Gotrax · Folding · discontinued
Gotrax EBE4: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Gotrax EBE4 at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 29 miles per charge (23–34 mi), using 15.1 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 50 miles. That is about 57% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 19 miles. It is discontinued; Gotrax's current successor is the Gotrax Z4 Pro ($899), about 29 miles in the same riding.
480
Wh battery
350
W motor
20
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Gotrax EBE4 go for your weight?
Miles per full charge on a new battery at 70°F on pavement, no wind. Each number is the middle of a ±20% band. Gotrax claims 25–50 miles (brand: 25-50 miles per charge (throttle only to pedal assist). manual: approx 43-50 mi pedal assist, 22-24 mi pure electric.).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 46 mi (37–56) | 30 mi (24–36) | 21 mi (17–25) | 21 mi (17–26) |
| 200 lb | 41 mi (32–49) | 28 mi (22–33) | 20 mi (16–24) | 18 mi (15–22) |
| 250 lb | 36 mi (29–43) | 25 mi (20–29) | 19 mi (15–23) | 16 mi (13–19) |
| 300 lbover max load | 32 mi (26–39) | 22 mi (18–26) | 18 mi (14–21) | 14 mi (11–17) |
- Easy 12 mph: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat
- Everyday 16 mph: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Fast 20 mph: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Throttle, hills: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly
Can the Gotrax EBE4 climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at an estimated 560 W peak. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, throttle | 12 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 14 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 10 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 12 mph | 6 mph | 4 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 8% on throttle, 10% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 350 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
4 h 44 min
With a 5 A charger
2 h 30 min
Cost per full charge
$0.10
Cost per mile
0.33¢
US average residential electricity, 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 85% charger efficiency. Charge time: constant current to ~85%, then about an hour of top-off.
Range in cold weather
70°F
29
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
26
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
23
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
20
mi · 75% cap.
Everyday scenario, 180 lb rider. Capacity loss is temporary; store and charge the battery indoors and never charge it below freezing.
Simulate your own ride on the EBE4
Gotrax EBE4 specs
From the Gotrax product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Gotrax doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,099
Source note
Last archived gotrax.com page (2023-10-01): $1,098.99, Black and White both 'Sold Out'. The live URL now returns 404 and the EBE4 is not in the current gotrax.com catalog (a separate EBE4 Pro exists). Webbikeworld's 2021 lineup article listed $849.99 at launch.
- Class
- Class 2, throttle est.
Source note
Brand: 20 mph max speed with a thumb throttle; no class is named.
- Top assisted speed
- 20 mph
Source note
Brand: 'MAX SPEED - 20 mph'.
- Battery
- 480 Wh (48 V × 10 Ah), removable
Source note
Brand: '48V 10aH Lithium-ion Battery (480Wh)'.
- Motor
- 350 W nominal, rear hub
- Torque
- Not published
Source note
No torque figure from Gotrax or reviews.
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- 25–50 mi (Brand: 25-50 miles per charge (throttle only to pedal assist). Manual: approx 43-50 mi pedal assist, 22-24 mi pure electric.)
- Weight
- 66 lb with battery
Source note
Owner's manual: e-bike weight 66 lbs (30 kg). The product page headline also says 66 lb, but its spec list says 60 lb. cdn.shopify.com
- Max load
- 265 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Brand: max rider weight 265 lb (manual: 264 lb / 120 kg max load).
- Wheels & tires
- 20" × 4"
- Frame
- 6061 aluminum alloy folding frame; front suspension fork; rear rack. Cadence-type PAS assumed (Gotrax sells an 'EBE4 speed sensor' PAS part and names no torque sensor; est.)
- Charger
- 2 A
Source note
Brand: charger 54.6V 2.0A; 5-6 h charge.
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Gotrax EBE4?
Gotrax rates the EBE4 for 265 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 250 lb it still goes about 25 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Gotrax EBE4 climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 8% (our estimate from its 560 W estimated peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 10%. On a 10% hill it holds about 7 mph on throttle.
How long does the Gotrax EBE4 take to charge?
About 4 h 44 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 2 h 30 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.10 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.33¢ per mile.
Is the Gotrax EBE4 a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Gotrax lists it as Class 2, with a top assisted speed of 20 mph and a throttle.
Which hitch racks fit the EBE4?
At 66 lb with battery (about 61 lb without it) and 4" tires, 12 of 23 hitch racks we track can carry it.
| Kuat Piston ION 2-bike | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| 1UP USA Super Duty Double | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris MHS 2 Bike Package | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack Pro | 85 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima OnRamp LX | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks RV Rider E-Bike Rack | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack | 77 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima StageTwo | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Destination E | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Allen Sports High Capacity Locking Premier for Electric Bikes | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike | 67 lb/bike | Fits |
Doesn't fit: Thule Epos 2-bike (tires too wide), Yakima OnRamp (tires too wide), Thule EasyFold XT 2 (tires too wide), 1UP USA Heavy Duty Double (tires too wide), Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-bike (too heavy), Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike (too heavy), Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike (too heavy), Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized (tires too wide), Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike (too heavy), Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 (tires too wide), Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (tires too wide).
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