Hunters and commuters loveelectric bikes because these machines circumvent the need for loud and obnoxious trucks or ATVs that scare off animals and don’t fit down narrow trails.
However, one problem that many hunters and commuters face is transporting the bike itself.
Suppose you just tracked down and bagged a big game animal but don’t have space in your truck to transport your bag and your bike home.
What are you supposed to do? Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about this problem anymore with a folding electric bike.
Folding electric bikes feature a smaller wheelbase, lighter frame, and foldable design that enable hunters to easily transport their bikes without the fear of running out of room in their tonneau or cabin.
Don’t be fooled by their design either, as the best folding electric bikes are sturdy enough to survive on any terrain and powerful enough to provide you with the battery charge you need to keep going.
Best of all, folding electric bikes are not limited by their design either, as you’ll be able to from several models that include AWD, cargo mounts, andfat tire electric bikes.
With that in mind, we’ve curated a list of our expert picks for the top 6 electric folding bikes of 2022 for your next expedition, whether hunting or commuting. These are in no particular order.
The QuietKat Voyager is our pick for the most compact and easily portable electric folding bike available.
What’s more, this ebike was built with stealth in mind, enabling hunters to wiz through mountain trails without awakening prey or scaring off the birds.
The QuietKat Voyager features a rear hub motor, a concealed battery, folding handlebars, and a compact folding frame for easy transport.
Weighing in at a meager 70 pounds, this sturdy ebike is still strong enough to hold riders up to 300 pounds.
Speaking of strength, this folding electric bike generates immense power thanks to its GO Hub-drive 750 watt engine. Tack on a long-lasting lithium-ion battery, and this folding ebike achieves an impressive 48-mile range on a single charge.
Perhaps, what we love most about the QuietKat Voyager is the ability to travel anywhere on the trail.
For example, the QuietKat Voyager utilizes a SRAM 7-speed gear with a total of 5 modes to maximize the performance of its pedal assistance and full-throttle capabilities. Additionally, riders can inflate the tires up to 30psi to accommodate those tough and bumpy trails.
We’re not done yet. Enjoy an optional NCX suspension seat post, rear carriage rack, and a lifetime warranty. Put lightly, the QuietKat Voyager provides the ultimate blend of power, utility, and compactness all in one.
The Emojo Lynx Pro provides the best budget option for purchasing an affordable and effective folding electric bike. The Lynx, Emojo’s most popular foldable eBike, features a 20cm wheelbase and weighs around 55 pounds for a light and compact design.
What’s more, Emojo Lynx Pro offers impressive performance thanks to a rear-mounted battery capable of transporting you up to 30 miles on a single charge without pedaling.
The Lynx Pro also features a 500-watt brushless DC motor, a lithium-ion battery pack that charges to full within 6 hours, and Tektro mechanical disc brakes in the front and rear to help it snap to a stop.
Add on a 7-speed transmission and 4-inch fat tires, and the Emojo Lynx Pro delivers the best value for your buck.
Did we forget to mention that most of our customers agree that the Emojo Lynx Pro is one of the most stylish folding electric bikes out there?
Not every eBike needs to be riding on fat tires, especially if you’re looking for something with more stealth. Well, the Jetty 4.0 probably provides the stealthiest ride out there, weighing in at a mere 40 pounds and featuring a silent 350W brushless motor.
But don’t judge a book by its cover just yet, as the 350W rear-hub brushless motor has enough juice to achieve a range of 30-45 miles on a single charge.
Best of all, the Jetty 4.0 combines safety with stealth to make it one of the most fun and best folding electric bikes out there. Enjoy a glow-in-the-dark frame at night that folds into dimensions less than half of its original design that you can carry anywhere.
With that said, Jetty 4.0 takes safety seriously. Fifield equipped it with Tektro Mechanical disc braking system capable of stopping on a dime.
If you’re looking for the quietest folding electric bike out there for hunting small game and fowl, the Jetty 4.0 is absolutely perfect.
