Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
engwe-bikes vs Tern
engwe-bikes
Tern
Higher score in this comparison
Where engwe-bikes and Tern differ
| Compare | engwe-bikesReviewVisitVisit | TernReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | E26 3.0 Pro, P275 Pro, LE20, P275 SE | GSD R14, Quick Haul D8, HSD P10e, Vektron P7i |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 1,600Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 350Higher | 288 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 25.3 | 22.8Lower |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 210Higher |
| Frame warranty | 1 year | 10 yearsHigher |
| Sales model | Direct | Dealer |
| Price from | €999 | Not confirmed |
| Price up to | €2,348 | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Finance | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Motor position (Mid), Assist class (EU 25), Belt drive (Yes), Service network (Partner).
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Key differences
- Tern scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Tern: 1,600 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at engwe-bikes: 350 vs 288.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Tern: 22.8 vs 25.3.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tern: 210 vs 150.
- Frame warranty is higher at Tern: 10 years vs 1 year.
- Certifications: only engwe-bikes offers En 15194.
- Certifications: only Tern offers Ul 2849.
- Bike types: only engwe-bikes offers City, Fat tire.
- Bike types: only Tern offers Commuter.
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.
Tern
Tern suits riders who want one maker to cover cargo, commuting and folding, and who plan to keep the bike for years. The cargo bike pairs a bosch motor mounted mid-drive with a battery of up to 1,600 Wh and a stated payload of 210 kg.
Score breakdown
| Area | engwe-bikes | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry price €999 and top price €2,348 sit close to the site medians €876.09 and €2,299, with finance offered. | Not confirmed |
| 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. | 9.7HigherSold through dealers, dealer, so the price sits on the model and the shop rather than on a brand rate card. |
| 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. | 9.0HigherA listed battery certification, ul 2849, a 2011 founding date and service handled by partner shops. |
Which one suits you
Pick engwe-bikes if claimed range (km) matter most.
Pick Tern if offer, largest battery (wh), lightest model (kg), and maximum payload (kg) matter most.
Also worth a look
ENVO Drive Systems has frame warranty at 15 years, against 1 year for engwe-bikes and 10 years for Tern.
ENVO Drive Systems reviewHow they place
| Ranking | engwe-bikes | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 25 of 185 | 63 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 23 of 143 | 40 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 22 of 90 | 34 of 90 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 11 of 69 | 21 of 69 |
| Belt-drive e-bikes | 2 of 35 | 8 of 35 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | engwe-bikes | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo | Cargo, Commuter, Folding |
| Motor brand | Bafang | Bosch |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Ul 2849 |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2011 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Not confirmed |
E-scooters
| Fact | engwe-bikes | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Kick scooter | Not confirmed |
| Top speed (km/h) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Road-legal in | De | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 | Not confirmed |
| Weight (kg) | 31.7 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120 | Not confirmed |
| Folding | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Suspension | Yes | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | IPX5 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | engwe-bikes | Tern | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €999below the median | Not confirmed | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €2,348below the median | Not confirmed | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | Not confirmed | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | 1,600highest quarter | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 350highest quarter | 288highest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 25.3below the median | 22.8below the median | 25.7 |
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.
Tern
Pros
- One maker covers cargo, commuter and folding, so a household can run a cargo bike, a commuter and a folder without changing brands.
- The cargo bike pairs a battery of 1,600 Wh with a claimed range of 288 km, driven by a bosch motor.
- A payload of 210 kg on that cargo bike carries shopping and school kit in a single trip.
Cons
- The lightest bike listed is 22.8 kg, so stairs and platform lifts work against these machines.
- Buying runs through dealers, dealer, so the entry price is set shop by shop rather than by the maker.
- Servicing is handled by a partner network, so a repair depends on which partner covers your area.
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.
Tern
Who it suits
- Households that need a payload, since the cargo bike is rated to 210 kg for shopping and children in one trip.
- Riders who want the drive in the frame rather than a wheel, with listed placement of mid on a bosch unit.
- Daily riders who want hydraulic braking, since brakes listed for the range are hydraulic disc.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders after fat tyre or eMTB shapes, where HK Beirui Trade Co. covers fat-tire and eMTB through commuter, folding and fat tire and Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding.
- Buyers wanting city, hybrid and step-through frames, which Kalkhoff lists in city, hybrid and step through while Tern's range is cargo, commuter and folding.
- Riders on town and step-through trips rather than loads, since iSinwheel's commuter, city and step through adds city, step-through and eMTB alongside commuter and folding.
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 | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Tern
What does a Tern cost to buy?+
Each bike in GSD R14, Quick Haul D8, HSD P10e, Vektron P7i is sold through a dealer, so the price is set per model and per shop rather than listed centrally. Across the e-bike brands compared on the site, entry prices span €8.73 to €7,774.27 and the middle sits at €876.09.
What does the warranty cover after the sale?+
Tern states a frame warranty of 10 years. Bought through a dealer, dealer, the bike is then looked after through the partner service network, so the workshop that handles warranty work is one that fits your area. Worth confirming the terms with the dealer at purchase.
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