Electra Ponto Go! Fat Tire Electric Bike
- Class 2
- 601-800 Wh
- 41-60 mi claimed
- Over 400 lb max load
SVT Score, Upper
A Class 2 two-rider fat tire e-bike with a removable 625 Wh battery, a throttle, hydraulic brakes and a front suspension fork, sold at a closeout price.
$2,000
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Usability
4.7 out of 10- Load: rider, passenger and cargo together are rated to 360 lb
Better on batteryPuckipuppy GoldenR Pro Dual-Motor E-BikeThe GoldenR Pro carries a 960 Wh battery. $1,999.99Scores 6.0- Trim: Ponto Go S at $1,999.93 is Class 3 with faster pedal assist, not sold to California
Better on motorHimiway D5 Pro e-bike500 W mid-drive is rated at 130 Nm of torque. $2,599Scores 10.0- FAQ: the brand FAQ prints 78 lb with the battery; the spec table figure scores
Better on weightAventon Aventure M Fat Tire EbikeAt 73 lb it is lighter than most fat-tire bikes. $2,899Scores 6.0- Searched: ACT Lab compliance directory Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: ACT Lab compliance directory, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (sample test), Ponto Go ; Ponto Go US (directory rows; 2025 PDF behind a bot check, not opened), Electra's owner
Better on verificationPuckipuppy GoldenR Pro Dual-Motor E-Bike$1,999.99Scores 6.0
Strengths
- Carries a passenger with footrests and a grab handle
- Battery lifts out and locks
- Turn signals and a brake light built in
- Front suspension fork
- Hydraulic brakes with large rotors
- Throttle and torque sensor assist
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift or carry
- Awkward pedaling position
- Seat height does not adjust
- No rear rack can be fitted
- Closeout model with few colours in stock
A fun town e-bike for two riders, but heavy and awkward to pedal
Specs
- TypeFat Tire
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- Weight71-85 lb
- Max Rider LoadOver 400 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- Skirt guard on rear wheel
- Riders and passengers 16+
- Front tray sold separately
- Electra Bicycle Company is owned by a Waterloo, Wisconsin bicycle maker that also sells e-bikes under its own name.
- The brand was founded in 1993 in Leucadia, California.
- Electra e-bikes are sold in the US through the brand's own store at electra.com, with in-store pickup at a local Electra retailer or delivery to home.
- Its store sells everything from beach cruisers and Townie comfort bikes to kids' bikes and the Go e-bikes.
- Electra e-bikes are also sold through independent US bike shops and REI.
- REI sells the Townie Go 7D EQ step-over, and none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's, Home Depot or Lowe's lists an Electra e-bike (October 2026).
The Electra Ponto Go is a Class 2 two-rider e-bike with a thumb throttle and pedal assist to 20 mph, a 750 W rear hub motor rated at 60 Nm and a 625 Wh battery that locks in place and lifts out for charging.
It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, an 80 mm coil suspension fork, a torque sensor, an 8-speed drivetrain and 20 x 4.0 in heavy-duty reflective tires.
A front saddle and a rear passenger saddle, a passenger handle, fold-out footrests, a skirt guard, fenders, a headlight and a rear light with turn signals and brake light come fitted. A rear rack is not included and cannot be added, and a front tray is sold as an accessory.
It weighs 80.01 lb with the battery, the total limit for bike, riders and cargo is 440 lb, and riders and passengers must be 16 or older. The maker claims up to 60 miles of range. It sells at a closeout price of $1,999.93.
The Ponto Go S on the same hardware is set to Class 3 with faster pedal assist, sells at the same $1,999.93 and is not sold to California.
Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric bike cost?The 326 electric bikes we list run from $750 to $12,500, with a median of $1,800.
Are electric bikes UL certified?105 of the 326 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?260 of the 326 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
Which electric bikes have a battery over 1,000 Wh?18 of the 326 electric bikes we list have a battery over 1,000 Wh, as their makers rate it.
