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Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

ACTBEST EBike vs Tenways

ACTBEST EBike scores 9.2 and Tenways 8.9 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
ACTBEST EBike

ACTBEST EBike

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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Tenways

Tenways

8.9/10
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What sets them apart

ACTBEST EBike vs Tenways
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Reference modelsCore ST 2.0, Mars, Ranger ST 2.0TENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail Duo
Price from$569€1,199
Price up to$1,499€4,999
Motor positionHubMid
Assist classUs class 3EU 25
Largest battery (Wh)2,080Higher720
Claimed range (km)193Higher120
Lightest model (kg)28.315Lower
Maximum payload (kg)181.4220Higher
Belt driveNoYesHas it
Frame warranty1 year5 yearsHigher
Battery warranty1 year2 yearsHigher
Sales modelDirectBoth
MarketsUSAT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed250
ThrottleYesNot confirmed
Service networkNot confirmedPartner

Same on both: Removable battery (Yes), Money-back period (14 days), Finance (Yes).

We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.

Key differences

  • ACTBEST EBike scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
  • Largest battery (Wh) is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 2,080 vs 720.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 193 vs 120.
  • Lightest model (kg) is lower at Tenways: 15 vs 28.3.
  • Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tenways: 220 vs 181.4.
  • Belt drive: only Tenways.
  • Frame warranty is higher at Tenways: 5 years vs 1 year.
  • Battery warranty is higher at Tenways: 2 years vs 1 year.
  • Support channels: only ACTBEST EBike offers Phone.
  • Tenways is available in 27 more countries.

Our verdict on each

ACTBEST EBike

ACTBEST EBike suits US riders who want a throttle, a removable battery and a large pack without paying for a dealer chain, and it sits mid-list on price with entry at $569. The catch is the short warranty on both frame and battery.

Read the full ACTBEST EBike review

Tenways

Tenways suits European commuters who want a mid-drive e-bike with a belt option, a removable battery and a cargo choice at the top, without paying flagship money. Entry pricing of €1,199 sits close to the market median, and the frame warranty runs 5 years. Service is partner based, so check a local workshop before committing.

Read the full Tenways review

Score breakdown

ACTBEST EBike vs Tenways
AreaACTBEST EBikeTenways
Cost9.7HigherEntry at $569 and a range top of $1,499 place it mid-list, with finance available and a 14 day return window.8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999.
Offer9.0Throttle and removable battery both yes, battery to 2,080 Wh and a claimed 193 km range.9.2HigherBelt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on the range.
Trust8.6Certification to ul 2849, support on email, phone and help centre and frame cover of 1 years.Not confirmed

Pick ACTBEST EBike if, pick Tenways if

Pick ACTBEST EBike if largest battery (wh) and claimed range (km) matter most.

Pick Tenways if lightest model (kg), maximum payload (kg), and belt drive matter most.

Availability and regulation

ACTBEST EBike vs Tenways
CountryACTBEST EBikeTenways
HeadquartersNot confirmedNetherlands

Additional countries for ACTBEST EBike: 1. Additional countries for Tenways: 28.

Sources behind this comparison

ACTBEST EBike

  • actbestbike.com: 23 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Tenways

  • tenways.com: 25 facts, checked September 30, 2026

How they place

ACTBEST EBike vs Tenways
RankingACTBEST EBikeTenways
Electric bikes10 of 1851 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes10 of 1431 of 143

Every fact side by side

ACTBEST EBike vs Tenways
FactACTBEST EBikeTenways
Bike typesCommuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, EmtbCommuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, Longtail
Motor brandNot confirmedBafang, Bosch, Own
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
CertificationsUl 2849Not confirmed
Legal entityNot confirmedTENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V.
HeadquartersNot confirmedNetherlands
Founded2020Not confirmed
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers moreEmail, Help centre, Community

Where each stands against the rest

ACTBEST EBike vs Tenways
FactACTBEST EBikeTenwaysMedian
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed250below the median425
Largest battery (Wh)2,080highest quarter720below the median800.8
Claimed range (km)193highest quarter120below the median138.5
Lightest model (kg)28.3above the median15lowest quarter25.7
Maximum payload (kg)181.4above the median220highest quarter158.76
Frame warranty1 yearbelow the median5 yearshighest quarter2 years

Median across 144 listed brands.

