median158.76
Frame warranty2 yearsat the median2 yearsat the median2 years

Median across 144 listed brands.

Pros and cons

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.

iHoverboard

Pros

  • Price from £99.99 puts the brand at 5 of 52 on the site, so entry is priced at the sharp end.
  • Finance is available and the bike range tops out at £639.99, so the pricier frames can be spread rather than paid outright.
  • Support runs on email, phone and chat with servicing in-house, and a spare parts shop lets wear parts be ordered directly.

Cons

  • Suspension is absent on the scooter, so the ride suits smooth urban routes more than broken ones.
  • Belt drive is absent on the bike, so the drivetrain is the part that needs regular attention.
  • Battery capacity of 270 Wh ranks 16 of 20 brands on the site, well under 436.7 Wh.

Who each suits

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.

iHoverboard

Who it suits

  • Commuters who want a kick scooter that folds and weighs 12 kg, so it can go on a train or under a desk.
  • Riders buying scooters and bikes from one seller, with commuter, folding and step through frames, finance and a spare parts shop under the same roof.
  • Readers who want an own-brand shop to put against iSinwheel and AOVO Official, weighing i9, i8, i9Max, i10Plus, iX5S against GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W and AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders after a belt drive or suspension, since both are absent from the parts of the range described.
  • Long-distance commuters, because 270 Wh sits well under 436.7 Wh for the site, so pack size is worth weighing against iSinwheel or AOVO Official first.
  • Buyers shopping outside GB, DE and FR, where neither the range nor the service network reaches.

Current offers

Helokeep

Current offer

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Country by country

Helokeep vs iHoverboard
CountryHelokeepiHoverboard
United KingdomNoYes
United StatesYesNo

Questions about each

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.

iHoverboard

What does entry cost, and can the bigger bikes be financed?+

Entry is priced at £99.99, which places the brand at 5 of 52 brands on the site for price from. The bike side is wider, with commuter, folding and step-through frames (commuter, folding and step through) and prices topping out at £639.99. Finance is available, so a larger frame can be spread rather than paid in one sum.

How far does one charge go?+

The folding scooter carries 270 Wh and a 30 km claimed range, a headline figure rather than an independent check. Larger bikes take 468 Wh, so the extra capacity sits on the bike models rather than the scooter. At 12 kg, the scooter is a short-commute machine with a 100 kg load limit for errands.

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