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Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

ACTBEST EBike vs Vivi Ebike

ACTBEST EBike scores 9.2 and Vivi Ebike 9.3 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
ACTBEST EBike

ACTBEST EBike

9.2/10
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Vivi Ebike

Vivi Ebike

Higher score in this comparison

9.3/10
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Where ACTBEST EBike and Vivi Ebike differ

ACTBEST EBike vs Vivi Ebike
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Reference modelsCore ST 2.0, Mars, Ranger ST 2.0VIVI MT26, VIVI F26FUL, VIVI ACE01, VIVI MT20UL
Price from$569$359.99Lower
Price up to$1,499Lower$1,499.99
Assist classUs class 3Us class 2
Largest battery (Wh)2,080Higher864
Claimed range (km)193Higher80
Lightest model (kg)28.324.4Lower
Maximum payload (kg)181.4Higher150
Sales modelDirectBoth
Money-back period14 days30 daysHigher
MarketsUSUS, GBCovers more
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed500
Service networkNot confirmedOwn

Same on both: Motor position (Hub), Throttle (Yes), Removable battery (Yes), Belt drive (No), Frame warranty (1 year), Battery warranty (1 year), Finance (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Vivi Ebike scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
  • Price from is lower at Vivi Ebike: $359.99 vs $569.
  • Price up to is lower at ACTBEST EBike: $1,499 vs $1,499.99.
  • Largest battery (Wh) is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 2,080 vs 864.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 193 vs 80.
  • Lightest model (kg) is lower at Vivi Ebike: 24.4 vs 28.3.
  • Maximum payload (kg) is higher at ACTBEST EBike: 181.4 vs 150.
  • Money-back period is higher at Vivi Ebike: 30 days vs 14 days.
  • Certifications: only Vivi Ebike offers En 15194.
  • Founded is lower at Vivi Ebike: 2015 vs 2020.

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

Vivi Ebike

Vivi Ebike suits commuters who want a complete bike for entry-budget money and would rather rely on the brand's own support than hunt a local dealer. The catalogue opens at $359.99, runs to $1,499.99, and is backed by 1 year on the frame.

Read the full Vivi Ebike review

Score breakdown

ACTBEST EBike vs Vivi Ebike
AreaACTBEST EBikeVivi Ebike
Cost9.7Entry at $569 and a range top of $1,499 place it mid-list, with finance available and a 14 day return window.9.8HigherEntry at $359.99, top at $1,499.99, ranked 9 of 149 on entry price.
Offer9.0HigherThrottle and removable battery both yes, battery to 2,080 Wh and a claimed 193 km range.8.9Throttle: yes, removable battery: yes, finance: yes, and commuter, city and step through breadth, with 8.9 on offer.
Trust8.6Certification to ul 2849, support on email, phone and help centre and frame cover of 1 years.9.3HigherEstablished 2015, ul 2849 and en 15194 listed, 30 days returns, 9.3 on trust.

How they place

ACTBEST EBike vs Vivi Ebike
RankingACTBEST EBikeVivi Ebike
Electric bikes10 of 18576 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes10 of 14354 of 143
Folding e-bikes9 of 9045 of 90
Fat tire e-bikes8 of 9845 of 98
Electric mountain bikes4 of 7328 of 73
Cheap e-bikes9 of 8040 of 80

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Every fact side by side

ACTBEST EBike vs Vivi Ebike
FactACTBEST EBikeVivi Ebike
Bike typesCommuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, EmtbCommuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, EmtbCovers more
Motor brandNot confirmedOwn
BrakesHydraulic discMechanical disc
CertificationsUl 2849Ul 2849, En 15194Covers more
Founded20202015Lower
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, CommunityEmail, Phone, Help centre, Community

Where each stands against the rest

ACTBEST EBike vs Vivi Ebike
FactACTBEST EBikeVivi EbikeMedian
Price from$569below the median$359.99lowest quarter$999
Price up to$1,499below the median$1,499.99below the median$2,099
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed500above the median425
Largest battery (Wh)2,080highest quarter864above the median800.8
Claimed range (km)193highest quarter80lowest quarter138.5
Lightest model (kg)28.3above the median24.4below the median25.7

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.

Vivi Ebike

Pros

  • Entry at $359.99 and a top price of $1,499.99 keep commuter, folding, fat-tire and cargo builds inside one budget conversation.
  • The fat-tire model pairs 864 Wh of battery with a claimed 80 km of range and a 150 kg payload rating, so loaded rides stay plausible.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre from a company established in 2015, so riders can get answers without a dealer.

Cons

  • Braking is mechanical disc, the mechanical disc listed, which on a heavy e-bike means pad changes and servicing handled by the owner.
  • Belt drive: no, so the chain runs exposed and picks up road grime on wet commutes.
  • Cover is short at 1 year on the frame and 1 year on the battery, leaving repair risk with the owner for most of the bike's working life.

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.

Vivi Ebike

Who it suits

  • Riders who want one catalogue across body styles, since commuter, city and step through all come from Vivi Ebike and share one support route.
  • Commuters in the US and GB markets who buy direct, can use finance, and are happy to service their own bike with phone and email backup.
  • Loaded riders and long-distance commuters, given 150 kg of payload and 80 km of claimed range on the fat-tire model.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers who want a dealer-backed city and hybrid line should look at Kalkhoff, whose city, hybrid and step through sit outside the fat-tire, cargo and folding frames that make Vivi Ebike distinct.
  • Riders who want the same commuter, folding, fat-tire and e-mtb choice from a second seller can compare HK BEIRUI TRADE CO., listed at commuter, folding and fat tire.
  • Anyone after a tight cargo or commuter range only: Tern covers cargo, commuter and folding, and a narrower line is easier to compare than a broad one.

Current offers

Vivi Ebike

Current offer

  • Discount code

    $30 off your first purchase via newsletter: $30 off first purchase

    Email newsletter signup; no minimum spend or end date stated.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

ACTBEST EBike vs Vivi Ebike
CountryACTBEST EBikeVivi Ebike
United StatesYesYes

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.

Vivi Ebike

How much does a Vivi Ebike cost at the entry end?+

Prices open at $359.99 and run to $1,499.99. That is the listed range for the brand's own bikes rather than a promotional start price, so a budget built around the cheapest model does not depend on a discount ending. Finance is available if the top of the range holds the bike you want.

Where can I buy one and who handles support?+

Vivi Ebike ships to US and GB. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so questions go by email, through the help centre, in the community section or by phone. Service sits with the brand's own operation rather than a dealer network, which means parts and setup advice go to the people who built the bike.

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