The Tour wins "best overall" because it removes the second shopping trip. It arrives with a rear rack, integrated lights, fenders, Shimano Acera 8-speed gearing and Zoom hydraulic disc brakes on 180 mm rotors — on a step-through 6061 aluminium frame built for 286 lb. The 500W Bafang hub (Bafang is the largest dedicated e-bike motor manufacturer) runs quiet at 32 km/h on 26×4.0 Kenda Juggernaut Pro tyres, and the whole system is UL 2849 certified.

PAB status: ✓ 500W nominal, 32 km/h, operable pedals — genuinely PAB-legal on Canadian paths. Stock: ⚠️ Pre-order — ships end of August 2026 (reserve now, no fake countdown; the date is real).

Get it if you want one bike that does everything without upgrades and you can wait until late August. Skip it if you need to ride this week — or if you want a torque sensor: the Tour uses a cadence sensor, which reads pedalling as on/off rather than by force. For an in-stock alternative today, jump to the Tempo Max.

The Pulse is built around confidence for an everyday adult rider: hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, 20×4.0 puncture-resistant CST tyres, an adjustable suspension fork with lockout, a half-twist throttle with multiple assist levels, and integrated front/rear lighting with fenders. The dual-battery upgrade path — 960 Wh base, 1,680 Wh or 2,160 Wh configured — is the difference between a nervous commute and a bike you never think about.

PAB status: ✓ 500W and a factory-set 32 km/h cap — PAB-legal as delivered. Stock: ✓ In stock, ships free in 3–7 business days.

Get it if you want a low-fuss daily hauler with room to add range later. Skip it if you need a torque sensor or high-speed cruising — the Pulse pairs a Shimano Tourney 7-speed with a cadence-style assist, tuned for stop-and-go city work, not sport.

A 960 Wh Samsung pack (or 1,920 Wh dual) at this price is the headline, and it's a real one — branded cells hold voltage in the cold far better than the unbranded packs that make budget bikes lose range in winter. Add Tektro HD E3520 hydraulic disc brakes, 26×2.1 puncture-resistant tyres that roll efficiently on pavement, a half-twist throttle, a magnesium-alloy wheelset, and a factory-installed rack and full fenders. At 50 lb without the battery (60 lb without) it's light enough to carry up a flight of stairs. Backed by a 2-year warranty.

PAB status: ✓ 500W, 32 km/h — PAB-legal. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want the most battery and kit per dollar, ready to ride. Skip it if you want suspension comfort off-pavement — the Tempo Max has a rigid rear and a cadence sensor with an entry-level Shimano Tourney, so it's happiest on smooth paved paths.

At roughly 26 kg (57 lb) — or 23 kg with the battery out — it's one of the lightest folders you can buy, small enough to sit under a desk or in a condo closet, and it charges in about 4 hours. It ships with a rear rack, fenders, LED lights and an LCD with USB, plus a Shimano 7-speed, magnesium-alloy wheels, throttle and 5-level pedal assist. The 480 Wh pack is honest about what it is: enough for real daily errands, not touring.

PAB status: ✓ 350W nominal, 32 km/h — under the PAB limit everywhere. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want the cheapest bike here that isn't a compromise on legality or kit. Skip it if you want stronger stopping or hills — it uses mechanical (not hydraulic) discs and a cadence sensor, and 350W is modest on steep grades. Want folding options with more power? See our folding e-bike guide.

Where most "1,000W" fat bikes in Canada are really 750W hubs with a marketing peak number, the Westridge is a genuine 1,000W nominal Bafang driven by a true torque sensor — power delivered in proportion to how hard you push, not a clumsy on/off surge. The Samsung 21700 pack is UL 2271 (battery) certified; Taubik does not specify full-system UL 2849. You also get Shimano Acera 8-speed, Zoom hydraulic discs on 180 mm rotors, a 6061 aluminium hardtail, integrated head/brake lights and a colour LCD, and it ships roughly 90% assembled.

