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Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Aventon vs Tenways

Aventon scores 8.9 and Tenways 8.9 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Aventon

Aventon

Higher score in this comparison

8.9/10
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Tenways

Tenways

8.9/10
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What sets them apart

Aventon vs Tenways
CompareAventonAventonReviewVisitVisitTenwaysTenwaysReviewVisitVisit
Reference modelsSoltera 2.5 Ebike, Aventure 3 Ebike, Current ADV Ebike, Abound LR EbikeTENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail Duo
Price from$1,199€1,199
Price up to$5,999€4,999
Nominal motor power (W)350 to 750250
Assist classUs class 2EU 25
Largest battery (Wh)800Higher720
Claimed range (km)177Higher120
Lightest model (kg)16.815Lower
Maximum payload (kg)181220Higher
Frame warranty2 years5 yearsHigher
MarketsUS, CA, DEAT, 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
ThrottleYesNot confirmed

Same on both: Motor position (Mid), Removable battery (Yes), Belt drive (Yes), Battery warranty (2 years), Sales model (Both), Service network (Partner), 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

  • Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Aventon: 800 vs 720.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at Aventon: 177 vs 120.
  • Lightest model (kg) is lower at Tenways: 15 vs 16.8.
  • Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tenways: 220 vs 181.
  • Frame warranty is higher at Tenways: 5 years vs 2 years.
  • Support channels: only Aventon offers Chat, Phone.
  • Support channels: only Tenways offers Community.
  • Tenways is available in 26 more countries.
  • Bike types: only Aventon offers Emtb, Fat tire.
  • Bike types: only Tenways offers Hybrid, Longtail.

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.

Read the full Aventon 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

Aventon vs Tenways
AreaAventonTenways
Cost8.6HigherEntry at $1,199 ranks 81 of 149, so the cost score of 8.6 reflects a mid-market start.8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999.
Offer9.2The offer score of 9.2 rests on the breadth of city, commuter and emtb, plus a throttle and a removable battery.9.2Belt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on the range.
Trust8.9Trust scores 8.9 on 2 years of frame cover, 14 days of money-back cover and ul 2849.Not confirmed

Choosing between them

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

Pick Tenways if lightest model (kg), maximum payload (kg), and frame warranty matter most.

Where they rank in our lists

Aventon vs Tenways
RankingAventonTenways
Electric bikes31 of 1851 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes28 of 1431 of 143
Cargo e-bikes13 of 691 of 69
Belt-drive e-bikes5 of 351 of 35

How the counts compare

Aventon vs Tenways
FactAventonTenways
Largest battery (Wh)800720
Claimed range (km)177120
Lightest model (kg)16.815
Maximum payload (kg)181220
Frame warranty2 years5 years
Battery warranty2 years2 years
Money-back period14 days14 days

Also worth a look

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

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Every fact side by side

Aventon vs Tenways
FactAventonTenways
Bike typesCity, Commuter, Emtb, Fat tire, Cargo, Step throughCommuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, Longtail
Motor brandOwnBafang, Bosch, OwnCovers more
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
CertificationsUl 2849Not confirmed
Legal entityAvant Enterprises, Inc.TENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V.
HeadquartersUnited StatesNetherlands
Founded2013Not confirmed
Support channelsEmail, Chat, Phone, Help centreEmail, Help centre, Community

Where each stands against the rest

Aventon vs Tenways
FactAventonTenwaysMedian
Nominal motor power (W)350 to 750below the median250below the median425
Largest battery (Wh)800below the median720below the median800.8
Claimed range (km)177highest quarter120below the median138.5
Lightest model (kg)16.8lowest quarter15lowest quarter25.7
Maximum payload (kg)181above the median220highest quarter158.76
Frame warranty2 yearsat the median5 yearshighest quarter2 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.

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

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.

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

Aventon vs Tenways
CountryAventonTenways
AustriaNoYes
BelgiumNoYes
BulgariaNoYes
CanadaYesNo
CroatiaNoYes
CzechiaNoYes
DenmarkNoYes
EstoniaNoYes

8 of 30 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.

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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