Hovsco HovRanger City Electric Bike
- Class 2
- 601-800 Wh
- 41-60 mi claimed
- 251-300 lb max load
SVT Score, Lower
A 27.5 in city e-bike with a removable 720 Wh battery, a torque sensor, hydraulic brakes and a fitted rack, at 55.8 lb.
$1,399
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Usability
5.1 out of 10- Option: spare 720 Wh battery sold separately ($449.99)
Better on batteryPedego Boomerang Pro Step-Thru CruiserThe Boomerang Pro carries a 910 Wh battery. $2,495Scores 9.0- Rating: 500 W sustained, 970 W peak claimed, not scored
- Speed: 20 mph as shipped, 28 mph pedal assist after the app unlock
Better on motorHimiway A7 Pro e-bikeMid-drive is rated at 130 Nm of torque. $2,499Scores 10.0- Twin: step-through frame 55.4 lb with 2.20 in tires
Better on weightVelotric Breeze 1 cruiserAt 48 lb with the battery it is light for a commuter. $1,799Scores 7.0- Fenders: the box list says sold separately while the step-over SKU bundles the fender set
- Searched: SGS Certipedia Intertek UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationNIU BQi-C3 ProUL certifies the BQi-C3 Pro to UL 2849 (certificate UL-US-2231636-0. $819Scores 8.0- Frame: two years on the frame only
Better on warranty & supportPedego Ridge Rider 2 Adventure BikeThe parts. $2,195Scores 9.0- Pack: two-bike HovRanger bundle $2,698.00
Strengths
- Rear rack and fenders come fitted
- Puncture-protected tires
- Hydraulic brakes with large rotors
- Battery hides inside the frame
- Comfortable upright ride on city streets
Drawbacks
- Load rating published two ways
- Short warranty on battery and motor
- Two-year warranty badge overstates the cover
- Rear light runs on its own battery
- Lower torque than the brand's fat-tire bikes
A comfortable city commuter with a rack, but a modest motor
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top Speed21-28 mph
- Claimed Range41-60 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load251-300 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
Not checked: The owner's manual and its model code
At a glance
- Rider 5'1" to 6'7"
- Wheel-lock mounts on frame
- One frame size
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 HovRanger is a 27.5 in city e-bike with a removable 48 V, 15 Ah battery of 720 Wh and a 500 W rear hub motor (970 W peak) rated at 65 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 75 mm suspension fork with lockout and 27.5 x 2.25 in puncture-protected tires on a one-size 6061 aluminium frame. It weighs 55.8 lb with the battery (46.98 lb without); the spec table gives a 300 lb maximum payload and the FAQ 450 lb.
The step-over build ships with the rear rack and fender set; the step-through twin on the same listing weighs 55.4 lb, uses 2.20 in tires and costs the same $1,399.00. The maker claims 40 to 60 miles of range, a 7-hour charge and a fit for riders 5 ft 1 in to 6 ft 7 in.
A spare 720 Wh battery costs $449.99 and a two-bike HovRanger bundle costs $2,698.00.
Questions answered from our data
How much does an electric bike cost?The 245 electric bikes we list run from $799 to $12,500, with a median of $1,995.
Are electric bikes UL certified?88 of the 245 electric bikes we list carry a UL 2849 listing we could look up by model.
How far can an electric bike go?209 of the 245 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?14 of the 245 electric bikes we list have a battery over 1,000 Wh, as their makers rate it.
