ENVO D35 2020 Electric Bike Vs Giant EXPLORE E+ 2 GTS

When you decide on buying an ebike, it can be very overwhelming because you have so many choices on the market today. Today we are going to compare two popular ebikes, the ENVO D35 and the Giant Explore 2+ GTS. Both are versatile bikes, designed for commuting, trails, and all-around fun although the Explore 2+ is a $1,000 more expensive. They are suitable for both first-time riders and veterans looking for more advanced ebikes. We've done the research so you don't have to and as you can see sometimes it comes down to preference

 

Comparison	ENVO D35 2020	Giant EXPLORE E+ 2 GTS 2020
Drive System	Geared rear hub No transmission involvement	Giant SyncDrive Sport Chain Drive
Battery Type	LG A-grade Li-Ion 36V 12.8Ah	Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Battery Capacity	473Wh	500Wh
Single charge range	50Km cruising @32km/h	53km cruising @32km/h
Battery life	5 years	5 Years
Battery replacement cost	599CA$	1100CA$
Max speed ( regulated)	32Km/h	32Km/h
Max Torque at Wheel2	60Nm @wheel	80Nm @crank
Total E-bike Weight	22KG with all accessories	22KG without accessories
Max Motor Power	620W	500W
Gears	Shimano Acera 8spd max ration 48 to 11	Shimano SL-M2000
Brake	Hydraulic disk Tektro 180mm	Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
Wheel sizes	27.5" x 1.95	700C
PAS system	Cadence sensor on Crank	Torque sensor on crank
PAS effectiveness	Motion sensor torque emulating	Pedal force activation
Power On Demand Throttle	Yes	No
	5 Levels of assist	4 Levels of assist
Brake Cut off	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking	No	No
Display system	Color LCD with backlight Multi function Odometer	Mono Color
Noise Level	Low	Low
Suspension	Seatpost and Front fork	Front fork
Included accessories	Speed ODO console 2A charger Head & tail light Rear Rack & Fenders Kickstand	Giant EnergyPak 4A fast charger MIK system carrier top-deck integrated KS18 kickstand mount Mobile app

The Giant Explore E+ is engineered to help you make the most out of every journey. Its powerful and tunable SyncDrive Sport motor and integrated EnergyPak provide a smooth, seamless boost of power so you can cover greater distances and conquer steep climbs.

On the flip side the ENVO D35 is powered by a maintenance-free sealed geared hub motor which offers 500W power and 60Nm peak torque directly at the wheel. Unlike Giant, ENVO uses non-proprietary battery pack and modular components for easy replacement and DIY repair.

We hope that this helps you make a decision. You can also read our ENVO D35 vs Rad Power RadCity 4 blog post. If you'd like more information or have any questions don't hesitate to contact us.