Brand comparison
Gotrax vs Hiboy
Gotrax scores 5.3 across 22 products; Hiboy scores 5.2 across 17. They overlap in electric bikes and electric scooters. That is 100% of what Gotrax sells and 100% of what Hiboy sells. Gotrax leads on warranty & support, Hiboy on features.
All 22 Gotrax products
Gotrax
22 of 22 products scored · $449 – $1,699
Buy Now- Warranty & Support — 5.0 against 3.0
- Ride Hardware — 6.0 against 5.0
All 17 Hiboy products
Hiboy
17 of 17 products scored · $310 – $1,350
Buy Now- Features — 6.0 against 3.5
- Weight — 6.0 against 5.0
Across everything we scored, Gotrax edges ahead by 0.16 — too close to call.
Too close to call
has the edge · 5.3 vs 5.2
Gotrax is ahead by a nose: 0.16 points, less than a score moves between two sizes of the same system. The trade-offs below decide it.
Pick Gotrax when
Warranty & support matters most5.0vs3.0
Pick Hiboy when
Features matters most6.0vs3.5
Scored 19 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability Gotrax and Hiboy, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
FeaturesGotrax: 3.5Hiboy: 6 (higher)
Gotrax top-scored: Tundra Fat Tire Electric Bike
- removable battery, head and tail lights, colour LCD, throttle
- Rack: rear rack on every option; fenders not stated by the maker
Hiboy top-scored: EX11 Full Suspension Fat Tire Electric Bike
- removable battery, lights, colour display, throttle, rack and fenders, IP65 battery and motor
- IP: manual lists IPX5 battery and motor, store lists IP65 and an IPX7 controller
Warranty & SupportGotrax: 5 (higher)Hiboy: 3
Gotrax top-scored: Tundra Fat Tire Electric Bike
- two years on battery and motor
Hiboy top-scored: EX11 Full Suspension Fat Tire Electric Bike
- one year on battery and motor
Ride HardwareGotrax: 6 (higher)Hiboy: 5
Gotrax top-scored: Tundra Fat Tire Electric Bike
- hydraulic brakes, adjustable front suspension, torque sensor
Hiboy top-scored: EX11 Full Suspension Fat Tire Electric Bike
- dual-piston hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, 80 mm fork, rear suspension, torque sensor, puncture-resistant tires
WeightGotrax: 5Hiboy: 6 (higher)
Gotrax top-scored: Tundra Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 78.1 lb as listed
- Load: 300 lb on the page header; spec table blank
Hiboy top-scored: EX11 Full Suspension Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 99.2 lb, past the heavy end of the fat-tire ladder
- Load: 330 lb in the manual, 300 lb in the store spec table
BatteryGotrax: 4.5 (higher)Hiboy: 4
Gotrax top-scored: Tundra Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 960 Wh (48 V, 20 Ah) on the fat-tire ladder
Hiboy top-scored: EX11 Full Suspension Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 864 Wh (48 V, 18 Ah) on the fat-tire ladder
- Option: spare battery sold separately ($275.00)
Same score
MotorGotrax: 5Hiboy: 5
Gotrax top-scored: Tundra Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 750 W Bafang rear hub, torque not published (band)
Hiboy top-scored: EX11 Full Suspension Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 90 Nm rear hub with torque sensor
- Peak: 880 W on the store, 1,500 W in the manual, not scored
VerificationGotrax: 6Hiboy: 6
Gotrax top-scored: Tundra Fat Tire Electric Bike
- UL Product iQ QGNS.E504792 (OEM Zhejiang Taotao) lists TUNDRA V2 under UL 2849
- Searched: UL UL Solutions certificate (retailer-hosted, Best Buy) Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849, E12-1-G, R5, Tundra, TUNDRA V2, ZHEJIANG TAOTAO VEHICLES CO., LTD
- Record: UL Solutions certificate (retailer-hosted, Best Buy), ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022A, E11-G, Tundra; E12-1-G, R5, ZHEJIANG TAOTAO VEHICLES CO., LTD
Hiboy top-scored: EX11 Full Suspension Fat Tire Electric Bike
- UL certificate UL-US-2349757-2 names EX11; listed under Freeman IT QGNS.E535406
- Searched: UL Solutions certificate (brand-hosted) UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Solutions certificate (brand-hosted), ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022A, EX10, EX11, EX12, EX6, EX6F, EX9, Freeman IT Limited
- Record: UL Solutions certificate (brand-hosted), ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022A, EX11, M4, F4, E2, EM2, RS5, RM7, RS5 PRO, RM7 PRO, Freeman IT Limited
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022A, EX11, Shenzhen Freeman IT Limited
Social score about Gotrax and Hiboy
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
Same score
RedditGotrax: 4Hiboy: 4
Gotrax
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- R/ebikes: a CTI 3 owner of 14 months liked the value but faulted slow answers on parts and chargers (2025)
- r/ebikes buyers weigh Gotrax e-bikes as budget picks with mixed views on the company (Oct 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 9 of 22 scored products carry this reading.
