OKAI TraVRS EB80 Step-Through Commuter Electric Bike

  • Class 2
  • 601-800 Wh
  • 41-60 mi claimed
  • 251-300 lb max load

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A step-through commuter with a torque sensor, hydraulic brakes, turn signals and a 689.76 Wh swappable battery, but no published weight.

$1,700

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Usability

4.7 out of 10
  • Searched: ACT Lab (non-NRTL sample test, OKAI-hosted) Certipedia UL Intertek TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada SGS
  • Record: ACT Lab (non-NRTL sample test, OKAI-hosted), ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022, TraVRS / EB80, Zhejiang Okai Vehicle Co., Ltd.
Better on verificationAventon Level 4 REC Commuter EbikeUL certifies this model to UL 2849 under certificate UL-US-2557601-3. $1,999Scores 6.0
  • Published: none on OKAI pages; press cites 68 lb, not scored
  • Colour: Orange $1,799.99

Strengths

  • Turn signals and brake light built in
  • Hydraulic brakes for city stops
  • Step-through frame is easy to mount
  • Battery swaps out to charge indoors
  • Natural pedal feel from the torque sensor

Drawbacks

  • No built-in display screen
  • Modest torque on steep hills
  • Fenders not listed
  • Orange colour costs more
  • Weight not published by OKAI
Verdict

A well-equipped daily commuter with signals, but no screen

Social score

4.0 out of 10
RedditNot scored

The Reddit pool is blank: the threads found discuss single OKAI e-bike models and sit on those rows (October 2026).

GoogleBrand-level4 out of 10

ElectricBikeReview forum thread on known OKAI issues (opened Feb 2023): an owner of a discounted LyteCycle reports non-standard rack mounts and sparse documentation; read Oct 2026

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the videos found beyond single-model reviews are OKAI's own setup and promotional clips (October 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: none of the Amazon US results for OKAI e-bikes is a listing sold by OKAI (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: Dick's Sporting Goods' listing for the TraVRS EB80 shows one review, which carries an incentive badge, and none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's lists it (October 2026).

Trustpilot
  • The okai.co page on Trustpilot shows 1.7 of 5 from 18 reviews (October 2026).
  • Of those reviews, 22% give five stars and 72% give one star.
  • That Trustpilot page is claimed, and OKAI has not invited reviews recently.
Track record
  • The BBB rates Okai in Pomona F, not accredited, with 16 complaints closed in three years (October 2026).
  • Searches of CPSC and Health Canada recalls in October 2026 found no recall of an OKAI e-bike or e-scooter sold to consumers.
  • In 2018 a rental operator withdrew OKAI-built fleet scooters worldwide, a fleet action rather than a CPSC recall.
Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: the ratings on the brand's own site.

Specs

  • TypeCommuter
  • E-Bike ClassClass 2
  • Battery601-800 Wh
  • MotorHub
  • Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
  • Claimed Range41-60 mi
  • Max Rider Load251-300 lb
  • BrakesHydraulic disc
  • SuspensionFront
  • FoldingDoes not fold
  • CertificationsClaimed only
  • Warranty1 Year

Not published by OKAI: weight.

Not checked: The weight, which OKAI does not publish

At a glance

  • Shimano Altus 8-speed
  • USB-C on the remote
  • Orange at $1,799.99
  • LG 21700 cells

The OKAI US trademark (Reg. No. 6,543,979) is owned by Zhejiang Okai Vehicle Co., Ltd. of Jinyun, Zhejiang, China, the maker named on its UL certificates.

  • OKAI e-bikes and e-scooters are sold in the US by Okai, Inc. of Pomona, California, through its own store at okai.co.
  • The store ships from a US warehouse to the lower 48 states.
  • Its store sells fat tire, cargo and city e-bikes alongside standing and seated scooters.
  • The Amazon US searches surfaced none of the current models as a listing sold by OKAI itself (October 2026).
  • Among major US retailers, only Dick's Sporting Goods sells OKAI e-bikes and scooters as the seller (October 2026).

The OKAI TraVRS EB80 is a step-through commuter e-bike with a swappable 47.9 V, 14.4 Ah LG battery of 689.76 Wh and a 500 W rear hub motor (750 W peak, 55 Nm).

It has Tektro HD-E3520 hydraulic disc brakes, an 80 mm adjustable fork with lockout, 27.5 x 2.4 in tires, a torque sensor and a Shimano Altus 8-speed drivetrain.

It has an integrated brake light, rear turn signals, battery status lighting, a rear rack and a handlebar remote in place of a screen, with a phone mount for ride data. OKAI rates the payload at 265 lb and prints no weight. The maker claims 20 mph and up to 55 miles on pedal assist.

The Orange colour lists at $1,799.99 and was sold out on 2026-10-28. A spare battery sells for $499.99 and the front basket for $49.99.

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