I. Usage and riding scene
First of all, you should be clear about the purpose of buying a folding e-bike. If it is mainly used for daily urban commuting and short-distance travelling, then a compact, lightweight and easy-to-carry model will be more suitable. For example, if you need to commute to work by public transport such as metro or bus, and use it in the ‘last kilometre’ of the commute, a lightweight model such as the Bodywel T16 Mini Folding E-bike will fit the bill perfectly. When folded, it fits easily into the boot of your car, making it easy to get around the city.
If you often engage in outdoor activities, ride long distances and may encounter some complicated road conditions, such as dirt roads and small hills in the countryside, then a powerful and passable model like the Bodywel F20PRO Wide Tyre Folding E-Bike would be a better choice. Its wide tyre design can provide better stability and grip to cope with different road surfaces.
II. Consider the budget
Budget will largely affect your choice. Folding e-bikes come in a wide price range, from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds. When determining your budget, it's important to consider not only the purchase price of the vehicle, but also the maintenance costs, such as battery replacement, parts repair, etc. Bodywel's T16 and F20PRO offer excellent value for money; the T16 is relatively affordable, with a current winter sale price of £369, and the F20PRO, while more powerful, is priced at a reasonable price, currently available from Bodywel. T16 is relatively affordable, while F20PRO is more powerful and equipped, but the price is also very reasonable, currently at £1,099 in the Bodywel e-bike shop, which can meet the needs of consumers with different budgets.
III. Vehicle Performance
Motor power: the motor is one of the core components of the e-bike, which determines the power of the vehicle. Generally speaking, the higher the motor power, the stronger the power, and the better the climbing ability and acceleration performance. However, at the same time, a powerful motor consumes relatively more electricity. For urban commuting, a 300-500W motor can basically meet the demand, while if you need to cope with more climbing sections or pursue faster speed, a motor with more than 500W may be more suitable. 250W motor is equipped on the Bodywel T16, which can meet the demand of daily urban road riding, while the F20PRO is equipped with a stronger 500W motor, which can be easily used in complicated road conditions even when the bike is not in use. The F20PRO is equipped with a more powerful 500W motor, which can easily cope with even complicated road conditions.
Battery life: Battery life is directly related to how far you can ride on a single charge. It depends on the capacity of the battery and the energy consumption of the vehicle. If you ride long distances, it is recommended to choose a model with a large battery capacity and a long range: the Bodywel T16 is equipped with a 36V10.4Ah battery with a range of about 80 kilometres, while the F20PRO has a larger capacity of 48V15.6Ah with a range of up to 120 kilometres, which is able to satisfy the needs of medium- and long-distance cycling. Also, pay attention to the type of battery, lithium batteries are usually lighter, faster to charge and have a longer service life than lead-acid batteries. Both of these bikes use lithium batteries to provide users with a better experience.
Brake system: The brake system is an important part of cycling safety and should not be ignored. Bodywel T16 and F20PRO are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes to ensure safety during riding.
IV. Vehicle Size and Weight
One of the advantages of folding e-bikes is that they are easy to carry and store, so the size and weight of the vehicle also need to be considered. In the folded state, the smaller the size of the vehicle, the easier it is to carry. At the same time, the lighter the weight, the easier it is for you to carry the bike. both T16 and F20PRO are made of all-aluminium alloy frame, which is lighter when folded and ensures that the frame is stronger. the T16 adopts a semi-folding design, which is lighter in weight and easier to carry; although F20PRO is relatively larger, its folding design is reasonable and takes up little space after folding, and its weight is evenly distributed, so it is not too heavy to carry. The F20PRO is relatively large, but its folding design is reasonable and takes up little space after folding.