PAB status: ✗ 1,000W exceeds the 500W nominal PAB limit — an off-road / private-property machine, regardless of the 32 km/h default limiter. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you own land or ride trails and want Canadian design plus Canadian warranty and support. Skip it if you need a path-legal PAB — then choose Taubik's 500W Blackburn 275T or Tour instead. Trade-offs to accept: single frame size, Zoom (not top-tier) brakes, and real weight at 82 lb.

Full suspension, 160 mm hydraulic disc brakes, a Shimano 7-speed, a colour display, fenders and a 180 kg payload — at $1,499 this is a lot of forgiving, comfortable bike for a first e-bike. It's Class 1/2/3 selectable with a 45 km/h top mode, so keep it in the 32 km/h setting to stay PAB-legal on public paths.

PAB status: ✓ PAB-legal in its 32 km/h mode (it can be set to 45 km/h, which is not PAB). Stock: ⚠️ Pre-order — ships end of July 2026. Warranty: 12 months.

Get it if you want maximum comfort-per-dollar and can wait until late July. Skip it if you need it now — buy the in-stock Defender below — or if you want a torque sensor (the XD26-II uses cadence).

The Defender is a true full-suspension trail-and-street bike — ZOOM 100 mm front fork plus an EXA rear shock — so roots, frost heaves and cracked pavement get absorbed at both ends. Hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors and motor cutoff, a Shimano 7-speed, three colours, and a UL 2271 battery. It ships speed-limited to 32 km/h with a 500W hub and working pedals — exactly the PAB standard — and is unlockable to 45 km/h for off-road use only.

PAB status: ✓ Ships PAB-legal (500W / 32 km/h); the 45 km/h unlock is off-road only. Stock: ✓ In stock. Warranty: 2 years.

Get it if you want real suspension comfort and to ride this week. Skip it if your riding is pure flat pavement — you'd be paying for suspension you won't use; the Tempo Max is the better flat-commute value.

A banana saddle, a 1,000W Bafang rear hub with 100 N·m and a confirmed torque sensor, a 960 Wh Samsung pack, full suspension (80 mm front fork plus rear), 20″ mag wheels on 4.0″ tyres, Zoom hydraulic discs on 180 mm rotors and a colour LCD — the Recon delivers moped presence without the dead weight, at 85 lb. Two colours: Matte Black and Earthy Brown. Taubik does not specifically list UL 2849 or UL 2271 for this model.

PAB status: ✗ 1,000W exceeds the 500W PAB limit — 32 km/h on-road by default, up to a 50 km/h off-road top speed; treat it as private-property / off-road. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want moto looks and torque with Canadian support and land to ride on. Skip it if you need a path-legal PAB, or if published UL certification is a must for your building or insurer.

27.5″×2.35″ CST hybrid tyres roll more efficiently than fat tyres while still handling gravel and broken pavement, and the 706 Wh Samsung pack (UL 2271 certified) is good for up to 100 km — or roughly 160 km with the $549 second battery. The standout feature is a genuine dual-sensor system you can toggle between torque and cadence from the handlebar, plus Shimano Altus 7-speed, Zoom dual-piston hydraulic discs (180 mm), a thumb throttle, integrated rear wheel lock, six colours, and Taubik technician inspection before it ships.

PAB status: ✓ 500W, 32 km/h — PAB-legal. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you commute on mixed city surfaces and want efficiency, a rear wheel lock and legal-everywhere power. Skip it if you want a suspension fork — the Blackburn runs a rigid front and hardtail rear, tuned for smooth pavement, not trail.

A genuine torque sensor is rare on a folder — the Meta reads how hard you pedal and delivers power smoothly, which makes a real difference on mixed transit-and-ride commutes. Kenda 20×3.0 tyres, hydraulic disc brakes with motor cutoff, a Shimano 7-speed, LED lights, fenders and a 2-year warranty round it out, and the optional second battery pushes range toward 160 km.

PAB status: ✓ 500W, 32 km/h — PAB-legal. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you combine transit with riding, or need to store the bike small. Skip it if you want the efficiency of larger wheels for a long pure-road commute — the Blackburn's 27.5″ wheels roll faster.

