Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Aventon vs engwe-bikes
Aventon
engwe-bikes
Higher score in this comparison
Where Aventon and engwe-bikes differ
| Compare | AventonReviewVisitVisit | engwe-bikesReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Soltera 2.5 Ebike, Aventure 3 Ebike, Current ADV Ebike, Abound LR Ebike | E26 3.0 Pro, P275 Pro, LE20, P275 SE |
| Price from | $1,199 | €999 |
| Price up to | $5,999 | €2,348 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 750 | 250 |
| Assist class | Us class 2 | EU 25 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 800Higher | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 177 | 350Higher |
| Lightest model (kg) | 16.8Lower | 25.3 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 181Higher | 150 |
| Frame warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Battery warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Sales model | Both | Direct |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Markets | US, CA, DE | US, FR, DE, IT, AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, GR, HU, IE, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Motor position (Mid), Removable battery (Yes), Belt drive (Yes), Service network (Partner), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- engwe-bikes scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Aventon: 800 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at engwe-bikes: 350 vs 177.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Aventon: 16.8 vs 25.3.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Aventon: 181 vs 150.
- Frame warranty is higher at Aventon: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Battery warranty is higher at Aventon: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Money-back period is higher at engwe-bikes: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Aventon offers Chat.
- Certifications: only Aventon offers Ul 2849.
Our verdict on each
Aventon
Aventon suits commuters who want one brand covering city, cargo and step-through bikes with a throttle and finance in mind. It holds an overall score of 8.9, with the offer part at 9.2, but entry pricing starts well back in the field.
engwe-bikes
ENGWE bikes suit riders who want city, folding, fat tyre and cargo e-bikes from one brand, with direct sales, finance and a claimed range of 350 km on the longest-range model. Buyers planning to keep a bike for years should weigh the 1-year frame warranty against the price before committing, because cover is thin.
Score breakdown
| Area | Aventon | engwe-bikes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry at $1,199 ranks 81 of 149, so the cost score of 8.6 reflects a mid-market start. | 9.0HigherEntry price €999 and top price €2,348 sit close to the site medians €876.09 and €2,299, with finance offered. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherThe offer score of 9.2 rests on the breadth of city, commuter and emtb, plus a throttle and a removable battery. | 9.0Bikes span city, folding and fat tire, with a removable pack to 720 Wh, claimed range of 350 km and payload of 150 kg. |
| Trust | 8.9Trust scores 8.9 on 2 years of frame cover, 14 days of money-back cover and ul 2849. | 8.9Direct sales (direct), a money back window of 30 days, support on email, phone and help centre and warranties of 1 year and 1 years. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Aventon | engwe-bikes |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery (Wh) | 800 | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 177 | 350 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 16.8 | 25.3 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 181 | 150 |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Battery warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 days |
A third option
Gotrax has money-back period at 31 days, against 14 days for Aventon and 30 days for engwe-bikes.
Gotrax reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Aventon | engwe-bikes |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 31 of 185 | 25 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 28 of 143 | 23 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 13 of 69 | 11 of 69 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 26 of 98 | 22 of 98 |
| Belt-drive e-bikes | 5 of 35 | 2 of 35 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Aventon | engwe-bikes |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Commuter, Emtb, Fat tire, Cargo, Step through | City, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo |
| Motor brand | Own | Bafang |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | Ul 2849 | En 15194 |
| Legal entity | Avant Enterprises, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
E-scooters
| Fact | Aventon | engwe-bikes |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Not confirmed | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Road-legal in | Not confirmed | De |
| Nominal motor power (W) | Not confirmed | 500 |
| Weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 31.7 |
| Maximum load (kg) | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Yes |
| IP rating | Not confirmed | IPX5 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Aventon | engwe-bikes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 750below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 800below the median | 720below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 177highest quarter | 350highest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 16.8lowest quarter | 25.3below the median | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 181above the median | 150below the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Aventon
Pros
- The range is wide for one maker: city, commuter and emtb covers city, commuter, emtb, fat-tire, cargo and step-through.
- Throttle control is present, alongside a removable battery, so the bikes suit stop-start riding and shared storage.
- Belt drive is offered, which suits riders who want a low-maintenance drivetrain, and hydraulic disc come as hydraulic disc.
Cons
- The top of the range reaches $5,999, which puts the priciest cargo and step-through bikes beyond a small budget.
- Batteries and frames are both covered for 2 years, a shorter term than many buyers expect for the money involved.
- Service runs on a partner basis, so work is handed to outside shops rather than done in house.
engwe-bikes
Pros
- One brand covers city, folding, fat tyre and cargo bikes (city, folding and fat tire), so a household with mixed needs stays inside a single catalogue.
- The claimed range reaches 350 km on the longest-range model and the battery ceiling is 720 Wh, with a removable pack for charging.
- A mid motor (mid) meets hydraulic disc brakes (hydraulic disc) and an EU 25 assist class, which is the calmer setup on European roads.
Cons
- Warranty cover is thin, with 1 years for the frame and 1 years for the battery, so a long ownership carries repair risk.
- Repairs run through a partner network (partner) rather than ENGWE workshops, so turnaround depends on local partners.
- The entry price of €999 sits above the €876.09 median across the site, so the cheapest ENGWE bike is not a budget buy.
Who each suits
Aventon
Who it suits
- Commuters who want a mid-drive motor with a throttle rather than a hub motor.
- Riders after a belt drive, since the range includes belt drive models alongside chain-driven bikes.
- Anyone who needs fat-tire or cargo options from the same maker as their city bike.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a dealer-backed network: service runs on a partner basis, so check local coverage first.
- Riders outside US, CA and DE, where the brand does not list its sales markets.
- Tern buyers after a folding or cargo focus: Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding, where Aventon does not list folding.
engwe-bikes
Who it suits
- Riders who want a single brand across city, folding, fat tyre and cargo bikes, rather than splitting the list between Kalkhoff and TERN.
- Cargo carriers and folders who care about a removable pack and a stated payload of 150 kg, where Kalkhoff at city, hybrid and step through carries no cargo shape.
- Scooter buyers as well, since the same maker sells a road legal kick scooter listed for de.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a dealer network or step-through and eMTB shapes should look at Kalkhoff, whose range covers city, hybrid and step through.
- Riders who want a commuter-first catalogue with cargo and folding but no fat tyre bikes should compare TERN at cargo, commuter and folding.
- Buyers who want an eMTB option alongside folding and fat tyre should weigh HK BEIRUI TRADE CO., listed at commuter, folding and fat tire.
Current offers
engwe-bikes
Current offer
Discount code
2 percent new customer discount: 2%
Code: NEWENGWE
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Aventon | engwe-bikes |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 27 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Aventon
How much does an Aventon e-bike cost?+
Bikes start at $1,199 and run to $5,999. That spread covers step-through city models at the bottom and cargo and fat-tire machines at the top, so the figure to budget depends on which body style you want.
What is the cheapest Aventon model?+
The entry point of $1,199 ranks 81 out of 149 on the lowest price across the brands tracked. The Soltera sets that figure, while the Abound LR cargo model sits at the other end of the range.
engwe-bikes
How much do ENGWE e-bikes cost?+
Prices start at €999 and the top of the catalogue is €2,348. Both are one-off purchase figures for the bike itself, so there is no renewal charge after delivery. Finance is available, which spreads the entry price over time rather than reducing it.
Which ENGWE bikes are on sale?+
The range covers E26 3.0 Pro, P275 Pro, LE20, P275 SE, with types listed as city, folding and fat tire: city, folding, fat tyre and cargo. That spread means one maker can cover a folder for the train and a cargo bike for the school run without changing brand.
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