Emojo takes its second place on the list of best-sellers with another version of the Lynx. The Lynx Pro shares a lot in common with this Lynx Pro Sport, but there's a lot to be had when you make the step up.
One of the biggest improvements of the Lynx Pro is its absurd 500W brushless DC motor capable of taking you down trails for up to 30 miles without pedaling.
Additionally, the Lynx Pro features upgraded improvements of everything you love about the Emojo Lynx, including Dual Tektro disc brakes, 7-speed Shimano® gearing, standard LCD display with 5 PAS levels, and a resigned speedometer/odometer.
The Lynx Pro Sport also rides on Kenda fat tires to promote superior grip and comfort. The whole package comes together to support up to 230 pounds while retaining a lightweight of just 55 pounds.
As a bonus, the Lynx Pro also includes an upgraded lithium-ion battery capable of riding for up to 4-6 hours at a time.
Despite being packed to the gills with all of the features above, the Emojo Lynx Pro still folds up into a nice, compact package.
The handlebars and frame fold, allowing you to toss it in the back of your tonneau or wherever else space is limited with ease.
Up next is a true heavy lifter and perhaps the best folding electric bike for riders looking for power and torque.
The Eunorau E-Fat-Step features a 48V 500W Brushless DC hub motor capable of 40-miles on a single charge. Additionally, this motor provides up to 750W of power to climb up the steepest terrain and 80Nm of torque for significant power gain
The Eunorau E-Fat-Step also features a K-LCD5 panel with your choice 48V 12.5Ah or 17Ah battery and an integrated headlight powered by your battery pack that offers a low power draw.
What’s more, the battery is located underneath the rear saddle to provide a better center of gravity and easy removal.
In total, the Eunorau E-Fat-Step includes an impressive 5 pedal-assist modes, a Shimano 7-speed gear shift system, and 160mm disc brakes for the most responsive electric folding bike on the market.
All of that comes together to help this eBike be exceptionally versatile, which is what you'll need to climb up uncertain terrain on the trail.
Weighing in around 63 pounds, this lightweight and compact eBike supports payloads up to 330 pounds.
Eunorau even offers a built-in package rack and Kenda Krusade Sport Tires for a truly revolutionary folding electric hunting bike that you can take with you anywhere.
Last but not least on this list is the Emojo Lynx Ultra Pro. Yes, it is essentially the leveled-up version of the previous Lynx models featured.
Again, it might seem repetitive to feature different variants of a single platform, but this is one of the best-equipped folding eBikes in its price range.
The Lynx Ultra Pro packs heat with its 500-watt brushless DC motor with a48V/10.4Ah battery, capable of providing a good range of 30 miles per charge.
The Lynx Ultra Pro also comes standard with Kenda Krusade Sport 4-inch wide fat tires that are pulled to a stop with the aid of Tektro front and rear disc brakes.
It also works through the terrain with a Shimano 7-Speed gear system and can support up to 230 pounds. But, as you can guess, it still retains a low weight of 55 pounds and folds down into a very compact size that’s easy to tote or store anywhere.
Leather grips help this stand out as one of the more luxurious options, as well as Emojo’s easy-to-use Clever control center and three pedal assist modes.
As eBikes grow in popular use, they will run into issues that require fixing. One of the biggest for hunters has always been transportation.
Fortunately, foldable electric bikes provide a compact and reliable solution that enables hunters to zip down trails and transport their eBikes back home easily.
What makes the world of eBikes so wonderful is that the market is growing, and your options are seemingly limitless.
Retailers and dealers have access to all sorts of variants that includestep-through frames, dual-wheel drive, dual front tires, and much more to customize your standard or folding electric bike.
Be sure to contact us if you’re interested in any of the best folding electric bikes on this list or from our wide range of selections.
We will help you find a folding electric bike that suits your price range, power requirements, and hunting applications.
If you want to browse the full range of folding eBikes you can check them out here.
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