Product comparison · Electric Bikes
Hiboy EX6F vs Gotrax F3LR
The Hiboy EX6F scores 5.3 and ranks 34th of 57 in Electric Bikes; the Gotrax F3LR scores 5.1 and ranks 43rd of 57 in Electric Bikes. The EX6F leads on verification, the F3LR on weight.
All 17 Hiboy products 
Hiboy EX6F
$950 · 34th of 57 in Electric Bikes
Buy Now- Verification — 6 against 2
- Features — 6 against 4
- Battery — 8 against 7
All 22 Gotrax products 
Gotrax F3LR
$899 · 43rd of 57 in Electric Bikes
Buy Now- Weight — 5 against 3
- Ride Hardware — 6 against 5
- Warranty & Support — 5 against 3
Across everything we scored, Hiboy EX6F sits 0.15 ahead — led by verification.
Verdict
EX6F ahead · +0.15 (5.3 vs 5.1)Pick the Hiboy EX6F when
Verification matters6vs2UL 2849 listed only on the EX6F
Features matters6vs4
Battery matters8vs7
Pick the Gotrax F3LR when
Weight matters5vs3
Warranty & support matters5vs3
Ride hardware matters6vs5
Scored 19 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability Hiboy EX6F and Gotrax F3LR, scored 0 to 10
VerificationHiboy EX6F: 6 (higher)Gotrax F3LR: 2
only the Hiboy EX6F: UL 2849 listed; only the Gotrax F3LR: Claimed only.
Hiboy EX6F
- UL certificate UL-US-2349757-2 names EX6F; 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 Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849:2022A, EX6F, Shenzhen Freeman IT Limited
Gotrax F3LR
- UL 2849 claimed on the store page; no NRTL record names F3LR
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada UL
WeightHiboy EX6F: 3Gotrax F3LR: 5 (higher)
Hiboy EX6F
- 71 lb with the battery (manual)
- Store: 71.43 lb on the store spec list
Gotrax F3LR
- 58.3 lb as listed
FeaturesHiboy EX6F: 6 (higher)Gotrax F3LR: 4
Hiboy EX6F
- removable battery, front and rear lights, throttle, rack and fender
- IP: frame IPX4, battery IPX5
Gotrax F3LR
- removable battery, full-colour display, twist throttle
- Rating: IPX4 per manual, below the IPX5 point
BatteryHiboy EX6F: 8 (higher)Gotrax F3LR: 7
Hiboy EX6F
- 696 Wh (48 V, 14.5 Ah) on the folding ladder
Gotrax F3LR
- 653 Wh (48 V, 13.6 Ah per manual) on the folding ladder
- Conflict: product page says 14 Ah (672 Wh)
Ride HardwareHiboy EX6F: 5Gotrax F3LR: 6 (higher)
Hiboy EX6F
- hydraulic discs and front fork; cadence sensor, standard tires
Gotrax F3LR
- hydraulic brakes, front suspension fork, torque sensor
Warranty & SupportHiboy EX6F: 3Gotrax F3LR: 5 (higher)
Hiboy EX6F: 1 Year · Gotrax F3LR: 2 Years.
Hiboy EX6F
- one year on battery and motor
Gotrax F3LR
- two years on battery and motor
Same score
MotorHiboy EX6F: 5Gotrax F3LR: 5
Hiboy EX6F
- 500 W rear hub, torque not published (band)
- Peak: 750 W claimed, not scored
Gotrax F3LR
- 500 W hub, torque not published (band)
Not scored for either
- ValueHiboy EX6F: not scoredGotrax F3LR: not scored
Social score about the Hiboy EX6F and the Gotrax F3LR
RedditHiboy EX6F: 4Gotrax F3LR: 4
The Hiboy EX6F reading covers the whole brand; the Gotrax F3LR reading covers the whole brand.
Hiboy EX6F
Read the full summary
- Brand-level. r/ebikes threads on Hiboy e-bikes (Oct 2023 to Jun 2026) mix praise for speed, hill power and free replacement parts with brake, error-code and motor complaints on P6 and EX6 units
Gotrax F3LR
Read the full summary
- 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)
GoogleHiboy EX6F: 5Gotrax F3LR: 6 (higher)
The Hiboy EX6F reading covers the whole brand.
