Brand comparison
Rad Power Bikes vs Pedego
Rad Power Bikes scores 6.3 across 8 products; Pedego scores 5.7 across 11. They overlap in electric bikes. That is 100% of what Rad Power Bikes sells and 100% of what Pedego sells. Rad Power Bikes leads on battery, Pedego on warranty & support.
All 8 Rad Power Bikes products
Rad Power Bikes
8 of 8 products scored · $1,499 – $2,399
Buy Now- Battery — 4.0 against 3.0
- Features — 9.0 against 8.0
All 11 Pedego products
Pedego
11 of 11 products scored · $1,050 – $2,546
Buy Now- Warranty & Support — 9.0 against 5.0
- Weight — 5.0 against 3.5
Across everything we scored, Rad Power Bikes sits 0.66 ahead — led by battery.
Brand verdict
ahead · +0.66 (6.3 vs 5.7)
Pick Rad Power Bikes when
Battery matters most4.0vs3.0
Pick Pedego when
Warranty & support matters most9.0vs5.0
Scored 21 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
Pedego Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike
Overall score 6.6- fork bottoms out
- loose grip end caps
- no chainstay protection
From owner reviews of each brand's top-scored product in Electric Bikes.
Usability Rad Power Bikes and Pedego, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
Warranty & SupportRad Power Bikes: 5Pedego: 9 (higher)
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
Pedego top-scored: Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike
- parts and frame 5 years, battery prorated
- Terms: parts and frame 5 years or 5,000 miles, battery credit steps down after a free period (12 months on older packs, 24 months on Gen2 packs bought from 1 Jun 2026), registration within 30 days and dealer service needed
WeightRad Power Bikes: 3.5Pedego: 5 (higher)
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- 72.5 lb with the battery
- Payload: 315 lb total, 225 lb rider
Pedego top-scored: Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike
- 75 lb with the battery
- Split: 66 lb bike plus 9 lb battery, a tester measured 74 lb
BatteryRad Power Bikes: 4 (higher)Pedego: 3
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
Pedego top-scored: Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike
- 835 Wh, above the folding top point
MotorRad Power Bikes: 5Pedego: 6 (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
Pedego top-scored: Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike
- 90 Nm torque, 750 W hub
- Unlock: a dealer software unlock to 28 mph, the row keeps its shipped speed
FeaturesRad Power Bikes: 9 (higher)Pedego: 8
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- removable battery, lights, turn signals, colour display, throttle, rack, fenders, IPX6
Pedego top-scored: Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike
- removable battery, lights, signals, throttle, rack and fenders
Same score
Ride HardwareRad Power Bikes: 8Pedego: 8
Rad Power Bikes top-scored: RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike
- hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, 50 mm fork, torque sensor, puncture-resistant liners
Pedego top-scored: Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike
- hydraulic discs 180 mm, 80 mm fork, torque sensor, puncture-resistant tires
VerificationRad Power Bikes: 4Pedego: 4
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.
Pedego top-scored: Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike
- UL Product iQ QGNS.E540473 (Jiaxing Zhelun, Pedego OEM) lists Latch 2
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS
- Record: UL Product iQ, UL 2849 (QGNS, Electric Bicycle Systems), Latch 2, Jiaxing Zhelun Tech Co., Ltd.
Social score about Rad Power Bikes and Pedego
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
GoogleRad Power Bikes: 7 (higher)Pedego: 5
Pedego
Read the full summary
- Senior E-Biker (Scott Bourne, bought his own trike, no maker tie) notes the dealer count falling from over 200 in 2020 to about 150 while praising the build and comfort (Oct 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 9 of 11 scored products carry this reading.
Reddit6 (higher)Pedego: 5
Pedego
Read the full summary
- R/ebikes: owners call the 5-year warranty good and the bikes well built but overpriced, and one 3-year City Commuter owner loves it but is disappointed by how few stores there are (Apr 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 9 of 11 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- YouTubeRad Power Bikes: not scoredPedego: not scored
- AmazonRad Power Bikes: not scoredPedego: 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
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Best Rad Power Bikes vs best Pedego, 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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3rd of 165 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
14th of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Large battery for long rides
- High load rating
- Rack and fenders come fitted
- Frame folds for storage
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Fork bottoms out on hard hits
- Battery warranty is prorated
- Fast mode needs a dealer unlock
10th of 165 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
52nd of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Large battery for long rides
- Strong four-piston braking
- Air fork smooths rough pavement
- Lights and signals built in
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Battery warranty is prorated
- No rack included
- Torque figure not published
21st of 165 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
67th of 165 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Strong hydraulic brakes
- High load rating
- Rack and fenders come fitted
- Front fork takes the edge off bumps
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift
- Battery warranty is prorated
- Fast mode needs a dealer unlock
- Page lists conflicting wheel sizes
Rad Power Bikes vs Pedego: the numbers
Rad Power Bikes vs Pedego: common questions
Is Rad Power Bikes or Pedego better?
Rad Power Bikes 6.3 from 8 scored products; Pedego 5.7 from 11.
What is the biggest difference between Rad Power Bikes and Pedego?
Warranty & Support: Rad Power Bikes medians 5.0, Pedego medians 9.0 (Pedego by 4.0).
Which is better for weight, Rad Power Bikes or Pedego?
Pedego on weight — Rad Power Bikes 3.5, Pedego 5.0.
Which is better for battery, Rad Power Bikes or Pedego?
Rad Power Bikes on battery — Rad Power Bikes 4.0, Pedego 3.0.
Which Rad Power Bikes and Pedego electric bikes should I buy?
Rad Power Bikes: Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus Electric Folding Bike. Pedego: Pedego Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike.
How does Stuff VS Things score Rad Power Bikes and Pedego?
Our own product medians: 8 Rad Power Bikes and 11 Pedego. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 21 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score