Brand comparison
Rad Power Bikes vs Himiway
Rad Power Bikes scores 6.3 across 8 products; Himiway scores 5.9 across 8. They overlap in electric bikes. That is 100% of what Rad Power Bikes sells and 100% of what Himiway sells. Rad Power Bikes leads on features, Himiway on battery.
All 8 Rad Power Bikes products
Rad Power Bikes
8 of 8 products scored · $1,499 – $2,399
Buy Now- Features — 9.0 against 4.0
- Warranty & Support — 5.0 against 3.0
- Weight — 3.5 against 2.0
All 8 Himiway products
Himiway
8 of 8 products scored · $1,499 – $3,999
Buy Now- Battery — 6.0 against 4.0
- Motor — 7.0 against 5.0
- Verification — 6.0 against 4.0
Across everything we scored, Rad Power Bikes sits 0.44 ahead — led by features.
Brand verdict
ahead · +0.44 (6.3 vs 5.9)
Pick Rad Power Bikes when
Features matters most9.0vs4.0
Pick Himiway when
Battery matters most6.0vs4.0
Scored 20 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
Overall score 6.8- weight
- heavy
- high price
Himiway D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike
Overall score 6.1- rear fender bent and broke
From owner reviews of each brand's top-scored product in Electric Bikes.
Usability Rad Power Bikes and Himiway, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
FeaturesRad Power Bikes: 9 (higher)Himiway: 4
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- removable battery, lights, turn signals, colour display, throttle, rack, fenders, IPX6
Himiway top-scored: D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike
- removable battery, front and rear lights, throttle
- Add-ons: rack and fender kit shown free on the page; $89.00 and $79.00 alone
BatteryRad Power Bikes: 4Himiway: 6 (higher)
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- 15 Ah Safe Shield pack at its rated 680 Wh on the folding ladder
- Rated: the product page lists 720 Wh; Rad's battery page gives 680-720 Wh
- Spare: 15 Ah Safe Shield external battery $599.00
Himiway top-scored: D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 960 Wh (48 V, 20 Ah) on the fat tire ladder
- Tested: Electric Bike Report (manufacturer-paid) rode 69.96 mi on PAS 1 and 54.24 mi on PAS 5 (Feb 2022)
- Spare: 48 V, 20 Ah battery ($589.00, listed sold out)
MotorRad Power Bikes: 5Himiway: 7 (higher)
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- 750 W rear geared hub, 64 Nm
- Class: ships in Class 2, switchable to Class 1; 20 mph throttle and assist
Himiway top-scored: D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 86 Nm from a 750 W rear geared hub (manual)
- Conflict: the page says 85 Nm
VerificationRad Power Bikes: 4Himiway: 6 (higher)
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- UL Product iQ QGNS.E538892 (Rad Power Bikes Inc.) names RADEXPAND 5 PLUS
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CSA CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (QGNS, Electrical Systems for E-Bikes), RADEXPAND 5 PLUS, Rad Power Bikes Inc.
Himiway top-scored: D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike
- UL 2849 file QGNS.E534537 (Himiway Intelligent Technology) names the D5 and ZEBRA; no second record
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (QGNS, Electrical Systems for E-Bikes), ZEBRA, D5, Himiway Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd
Warranty & SupportRad Power Bikes: 5 (higher)Himiway: 3
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- battery 2 years or 300 cycles; wheel hub, which houses the motor, 2 years
Himiway top-scored: D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike
- two years on battery and motor, battery prorated
- Terms: frame two years; owner pays $35 to $80 shipping on replaced parts
WeightRad Power Bikes: 3.5 (higher)Himiway: 2
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- 72.5 lb with the battery
- Payload: 315 lb total, 225 lb rider
Himiway top-scored: D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike
- 79 lb
Ride HardwareRad Power Bikes: 8Himiway: 9 (higher)
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, 50 mm fork, torque sensor, puncture-resistant liners
Himiway top-scored: D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike
- hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, 95 mm fork, torque sensor, puncture-resistant tires
Social score about Rad Power Bikes and Himiway
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
Rad Power Bikes: 6 (higher)Himiway: 4
Himiway
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- R/ebikes: a bike-shop owner warned against Himiway over unreliable parts and warranty that excludes labour (Oct 2025)
- r/ebikes: a D5 (Zebra) owner reported a solid frame and long range after almost 1,000 km (Aug 2024)
Brand rollup across scored products. 6 of 8 scored products carry this reading.
