Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
engwe-bikes vs KuKirin
engwe-bikes
KuKirin
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | engwe-bikesReviewVisitVisit | KuKirinReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | E26 3.0 Pro, P275 Pro, LE20, P275 SE | KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4 |
| Price from | €999 | €259Lower |
| Top speed (km/h) | 20 | 25 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 | 350 |
| Claimed range (km) | 350Higher | 39 |
| Weight (kg) | 31.7 | 16Lower |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IP54 |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 monthsHigher |
| 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, SE | AT, BE, BG, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, GB |
| Tyres | Not confirmed | Solid |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Maximum load (kg) (120), Folding (Yes), Suspension (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- KuKirin scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at KuKirin: €259 vs €999.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at engwe-bikes: 350 vs 39.
- Weight (kg) is lower at KuKirin: 16 vs 31.7.
- Warranty is higher at KuKirin: 24 months vs 12 months.
- Support channels: only engwe-bikes offers Phone, Help centre.
- Brakes: only engwe-bikes offers Hydraulic disc.
- Brakes: only KuKirin offers Disc.
- Markets: only engwe-bikes offers US.
- Markets: only KuKirin offers GB.
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.
KuKirin
KuKirin suits commuters who want a folding kick-scooter with strong claimed range and a supply of replacement parts behind it. The flagship model claims 39 km of range and carries 120 kg, which leaves headroom for a larger rider, a full backpack or a small dog.
Score breakdown
| Area | engwe-bikes | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry price €999 and top price €2,348 sit close to the site medians €876.09 and €2,299, with finance offered. | 9.2HigherThe listed starting price of €259 sits below the electric-scooter median of €399. |
| 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. | 9.0Claimed range of 39 km, a warranty of 24 months and replacement parts from the brand itself. |
| 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. | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
Available in 25 countries for both. Additional countries for engwe-bikes: 1. Additional countries for KuKirin: 1.
Which one suits you
Pick engwe-bikes if claimed range (km) matter most.
Pick KuKirin if price from, weight (kg), and warranty matter most.
Sources behind this comparison
engwe-bikes
- engwe-bikes.de: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
KuKirin
- kukirin-scooter.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | engwe-bikes | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 11 of 58 | 10 of 58 |
| Road-legal e-scooters | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | engwe-bikes | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | De | De |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Disc |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | engwe-bikes | KuKirin | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €999highest quarter | €259lowest quarter | €499.99 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 20lowest quarter | 25below the median | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500at the median | 350below the median | 500 |
| Claimed range (km) | 350highest quarter | 39lowest quarter | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 31.7highest quarter | 16below the median | 17.82 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120below the median | 120below the median | 120.2 |
Median across 48 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.
KuKirin
Pros
- Claimed range of 39 km covers a week of short hops or a long weekend ride on a single charge.
- The line folds and has suspension, so it stows on a train rack and takes the sting out of kerbs and tram rails.
- Replacement parts are sold by the brand and the warranty runs 24 months, so worn items get swapped rather than the whole scooter.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so a fault mid-ride leads to a written exchange rather than a phone call.
- Road legality covers de only, so riders in other European markets must check their own rules even though the brand ships to AT, BE and BG.
- At 16 kg the heaviest model is a two-handed carry up stairs, and its solid tyres give up some of the comfort a pneumatic tyre would bring.
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.
KuKirin
Who it suits
- Commuters who combine riding with public transport, since the line folds and the heaviest model weighs 16 kg.
- Riders in Germany who need an approved machine, with road legality listed for de and an ABE-approved model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4.
- People who keep their scooter long term, backed by a warranty of 24 months and a shop selling replacement parts.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want a wider spread of motor sizes: iSinwheel lists GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W, covering both smaller and larger motors.
- Shoppers who prefer a very short catalogue: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists GT28, K10, a compact model line.
- Anyone cross-checking the model range: AOVO Official lists AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2, an overlapping set of names.
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 | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | Yes |
| Belgium | Yes | Yes |
| Bulgaria | Yes | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | Yes |
| Czechia | Yes | Yes |
| Denmark | Yes | Yes |
8 of 27 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.
KuKirin
What does the scooter cost, and is there a renewal step?+
The starting price is €259 for the model shown on the product page, a price for the scooter itself rather than a plan, so there is no renewal stage to budget for later. Within the line of KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4, that figure sets the entry point for the whole brand.
How far does it go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 39 km, which reads as a comfortable day of mixed city riding with something in reserve. Real distance moves with load, hills and tyre choice, and the solid tyres on this model trade grip for puncture-free running. Read the claim as a ceiling for gentle riding.
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