Blutron EB350F V2

The Blutron EB350F V2 is a compact folding e-bike for short city trips, with 16 in wheels and a step-through steel frame. Blutron pitches the fold for tight storage, transit and car trunks, and the bike comes with a rack, fenders and lights.

Highlights

• 350 W hub motor: five pedal-assist levels plus a throttle mode, which tops out at 32 km/h by the brand's figure.
• 281 Wh battery: 36V 7.8Ah lithium-ion, rated by Blutron for up to 33 km per charge; a full charge takes about 6.5 h.
• Folding frame: step-through steel that folds for storage; the bike weighs 23.2 kg and is rated for 120 kg in total.
• Brakes and tires: disc brakes front and rear, on 16 in pneumatic tires.
• City kit included: a headlight and taillight, a rear rack, fenders and a head tube hook.

Who it suits

Condo and apartment dwellers, transit commuters and drivers who want an e-bike in the trunk for short errands; our guide to folding vs full-size e-bikes covers the trade-offs.

Good to know

• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).
• Blutron's page lists two sets of figures: 36V 7.8Ah and 120 kg in its spec table, 36V 7.5Ah and 75 kg in its summary strip; we show the spec-table values.