Giant Explore E+ 3
A trekking e-bike with a Giant SyncDrive Sport 2 mid-drive motor (75 Nm) and a 625 Wh EnergyPak Smart battery. It has an ALUXX aluminium frame, a 100 mm suspension fork, a Shimano Deore LinkGlide 10-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, a MIK rear rack, mudguards and StVZO-compliant lights.
Spec analysis: we have not ridden this model. Specs and prices checked 13 Nov 2026.
- Top speed
- 25 km/h (16 mph)
- Motor
- 250 W rated
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Battery
- 625 Wh
- Range
- ≈ 113 km real
- Weight
- 28.78 kg
- Max load
- 150 kg
- Price from
- €3,499 · £2,999
Full specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed (EU version) | 25 km/h (16 mph) |
| Motor power | 250 W rated |
| Torque | 75 Nm |
| Claimed range | not published |
| Motor and drivetrain | |
| Motors | 1 (mid-drive) |
| Motor make | Giant SyncDrive Sport 2 |
| Assist sensor | not published |
| Pedal assist | Yes |
| Throttle above 6 km/h | No |
| Gears | Shimano Deore LinkGlide 10-speed, 11-43T |
| Drive | Chain |
| Battery and charging | |
| Battery | 625 Wh |
| Cells | 22700 lithium cells |
| Charging time | not published |
| Size and weight | |
| Weight | 28.78 kg |
| Max load | 150 kg |
| Rider height | M 169–179 cm to XL 183–193 cm |
| Folding | No |
| Frame style | Step-over or mid-step |
| Frame | Gen 4 ALUXX aluminium, integrated battery |
| Wheels, brakes and suspension | |
| Wheel size | 28″ |
| Tyre size | 700 × 57c (Crosscut Gravel 2) |
| Tyres | Pneumatic |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M280 hydraulic disc, 180 mm |
| Suspension | SR Suntour XCR34 coil fork, 100 mm travel |
| Lights, display and features | |
| Lights | Front Giant Recon E HL50 (StVZO), rear light integrated in the rack |
| Turn signals | No |
| Display | Giant RideDash EVO 2.0 |
| Water resistance | not published |
| Other features | MIK rear rack, Mudguards, Chainguard, Kickstand mount, Battery lock (ABUS Xplus), Aegis Radar compatible |
| Approvals and warranty | |
| EN 15194 certified | Yes |
European version, from official sources listed below. “Not published” means the maker does not give that figure; we leave a gap rather than guess.
Where can you ride it?
As sold, the Giant Explore E+ 3 can be ridden on public roads in 5 of the 5 countries we cover. Verdicts compare the European version's specs with each country's rules. They are not legal advice.
| Country | Verdict for this model as sold |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
|
| 🇩🇪 Germany checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal |
| 🇵🇱 Poland checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom checked 9 Nov 2026 | Road-legal
|
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