Hiboy
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- R/ElectricScooters: a MAX Pro owner notes the sub's dislike of Hiboy while praising its build and support (Apr 2024)
- a post titled 'Avoid Hiboy, Total Scam Experience' reports a scooter not delivered after three weeks (Aug 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 17 scored products carry this reading.
GoogleGotrax: 6Hiboy: 6
Gotrax
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- Electric Bike Report and ElectricBikeReview (both take manufacturer testing fees) tested the F3, Tundra, Ranger and Mustang in 2026 with solid brake and range results (Mar to Jul 2026)|RiderGuide (affiliate code) tested the MX1, Rambo, Ranger and Mustang (May 2024 to Dec 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 6 of 22 scored products carry this reading.
Hiboy
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- TechGearLab (bought units) measured the S2 Pro at 17.1 mi and 17.3 mph and the S2 at 14 mi and 17 mph, mid-table among its tested scooters (Sep 2026)|Consumer Reports tested the S2 Pro among 13 scooters (Aug 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 4 of 17 scored products carry this reading.
YouTubeGotrax: 6Hiboy: 6
Gotrax
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- Cars Made Simple (unit sent by Gotrax, stated) found the GX1 a good first dual-motor scooter with about 20 miles of real range (Nov 2024)|Brand-level.
- The Thoughtful Woodworker (Amazon affiliate links) found the A7 seated scooter quick and comfortable (Jul 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 9 of 22 scored products carry this reading.
Hiboy
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- Hiboy e-bike videos come mostly from creators with Hiboy-supplied bikes or discount codes (DONSLIFE, MastaBika, Evan Lindy, Soldier Knows Best; 2025 to 2026), who praise comfort and speed for the price
Brand rollup across scored products. 2 of 17 scored products carry this reading.
AmazonGotrax: 6Hiboy: 6
Gotrax
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- Gotrax's own Amazon store sells e-bikes, though none of the twelve rows was found there; its R1 folding listing averages 4.2 stars from 619 ratings (Oct 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 11 of 22 scored products carry this reading.
Hiboy
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- Hiboy Direct sells e-bikes on Amazon US; its EX6F listing averages 4.0 from 14 ratings with 24% one-star (Oct 2026); the EX6 and EX9 listings are sold by Amazon.com
Brand rollup across scored products. 4 of 17 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- Owner reviewsGotrax: not scoredHiboy: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia.
