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Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Addmotor Tech vs Tenways

Addmotor Tech scores 9.1 and Tenways 8.9 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Addmotor Tech

Addmotor Tech

Higher score in this comparison

9.1/10
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Tenways

Tenways

8.9/10
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Addmotor Tech vs Tenways: the differences

Addmotor Tech vs Tenways
CompareAddmotor TechAddmotor TechReviewVisitVisitTenwaysTenwaysReviewVisitVisit
Reference modelsGarootan M-81, Soletan M-66X, Foldtan M-160, Motan M-650XTENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail Duo
Price from$1,199€1,199
Price up to$1,999€4,999
Frame warranty2 years5 yearsHigher
MarketsUS, CA, AUAT, 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
Motor positionNot confirmedMid
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed250
Assist classNot confirmedEU 25
Largest battery (Wh)Not confirmed720
Removable batteryNot confirmedYes
Claimed range (km)Not confirmed120
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed15
Maximum payload (kg)Not confirmed220
Belt driveNot confirmedYes
Battery warrantyNot confirmed2 years
Service networkNot confirmedPartner
Money-back periodNot confirmed14 days
FinanceNot confirmedYes

Same on both: Sales model (Both).

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Key differences

  • Addmotor Tech scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
  • Frame warranty is higher at Tenways: 5 years vs 2 years.
  • Tenways is available in 27 more countries.
  • Bike types: only Addmotor Tech offers Folding.
  • Bike types: only Tenways offers Commuter, City, Hybrid.
  • Markets: only Addmotor Tech offers US, CA, AU.
  • Markets: only Tenways offers AT, BE, BG.

Our verdict on each

Addmotor Tech

Addmotor Tech suits riders who want folding and cargo e-bikes from one maker and buy online, with both direct sales and dealers. Prices of $1,199 to $1,999 put it above the cheaper end of the market, and it reaches the US, CA and AU.

Read the full Addmotor Tech 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

Addmotor Tech vs Tenways
AreaAddmotor TechTenways
Cost9.1HigherEntry pricing of $1,199 sits high in the field, with only 149 brands cheaper, and the range tops out at $1,999.8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999.
Offer9.0Both bike types, folding and cargo, plus the model spread in Garootan M-81, Soletan M-66X, Foldtan M-160, Motan M-650X and a 2 year frame warranty.9.2HigherBelt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on the range.

Licences and countries

Addmotor Tech vs Tenways
CountryAddmotor TechTenways
HeadquartersNot confirmedNetherlands

Additional countries for Addmotor Tech: 1. Additional countries for Tenways: 28.

Also worth a look

KALKHOFF has frame warranty at 10 years, against 2 years for Addmotor Tech and 5 years for Tenways.

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How they place

Addmotor Tech vs Tenways
RankingAddmotor TechTenways
Electric bikes17 of 1851 of 185
Cargo e-bikes7 of 691 of 69

Every fact side by side

Addmotor Tech vs Tenways
FactAddmotor TechTenways
Bike typesFolding, CargoCommuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, Longtail
Motor brandNot confirmedBafang, Bosch, Own
BrakesNot confirmedHydraulic disc
Legal entityNot confirmedTENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V.
HeadquartersNot confirmedNetherlands
Support channelsNot confirmedEmail, Help centre, Community

Where each stands against the rest

Addmotor Tech vs Tenways
FactAddmotor TechTenwaysMedian
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed250below the median425
Largest battery (Wh)Not confirmed720below the median800.8
Claimed range (km)Not confirmed120below the median138.5
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed15lowest quarter25.7
Maximum payload (kg)Not confirmed220highest quarter158.76
Frame warranty2 yearsat the median5 yearshighest quarter2 years

Median across 144 listed brands.

Pros and cons

Addmotor Tech

Pros

  • Covers both folding and cargo bike types under one maker, so a folding commuter and a cargo bike can come from the same seller
  • A concrete model list in Garootan M-81, Soletan M-66X, Foldtan M-160, Motan M-650X gives buyers named reference points rather than vague ranges
  • Sells both direct and through dealers, so collection and a local test ride are options at checkout

Cons

  • Entry price of $1,199 leaves it dearer than many rivals, ranking 81 of 149 brands on price from
  • The ceiling of $1,999 is mid-table rather than competitive, at 54 of 145 brands on price to
  • Only US, CA and AU are served, so buyers elsewhere pay shipping or look elsewhere

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

Addmotor Tech

Who it suits

  • Riders in the US, CA and AU, the markets listed in the United States, CA and AU, who want one seller for both folding and cargo bikes
  • Buyers who want a named model to research, working from the list in Garootan M-81, Soletan M-66X, Foldtan M-160, Motan M-650X
  • Shoppers who prefer ordering direct but want a dealer option as a fallback

Who should look elsewhere

  • Budget buyers, since $1,199 is higher than most of the 149 brands ranked on price from
  • Riders who want city, hybrid, step-through or emtb shapes, because city, hybrid and step through covers what Addmotor Tech's folding and cargo range does not
  • Anyone outside US, CA and AU who wants local collection rather than a shipped order

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

Addmotor Tech vs Tenways
CountryAddmotor TechTenways
AustriaNoYes
BelgiumNoYes
BulgariaNoYes
CroatiaNoYes
CzechiaNoYes
DenmarkNoYes
EstoniaNoYes
FinlandNoYes

8 of 29 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

Addmotor Tech

How much does an Addmotor Tech e-bike cost?+

Prices run from $1,199 at the entry end of the range to $1,999 at the top. There is no introductory discount or separate tier to weigh, so the entry figure is the number that matters for a cash purchase. Compare it against the brands ranked above on price from.

What kinds of bikes does Addmotor Tech sell?+

The range covers folding and cargo bikes, so folding and cargo are the two shapes on offer. Named examples sit in Garootan M-81, Soletan M-66X, Foldtan M-160, Motan M-650X, which is a useful starting list for anyone comparing specific models rather than categories.

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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