Yadea, the largest e-bike and e-scooter maker in the world, recently showed off a new small-format folding e-bike at China Cycle 2024, also known as the China International Bike Fair.
The new Yadea UFO S featured prominently in the brand’s booth, marking a major redesign of Yadea’s previous UFO mini-folding electric bike.
The UFO S, which rides on small 14″ x 2.125″ tires, is designed for urban commuters who prioritize a compact, folding vehicle that can be easily taken on the bus or train, yet still offers a pedal-friendly ride.
The rear hub motor isn’t exactly a powerhouse, maxing out at just 420W of peak power from a 250W nominal setup. However, it can still climb slopes of up to 17% grade.
It just won’t do it very fast, as the flat land speed is limited to 25 km/h (15.5 mph), which keeps it within European and Asian speed limits for…