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Gotrax

Gotrax S4 16" Folding Electric Bike

A compact 16-inch folder for short hops, sold by Amazon.

4.2 (393)4.5/10
Motor
350 W
Top speed
15.5 mph
Battery
281 Wh
Class
Class 2
Wheels
16 in
Weighs
—
$500–$700See today's price on Amazon

In stock · Sold by Amazon.com

Our verdict

Compact and simple — buy it for short hops only.

The smallest bike here: 16 in wheels, 15.5 mph and a small battery. Easy to store, but limited for anything beyond short errands.

Ideal for

Short errands, campus rides and small storage spaces.

Skip it if

Commutes over 5 miles or hilly areas.

Motor & speed3Battery0Ride comfort4Portability8Brakes & safety7Build & support6Value5

Editor scores

How it rates

  • Motor & speed3
  • Battery0
  • Ride comfort4
  • Portability8
  • Brakes & safety7
  • Build & support6
  • Value5

Scores are our editorial ratings (0–10), not manufacturer specs. How we score.

Specifications

Full spec sheet

Motor & speed

Motor, rated350 W
Motor, peak (claimed)500 W
Torque (claimed)—
Top speed (claimed)15.5 mph
E-bike classClass 2
ThrottleYes

Battery & range

Battery281 Wh
Voltage—
Range, best case (claimed)28 mi
Charge time5.5 h
Removable batteryYes

Ride & comfort

Wheel size16 in
Tire width—
SuspensionFront fork
BrakesDual disc
Gears1

Size & fit

Bike weight—
Max load (claimed)—
FrameFolding, steel
FoldsYes
Rider height—

Safety & support

UL 2849 certifiedYes
LightsFront & rear
Warranty1 year

Other details

Electric-only range15.5 mi (brand claim)

Listing check: The spec table lists 69.9 lb, which doesn't match this compact frame; Gotrax doesn't publish a reliable weight.

Is it right for you?Check Gotrax S4 16" Folding Electric Bike against your commute, height, weight and storage

Sources: Amazon listing (title, bullets and spec table), checked Oct 11 2026. The spec table lists 69.9 lb, which is implausible for this frame; we show weight as unpublished. A dash (—) means the value isn't published anywhere we could verify.

In-depth review

What it's like to own

The S4 is a mini folding e-bike: 16 in wheels, a 350 W motor limited to 15.5 mph and a 281 Wh battery. It fits in small apartments and car trunks, and the adjustable bar and seat suit teens and smaller adults.

Range is the limit — Gotrax claims 28 miles with pedaling and 15.5 on throttle alone, so expect about 10–15 miles in real use. The front fork helps a little on small wheels.

It's UL 2849 certified and sold by Amazon. About 1 in 8 ratings are one-star, mostly units that failed early.

Pros

  • Very compact
  • UL 2849 certified
  • Sold by Amazon
  • Front suspension

Cons

  • 15.5 mph top speed
  • Small battery
  • Single speed
  • 12% one-star ratings
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Owner reviews

What buyers say

4.2 (393)
  • 5★69%
  • 4★12%
  • 3★3%
  • 2★4%
  • 1★12%

4.2★ from 393 ratings (81% four or five stars). Owners like how easy it is to assemble and store; 12% one-star reviews report early failures.

5.0May 21, 2024

Rides with his kids to the library and playgrounds; assembly took about 30 minutes.

— Oleksiy, Amazon.com

4.0May 8, 2024

Fun for very short commutes, like a retirement community or close neighborhood.

— Zack Miller, Amazon.com

1.0Jul 25, 2026

Stopped working before he could ride it once.

— Sam, Amazon.com

Owner reviews from Amazon.com, summarized in our words. Ratings as of Oct 11, 2026.

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