A compact folding e-bike is an easy way to squeeze more out of the last month or so of warm summer weather. It gives you a fun way to get around town, run quick errands, ride through campgrounds, cruise around festivals, or make short trips without automatically hopping in the car. An electric bike is also a smart back-to-college pickup for students who need to get across campus, ride between classes, store a bike in a dorm or apartment, and avoid burning gas for every small trip.
Thanks to this deal we found at Walmart, the Uiyjjn Folding Electric Bike is currently on sale for only $170, a huge 55% discount off its normal $380 price. That’s a big discount on a compact e-bike with a folding frame, rear basket, dual disc brakes, LED headlight, dual suspension, removable battery, and a listed 20 MPH top speed. At this price, it costs about as much as a few tanks of gas for many drivers, so it doesn’t take many replaced car trips before it starts making a lot of sense. Even with its $40 shipping fee, it’s still one of the best deals we’ve seen on a folding e-bike.
Pros
- Compact folding design is great for dorms, apartments, trunks, and small garages
- Good fit for short commutes, campus rides, and errands around town
- Removable battery makes charging easier
- It can pay for itself quickly if it replaces short car trips
Cons
- Listed range is modest compared with larger e-bikes
- Smaller frame may not feel as comfortable for taller riders
- 14-inch wheels are better for pavement and short trips than rougher terrain
- Not ideal for long commutes or high-speed road riding
This 14-inch e-bike has a 350W motor with 500W peak output, giving it enough power for daily rides, campus cruising, short commutes, and even 15-degree uphill climbs. The 36V 10.0Ah removable battery is listed for 15.5 to 22 miles of range in pedal-assist mode and recharges in about four to five hours. The listing also notes UL2849 certification, which is good to see on a battery-powered rideable for some peace of mind when it comes to safety. The folding design can collapse in about 10 seconds, with a folded size of 37.4 inches long and 28.8 inches tall, making it easier to store in a car trunk, dorm, apartment, elevator, office, garage, or camper.
The rear basket gives you space for groceries, books, small bags, or festival gear, while the dual disc brakes, front fork suspension, seat cushion shock absorber, 14-inch anti-slip tires, adjustable seat, and 330-pound weight capacity help make it more practical for everyday use. For saving gas, getting around campus, enjoying summer rides, and keeping short trips simple, this is a useful little e-bike with a heck of a deal.
One happy shopper said, “This little e-bike is perfect for me to run to the grocery store for a few groceries. It goes at a reasonable speed and does not feel overpowering like a bigger e-bike does.”
“This bike is very compact both when fully ready for use and when it’s folded for storage,” commented another satisfied rider. “The size of the wheels makes going up steep hills surprisingly easy.”
Deals We’re Loving
- Azhar Folding Electric Bike, $208 (was $270) at Walmart
- Shcnteku Folding Electric Bike, $180 (was $220) at Walmart
- Goku Folding Electric Bike, $230 (was $460) at Walmart
Price cuts like this are few and far between, so head over to Walmart’s site today and cruise into the rest of summer with the Uiyjjn Folding Electric Bike for only $170 while it’s still on sale for a whopping 55% off.
About the author
Andrew Koopman
Commerce Writer, Autoblog