Electra Townie Go! Step-Thru Electric Cruiser Bike

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Electra Townie Go! Step-Thru Electric Cruiser Bike

Class 2
401-600 Wh
41-60 mi claimed
251-300 lb max load

SVT Score, Mid

Usability4.3/10Social6.7/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

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A Class 2 step-through cruiser e-bike with a throttle, a 520 Wh integrated battery, hydraulic brakes and a fitted rack and fenders.

$2,100

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SKU: 5325038 Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Electra

Usability

4.3 out of 10

Battery3520 Wh integrated pack on the commuter ladder

Charging: magnetic charger, about 5.5 hours to full

Better on batteryAventon Level 4 ADV Commuter EbikeThe Level 4 ADV carries an 800 Wh battery. $2,799Scores 7.0

Motor360 Nm rear hub, 500 W nominal

Trim: Townie Go S at $2,099.99 assists to 28 mph (Class 3), not sold to California

Better on motorHimiway A7 Pro e-bikeMid-drive is rated at 130 Nm of torque. $2,499Scores 10.0

Ride Hardware6hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, torque sensor; rigid fork, balloon tires

Weight557.74 lb with the battery, size M/L

Tested: OutdoorGearLab weighed its test bike at 61.7 lb (Apr 2026)

Better on weightTenways CGO600 ProAt 41 lb with accessories it is lighter than most commuters. $1,599Scores 9.0

Features7lights, turn signals, colour display, throttle, rack and fenders

Verification2CPSC recall 26-220 (MY2026 Townie Go rear bolts); only ACT Lab and drive-system records

Searched: SGS ACT Lab compliance directory Certipedia Intertek UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Record: SGS, UL 2849 (component marks, 'U' suffix), Electrical system for eBike: controllers DP-AL20A, DP-A250+, DU-B250+, BP-B250+, DU-EL25B, DU-E500+; HMIs CC-02/CE-03/CC-EL25B/CC-EL25C; motors MRC-E250, MRC-EL25B, MRC-E500 ... (no bike named), HYENA INC.
Record: ACT Lab compliance directory, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022 (sample test), Townie Go S Step Thru, 5325031/5325041, Electra's owner

Better on verificationAventon Level 4 REC Commuter EbikeUL certifies this model to UL 2849 under certificate UL-US-2557601-3. $1,999Scores 6.0

Warranty & Support5two years or 600 charges on battery, motor and controller

Better on warranty & supportPedego Avenue Pro Commuter BikeThe parts. $2,495Scores 9.0

Strengths

Very comfortable upright ride
Turn signals and a brake light built in
Throttle helps from a standstill
Rack and fenders come fitted
Hydraulic brakes stop with a light pull

Drawbacks

Recall on early rear wheel bolts
Slow on steep hills
Rigid fork with no suspension
No USB port for a phone
Battery stays in the frame for charging

Verdict

A very comfortable cruiser for easy town rides, but slow on steep hills

Social score

6.7 out of 10

Reddit5 out of 10

Liked

upright position
throttle

Complaints

shutoffs uphill
brake fluid loss
phone pairing

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r/ebikes, Jun 2025: a first-time owner of the Townie Go S praised the upright, leisurely position and the throttle; another owner reported trouble pairing the phone app
r/ebikes, Aug 2025: an owner of two Townie Go S bikes said both were in and out of the shop under warranty within three weeks, citing shutoffs uphill and brake fluid loss

Google8 out of 10

Liked

ride comfort
hydraulic brakes
quiet motor

Complaints

no USB port
slow on steep grades
long wheelbase for racks

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OutdoorGearLab (unit picked up at REI) scored the Townie Go 80 of 100, measured 27.6 mi on throttle alone with a 180-lb rider and 61.7 lb, and praised the ride and brakes (Apr 2026)|Electric Bike Report (manufacturer testing fees) weighed the Townie Go S at 57.8 lb and found its hill climb slower than average (Jul 2025)

YouTube7 out of 10

Liked

quiet motor
comfort

Complaints

no range extender
chatter on broken pavement

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Electric Bike Journal (affiliate links, unit source not stated) found the Townie Go very quiet and comfortable, its display showing 45 mi left at 79% in eco, and questioned the lack of a range extender (Nov 2025)

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: searches of Amazon US turned up no Electra e-bike listing sold by Electra or its owner (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's lists the Townie Go (October 2026).

Trustpilot

The Trustpilot page for electrabike.com shows 3.8 from 2 reviews, both five-star and none one-star, and the page is unclaimed and does not invite reviews (October 2026).

Track record

The owner's BBB file in Waterloo, Wisconsin is rated A+ and is not accredited, with 21 complaints closed in the last three years (October 2026).
A CPSC and Health Canada search in October 2026 found CPSC recall 26-220 of January 2026 for rear wheel bolts on model year 2026 Townie Go Step Thru bikes.
CPSC recall 25-137 of February 2025 covered rear fender bolts on the Navigator Go and Ace of Spades Go e-bikes, which are no longer sold.
Health Canada's November 2025 Electra recall covered coaster-brake pedal bikes, not e-bikes.

Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: the ratings and reviews on the brand's own store, its YouTube channel and its Facebook page.

Specs

TypeCommuter
E-Bike ClassClass 2
Battery401-600 Wh
MotorHub
Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
Claimed Range41-60 mi
Weight56-70 lb
Max Rider Load251-300 lb
BrakesHydraulic disc
SuspensionNone
FoldingDoes not fold
CertificationsClaimed only
Warranty2 Years

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At a glance

Magnetic charging port
Quad Lock stem mount
Two frame sizes SM and ML

Company

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.

Where it sells

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).

Description

The Electra Townie Go is a Class 2 step-through cruiser e-bike with a thumb throttle and pedal assist to 20 mph, a 500 W rear hub motor rated at 60 Nm and a 520 Wh battery integrated in the down tube. The battery does not lift out, so it charges on the bike through a magnetic charger that fills it in about 5.5 hours.

It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a rigid alloy fork, a torque sensor, an 8-speed drivetrain and 2.35 in balloon tires (27.5 in on size M/L, 26 in on size S/M). A headlight, a tail light with brake light and turn signals, a full-colour display, an alloy rear rack and alloy fenders come fitted.

Size M/L weighs 57.74 lb with the battery, and the total limit for bike, rider and cargo is 300 lb. The maker claims up to 50 miles of range. The Townie Go S on the same frame and battery is set to Class 3 with pedal assist to 28 mph, sells at the same $2,099.99 and is not sold to California.

Four colours sell at one price. Model year 2026 Townie Go Step Thru bikes sold before October 28, 2025 are covered by a rear wheel bolt recall with a free dealer repair.