Jetson Universe Folding Electric Cruiser Bike
- Class 2
- Up to 400 Wh
- 26-40 mi claimed
- Up to 250 lb max load
SVT Score, Lower
A folding 20-inch step-over cruiser on magnesium wheels with a removable 374 Wh battery, IPX5 and a rear rack, at 52.3 lb.
$1,500
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Usability
3.7 out of 10- Range: up to 37 miles on pedal assist claimed
Better on batteryFiido M1 ProThe M1 Pro carries a 556.8 Wh battery. $1,209Scores 5.0- Brakes: disc type not printed; scored as mechanical
Better on ride hardwareRide1Up Portola 02 Lite Folding E-BikeDual-piston hydraulic discs with 180 mm rotors. $895Scores 10.0- Display: spec table says LED, page text says LCD
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, UL 2849 (QGNS), (none on the public page) - guest searches 'JUNVRS' and 'JUNVRS-BLK' return QGNS.E538551, but its public profile page does not list Universe or JUNVRS, TruRide Tech LLC
Better on verificationRide1Up Portola 02 Lite Folding E-BikeThe Portola 02 (Lite. $895Scores 6.0
Strengths
- Frame folds in half for storage
- Light to lift for a folding cruiser
- Stated IPX5 splash rating
- Seven gears for gentle hills
- Battery lifts out and locks with a key
Drawbacks
- Small battery for longer rides
- No suspension fork
- Basic cable disc brakes
- Rider weight limit is modest
- Only one year on battery and motor
A light folding cruiser for flat rides, held back by a small battery
Specs
- TypeFolding
- E-Bike ClassClass 2
- BatteryUp to 400 Wh
- MotorHub
- Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
- Claimed Range26-40 mi
- Weight41-55 lb
- Max Rider LoadUp to 250 lb
- BrakesMechanical disc
- SuspensionNone
- FoldingFolds
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Magnesium wheels
- Spring-loaded saddle
- Handlebar folds down
A USPTO assignment recorded in May 2024 transferred the JETSON trademark filings to Jetstream Brands LLC of New Castle, Delaware.
- Jetson sells its electric bikes in the US through its own store at ridejetson.com, which ships from US West Coast warehouses to the contiguous US.
- The store's terms and privacy policy name TruRide Tech LLC d/b/a Jetson, PO Box 461, Jersey City, New Jersey, as its operator.
- Its store sells adult e-bikes from compact 14-inch commuters to folding 20-inch cruisers and fat-tire bikes.
- Jetson also runs an official Amazon store, which lists its Bolt and Axle X lines and accessories.
- US big-box retailers carry the range as well.
- Walmart sells only the J5 among Jetson e-bikes as the seller, and none of the eight major US retailers sells the OTG Elite, Shadow, Venture, Universe or Warren as the seller (October 2026).
The Jetson Universe is a step-over electric cruiser whose aluminum frame folds in half, with a removable 36 V, 10.4 Ah lithium-ion battery (36 V × 10.4 Ah = 374 Wh) and a 350 W hub motor; torque is not published.
It has front and rear disc brakes, no suspension fork, a spring-loaded saddle, 20 in magnesium wheels and a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain. It weighs 52.3 lb and carries a 250 lb total limit, with 25 lb on the rack, for riders 14 and older.
Three speed modes cap the throttle and pedal assist at 11, 15 and 20 mph, and Jetson claims up to 37 miles on pedal assist and 20 on the throttle. It comes with a headlight, a rear light, an LED screen, a stated IPX5 rating, a keyed battery lock and a RackIt rear rack; the handlebar also folds and the pedals tuck away.
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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.
