Brompton’s versatile Electric G folding e-bike is now available in the US

The Brompton Electric G folding e-bike I reviewed last year is now available to buy in the US starting at $4,950. While it looks like a regular Brompton, it’s been scaled up with 20-inch wheels and an extended wheelbase that improves the ride dramatically on all types of terrain, leaving behind the twitchiness of its 16-inch brethren. Despite this embiggening, it still folds down small enough to be taken onto a train or hoisted into the back of a car, making it ideal for multimodal commuters or as a companion vehicle for vanlifers. The US bike has been tweaked a bit from the European model, now with a top speed of 20mph from the 250W rear-hub motor, and a module on the handlebar that lets you control the power-assist level and lights. Before the controls were awkwardly positioned on top of the battery. [Image: A new control module lets your control the power level and lights. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/24R0551E6BWGRQ00H005G620BB5500_5__51117.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] In my experience, the Electric G lived up to Brompton’s claim that it’s “the most versatile e-bike in the world.” And now it’s even better for anyone that can afford a $5,000 e-bike. [Image: The Electric G in action on a trail in Luxembourg. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/IMG_5695.jpeg.webp?quality=90&strip=all]