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Hiboy S3 vs Gotrax G3 Plus
The Hiboy S3 has the longer estimated range — 11.2 miles against 8.6 — because it carries 281 Wh to the Gotrax G3 Plus’s 216. The Hiboy S3 is the lighter of the two at 34.5 lb, which puts it in the carry up stairs class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 11.2 mi | 8.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 17 mi (1.5x the estimate) | 18 mi (2.1x the estimate) |
| Tested range | — | 9.8 mi |
| Top speed | 19 mph | 18 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 350 W (460 W peak) | Single motor, 300 W (430 W peak) |
| Battery | 281 Wh at 36 V | 216 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.89 Wh/$ | 0.68 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 8 Wh/lb | 6 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 34.5 lb — carry up stairs | 34.5 lb — carry up stairs |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 220 lb |
| Rated grade | 15% | — |
| Tires | 8.5" solid | 10" pneumatic |
| Suspension | Rear | None |
| Brakes | Rear drum with electronic brake | Rear mechanical disc with front electric brake |
| IP rating | IPX4 | — |
| Charge time | 5 h | 4.5 h |
| Folded size | 43.5 x 16.7 x 18.7 in | Folds |
| Deck width | 6.1 in | — |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, sidelights | Headlight, taillight |
| App | Yes | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$315 | ~$319 |
| Released | — | 2022 |
Hiboy S3: the case against
- 281 Wh and a 17-mile claim; plan for short trips
- Only the rear wheel is sprung
- IPX4 rating, so no riding through heavy rain
- 220 lb rider limit
- Store shows $599.99 crossed out; $314.99 is the price to plan on
Gotrax G3 Plus: the case against
- Tested range of 9.8 miles against an 18-mile claim
- The rear disc is the only mechanical brake; the front is electric only
- Some wobble in the stem, folded and upright
- 220 lb rider limit
- Tubed tires and no suspension