Two 750W hub motors give all-wheel-drive traction and 184 Nm combined, and the real long-range trick is the battery system: a 52V 16Ah primary (832 Wh) plus room for two more packs. Eunorau rates ~105 km on the primary battery alone, so a rider stacking packs is measuring range in hundreds of kilometres. EXSHO 80 mm fork, hydraulic brakes front and rear (180 mm), a 440 lb payload — the highest in its group — and a 2-year warranty.

PAB status: ✗ 1,500W combined AWD exceeds the 500W PAB limit even though it ships capped at 32 km/h — off-road / private-property use. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want maximum range and traction and have somewhere legal to use AWD power. Skip it if you need a path-legal PAB — choose the 500W Tempo Max or Blackburn for legal long range via a second battery. Weight to plan for: 82–92 lb with packs installed.

The Raptor's pitch isn't just range — it's a 2,600 Wh dual-battery system with integrated GPS anti-theft (live tracking and remote motor disable) at no extra cost, plus a KKE 140 mm hydraulic fork, EXA rear shock (full suspension), 20×4.0 fat tyres, IP65 weather rating and UL 2849 + UL 2271 certification. Samsung/LG cells rated for 800 cycles. It does not fold.

PAB status: ✗ 3,000W dual-motor AWD exceeds the 500W PAB limit — off-road use. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want big range plus built-in GPS security and full-system UL certification. Skip it if you need portability or a PAB — it's a heavy 123.7 lb off-road machine.

This is a properly engineered all-terrain bike: a DNM air rear shock (165 mm × 38 mm travel), 26×4.0 fat tyres, Tektro hydraulic brakes (203 mm front / 180 mm rear), a Shimano 8-speed (11–40T), SensorSwap torque + cadence modes, a 3.5″ colour display and a huge 560 lb max load. The battery is a UL 2271 Samsung/LG 21700 pack, and the whole bike carries UL 2849 + ISO 4210.

PAB status: ✗ 750W nominal exceeds the 500W PAB limit — it is not a PAB even in a speed-limited mode; off-road / private land. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want the most capable, best-braked fat bike here and full suspension. Skip it if you need a path-legal PAB or a lighter bike — at 80 lb and $4,099 it's a serious all-terrain tool. More options: fat-tyre e-bike guide.

If you want the float of wide tyres but need to stay legal, the Meta 26 is the answer: a true torque sensor (not cadence), 26×3.0 wide commuter tyres that soak up cracked pavement and streetcar tracks, hydraulic disc brakes with motor cutoff, a rear brake-light, a low step-through frame and a 720 Wh LG battery you can double. Five colours; UL 2271 battery.

PAB status: ✓ 500W, capped at 32 km/h — ships PAB-compliant. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want fat-style comfort that's legal on every path. Skip it if you want true 4.0″ fat flotation on soft sand or deep snow — the 3.0″ tyre is a comfort tyre, not a full fat tyre.

Most folders cheap out on the sensor and the cells. The Meta does neither — a torque sensor for smooth, natural assist and Samsung cells with a dual-battery option — which is why it's the compact bike we'd actually tour on. Hydraulic disc brakes with motor cutoff, a Shimano 7-speed, LED lights and fenders included.

PAB status: ✓ 500W, 32 km/h — PAB-legal. Stock: ✓ In stock. Warranty: 2 years.

Get it if you need to fold-and-store but refuse to give up ride quality or range. Skip it if you only need occasional short hops and want to spend the least — the $1,099 Samebike 20LVXD30-II folder does that.

This is a real mountain bike with a motor: a 500W nominal Bafang M600 mid-drive with 120 Nm peak and an integrated torque sensor, a SRAM NX 11-speed drivetrain, Maxxis Minion 27.5×2.8 tyres, TEKTRO HD-E725 4-piston hydraulic brakes (203 mm front rotor), full suspension and a dropper post — all at a genuinely light 61.7 lb. Because pedal-assist and throttle both cut off at 32 km/h, it qualifies as a PAB.

PAB status: ✓ PAB-legal at the 32 km/h default. Important: the Class 3 unlock to 45 km/h takes it outside the PAB rules — keep it at 32 km/h for public paths. Stock: ✓ In stock. Warranty: 2 years.

