MTB

Eskute NOVA 01 Review

A by-the-numbers review of the published specs, the prices the brand's own store shows and our range estimate from an open formula. We have not ridden it.

More estimated range than 97% of MTB bikes for its list price; our estimate is 47% below the brand's claimed range.

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Battery

1560Wh

Estimated range

53mi

Weight

123lb

Torque

135Nm

$1,000

≈ $19/mi

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By the numbers

How the Eskute NOVA 01 performs, on paper

Computed from this bike's catalogue figures with the published formulas. Nothing here was measured on a ride.

Estimated against claimed rangeHow far the brand says it goes, against how far our formula says it does.

Claimed100 miEstimated53 mi

Manufacturer overclaim: 47%. The estimate's band is 47 mi to 60 mi. Reference ride: Tour assist, rolling terrain, mild weather, brisk pace, 176 lb rider. How we work this out

Estimated range by rider weight and terrainHow the estimate moves with the weight of the rider and the terrain.

The range calculator's formula with the reference ride's settings: Tour assist, mild weather, brisk pace, knobby tyres. The ring marks the published estimate (176 lb rider, rolling terrain).

Show the values as a table

Terrain	132.3 lb	176.4 lb	220.5 lb	264.6 lb
Flat	69 mi	66 mi	64 mi	62 mi
Rolling	55 mi	53 mi	51 mi	49 mi
Steep	43 mi	42 mi	40 mi	39 mi

Against other MTB bikesEach bar is the share of the other bikes of the type this bike is above; the tick is the middle.

Battery1560 WhHigher than 97% of the 242 MTB bikes that state it

Weight123 lbHeavier than 99% of the 230 MTB bikes that state it

Torque135 NmHigher than 92% of the 188 MTB bikes that state it

Top speedNot statedNot stated, so not compared.

Estimated range53 miHigher than 96% of the 226 MTB bikes that state it

Range per price5.3 mi / $100Higher than 97% of the 115 MTB bikes with a list price in United States that state it

Left out because they do not state it: battery 6, weight 18, torque 60, estimated range 22.

Cost over 5 years against a car and a transit passBuying, charging, servicing, battery and resale, against a car and a transit pass.

This e-bike$1,793

Car$8,613Transit pass$3,888

Purchase price: $1,000
Resale value: −$244
Charging: $65
Servicing: $972
Battery replacement: $0

Purchase price: the list price in United States.

Charging at $0.173/kWh, the average household price (EIA, 2025, annual average). Where these prices come from

Defaults: 5 years, 3107 mi a year, fuel $1.84/L at 7 L/100 km, transit pass $65/month. Same maths as the cost-of-ownership calculator for the bike (price, charging, servicing, battery, resale) and the savings calculator for the car.

Run it with your own numbers Or compare with your own commute

Where it sits among MTB e-bikes

Price against estimated range for 226 MTB models priced in the United States. This model is the ringed dot.

At $1,000 and an estimated 53 mi, it ranks 7 of 226 on estimated range per unit of price. That is the list price in the United States.

It is on the line: no MTB bike at this price or lower has a longer estimated range. 88 of the 226 are placed at converted prices (hollow dots).

See the whole map How the map is drawn

Fit for the e-bike rules

USCannot tellTop speed is not stated. Rated motor power is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
CanadaCannot tellTop speed is not stated. Rated motor power is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
UKCannot tellTop speed is not stated. Rated motor power is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
EUCannot tellTop speed is not stated. Rated motor power is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
AustraliaCannot tellTop speed is not stated. Rated motor power is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice

Full specifications

Eskute NOVA 01 specifications

The catalogue's figures, as the brand states them. A dot shows where a figure sits among MTB bikes.

The model

BrandEskute
ModelNOVA 01
TypeMTB
Available inUSA

Motor and power

Motor powerNot stated
Motor torque135 Nm

Battery and range

Battery1560 Wh52 V × 30 Ah
Claimed range100 mi
Estimated range53 mi−47% vs claim

Frame and weight

Weight123 lb
Max payload360 lb
FoldableNo
Step-throughNot stated
CargoNo

Speed, class and controls

Top speedNot stated
ThrottleNot stated
Fast (28 mph)Not stated

Price

Price$1,000

Where the figure sits among MTB bikes, from lowest to highest

FAQ

Questions about the Eskute NOVA 01

How much does the NOVA 01 cost?

The catalogue list price is United States $1,000. A list price is what the brand states, not what a shop charges today.

What are the NOVA 01's specs?

The Eskute NOVA 01 (MTB) has a 1560 Wh battery, 135 Nm of torque, a weight of 123 lb and a claimed range of 100 mi.

What is the NOVA 01's real-world range?

We estimate about 53 mi (47 mi to 60 mi) for a 176.4 lb rider on rolling terrain with Tour assist, mild weather and a brisk pace, from its 1560 Wh battery and its weight of 123 lb. It is a calculation with the open range formula, not a ride test. The brand's own claim is 100 mi.

How much does it cost to charge the NOVA 01?

A full charge costs about $0.27 (1560 Wh ÷ 1,000 × $0.173/kWh, the average household price, EIA, 2025, annual average), with no charger loss. Enter your own price in the battery calculator.

⚡ Run the numbers

Run this bike through the calculators.

We've pre-filled each tool with this bike's spec. Adjust your own usage - terrain, weight, weekly km - to see the numbers for you, not the marketing brochure.

01 - Range