Warranty terms
Gotrax
22 of 22
Hiboy
17 of 17
Best Gotrax vs best Hiboy, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Electric Bikes
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14th of 57 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Large battery for long rides
- Torque sensor gives a natural pedal feel
- Hydraulic brakes stop with confidence
- Lights front and rear built in
Drawbacks
- Heavy and bulky to handle
- Weight limit missing from the spec table
- Torque figure not published
- No turn signals
30th of 57 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Full suspension smooths rough roads
- Torque sensor gives natural assist
- Hydraulic brakes with large rotors
- Puncture-resistant fat tires
Drawbacks
- Very heavy to lift or carry
- Only one year on battery and motor
- Fork is short for real trails
- Load rating stated two ways
41st of 57 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Moto styling at an entry price
- Front suspension smooths bumps
- Headlight and taillight built in
- Light for a moped-style bike
Drawbacks
- Small battery for the style
- Brake type reported two ways
- No torque sensor for a natural pedal feel
- Basic black-and-white display
34th of 57 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Folds to fit a car trunk
- Low step-through frame is easy to mount
- Front and rear lights fitted
- Large rack for groceries
Drawbacks
- Heavy for a folding bike
- Cadence sensor can lag on starts
- Only one year on battery and motor
- Frame rated for light rain only
43rd of 57 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Torque sensor gives a natural pedal feel
- Hydraulic brakes stop with confidence
- Rear rack comes fitted
- Battery lifts out to charge indoors
Drawbacks
- Battery capacity stated two ways
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Max load stated two ways
- An owner reported slow answers on parts
36th of 57 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Strong climbing on fat tires
- Puncture-resistant fat tires
- Light for a fat-tire bike
- Battery lifts out to charge indoors
Drawbacks
- No fenders or tail light
- Owners report early brake wear
- Small battery for a fat-tire bike
- Only one year on battery and motor
Electric Scooters
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7th of 31 in Scooters
Strengths
- Hydraulic disc brakes at both wheels
- Adjustable suspension soaks up trails
- Strong dual-motor pull on hills
- Turn signals built in
Drawbacks
- Very heavy to lift
- Battery size stated two ways
- Tested range far below the claim
- Finger throttle sits close to the brake
9th of 31 in Scooters
Strengths
- Long range for daily commutes
- Smooth ride from dual suspension
- Air tires grip and soak up bumps
- Brakes on both wheels
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Only one year of warranty
- Drum brakes need adjusting over time
- Slow to recharge overnight
8th of 31 in Scooters
Strengths
- Large battery for a commuter
- Front suspension takes the edge off bumps
- Cruise control eases long rides
- Folds in one step
Drawbacks
- Battery size stated two ways
- Inner tubes puncture often
- Display hard to read in daylight
- Brake type disputed by testers
13th of 31 in Scooters
Strengths
- Long range for a light scooter
- Folds in one step for trains and offices
- Self-sealing tires resist flats
- App lock and cruise control built in
Drawbacks
- No suspension on rough roads
- Only one friction brake
- Only one year of warranty
- No turn signals
11th of 31 in Scooters
Strengths
- Strong braking in tester stops
- Quick acceleration and hill climbing
- Suspension at both wheels
- Tubeless tires resist flats
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Tested range well short of the claim
- Battery size stated two ways
- Brakes squeal for some owners
15th of 31 in Scooters
Strengths
- Folds in one step for trains and offices
- App lock and cruise control built in
- Bright lights front and rear plus side lights
- Tires never go flat
Drawbacks
- Solid tires ride hard on rough pavement
- Only one year of warranty
- Only the rear wheel has a friction brake
- No turn signals
Gotrax vs Hiboy: the numbers
Gotrax vs Hiboy: common questions
Is Gotrax or Hiboy better?
Gotrax 5.3 from 22 scored products; Hiboy 5.2 from 17. Too close to call overall: Gotrax has the edge by 0.16, which is inside the margin, so the difference is in the criteria.
What is the biggest difference between Gotrax and Hiboy?
Features: Gotrax medians 3.5, Hiboy medians 6.0 (Hiboy by 2.5).
Which is better for warranty & support, Gotrax or Hiboy?
Gotrax on warranty & support — Gotrax 5.0, Hiboy 3.0.
Which is better for ride hardware, Gotrax or Hiboy?
Gotrax on ride hardware — Gotrax 6.0, Hiboy 5.0.
Which Gotrax and Hiboy electric bikes should I buy?
Gotrax: Gotrax Tundra Fat Tire Electric Bike. Hiboy: Hiboy EX11 Full Suspension Fat Tire Electric Bike.
How does Stuff VS Things score Gotrax and Hiboy?
Our own product medians: 22 Gotrax and 17 Hiboy. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 19 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score