Polygon Gili Velo
Road-legal status is not yet verified for this model.
Polygon Gili Velo (2023) at a glance
The Polygon Gili Velo is a compact electric mini velo: a 250W Bafang rear hub, a 36V 7Ah (about 252Wh) battery, 20-inch wheels, Shimano 8-speed and Tektro hydraulic brakes. Polygon Australia lists it without a price.
The Polygon Gili Velo is a commuter e-bike sold in Australia (price checked 27 Sep 2026). It pairs a Bafang rear hub, 36V 250W hub drive motor, a 252Wh battery, 20 x 2.0 Vee Speedster wheels.
Is it for you?
Best suited to
City riders short on storage who want a compact, upright small-wheel e-bike for short trips.
Standout strength
Small 20-inch wheels and a compact frame that is easy to store and manoeuvre, with hydraulic brakes.
The main compromise
A small 252Wh battery, and Polygon Australia shows no price or way to order it.
Full specification
Drive and power
Frame and ride
Australian compliance
Road-legal status is not yet verified for this model.
Gili Velo vs Kalosi Lanes Prime
| Polygon Gili Velo | Polygon Kalosi Lanes Prime | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | POA | $4,499.99 |
| Motor | Bafang rear hub, 36V 250W, hub drive | Bosch Active Line Plus, mid drive |
| Torque | TBC | TBC |
| Battery | 252 Wh | 625 Wh |
| Claimed range | TBC | 119 km |
| Weight | TBC | 25 kg |
| Frame | ALX alloy mini velo e-commuting frame | ALX alloy e-city commuting frame, step-through |
| Wheels | 20 x 2.0 Vee Speedster | 27.5 x 2.4 Schwalbe Hurricane |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Availability | Availability unconfirmed | Out of stock |
Choose the Gili Velo if
its hub motor means less drivetrain wear and simpler servicing.
Choose the Kalosi Lanes Prime if
its battery is 373 Wh bigger, so you charge less often on long rides; its low step frame is easier to get on and off; its mid-drive motor works through the gears, which feels more natural on climbs.
How you would ride it
Polygon
Polygon sells its Australian e-bike range direct at polygonbikes.com/au and through dealers: Siskiu and Collosus eMTBs with Shimano and Bosch motors, the carbon Tambora AE e-gravel bike, and Kalosi and Gili city e-bikes.
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Common questions
Is the Polygon Gili Velo road legal in Australia?
Its compliance is listed as unverified on eBikeFinder. A road-legal Australian e-bike is limited to 250W of pedal-assist power that cuts out at 25 km/h, with any throttle capped at 6 km/h. Confirm the Polygon Gili Velo meets those limits with the seller before riding on the road.
What motor does the Polygon Gili Velo have?
The Polygon Gili Velo uses a Bafang rear hub, 36V 250W motor, in a rear hub position.
Who sells and backs the Polygon Gili Velo in Australia?
The Polygon range is distributed in Australia by Polygon Bikes Australia (direct online) and Polygon dealers. It comes with a 2 years frame, lifetime fork on select models warranty. Buying from a brand with real Australian support matters most when something needs a warranty claim or a service.