Hovsco HovBeta Foldable Fat Tire Electric Bike
- Class 2
- 601-800 Wh
- 41-60 mi claimed
- Over 400 lb max load
SVT Score, Lower
A folding fat-tire e-bike with a removable 720 Wh battery, a 90 Nm hub motor, hydraulic brakes and a throttle, at 66 lb.
$1,099
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Usability
5.3 out of 10- Option: spare 720 Wh battery sold separately ($449.99)
- Rating: 750 W sustained, 1,300 W peak claimed, not scored
- Speed: 20 mph as shipped, 28 mph pedal assist after the app unlock
- Accessories: fender set, rear rack and front basket at $89.00 each
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Strengths
- Big battery for a folding bike
- Strong hill-climbing torque
- Folds without removing the front wheel
- Hydraulic brakes with large rotors
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry when folded
- Fenders and rack sold separately
- Short warranty on battery and motor
- Speed unlock requires the app
- Two-year warranty badge overstates the cover
A powerful folding bike for RVs and car trunks, but heavy to carry
Specs
- TypeFolding
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider LoadOver 400 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
Not checked: The owner's manual and its model code
At a glance
- Low 380 mm standover
- Rider 4'11" to 6'3"
- Quick-release stem clamp
The HOVSCO trademark is registered at the USPTO to Shenzhen EPC Technology Co., Ltd. of China.
- Hovsco e-bikes are sold in the US by HOVSCO INC of Diamond Bar, California, which runs the hovsco.com store and ships from a warehouse in Ontario, California.
- The bikes are also sold through the brand's own Amazon store under the seller name Hovscoebike, and the store lists a network of local dealers.
- Its own store sells fat-tire, folding, cargo, city and full-suspension e-bikes, with one moped-style line.
- Among major US retailers, only Walmart sells Hovsco e-bikes, through the brand's own marketplace store, and its listings for these models have no reviews yet (October 2026).
The Hovsco HovBeta is a folding step-through e-bike with a removable 48 V, 15 Ah battery of 720 Wh and a 750 W rear hub motor (1,300 W peak) rated at 90 Nm, with a torque sensor and a thumb throttle. It ships with throttle and pedal assist limited to 20 mph, and the HOVSCO app unlocks pedal assist to 28 mph.
It has hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a 45 mm suspension fork with lockout and 20 x 4 in tires on a 6061 aluminium frame that folds at the frame and the stem. It weighs 66.4 lb with the battery (57.58 lb without) and is rated for a 450 lb maximum payload.
The maker claims 40 to 60 miles of range, a 4-hour charge and a fit for riders 4 ft 11 in to 6 ft 3 in. The fender set, rear rack and front basket are sold separately at $89.00 each. The 2026 build sells in Red and Purple at $1,099.00, and the earlier Purple build is on the same listing at the same price.
Two-bike options on the listing cost $2,098.00, and a spare 720 Wh battery costs $449.99.
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