Pros and cons

ACTBEST EBike

Pros

  • Entry at $569 ranks 28 of 149 brands compared, so the starting figure is not what puts you off.
  • Throttle: yes, and removable battery: yes, so you can ride without pedalling and carry the pack to a charger.
  • The largest battery listed reaches 2,080 Wh, with a claimed 193 km on the Striker Max.

Cons

  • Warranty runs 1 years on the frame and 1 year on the battery, so a pack failure after the first period falls on the rider.
  • Belt drive: no, so the drivetrain is a chain rather than a sealed belt, which means routine wiping and tension checks.
  • The lightest listed bike is 28.3 kg, a lot to carry up stairs, through a station or into a flat.

Tenways

Pros

  • The line spans commuter, city, hybrid, step-through, cargo and longtail types, so one maker covers most daily riding.
  • Belt drive is part of the range, which suits riders who want a chain-free drivetrain.
  • Removable batteries and hydraulic disc brakes both feature across the line.

Cons

  • Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line for a bike that needs a workshop.
  • Service runs on a partner network, so a local Tenways workshop is not guaranteed in every market.
  • The top of the range, €4,999, sits well above the €2,191.53 typical ceiling for commuter e-bikes.

Who each suits

ACTBEST EBike

Who it suits

  • US commuters who want a step-through or city bike with a throttle, a removable battery and a claimed 193 km of range.
  • Riders after fat tire or electric mountain bike options from one maker, since commuter, city and step through covers both.
  • Buyers who prefer to spread the cost, with finance available and a 14 day return window.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders who want to try a bike in a shop before buying: ACTBEST EBike sells direct and ships to US, so an in-person test ride is not part of the plan.
  • Anyone after a cargo bike: Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding, and cargo is not in ACTBEST EBike's commuter, city and step through.

Tenways

Who it suits

  • Commuters in Austria, BE and BG who want a mid-drive bike with a removable battery and hydraulic disc brakes.
  • Riders who need real carrying capacity, since the Longtail Duo takes 220 kg.
  • Buyers who prefer a chain-free drivetail, as belt drive is part of the range.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders who want mountain terrain, since Kalkhoff carries emtb models that Tenways does not list.
  • Anyone wanting a folding bike, as Tern and HK Beirui Trade Co. both list folding while Tenways does not.

Country by country

ACTBEST EBike vs Tenways
CountryACTBEST EBikeTenways
AustriaNoYes
BelgiumNoYes
BulgariaNoYes
CroatiaNoYes
CzechiaNoYes
DenmarkNoYes
EstoniaNoYes
FinlandNoYes

8 of 29 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

ACTBEST EBike

What does an ACTBEST EBike cost?+

Prices are one-off purchase prices rather than a subscription, so nothing renews later. The range opens at $569 and tops out at $1,499 on the Striker Max. That spread is where the model choice sits, and the entry figure puts the brand in the middle of the market rather than at either extreme.

Where does ACTBEST EBike sell and ship?+

Sales are direct, and shipping is listed for US. Bikes are bought from the company rather than through a dealer, so the figure you see is the figure you pay and delivery goes to your door. Riders elsewhere are better served by Kalkhoff or Tern, which list city, hybrid and step through and cargo, commuter and folding.

Tenways

What does a Tenways e-bike cost?+

Prices start at €1,199 for the entry bike in the range and run up to €4,999 for the AGO Performance at the top of the line. Both ends are one-off purchase prices, not subscription fees. The Longtail Duo sits inside that span as the cargo option, and the site lists 3 alternatives for side-by-side reading.

Can I pay for a Tenways in instalments?+

Finance is available, so the entry price of €1,199 on the cheapest bike in the line can be spread rather than paid in one go. Terms are set at the point of purchase rather than quoted as a standard rate, so check the figures you are given before you commit. The top of the range is €4,999.

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