Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Aventon vs Engwe
Aventon
Engwe
Higher score in this comparison
Where Aventon and Engwe differ
| Compare | AventonReviewVisitVisit | EngweReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Soltera 2.5 Ebike, Aventure 3 Ebike, Current ADV Ebike, Abound LR Ebike | ENGWE T14, ENGWE L20 3.0 Pro, ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro, ENGWE LE20 |
| Price from | $1,199 | €599 |
| Price up to | $5,999 | €1,899 |
| Motor position | Mid | Hub |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 750 | 250 |
| Assist class | Us class 2 | EU 25 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 800Higher | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 177Higher | 140 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 181Higher | 150 |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
| Sales model | Both | Direct |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Markets | US, CA, DE | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, US |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lightest model (kg) | 16.8 | Not confirmed |
| Belt drive | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Throttle (Yes), Service network (Partner), 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
- Engwe scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Aventon: 800 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Aventon: 177 vs 140.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Aventon: 181 vs 150.
- Money-back period is higher at Engwe: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Aventon offers Chat.
- Certifications: only Aventon offers Ul 2849.
- Certifications: only Engwe offers En 15194.
- Engwe is available in 23 more countries.
- Bike types: only Aventon offers City, Emtb.
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
Engwe is the pick for riders who want commuter, folding, fat-tire and cargo shapes under a single brand, with a money back window of 30 days on any purchase. A throttle, hydraulic disc brakes and a en 15194 certification make it a broad choice rather than a specialist one.
Score breakdown
| Area | Aventon | Engwe |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry at $1,199 ranks 81 of 149, so the cost score of 8.6 reflects a mid-market start. | 9.4HigherBoth ends of the range sit below the site medians of €876.09 and €2,299, with finance available at the point of sale. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherThe offer score of 9.2 rests on the breadth of city, commuter and emtb, plus a throttle and a removable battery. | 9.0The scooter line adds a folding kick scooter with a 873.6 Wh battery and IPX5 protection, so bikes and a scooter sit under a single brand. |
| Trust | 8.9Trust scores 8.9 on 2 years of frame cover, 14 days of money-back cover and ul 2849. | 8.9Partner servicing under partner, a en 15194 certification, and after-sales contact on email, phone and help centre cover the ownership side. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Aventon | Engwe |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery (Wh) | 800 | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 177 | 140 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 181 | 150 |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 days |
Which one suits you
Pick Aventon if largest battery (wh), claimed range (km), and maximum payload (kg) matter most.
Pick Engwe if cost and money-back period matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Aventon | Engwe |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 31 of 185 | 3 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 28 of 143 | 3 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 13 of 69 | 2 of 69 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 26 of 98 | 2 of 98 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Aventon | Engwe |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Commuter, Emtb, Fat tire, Cargo, Step through | Commuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo |
| Motor brand | Own | Own |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Not confirmed | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | Not confirmed | 60 |
| Road-legal in | Not confirmed | De |
| Nominal motor power (W) | Not confirmed | 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | Not confirmed | 873.6 |
| Weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 24 |
| Maximum load (kg) | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyres | Not confirmed | Pneumatic |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Yes |
| IP rating | Not confirmed | IPX5 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 12 to 24 months |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Aventon | Engwe | 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 | 140above the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 16.8lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 181above the median | 150below the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 to 2 yearsat 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
Pros
- The commuter, step through and folding list covers commuter, step-through, folding, fat-tire and cargo shapes, so a rider can change body style without changing maker.
- A throttle is fitted and the brakes are hydraulic disc, so pulling away from lights and stopping repeatedly are both covered on a stop-start commute.
- A money back window of 30 days plus a spare parts shop on the same site, so a bike that does not suit can go back and wear items can be reordered.
Cons
- Servicing runs through partner workshops, so repairs depend on where you are within AT, BE and BG.
- Motor output of 250 W nominal sits under the site median of 500 W, so loaded climbs lean on the rider.
- Road legality for the scooter side is listed for de only, so a buyer outside that market has to check the local rules.
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
Who it suits
- Riders who want one maker across commuter, step-through, folding, fat-tire and cargo work, since the commuter, step through and folding list covers all of them.
- Buyers who want the outlay spread out, with finance offered against an entry figure of €599 and a 30 day return window.
- Scooter riders after a folding kick scooter with a 873.6 Wh battery, suspension and IPX5 water protection.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers whose priority is a city, hybrid or e-mtb machine: Kalkhoff's city, hybrid and step through list is built around those shapes, with no cargo or folding option there.
- Tern shoppers who want the focus kept on cargo and commuter riding, since Tern's cargo, commuter and folding list stops at those three shapes and skips fat-tire.
- Riders after e-mtb geometry first: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists commuter, folding and fat tire, which includes an e-mtb, where Engwe's commuter, step through and folding does not.
Current offers
Engwe
Current offer
Discount code
2% off for new customers (code Newengweeu): 2%
New customers only; discount code Newengweeu
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Aventon | Engwe |
|---|---|---|
| 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
What does an Engwe e-bike cost?+
Engwe sells direct, so the figure on the page is the figure you pay. The range spans €599 at the entry end and €1,899 at the top. The gap between the two is where the choice sits, with commuters, step-throughs and folding shapes toward the lower end and cargo and longer-range bikes higher up. Finance is offered to spread the entry amount.
Can I pay for an Engwe bike in instalments?+
Finance is offered across the range, which turns the €599 entry figure into instalments rather than a single payment on the day. The same applies if you stretch to the €1,899 top of the range, and the plan is arranged with the brand at the point of sale. A 30 day money back window still applies afterwards.
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