Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Hiboy vs Ride Electric
Ride Electric
Hiboy
Higher score in this comparison
Hiboy vs Ride Electric: the differences
| Compare | HiboyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Ride ElectricReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Hiboy P6, Hiboy EX9, Hiboy EX6, Hiboy EX6F | Fatfish OG 2.0 EN15194 Certified Fat Tyre E-Bike; Fatfish Biggie EN15194 Certified Fat Tyre E-Bike; Smartmotion G3 ECity MED 26" WHL; Smartmotion Hypersonic Neo Ultra Edition |
| Price from | CA$1,142.99 | A$1,299 |
| Price up to | CA$1,349.99 | A$12,999 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 to 750 | 250 |
| Assist class | Us class 3 | EU 25 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 960Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 120Higher | 100 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 160Higher |
| Frame warranty | 1 year | 3 yearsHigher |
| Battery warranty | 0.5 years | 2 yearsHigher |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Markets | CA, US, AE, SA | AU |
| Motor position | Not confirmed | Hub |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lightest model (kg) | 29 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Throttle (Yes), Sales model (Both), Service network (Own), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Hiboy scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Ride Electric: 960 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Hiboy: 120 vs 100.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Ride Electric: 160 vs 150.
- Frame warranty is higher at Ride Electric: 3 years vs 1 year.
- Battery warranty is higher at Ride Electric: 2 years vs 0.5 years.
- Money-back period is higher at Hiboy: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Certifications: only Hiboy offers Ul 2849.
- Certifications: only Ride Electric offers En 15194.
- Bike types: only Ride Electric offers Road, Emtb.
Our verdict on each
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.
Ride Electric
Ride Electric suits Australian riders who want a single shop for the bike, the parts and the warranty, with fat tyre models carrying en 15194 certification. A money-backed period of 7 days takes the pressure off a first purchase, and finance is available across the range.
Score breakdown
| Area | Hiboy | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 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. | 8.7Entry price AUD 1,299 ranks 54 of 149, while the top of the range at AUD 12,999 pulls the spread wide. |
| Offer | 8.8Throttle, a removable battery, 720 Wh of battery and a 30 days money-back window in one package. | 9.0HigherFinance is available across a 19 brand shelf, so the entry price of AUD 1,299 buys choice as well as a bike. |
| Trust | 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. | 8.9A frame warranty of 3 years, a battery warranty of 2 years and support on email, help centre and community with 3 shops. |
Sources behind this comparison
Hiboy
- hiboy.ca: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- hiboy.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Ride Electric
- rideelectric.com.au: 24 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Hiboy | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 82 of 185 | 35 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 59 of 143 | 32 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 49 of 90 | 29 of 90 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 49 of 98 | 27 of 98 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 46 of 80 | 23 of 80 |
| Electric scooters | 30 of 58 | 12 of 58 |
| Bike helmets and locks | 15 of 34 | 4 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hiboy | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire | Commuter, Road, City, Folding, Emtb, Fat tire, Step throughCovers more |
| Motor brand | Not confirmed | Own |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical discCovers more | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | Ul 2849 | En 15194 |
| Legal entity | FREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITED | Ride Electric Retail Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | China | Australia |
| Founded | 2014 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-scooters
| Fact | Hiboy | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Kick scooter | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | 30 | 25 to 80 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 | 1,500 |
| Weight (kg) | 16.5Lower | 30 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 100 | 120Higher |
| Folding | Yes | Yes |
| Tyres | Solid | Tubeless |
| Suspension | Yes | Yes |
| IP rating | IPX4 | Not confirmed |
| UL 2272 certified | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Yes |
Helmets and locks
| Fact | Hiboy | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Lock | Not confirmed |
| Integrated lights | No | Not confirmed |
| Crash replacement | No | Not confirmed |
E-bike shops
| Fact | Hiboy | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Shop type | Not confirmed | Retailer |
| Brands stocked | Not confirmed | 19 |
| Refurbished stock | Not confirmed | No |
| Service centres | Not confirmed | 3 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hiboy | Ride Electric | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 to 750above the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | 960above the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 120below the median | 100below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 29above the median | Not confirmed | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150below the median | 160above the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 3 yearsabove the median | 2 years |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Ride Electric
Pros
- Finance is available across the range, which matches 96.9% of brands on the site, so the entry price need not be paid in a single payment.
- A money-backed period of 7 days and a frame warranty of 3 years take the sting out of a first e-bike.
- The range spans commuter, road and city, so a commuter, a folding frame and a fat tyre model all come from the same counter.
Cons
- The top of the range is AUD 12,999, a long way above the AUD 1,299 entry point, so the spread inside a single shop is wide.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line for a rider whose bike has stopped on the way home.
- The refurbished answer is no, so a buyer on a tight budget has no second-hand route into the range.
Who each suits
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.
Ride Electric
Who it suits
- Riders who want the bike, the parts and the warranty handled by a single seller, with finance at the till.
- Australians who like trying a bike on a real street before committing, helped by a money-backed period of 7 days.
- Commuters happy with a throttle, since the top fat tyre model comes with one and sits in the EU 25 assist class.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern riders after a cargo platform, since cargo, commuter and folding covers cargo and the Ride Electric range leaves that type out.
- Kalkhoff buyers, whose city, hybrid and step through range suits a rider who wants a single brand's frame rather than a multi-brand shelf.
- Riders outside Australia, since the market list is AU. HK Beirui Trade Co. carries the same commuter, folding and fat tire types, so it is worth a look for shelf coverage.
Current offers
Hiboy
Ride Electric
Current offer
Bonus
Free first service on every Fatfish e-bike: AUD 99 free first service
Every Fatfish e-bike purchase includes a free first service valued at $99, available only at Ride Electric stores in Gold Coast and Brisbane. Book before 400 km (recommended at 250 km). T&Cs apply.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Hiboy | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
Ride Electric
What does the cheapest e-bike cost at Ride Electric?+
The entry price is AUD 1,299 for a bike from the shop's electric range, and the same range climbs to AUD 12,999 at the top. The gap between them is wide, so the model you pick matters more than the badge. Finance is available if you would rather not pay the entry figure in a single payment.
How far will a bike go on one charge?+
The largest pack listed, 960 Wh, sits on the fat tyre model at the top of the range, and its claimed range is 100 km. That figure is a specification claim, and a fat tyre bike on sand or mud draws more than a city bike on tarmac, so read it as a ceiling rather than a promise. Smaller packs sit below it across the rest of the range.
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