ADO Air Carbon vs Himiway C5 Ultra
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Ultralight 15.9kg carbon folder with Bafang single-speed motor, GPS anti-theft and hydraulic brakes
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£1,799
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Moped-style full-suspension with 86Nm hub motor, 960Wh LG battery and up to 128km range
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Which should you choose?
Choose the ADO Air Carbon if…
…it costs less (£500 cheaper) and is lighter (24 kg lighter).
Choose the Himiway C5 Ultra if…
…it has more torque (+51 Nm) and carries a bigger battery (+590 Wh).
Based only on the measured differences below — manufacturer-published figures, not independently tested.
At a glance
ADO Air Carbon
Ultralight 15.9kg carbon folder with Bafang single-speed motor, GPS anti-theft and hydraulic brakes
Himiway C5 Ultra
Moped-style full-suspension with 86Nm hub motor, 960Wh LG battery and up to 128km range
| Spec | ADO Air Carbon | Himiway C5 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Best UK price | £1,799 £500 cheaper | £2,299 |
| RRP | £1,799 | £2,299 |
| Delivery | Delivery: Free (UK) | Delivery: Free (UK) |
| Availability at last check | In stock at last check — 28 Sep 2026 | In stock at last check — 28 Sep 2026 |
| Motor brand & type | Bafang Hub | Himiway Hub |
| Motor torque | 35 Nm | 86 Nm +51 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 370 Wh | 960 Wh +590 Wh |
| Voltage · amp-hours | 37 V · 10 Ah | 48 V · 20 Ah |
| Total weight | 15.9 kg 24 kg lighter | 39.9 kg |
| Frame type | Compact | Step Through |
| Release | 7 June 2024 — 2 years, 3 months on market | March 2024 — 2 years, 6 months on market |
| Frame | Carbon fibre, folding | — |
| Motor | Bafang single-speed hub | — |
| Torque | 35 N·m, torque sensor | — |
| Battery | 37V 10Ah 370Wh | LG 48V 20Ah (960Wh) |
| Charge time | 4–6 hours | — |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Tektro hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors front and rear |
| Display | 2.4" IPS colour | Himiway C2 LCD |
| Tyre size | — | Kenda x Himiway 20" x 4.0" |
| Gears | — | Shimano Altus M310 7-speed |
| Max load | — | 150 kg (330 lb) max system weight |
| Top speed | — | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| Range | — | 96-128 km (60-80 miles) |
| Colours | — | Ink Gray, White, Bluish Gray |
| Suspension | — | KKE R150S coil spring fork, 140mm travel + EXA A5-RE 180x47mm rear shock |
| Sensors | — | Torque sensor, speed sensor, brake sensor |
| Charger | — | 3.0A smart charger |
| Rider height | — | 162-190 cm (5'4"-6'3") |
| Frame material | — | 6061 aluminium |
| Folding | Yes | No |
| Anti-theft tech | Yes | No |
| GPS tracking | Yes | No |
| Dual suspension | No | Yes |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Rear suspension | No | Yes |
| Rear rack | Yes | No |
| Fat tyres | No | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more torque, ADO Air Carbon or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The Himiway C5 Ultra has more torque at 86 Nm, compared to 35 Nm on the ADO Air Carbon.
Which has the bigger battery, ADO Air Carbon or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The Himiway C5 Ultra has a larger battery at 960 Wh, versus 370 Wh on the ADO Air Carbon.
Which is lighter, ADO Air Carbon or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The ADO Air Carbon is lighter at 15.9 kg, compared to 39.9 kg on the Himiway C5 Ultra.
Which is cheaper, ADO Air Carbon or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The ADO Air Carbon is cheaper at £1,799, compared to £2,299 for the Himiway C5 Ultra.
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