The Zectron Folding E-Bike Is A Compact City Slicker With Outstanding Range

This tiny two-wheeler claims a jaw-dropping 150-mile range on a single charge.

Raewkm7rf9M

00:19

Enrico Punsalang

By: Enrico Punsalang

Oct 10, 2022 at 7:45am ET

Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google

Comment

Today's commuter e-bikes are getting lighter and smaller than before. This makes perfect sense given that commuter e-bikes are designed to be transported around cities, inside elevators, buses, and trains in addition to being used for transportation on public roads. As a result, the ideal choice is typically an ultra-compact, modern e-bike that can fold. An excellent example is this cool new folding e-bike from Zectron, which also has a clever trick up its sleeve.

The e-bike will initially be offered in a variety of hues, all of which are intended to highlight its futuristic style. It boasts what the manufacturer refers to as a unibody frame, which basically means that the bike’s frame is made out of one piece of metal. This is said to provide a higher level of comfort. The Zectron uses aerospace-grade magnesium alloy for the frame, a material that’s highly praised for its lightweight, yet sturdy properties. Zectron has a proprietary suspension system in addition to its patented frame design, which is intended to make your ride as comfortable as possible.

More Fun On Two Wheels:

Hit The Trails With Ghost Bikes' New Lightweight Path Riot E-MTB

The Weel EV-B Is A Self-Driving EV Cosplaying As An E-Bike

Internal cable routing on the Zectron folding bike adds to the e-bike’s clean, minimalist aesthetic. In just two simple steps, the e-bike can be folded, making it simple to store and carry in a bus, the train, your car, or under your office desk. As for technology, a 3.9- inch display mounted to the handlebar shows all the vital information pertaining to your ride such as the bike’s state of charge, range, and speed. Rounding up the techie doodads are a built-in GPS tracker and smartphone integration allowing you to keep tabs of your bike through your smartphone.

What do you think?

View

Comments

The folding e-bike has a 350W motor and can travel at a top speed of 20 miles per hour in line with U.S. e-bike regulations. The Zectron will be calibrated to travel at 15 miles per hour in Europe, which has stricter rules pertaining to e-bikes. The e-bike comes with a five-level pedal assist, allowing riders to fine-tune the pedal feel according to the terrain. The Zectron e-bike’s range, for which the manufacturer claims that one full charge of the battery can last you up to 150 miles, is unquestionably its main selling point. Pretty incredible, no?

Gallery: The Zectron Folding E-Bike Is A Compact City Slicker With Outstanding Range

The Zectron Folding E-Bike Is A Compact City Slicker With Outstanding Range

Unfortunately, Zectron hasn't provided any details about the battery's specifications, so it's unclear exactly how it’s able to achieve such impressive range figures. On top of that, the retail price of the Zectron is still a mystery, too, as the brand has yet to reveal any info on the bike other than the stuff listed above. Having said that, the e-bike should soon be available for purchase on Indiegogo, possibly at a special discounted rate for early birds.

Sources: Indiegogo, Autoevolution

We want your opinion!

What would you like to see on Insideevs.com?

Take our 3 minute survey.

- The InsideEVs team

Share this Story

GO TO COMMENTS

(

)

Got a tip for us? Email: tips@insideevs.com

View all comments ( )

Trending

Kia EV3 Lease Deals Are Here, And It’s Cheaper Than The Chevy Bolt And Nissan Leaf

I Let Android Auto Plan My EV Roadtrip. Here’s How It Worked

This Chevy Bolt Has 470,000 Miles. Here’s How Much A New Battery Was

Here's What It's Like To Take Delivery Of A Rivian R2