Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
engwe-bikes vs Gotrax
engwe-bikes
Gotrax
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | engwe-bikesReviewVisitVisit | GotraxReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | E26 3.0 Pro, P275 Pro, LE20, P275 SE | G4, GXL V2, GX3 |
| Price from | €999 | $284 |
| Price up to | €2,348 | $1,299 |
| Motor position | Mid | Hub |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | 350 to 750 |
| Assist class | EU 25 | Us class 3 |
| Claimed range (km) | 350Higher | 20 to 40 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150Higher | 120 |
| Frame warranty | 1 year | 1 to 2 yearsHigher |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | 1 to 2 yearsHigher |
| Sales model | Direct | Both |
| Service network | Partner | Own |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 31 daysHigher |
| Markets | 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, SECovers more | US |
| Throttle | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lightest model (kg) | 25.3 | Not confirmed |
| Belt drive | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Gotrax scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at engwe-bikes: 350 vs 20 to 40.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at engwe-bikes: 150 vs 120.
- Frame warranty is higher at Gotrax: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Battery warranty is higher at Gotrax: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Money-back period is higher at Gotrax: 31 days vs 30 days.
- engwe-bikes is available in 25 more countries.
- Markets: only engwe-bikes offers FR, DE, IT.
Our verdict on each
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.
Gotrax
Gotrax suits US commuters who want a folding kick-scooter with suspension and a parts shop behind it, and who will not stretch for a bigger battery. The GXL commuter lists at $284, and the range covers top speeds of 25 to 32 km/h.
Score breakdown
| Area | engwe-bikes | Gotrax |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry price €999 and top price €2,348 sit close to the site medians €876.09 and €2,299, with finance offered. | 9.4HigherEntry at $284 and a 187.2 Wh pack line up with a cost score of 9.4 across the comparison. |
| Offer | 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. | 9.0Folding, suspension and a spare parts shop on a 12.2 kg frame match an offer score of 9. |
| Trust | 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. | 8.9In-house service and email, phone and help centre sit behind a trust score of 8.9 for a brand founded in 2017. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | engwe-bikes | Gotrax |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 25 of 185 | 20 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 23 of 143 | 17 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 22 of 90 | 17 of 90 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 11 of 69 | 8 of 69 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 22 of 98 | 16 of 98 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 21 of 80 | 16 of 80 |
| Electric scooters | 11 of 58 | 7 of 58 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | engwe-bikes | Gotrax |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for engwe-bikes: 25.
How the counts compare
| Fact | engwe-bikes | Gotrax |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range (km) | 350 | 20 to 40 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 120 |
| Frame warranty | 1 year | 1 to 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | 1 to 2 years |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 31 days |
A third option
Eahora has claimed range (km) at 378, against 350 for engwe-bikes and 20 to 40 for Gotrax.
Eahora reviewWhere these facts come from
engwe-bikes
- engwe-bikes.de: 24 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Gotrax
- gotrax.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | engwe-bikes | Gotrax |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo | Fat tire, Folding, City, Cargo |
| Motor brand | Bafang | Not confirmed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Not confirmed |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
E-scooters
| Fact | engwe-bikes | Gotrax |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Kick scooter | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | 20 | 25 to 32 |
| Road-legal in | De | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 | 250 to 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | Not confirmed | 187.2 |
| Weight (kg) | 31.7 | 12.2Lower |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120 | 100 to 120 |
| Folding | Yes | Yes |
| Tyres | Not confirmed | Pneumatic |
| Suspension | Yes | Yes |
| IP rating | IPX5 | Not confirmed |
| UL 2272 certified | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 to 24 monthsHigher |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | engwe-bikes | Gotrax | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 350 to 750below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | Not confirmed | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 350highest quarter | 20 to 40lowest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 25.3below the median | Not confirmed | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150below the median | 120lowest quarter | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Gotrax
Pros
- Folding and suspension are both standard, which suits a commute that mixes train, pavement and a walk at the far end.
- A 187.2 Wh pack keeps the entry commuter at 12.2 kg, light enough to carry rather than lock away.
- Claimed range of 20 to 40 km and top speed of 25 to 32 km/h suit short urban hops, and finance is available at the dearer end.
Cons
- Shipping is listed for US only, so riders elsewhere have no listed market for delivery or warranty work.
- The motor sits in the hub, which adds weight and costs some efficiency on climbs against a mid-drive.
- A warranty of 12 to 24 months is shorter than buyers who keep a scooter for years would hope for.
Who each suits
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.
Gotrax
Who it suits
- US commuters who want one folding kick-scooter for train, pavement and short road links.
- Riders who care more about a spare parts shop and in-house service than about battery size.
- Value buyers, since entry pricing sits at 10 of 52 brands in the comparison.
Who should look elsewhere
- AOVO Official, if you want a longer named line-up than G4, GXL V2, GX3 and more variants to pick between.
- iSinwheel, if the higher-output models in GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W match your riding better.
- HK BEIRUI TRADE CO., if a shorter catalogue such as GT28, K10 is the sort of choice you want.
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 | engwe-bikes | Gotrax |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
8 of 26 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Gotrax
What does a Gotrax kick-scooter cost?+
The entry commuter lists at $284, and prices across the full range reach $1,299. Named models cover G4, GXL V2, GX3, with the fat-tire and cargo shapes sitting at the dearer end of that list. Finance is available, so the higher-priced variants can be spread over time rather than settled at the start.
How far does a Gotrax scooter go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 20 to 40 km on a 187.2 Wh battery. That is a manufacturer figure, so hills, a heavier rider and cold weather all cut the real distance. Plan around a daily commute and the pack is comfortable; plan a long weekend route and a bigger pack from another brand suits better.
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