PEDAL Electric review
Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
PEDAL Electric suits US riders who want a long-range step-through or hybrid for daily commuting, since the claimed range is 129 km on a battery of up to 1,200 Wh. The trade-off sits elsewhere: 48.5 kg for the lightest bike, and buying runs direct.
Key facts
- Best for
- US riders who want long-range hybrid, step-through or e-mountain bikes with strong assist.
- Reference models
- The H/T, The S/T, CORE 3.0, All Wheel Drive [ S ]↗
- Price from
- $2,245↗
- Price up to
- $3,395↗
- Motor position
- Hub↗
- Nominal motor power (W)
- 750 to 1,000↗
- Assist class
- Us class 2↗
- Largest battery (Wh)
- 1,200↗
- Claimed range (km)
- 129↗
- Lightest model (kg)
- 48.5↗
- Sales model
- Direct↗
- Markets
- US↗
- Bike types
- Hybrid, Step through, Emtb
- Motor brand
- Bafang
- Official website
- pedalelectric.com
Facts checked September 30, 2026, 2 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- The hybrid, step through and emtb line-up covers upright, low-step and trail riding from a single maker, so the frame style is not the limiting factor.
- Buying is direct, and The H/T, The S/T, CORE 3.0, All Wheel Drive [ S ] are the named reference models, which makes model-by-model spec comparison straightforward.
- Assist of us class 2 in US suits riders who want pedal assistance that stays inside class limits on shared paths and streets.
- Kalkhoff and Tern both split their ranges across shapes that do not appear in hybrid, step through and emtb, so a buyer who knows they want these styles has fewer, closer rivals to weigh.
Cons
- The lightest bike is 48.5 kg, and a hub motor with a battery of up to 1,200 Wh adds more mass, so this is a bike to ride rather than carry up stairs or lift onto a rack.
- Buying is direct, so there is no shop floor to size the frame on and no local dealer workshop to lean on for setup and servicing.
- The line is built for US, and the us class 2 assist class is set for that market, so riders elsewhere need a bike rated to their own rules.
- Folding and cargo buyers are out of luck, since Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding and neither shape appears in hybrid, step through and emtb here.
Who it suits
- US riders who want a step-through or hybrid for mixed road and path commuting.
- People on hilly routes who need real help on the climb, since nominal power runs 750 to 1,000 W.
- Buyers comfortable ordering from the maker rather than from a shop, since sales run direct.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a folding or cargo bike: Tern covers cargo, commuter and folding instead.
- Riders who want a city bike in the line-up: Kalkhoff spans city, hybrid and step through.
- Buyers wanting a fat-tire or commuter shape rather than hybrid, step through and emtb: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists commuter, folding and fat tire.
Core features
Capacity and range are the numbers worth sitting with. The battery tops out at 1,200 Wh, and the maker claims 129 km of range on a charge. On a long day with a tailwind and an easy cadence, a figure like that means you are not hunting for a socket at every stop, and it suits riders who want the same bike for the short hop and the longer weekend loop. The other side of the story is weight. The lightest bike in the range is 48.5 kg, which is real mass to hold at a junction or carry up a flight of steps. That figure also tends to mean the frame and battery are built for stability and long runs rather than for lifting onto a rack, so think about where you will store the bike and whether you will ever need to carry it before you commit. Both numbers pay off differently depending on your routine. Riders who park at a desk and charge at a desk get the most from the range, while riders who move the bike between home and work feel the weight first.
How it compares on our data
The entry price and the top price do not sit in the same place on our list. Entry puts PEDAL Electric at 126 of 149 brands, and the top of the range puts it at 93 of 145. Read that as a spread: the cheapest bike here competes in a crowded part of the market, while the dearest one sits in a thinner group. For a buyer weighing cost, that shape is worth knowing. A crowded entry point usually means plenty of alternatives at a similar price, so competition tends to happen on specification rather than on the headline number. A thinner top of the range means fewer direct substitutes for the strongest bike in the line. If your budget sits in the middle of the range, compare what sits between these two positions before you settle, because that is where the choice is widest.
Plans and prices
Plans and prices, kept simple: the entry model is priced at $2,245 and the top model at $3,395. Those are prices for the bike itself rather than a tiered fee, so the whole amount is committed at the point of purchase and there is no smaller figure to fund afterwards. Budgeting works well when you split the range into entry, middle and top. Buyers who know they will keep the bike for years can treat $2,245 as the floor, then check what the models between it and $3,395 add to the spec sheet. The spread between the two ends is wide enough to be worth shopping properly, so read the spec sheet model by model rather than stopping at the entry figure.
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Where PEDAL Electric is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much do PEDAL Electric bikes cost?+
The range starts at $2,245 for the entry model and runs to $3,395 for the top model. Both figures are the price of the bike itself, so the full amount is what you commit at purchase. If you are comparing against other brands, weigh the entry figure against what the models in the middle of this range add to the spec sheet.
How far does the battery go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 129 km on a charge, with the largest battery in the line at 1,200 Wh. Read that as a favourable case with a solo rider, a tailwind and flat roads, and expect less with a passenger, a headwind or a hilly commute. The bike starts at 48.5 kg, so that capacity is carried on a fairly heavy frame.
What kind of motor and power do the bikes have?+
Motors are hub mounted, from bafang, and nominal power runs 750 to 1,000 W. That is a strong set of numbers for hills, headwinds and loaded panniers, and hub placement puts the motor at the wheel rather than in the frame. The trade is mass, since the bike starts at 48.5 kg.
Where can I buy one, and is it road legal?+
The range is built for US and sold direct, so you order from the maker rather than taking a bike away from a dealer shop. Assist is listed as us class 2, which matches the rules in that market. Riders elsewhere should check their own assist class and speed limits first, since the classification here does not travel.
Which types of bike are in the range?+
The line covers hybrid, step through and emtb, which spans upright hybrid riding, low-step city access and trail work. The named reference models are The H/T, The S/T, CORE 3.0, All Wheel Drive [ S ]. If your list includes a folding or cargo bike, this maker is not the place to start, since those shapes sit outside hybrid, step through and emtb.
How heavy are the bikes to live with?+
The lightest bike in the range is 48.5 kg, which is heavy for a commuter electric bike and worth thinking about before you buy. Weight matters most if you carry the bike up stairs, load it into a car regularly, or lift it onto a rear rack. Riders who keep it on the ground at either end of the trip will feel it far less.
How does it compare with Kalkhoff or Tern?+
Both are worth a look depending on the shape you need. Kalkhoff spans city, hybrid and step through, a wider style list than hybrid, step through and emtb here. Tern covers cargo, commuter and folding, so buyers after a folding, cargo or commuter shape will find more choice. On price, this maker ranks 126 of 149 brands at the entry point.
Sources
- pedalelectric.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Largest battery (Wh), Bike types, Claimed range (km), Markets, Nominal motor power (W), Price from, Price up to, Reference models, Sales model
“45-80* Mile Range, 2 X 1000W Motors, Full Suspension, 1200 Wh Battery”
- pedalelectric.com/products/pedal-electric-core.json checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Assist class, Motor brand, Motor position, Lightest model (kg)
“All bike ship as Class 2, 20 MPH.”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
PEDAL Electric
US riders who want long-range hybrid, step-through or e-mountain bikes with strong assist.