ADO Air 30 Ultra vs Himiway C5 Ultra
Torque, battery, weight, pricing and features — side by side.
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World-first 3-speed automatic hub motor city eBike with carbon belt drive, torque sensor and GPS anti-theft
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£1,499
about $1,984
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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 30 Ultra if…
…it costs less (£800 cheaper) and is lighter (19.4 kg lighter).
Choose the Himiway C5 Ultra if…
…it has more torque (+46 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 30 Ultra
World-first 3-speed automatic hub motor city eBike with carbon belt drive, torque sensor and GPS anti-theft
Himiway C5 Ultra
Moped-style full-suspension with 86Nm hub motor, 960Wh LG battery and up to 128km range
| Spec | ADO Air 30 Ultra | Himiway C5 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Best UK price | £1,499 £800 cheaper | £2,299 |
| RRP | £1,799 | £2,299 |
| Delivery | Delivery: — | Delivery: — |
| Availability at last check | Out of stock at last check — 2 Oct 2026 | In stock at last check — 2 Oct 2026 |
| Motor brand & type | Bafang Hub | Himiway Hub |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 86 Nm +46 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 370 Wh | 960 Wh +590 Wh |
| Voltage · amp-hours | 37 V · 10 Ah | 48 V · 20 Ah |
| Total weight | 20.5 kg 19.4 kg lighter | 39.9 kg |
| Frame type | High Step | Step Through |
| Release | February 2025 — 1 year, 8 months on market | March 2024 — 2 years, 7 months on market |
| Frame | Aluminium alloy, high-step (M/L sizes) | — |
| Motor | Bafang H730 3-speed auto-shifting hub | — |
| Torque | 40 N·m, dual-sided torque sensor | — |
| Battery | 37V 10Ah 370Wh, side-removal portable | LG 48V 20Ah (960Wh) |
| Charge time | 4–6 hours | — |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Tektro hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors front and rear |
| Waterproof | IPX5 (display IPX7) | — |
| Range | Up to 100 km | 96-128 km (60-80 miles) |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| Display | 3.5" IPS colour | Himiway C2 LCD |
| Tyre size | 700C x 40C | Kenda x Himiway 20" x 4.0" |
| Gears | Automatic 3-speed (Bafang H730 motor), carbon belt drive | Shimano Altus M310 7-speed |
| Frame material | Aluminium alloy | 6061 aluminium |
| Rider height | 153–195 cm | 162-190 cm (5'4"-6'3") |
| Colours | Meteor Gray, Frost Green | Ink Gray, White, Bluish Gray |
| Max load | — | 150 kg (330 lb) max system weight |
| 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 |
| Anti-theft tech | Yes | No |
| GPS tracking | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | 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 30 Ultra or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The Himiway C5 Ultra has more torque at 86 Nm, compared to 40 Nm on the ADO Air 30 Ultra.
Which has the bigger battery, ADO Air 30 Ultra or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The Himiway C5 Ultra has a larger battery at 960 Wh, versus 370 Wh on the ADO Air 30 Ultra.
Which is lighter, ADO Air 30 Ultra or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The ADO Air 30 Ultra is lighter at 20.5 kg, compared to 39.9 kg on the Himiway C5 Ultra.
Which is cheaper, ADO Air 30 Ultra or Himiway C5 Ultra?
The ADO Air 30 Ultra is cheaper at £1,499, compared to £2,299 for the Himiway C5 Ultra.
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