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Trek Allant+ 7 vs Brompton Electric C Line: Which Is Better?

We compared the Trek Allant+ 7 and the Brompton Electric C Line across 8 real-world categories. The Trek Allant+ 7 wins 3 of them - here is why, and when the loser is still the better buy.

Specification Trek Allant+ 7 Allant+ 7 $3,999 Brompton Electric C Line Electric C Line $3,500
Battery 625 Wh 300 Wh
Range 40-80 mi 25-45 km
Top speed 20 mph 25 km/h
Motor Bosch Performance Line (75 Nm) 250W front hub (40 Nm)
Weight 25.9 kg 16.9 kg
Frame Alpha Platinum aluminum Folding steel
Gears 10-speed Shimano 6-speed
Extras Integrated lights, MIK rack Full fold in 20s
Rating 4.5 / 5 4.5 / 5

At a glance

Here is how the two models stack up on the specs that matter most.

Specification Allant+ 7 Electric C Line
Range 129 km 45 km
Battery 0.6 kWh 0.3 kWh
Efficiency 0.5 kWh/100km 0.7 kWh/100km
0-100 km/h 0 s 0 s
Fast charge 10-80% ~0 min ~0 min
Seats 1 1
Price $3,999 $3,500
Rating 4.5/5 4.5/5
Estimated running cost / year $11 $16

The Allant+ 7 wins 3 of 8 categories, making it our pick in this head-to-head.

Range & efficiency

The Allant+ 7 is rated for 129 km of range versus 45 km for the Electric C Line. That is a difference of about 84 km, which matters most if you do regular long trips.

The Allant+ 7 consumes about 0.5 kWh per 100 km versus 0.7 kWh for the Electric C Line - so the Allant+ 7 is the cheaper and greener option per kilometre.

Performance

Acceleration figures vary by trim; check the full spec sheet below for the exact variant tested.

Charging

Charging time depends on the charger and battery temperature; the lower 10-80% figure means shorter stops on long trips.

Space & comfort

The Allant+ 7 seats 1 and the Electric C Line seats 1. Check the full spec sheet for cargo volume.

Price & running costs

The Allant+ 7 lists at $3,999 and the Electric C Line at $3,500. At 15,000 km per year, estimated running costs are about $11/yr versus $16/yr.

Verdict

The Allant+ 7 is our pick, taking 3 of 8 categories in this head-to-head. It leads on the longer range (129 km vs 45 km), the larger battery (0.6 kWh vs 0.3 kWh) and the lower consumption (0.5 kWh/100km vs 0.7 kWh/100km). That said, the Electric C Line is still the better buy if you are on a tighter budget (it is $499 cheaper).

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