Hiboy EX6F
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- Momentum (Nov 2024), The Gadgeteer (Hiboy sample, Sep 2023) and MakeUseOf (Jun 2023) rated the EX6 and P6 as good-value entry e-bikes, with motor lag or weak brakes as the main reservations
Gotrax F3LR
Read the full summary
- Product.
- Electric Bike Report (manufacturer testing fees stated) timed its hill climb at 1:49 against a 1:58 class average and praised the brakes (Jul 2026)|Ebike Escape (affiliate links) liked the hydraulic brakes; grips slipped, fork clunked and battery removal needs a fold (Oct 2024)
YouTubeHiboy EX6F: 6Gotrax F3LR: not scored
No usable source for the Gotrax F3LR.
Hiboy EX6F
Liked
- folds for packing
Read the full summary
- Product.
- Evan Lindy (bike sent by Hiboy, sponsored video with a 5% code, stated) rode the EX6F on the road and folded it to pack into a vehicle for trips (Jul 2025)
Gotrax F3LR
Nothing recorded.
AmazonHiboy EX6F: 5Gotrax F3LR: 6 (higher)
The Hiboy EX6F reading covers its product line; the Gotrax F3LR reading covers the whole brand.
Hiboy EX6F
Read the full summary
- Product-line.
- Hiboy Direct's Amazon US listing, shared across Navy, White and Black, averages 4.0 from 14 ratings, 76% five-star and 24% one-star (Oct 2026)
Gotrax F3LR
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- 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)
Hiboy EX6F vs Gotrax F3LR: pros and cons
Hiboy EX6F
Overall score 5.3Strengths
- 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
- Frame rated for light rain only
- Basic display without color
- Only one year on battery and motor
Gotrax F3LR
Overall score 5.1Strengths
- Folds to fit a car trunk
- Hydraulic brakes stop with confidence
- Fat tires handle dirt and gravel
- Rear rack is welded to the frame
- Torque sensor gives a natural pedal feel
Drawbacks
- Battery capacity stated two ways
- A tester found the grips slip
- Top speed stated two ways
- No turn signals
- Battery comes out only after folding
Hiboy EX6F vs Gotrax F3LR: the numbers
Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.
- WeightHiboy71-85 lbGotrax56-70 lb
- Safety listingsHiboy MoreUL 2849 listedGotraxClaimed only
- WarrantyHiboy1 YearGotrax More2 Years
Same on both
- FoldingType
- Class 3E-bike class
- 601-800 WhBattery
- HubMotor
- 21-28 mphTop speed (claimed)
- 61-80 miRange (claimed)
- 251-300 lbMax rider load
- Hydraulic discBrakes
- FrontSuspension
- FoldsFolding
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- Battery: 801-1,000 Wh, not 601-800 Wh
- Suspension: Full vs front
- Nothing we record differs.
More from Gotrax 10 scored in Electric Bikes
- Battery: 801-1,000 Wh, not 601-800 Wh
- Safety listings: adds UL 2849 listed
- Battery: 401-600 Wh, not 601-800 Wh
- Safety listings: adds UL 2849 listed
Hiboy EX6F vs Gotrax F3LR: common questions
Is the Hiboy EX6F better than the Gotrax F3LR?
On our scores, the Hiboy EX6F is ahead, 5.3 against 5.1. The Hiboy EX6F leads on verification (6 against 2), features (6 against 4) and battery (8 against 7). The Gotrax F3LR leads on weight (5 against 3), ride hardware (6 against 5) and warranty & support (5 against 3).
Which is cheaper, the Hiboy EX6F or the Gotrax F3LR?
The Gotrax F3LR, at $899 against $950: $51 less.
Which has more safety listings, the Hiboy EX6F or the Gotrax F3LR?
The Hiboy EX6F. The Hiboy EX6F lists UL 2849 listed; the Gotrax F3LR lists none.
Which has the longer warranty, the Hiboy EX6F or the Gotrax F3LR?
The Gotrax F3LR: 2 Years, against 1 Year.
What do owners say about the Hiboy EX6F and the Gotrax F3LR?
Across 3 independent sources scored for both, the Gotrax F3LR is ahead on Google and Amazon; Reddit is level.
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Scores calculated 19 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score