Get it if you actually ride technical terrain and want mid-drive climbing plus PAB legality. Skip it if you commute on flat pavement — a hub bike like the Tempo Max delivers what you need for a third of the price.

A low step-through mid-drive is unusual and useful: the VeloCore motor gives 100 Nm standard / 130 Nm boost with a native thumb throttle designed into the mid-drive, a Shimano CUES 9-speed, Tektro hydraulic discs (180 mm), integrated rack and fenders, and the full UL 2849 + UL 2271 + UL 2580 safety stack. It ships at the 32 km/h default; the app can raise it to 45 km/h, which voids PAB status.

PAB status: ✓ PAB-legal at the 32 km/h default (45 km/h app unlock is not PAB). Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want mid-drive torque with an easy step-through and a full commute kit. Skip it if you want a lightweight sport eMTB — the Urus is lighter and more capable off-road.

Most trikes are rigid, so every crack and expansion joint jars your hands and back. The Breeze Pro 2.0 adds full suspension (dual rear coil shocks), a 90 Nm torque sensor for proportional assist, a differential, 20×4.0 fat tyres, hydraulic brakes front and rear (180 mm) with a dedicated parking brake, a foldable frame and a trailer hitch. The 450 lb payload leaves room for a passenger, and it climbs up to a 25% grade.

PAB status: ✓ 500W and 32 km/h meet the PAB power/speed standard; because a trike's frame differs from a two-wheeler, confirm your local bylaw wording before path riding. Stock: ⚠️ Select variants in stock. Warranty: included.

Get it if you want the most comfortable, capable trike and value a torque sensor and suspension. Skip it if you want something light to lift — at 128 lb, folding is for stationary storage, not carrying.

The Hera is the easy-entry trike: a 350W hub, a 36V 13Ah removable battery, an 80 km pedal-assist range, 24″ wheels on Kenda tyres, a Shimano 7-speed, a walking mode and a 4–5 hour charge. Simple, stable and the most affordable three-wheeler here.

PAB status: ✓ 350W, under the PAB limit; top assisted speed is a gentle 24 km/h. Stock: ✓ In stock. Warranty: included.

Get it if you want stability and low cost for errands at relaxed speeds. Skip it if you carry heavy loads or want suspension — the 265 lb load and rigid steel frame are the trade-offs for the price.

The ONE-TRIKE 2.0 splits the difference: a 500W rear-drive motor with 80 N·m, a 696 Wh battery, hydraulic disc brakes (180 mm) with motor cutoff, a half-twist throttle, a folding stem and a big 440 lb max load. Top speed is capped at 32 km/h under the speed-limited setting.

PAB status: ✓ 500W, 32 km/h under the limited/locked setting. Stock: ✓ In stock. Warranty: 2 years.

Get it if you want strong torque and the highest trike payload here without going premium. Skip it if you want gears for hills — it runs a single-speed freewheel, so it leans on the motor on grades.

All-wheel drive is the delivery advantage — the dual 500W motors dead-start from both wheels, so a loaded bike gets moving on wet or loose surfaces without wheelspin. A real torque sensor (rare at this price), Kenda Krusade 26×4.0 fat tyres, an RST GUIDE fork, hydraulic disc brakes (180 mm) with motor cutoff, a Shimano 7-speed, and a second Samsung battery option to 1,440 Wh / 128 km. Black or Camouflage; 2-year warranty.

PAB status: ✗ Dual-motor AWD exceeds the 500W PAB limit even at the 32 km/h standard setting — off-road / private-property; unlockable to 45 km/h. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you need traction and payload for utility work on private routes or trails. Skip it if you need a path-legal delivery bike — then choose the 500W Movin' Tempo Max with its factory rack. Note: rack, fenders and basket are not standard on the FAT-AWD.

The GT73 gives you dual removable 48V 18.2Ah packs (1,747 Wh total, roughly two ordinary e-bike batteries), 126 N·m of torque, 25″ off-road motorcycle tyres on 70/100-19 format, hydraulic double-wishbone suspension, an aluminium hydraulic front fork and a 2-in-1 brake/turn light. It's sold with pedals and a Shimano 7-speed, but the throttle and speed are what define it. UL 2849 compliant battery system; snow track kit available.

