Giant Explore E+ 3 vs Cube Touring Hybrid ONE 600
Specs, prices and rules checked
The short answer
The Explore E+ 3 is legal in 8 of 8 states, the Touring Hybrid ONE 600 in 4
The Giant is legal in all eight with no end date because Giant states EN 15194; the Cube is legal in four, legal for now in NSW and Queensland, and a check in WA and the NT until you see its label. On the bike itself they're close, and the Cube is $2,500 cheaper on sale.
Pick the Touring Hybrid ONE 600 instead if you want the same torque for much less, and either live where EN 15194 isn't required or can confirm the label in store.
The filled button is the bike legal in more states with no end date, or the cheaper when that’s equal.
State by state
The reasons for each verdict are on each bike’s page.
The numbers
Giant Explore E+ 3 and Cube Touring Hybrid ONE 600 side by side
| Bike | Price | Rated power | Torque | Battery | Rider and load | Legal today in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Explore E+ 3 | $5,499 | 250 W | 75 Nm | 625 Wh | 150 kg | 8 of 8 |
| Cube Touring Hybrid ONE 600 | $2,999 | 250 W | 75 Nm | 600 Wh | Not published | 6 of 8 |
Where they differ
What each seller says about the standard
Giant's page says pedal assistance is limited to 25 km/h in accordance with Australian regulations, naming EN 15194. 99 Bikes' Cube page lists the Bosch drive unit and an NSW sale approval, but no standard. Bosch's own Australian page confirms its Performance Line units are 250 W and 25 km/h, so the motor isn't the issue; the missing certificate is.
Bosch's Australian page lists every Performance Line drive unit at 250 W rated output and 25 km/h. (Bosch eBike Systems (Australia), checked )
Same torque, different battery and range claims
Both motors make 75 Nm. The Giant has a 625 Wh battery and Giant gives a range of 50–180 km from worst to best conditions. The Cube has 600 Wh and 99 Bikes lists a maximum of up to 76 km.
Giant lists an EnergyPak Smart 625 Wh battery with a range of 50 km (extreme) to 180 km (ideal). (Giant Australia, checked )
Price and sizing
The Giant's $5,499 is Giant's RRP; the Cube is $2,999 on sale, down from $4,999. The Cube comes in four sizes from 160 cm; the Giant listing starts at 169 cm.
99 Bikes lists the Cube at $2,999, regular price $4,999, tax included. (99 Bikes, checked )
Choose the Explore E+ 3 if…
you ride in WA, the NT or Queensland and want certification on paper, or prefer Giant's dealer network and bigger battery.
Choose the Touring Hybrid ONE 600 if…
you want the same torque for much less, and either live where EN 15194 isn't required or can confirm the label in store.
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