Fiido E Gravel C22 vs Fiido X
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Fiido E Gravel C22 is 8 Nm more torque than the Fiido X. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Fiido E Gravel C22 | Fiido X |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 45 km | 45 km |
| Battery | 614 Wh | 614 Wh |
| Weight | 17.7 kg | 20 kg |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Top speed | 26 km/h | 26 km/h |
| Price | $999 | $999 |
| 5-year cost | $1,471 | $1,471 |
Where each one wins
- Fiido E Gravel C22 is 8 Nm more torque.
- Fiido E Gravel C22 is 2.3 kg lighter.
The Fiido X does not lead on a single measured axis here. That does not make it the wrong bike, but it does mean the Fiido E Gravel C22 is the one to justify not buying.
Who each one is for
Fiido E Gravel C22
Suits you if you want:
- 17.7 kg, light enough to carry up a flight of stairs
- rated to 120 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 45 km estimated, which covers a 22 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
Fiido X
Suits you if you want:
- 20 kg, light enough to carry up a flight of stairs
- folds, so it fits a boot, a train or a hallway
- rated to 120 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 45 km estimated, which covers a 22 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 32 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the two land within 5% of each other, which is inside the error on any of these inputs. Cost is not the deciding factor here.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Fiido E Gravel C22 covers about 32,747 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Fiido X, about 32,747 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Fiido E Gravel C22 | Fiido X |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $999 | $999 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $648 | $648 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-244 | $-244 |
| Total | $1,471 | $1,471 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Fiido E Gravel C22 if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
- Pick the Fiido E Gravel C22 if your route has real hills, or you carry cargo or a passenger.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Fiido E Gravel C22 is the better buy, and the Fiido X needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
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