GoogleRad Power Bikes: 7Himiway: 6
Himiway
Read the full summary
- Testers with affiliate links and no stated unit source rated three Himiway bikes well: Electrek on the Cobra Pro (Apr 2023), RiderGuide on the A7 Pro (Aug 2024), Ebike Escape on the D5 2.0 ST (Aug 2026)|The common complaint across those tests is weight, from 77 to 92 lb
Brand rollup across scored products. 5 of 8 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- YouTubeRad Power Bikes: Himiway: not scored
- AmazonRad Power Bikes: not scoredHimiway: not scored
- Owner reviewsRad Power Bikes: not scoredHimiway: 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
Rad Power Bikes
8
Himiway
8 of 8
Best Rad Power Bikes vs best Himiway, 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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2nd of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Folds for storage and travel
- Torque sensor for smooth assist
- Strong hydraulic brakes
- Suspension fork smooths rough roads
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift for a folding bike
- Short range in independent testing
- Rider weight limit is low
- Warranty excludes fire and thermal events
31st of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Long range for the money
- Puncture-resistant fat tires
- Torque sensor gives a natural pedal feel
- Low price for a hydraulic-brake fat bike
Drawbacks
- No rear suspension
- Heavy to lift
- No turn signals
- Throttle speed above class limits
8th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Rear radar alerts on the display
- Class 3 speed setting
- Torque sensor for smooth assist
- Phone lock and Find My tracking
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift onto racks
- Limited front-end adjustment
- Short range in independent testing
- Torque stated two ways on the product page
34th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Mid-drive pulls hard on steep hills
- Natural pedal feel from the torque sensor
- Puncture-resistant fat tires
- Large battery for long rides
Drawbacks
- No rear suspension
- Heavy to lift
- No turn signals
- Store price and page price differ
17th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Class 3 speed setting
- Torque sensor for smooth assist
- Turn signals and lights built in
- Fenders and rack come fitted
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift for a commuter
- Narrow tires suit pavement only
- Warranty excludes fire and thermal events
- No motor line in the written warranty
39th of 133 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Mid-drive climbs city hills with ease
- Smooth air fork and rear suspension
- Natural pedal feel from the torque sensor
- Built-in rear wheel lock
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift for a commuter
- Lower load rating than other models
- No fenders fitted
- No turn signals
Rad Power Bikes vs Himiway: the numbers
Rad Power Bikes vs Himiway: common questions
Is Rad Power Bikes or Himiway better?
Rad Power Bikes 6.3 from 8 scored products; Himiway 5.9 from 8.
What is the biggest difference between Rad Power Bikes and Himiway?
Features: Rad Power Bikes medians 9.0, Himiway medians 4.0 (Rad Power Bikes by 5.0).
Which is better for battery, Rad Power Bikes or Himiway?
Himiway on battery — Rad Power Bikes 4.0, Himiway 6.0.
Which is better for motor, Rad Power Bikes or Himiway?
Himiway on motor — Rad Power Bikes 5.0, Himiway 7.0.
Which Rad Power Bikes and Himiway electric bikes should I buy?
Rad Power Bikes: Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike. Himiway: Himiway D5 (Zebra) All-Terrain Fat Tire Electric Bike.
How does Stuff VS Things score Rad Power Bikes and Himiway?
Our own product medians: 8 Rad Power Bikes and 8 Himiway. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 20 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score