MTB

Eskute NOVA Beast 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 94% of MTB bikes for its list price; heavier than 100% of MTB bikes.

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Battery

1620Wh

Estimated range

55mi

Weight

123.5lb

Torque

Not stated

$1,299

≈ $24/mi

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By the numbers

How the Eskute NOVA Beast 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.

Claimed60 miEstimated55 mi

Manufacturer overclaim: 8%. The estimate's band is 48 mi to 62 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	72 mi	69 mi	66 mi	64 mi
Rolling	57 mi	55 mi	53 mi	51 mi
Steep	45 mi	43 mi	42 mi	40 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.

Battery1620 WhHigher than 97% of the 242 MTB bikes that state it

Weight123.5 lbHeavier than 100% of the 230 MTB bikes that state it

TorqueNot statedNot stated, so not compared.

Top speedNot statedNot stated, so not compared.

Estimated range55 miHigher than 98% of the 226 MTB bikes that state it

Range per price4.3 mi / $100Higher than 94% 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, 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$1,695

Car$8,613Transit pass$3,888

Purchase price: $1,299
Resale value: −$317
Charging: $65
Servicing: $648
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 $1,299 and an estimated 55 mi, it ranks 13 of 226 on estimated range per unit of price. That is the list price in the United States.

It is off the line: the Coswheel CT20S has a longer estimated range, 58 mi, at $1,199, which is at or below this model's price. 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 Beast specifications

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

The model

BrandEskute
ModelNOVA Beast
TypeMTB
Available inUSA

Motor and power

Motor powerNot stated
Motor torqueNot stated

Battery and range

Battery1620 Wh60 V × 27 Ah
Claimed range60 mi
Estimated range55 mi−8% vs claim

Frame and weight

Weight123.5 lb
Max payload330 lb
FoldableNo
Step-throughNot stated
CargoNo

Speed, class and controls

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

Price

Price$1,299

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

FAQ

Questions about the Eskute NOVA Beast

How much does the NOVA Beast cost?

The catalogue list price is United States $1,299. A list price is what the brand states, not what a shop charges today.

What are the NOVA Beast's specs?

The Eskute NOVA Beast (MTB) has a 1620 Wh battery, a weight of 123.5 lb and a claimed range of 60 mi.

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

We estimate about 55 mi (48 mi to 62 mi) for a 176.4 lb rider on rolling terrain with Tour assist, mild weather and a brisk pace, from its 1620 Wh battery and its weight of 123.5 lb. It is a calculation with the open range formula, not a ride test. The brand's own claim is 60 mi.

How much does it cost to charge the NOVA Beast?

A full charge costs about $0.28 (1620 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