20.14 kg in size L | €12,500| Manufactures´s website
“The totally fair, unfair advantage” – is the bold catchphrase Yeti’s marketing department came up with for the launch of their brand-new light eMTB. It might sound tongue-in-cheek, but the American cult manufacturer makes one thing crystal clear: the second eMTB is all about the compact, lightweight, and discreet TQ motor that only reveals the MTE’s electric heart upon closer inspection. And while Yeti’s roots run deep in racing, it’s safe to say that race performance probably wasn’t at the top of their priority list for this bike – though the signature turquoise finish still screams speed. Yeti chose the latest generation of TQ’s drive system, the HPR60, which delivers 60 Nm of torque and 350 W of peak power – still very much a minimal-assist motor. True to form, Yeti also stay consistent with their reputation for premium craftsmanship and premium pricing: our T3 test bike – not even the top-spec variant – comes in at a hefty € 12,500. For your money you’ll get a full-carbon frame with 29” wheels front and rear (with mullet compatibility), 160 mm of travel up front, and 145 mm at the rear.
The new 2025 Yeti MTE T3 Light eMTB in detail
Yes, we are E-MOUNTAINBIKE, and yes, we test e-mountainbikes! And while there are slimmer eMTBs out there with a TQ drive, you’ll still have to look twice to spot the motor in Yeti’s first-ever light-assist eMTB. The MTE relies on a minimalist, understated design language, and only hints at its electric nature through the slightly bulkier down tube – which is where you’ll find the biggest battery TQ currently offer for their HPR system – a 580 Wh unit designed to deliver plenty of range. Meanwhile, the new TQ HPR60 motor is integrated seamlessly and discreetly into the bottom bracket area, just like the slightly smaller and marginally lighter HPR50. What sets the updated HPR60 apart from its predecessor – and how it performs on the trail and in our range test – you’ll find out in our in-depth review of the TQ HPR60.
If you want to know how Yeti’s first light eMTB performs on the trail – and what it really delivers for €12,500 – check out the full review in our sister magazine E-MOUNTAINBIKE.
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Words & Photos: Julian Schwede, Robin Ulbrich, Patrick Gruber