PAB status: ✗ 2,400W peak and ~57 km/h throttle exceed bicycle thresholds — off-road use, or provincial registration/insurance territory on-road. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you feel under-served by low-power e-bikes and have land or a licence/registration path. Skip it if you want a path-legal bike or a torque sensor — the GT73 uses cadence-based assist.

The R1 (a Eunorau × Rerode build) is a dirt bike with an electric heart: a 72V 35Ah LG pack (2,520 Wh, removable), twist throttle and footpegs — no pedals — 4-piston hydraulic brakes with 203 mm rotors front and rear, a 19″ off-road tyre and an 85 km/h top speed. Silver, Black or Maple; 2-year limited warranty. The page is blunt: this is not an e-bike pretending to be one.

PAB status: ✗ Not an e-bike under Canadian rules — built and sold for off-road and private-property use only. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want genuine dirt-bike performance with LG-cell range and you ride private/off-road land. Skip it if you need anything road-legal without registration — this is a closed-course machine.

The Pro steps up to a 60V platform — 3,000W peak, 338 N·m and a 2,160 Wh dual-battery pack — with 230 mm rotors and EABS electronic anti-lock braking for a 72 km/h machine, 3× LED headlights, key-start ignition and a 5″ LCD. Same 70/100-19 off-road motorcycle tyres on 7074 aluminium rims. UL 2849 compliant battery; snow track kit available.

PAB status: ✗ 3,000W peak and up to 72 km/h — well outside bicycle thresholds; off-road use. Stock: ✓ In stock.

Get it if you want the most torque-per-dollar in a moto format. Skip it if you want a torque sensor or a road-legal PAB — the Pro is cadence-based and off-road only.

The RS-A01 Pro-T is built around simplicity that stays legal everywhere: a 500W hub with a 32 km/h top speed, a 36V 15Ah (540 Wh) hidden removable battery, a Shimano 7-speed, LED lights and a central lock, on a light ~57 lb step-thru frame. Samebike's own test produced up to 110 km on the lowest pedal-assist level; the rack and basket are rated for real loads.

PAB status: ✓ 500W, 32 km/h — PAB-legal everywhere. Stock: ⚠️ Pre-order — ships end of July 2026. Warranty: 12 months.

Get it if you want the lightest, legal-everywhere commuter for the least money and can wait until late July. Skip it if you need it now, more capacity for heavy throttle use, or hydraulic brakes — it uses mechanical discs and a cadence sensor.

The FM001 is a genuine two-seater: 20×4.0 fat tyres, a 1,000W motor (1,500W peak, 85 Nm) spec'd for the extra weight on hills, a 720 Wh LG pack good for up to 80 km, a 7-speed, a front basket, USB charging, and an LCD colour display. The rear seat removes in minutes when you ride alone. (Different model from the Ridstar Q20 in our "avoid" section below.)

PAB status: ✗ 1,000W nominal exceeds the 500W PAB limit — it is not a PAB even in a speed-limited mode; off-road only. Stock: ✓ In stock. Warranty: 1 year.

Get it if you need to carry a passenger on a budget. Skip it if you want a PAB or the confidence of hydraulic brakes — the FM001 uses mechanical discs that demand more hand force under combined weight.

The CY20 is the fold-and-charge-anywhere budget commuter: a 350W rear hub, a 36V 13Ah (468 Wh) removable seat-tube battery you charge indoors, a Shimano 7-speed, mechanical disc brakes, a taillight and reflective tyre strips, at about 28 kg. Speed is listed up to 32 km/h and range at 45–90 km on the manufacturer listing.

PAB status: ✓ 350W, up to 32 km/h — under the PAB limit. Stock: ⚠️ Pre-order — ships end of July 2026. Warranty: included.

Get it if you want the simplest folding city bike for the least money and can wait until late July. Skip it if you need it now or want hydraulic brakes and a torque sensor.