Heybike Mars 3.0 Full-Suspension Folding Electric Bike
SVT Score, Mid
A full-suspension folding fat-tire e-bike with a 95 Nm motor, a torque sensor, hydraulic brakes and a full commuter kit, but heavy to fold.
$1,099
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Usability
6.4 out of 10- Rear: Horst-link rear suspension, not counted on the folding tier
- Load: 440 lb total payload; rack rated 100 lb
- IP: manual and FAQ say IPX5; feature panel says IP65
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, UL 2271 (BBCA, Batteries for Use in Light Electric Vehicles - Component), (guest view shows no model), Heybike INC
- Record: UL Product iQ, UL 2849 (QGNS, Electrical Systems for E-Bikes), (holder file; guest view shows no model), Galaxy Mobility Inc
Better on verificationHeybike Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bike$1,399Scores 6.0- List: $1,099.00 at heybike.com
- Pack: Mars 3.0 combo (two bikes) $2,198.00
Fully loaded folder, but heavy to carry
- What it is: a full-suspension folding fat-tire e-bike with a full commuter kit
- The trade-off: cushioned and well equipped, but heavy to fold and carry
- Look elsewhere for: a light folder for trains and stairs
Strengths
- Plush full suspension for a folder
- Strong hill climbing
- Complete lighting with turn signals
- Keyless card and app locking
- Rack and fenders come fitted
Drawbacks
- Heavy to fold and lift
- Short stock seatpost for tall riders
- Ghost pedaling at high assist speeds
- Unlocked speeds exceed class limits
Specs
- TypeFolding
- E-Bike ClassClass 1-3 selectable
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range61-80 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider LoadOver 400 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFull
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsUL 2271 pack listed
- Warranty2 Years
At a glance
- NFC card start
- Horst-link rear end
- Shimano Altus 8-speed
- Heybike, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California.
- Heybike names no parent company on heybike.com, and Tracxn lists it as a California company led by its co-founders.
- Heybike e-bikes are sold in the US by Heybike, Inc., which issues the brand’s US warranty.
- Heybike sells its folding fat-tire, moped-style, mid-drive and commuter e-bikes on its own US store at heybike.com, through a Heybike brand store on Amazon, at Best Buy and through dealers.
- Heybike sells on Walmart as its own marketplace seller, Heybike Direct.
The Heybike Mars 3.0 is a full-suspension folding fat-tire e-bike with a 750 W rear hub motor (1,400 W peak) rated 95 Nm of torque and a 624 Wh removable battery, with a torque sensor and a Shimano Altus 8-speed drivetrain.
It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 x 2.0 mm rotors, a 65 mm coil fork with hydraulic lockout, a Horst-link rear suspension and 20 x 4.0 in puncture-protection tires.
A colour TFT display with NFC card start, a PIN and app lock, a half-twist throttle, a headlight with horn, a brake taillight with turn signals, fenders and a 100 lb rear rack come fitted. The manual lists 70 lb, a 440 lb total payload, 28 mph, 65 miles on PAS 1 and IPX5, while the store page also calls it IP65.
It is sold in Vivid Orange, Stormy Blue and Nightrider Black at the same price. A two-bike Mars 3.0 combo lists at $2,198.00.
Questions answered from our data
Is Heybike good?We list 10 Heybike products and score 10 of them. Their overall scores run from 4.9 to 6.1, with a median of 5.4, against a median of 6.0 for all 41 products we score.
How much does an electric bike cost?The 41 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $5,999, with a median of $1,499.
Are electric bikes UL certified?Nine of the 41 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?40 of the 41 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
