The MiJia QiCycle Folding Electric Bike is the first of its kind we've scored, but it earned a 6 out of 10 on our repairability scale (10 is easiest to repair) based on the following points:

Standard bicycle components and tools are used throughout, making repair more accessible.

The battery assembly can be removed and replaced with ease.

The electronic components can be removed without compromising the bike, extending its life and making recycling easier.

The seatpost, frame, and front hub motor are nonstandard, making a replacement a bit more difficult when the manufacturer does not offer them.

The battery pack is a complex assembly that makes for wasteful replacement when individual components fail.

This is the first vehicle we've scored on our repairability scale. This score is based on our experience of numerous teardowns, but it may change as we learn more about other e-bikes and hear about user experiences surrounding repair of these devices.