Best step-through e-bikes

The Mokwheel Basalt ST earned the highest Genius Score of any step-through we've reviewed, a 90, because it balances power, range, and price better than the rest of the field. Its 940Wh battery backs a claimed 80-mile range, and 90 Nm of torque with 4-inch tires digs into sand and gravel without much fuss. Mokwheel hasn't published suspension specs, so how it handles rocky or root-covered ground is still a question mark, and its 28 mph top speed puts it in Class 3, so check local trail rules before counting on that.

At $999.99, the Mokwheel Mesa Lite ST is the cheapest bike on this list, and it still scores well enough to be worth a look. Its 58-pound weight makes it easier to muscle around than a typical fat-tire e-bike, and the throttle carries you up to 20 mph without pedaling. The 350W motor and 45 Nm of torque run out of steam on steep or sustained climbs, so this one belongs on gravel and dirt roads, not hilly terrain.

The Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Duo Pro Step-Thru carries the biggest battery on this list, 1,040Wh, and it also puts down the most torque here at 160 Nm. That combination means real backcountry range plus enough climbing power for steep, loose grades that would stall a weaker motor, and an optional 910Wh extender stretches days even further. It's a Class 2 bike capped at 20 mph despite all that muscle, and the Shimano Alivio 9-speed drivetrain feels like a step below the motor and battery it's paired with.

A 750W motor and 105 Nm of torque give the Mokwheel Obsidian ST real climbing muscle for loose gravel, sand, and steep pitches. The same 940Wh battery that backs its up-to-80-mile range means you're not trading hill strength for distance. There's no suspension fork listed, so the fat tires alone are doing the work of softening bumps and roots.

Hauling gear is where the Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 stands out, with the highest payload rating on this list at 450 pounds. A 940Wh battery backs an 80-mile claimed range so a loaded day out doesn't turn into a search for an outlet, and 90 Nm of torque helps get that weight moving on loose ground. At 28 mph it's a Class 3 bike, which many bike paths and natural-surface trails don't allow, so plan routes with that in mind.

At 40 pounds, the Mokwheel FLINT ST weighs roughly half what a typical e-bike does, so it moves and handles much more like a regular bicycle. Hydraulic disc brakes and a Shimano 8-speed drivetrain give it a dependable setup for the price, and the throttle lets you skip pedaling entirely up to 20 mph. The 360Wh battery is small, so the claimed 70-mile range is optimistic, and the 350W motor with 40 Nm of torque means steep climbs take real pedal effort.

For $1,199.99, the Mokwheel Mesa Plus ST bundles a 768Wh battery, a 750W motor, and 90 Nm of torque, enough to handle hills and cargo without straining. A 400-pound payload leaves room for a trailer, child seat, or grocery haul on top of your own weight, and up to 60 miles of claimed range covers most of a week's commuting. The ZOOM mechanical disc brakes need a firm pull and regular adjustment, and they feel underspec'd for a bike this heavy that can hit 28 mph.

The Mokwheel Asphalt ST packs hydraulic disc brakes, a sizable battery, and a throttle into a package priced well under many off-road e-bikes. At 63 pounds it's light enough to handle on your own, and 70 Nm of torque gives it steady pulling power on loose surfaces and moderate climbs. The 500W motor works hard on long, steep, loaded climbs, and its 27.5" x 2.4" tires don't have the float for deep sand or the grip for technical, rocky trails.

The Cyrusher Aura pairs a low step-through frame with 26" x 4.0" fat tires, so getting on and riding over rough streets stays comfortable. A 780Wh battery and up to 60 miles of claimed range keep you off the charger most of the week, and the throttle covers hills or quick starts up to 28 mph without pedaling. Cyrusher's own spec sheet disagrees on battery size and torque, so plan around the conservative numbers, and that 28 mph throttle speed may put it off-limits on bike paths capped at 20 mph.