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Updated October 21, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway

engwe-bikes-uk scores 9.0 and kemoway 8.9 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
engwe-bikes-uk

engwe-bikes-uk

Higher score in this comparison

9.0/10
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kemoway

8.9/10
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engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway: the differences

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway
Compareengwe-bikes-ukengwe-bikes-ukReviewVisitVisitkemowayReviewVisitVisit
Reference modelsENGWE P275 SE, ENGWE Zip, ENGWE EP-2 3.0 Boost, ENGWE Engine Pro 3.0 BoostK5, K5R, P7, Z3
Price from£549€1,499
Price up to£2,748€2,799
Motor positionHubMid
Claimed range (km)140170Higher
Maximum payload (kg)150Higher125
Frame warranty1 to 2 years2 years
Battery warranty1 to 2 years2 years
MarketsGB, US, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, DK, SECovers moreDE, FR, IT, NL
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed26.5
Money-back periodNot confirmed30 days

Same on both: Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Largest battery (Wh) (720), Removable battery (Yes), Belt drive (No), Sales model (Both), 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-bikes-uk scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at kemoway: 170 vs 140.
  • Maximum payload (kg) is higher at engwe-bikes-uk: 150 vs 125.
  • Support channels: only engwe-bikes-uk offers Community.
  • kemoway is available in 3 more countries.
  • Bike types: only engwe-bikes-uk offers Commuter, Fat tire, Step through.
  • Bike types: only kemoway offers Emtb.
  • Markets: only engwe-bikes-uk offers GB, US, ES.

Our verdict on each

engwe-bikes-uk

ENGWE suits riders who want a fat-tire, cargo, folding or commuter e-bike from one UK store, with entry pricing at £549 and finance on the range. The trade-off is that servicing runs through partner workshops and a 250 W motor leaves less help on steep commutes.

Read the full engwe-bikes-uk review

kemoway

Kemoway suits riders in Germany, FR and IT who want a mid motor at an entry price of €1,499 with a 30 day return window. A mid motor and a listed certification set it apart from most of the folding and fat tire sellers it sits beside.

Read the full kemoway review

Score breakdown

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway
Areaengwe-bikes-ukkemoway
Cost9.1HigherEntry at £549 ranks 39 of 149 brands, and the top price £2,748 ranks 100 of 145.8.7Entry price of €1,499 and top price of €2,799 sit above the €876.09 entry median on the site.
Offer8.9Covers commuter, city and fat tire with 140 km of claimed range, and finance is available on the range.9.0HigherRange of 170 km, payload of 125 kg and finance available, across city, cargo and folding.
Trust8.9Support on email, phone and help centre, both sales, en 15194 certification and 1 to 2 years battery cover.9.0HigherFounded 2011, sold direct and through partners, certified to en 15194, support on email, phone and help centre.

The numbers side by side

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway
Factengwe-bikes-ukkemoway
Largest battery (Wh)720720
Claimed range (km)140170
Maximum payload (kg)150125
Frame warranty1 to 2 years2 years
Battery warranty1 to 2 years2 years

Where each is licensed and available

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway
Countryengwe-bikes-ukkemoway
HeadquartersNot confirmedGermany

Additional countries for engwe-bikes-uk: 1. Additional countries for kemoway: 4.

A third option

Helokeep has claimed range (km) at 241.4, against 140 for engwe-bikes-uk and 170 for kemoway.

Helokeep review

Where these facts come from

engwe-bikes-uk

  • uk.engwe.com: 22 facts, checked September 30, 2026

kemoway

  • kemoway.de: 27 facts, checked September 30, 2026

How they place

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway
Rankingengwe-bikes-ukkemoway
Electric bikes4 of 18533 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes4 of 14330 of 143
Folding e-bikes3 of 9027 of 90
Cargo e-bikes3 of 6915 of 69

Every fact side by side

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway
Factengwe-bikes-ukkemoway
Bike typesCommuter, City, Fat tire, Folding, Cargo, Step throughCity, Cargo, Folding, Emtb
Motor brandOwnOwn
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
CertificationsEn 15194En 15194
Legal entityNot confirmedDanster GmbH
HeadquartersNot confirmedGermany
FoundedNot confirmed2011
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers moreEmail, Phone, Help centre

Where each stands against the rest

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway
Factengwe-bikes-ukkemowayMedian
Nominal motor power (W)250below the median250below the median425
Largest battery (Wh)720below the median720below the median800.8
Claimed range (km)140above the median170highest quarter138.5
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed26.5above the median25.7
Maximum payload (kg)150below the median125lowest quarter158.76
Frame warranty1 to 2 yearsat the median2 yearsat the median2

Median across 144 listed brands.

Pros and cons

engwe-bikes-uk

Pros

  • A 150 kg payload rating suits riders who carry panniers, a child seat or shopping on the way home.
  • The largest battery in the line is 720 Wh and the pack is removable, so charging indoors or at work is straightforward.
  • Sales run both ways, so a bike can be tried in person before ordering.

Cons

  • Belt drive is not offered, so a rider set on a belt drivetrain has to look elsewhere.
  • Servicing sits with partner workshops, so a fault may mean travelling to a partner rather than a nearby shop.
  • Warranty on both frame and battery runs 1 to 2 years and 1 to 2 years, so longer cover has to be arranged elsewhere.

kemoway

Pros

  • Mid motor with own-brand drive, a minority setup at 22.6% on this category, with nominal power of 250 W.
  • Covers city, cargo and folding under one roof, so a city bike and a cargo bike can come from the same seller.
  • Claimed range of 170 km and a removable battery, so charging indoors is straightforward.

Cons

  • Belt drive is listed as no, so riders who want a belt drivetrain should look at other sellers.
  • Entry price of €1,499 is above the €919.93 entry price for this category.
  • Weight starts at 26.5 kg, which matters for anyone carrying a folding bike on a train.

Who each suits

engwe-bikes-uk

Who it suits

  • Riders who want a broad spread of shapes from one store, with commuter, city and fat tire all under the same roof.
  • Buyers further out in Europe, since orders ship to GB, US and DE.
  • People who prefer paying monthly rather than committing the full amount at once, as finance is offered.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders who want a belt drivetrain, since belt drive is not offered in this line.
  • Buyers who only need a compact folder, where Tern's cargo, commuter and folding focus is a tighter match.
  • Anyone after an e-mtb, since Kalkhoff's city, hybrid and step through line covers that ground and this range is built around commuter, city and fat tire.

kemoway

Who it suits

  • City riders who want a mid motor rather than the hub motors most sellers at this entry level fit
  • Anyone moving shopping, children or gear, with payload of 125 kg on the cargo model
  • Commuters in Germany, FR and IT who buy direct and want a 30 day return window

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders wanting a belt drivetrain, since belt drive is listed as no
  • Buyers shopping on the lowest entry price, where Kalkhoff or HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. sit lower
  • Anyone needing an in-house service workshop, since Kemoway works through partners

Current offers

engwe-bikes-uk

Current offer

  • Discount code

    2% off for new customers with code Newengweuk: 2% off

    For new customers, code Newengweuk

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

engwe-bikes-uk vs kemoway
Countryengwe-bikes-ukkemoway
FranceNoYes
GermanyNoYes
ItalyNoYes
NetherlandsNoYes
United KingdomYesNo

Questions about each

engwe-bikes-uk

How much does the cheapest ENGWE e-bike cost?+

Entry pricing starts at £549 in the UK range, and the top of the range reaches £2,748. These are one-off purchase prices rather than a subscription, so there is nothing to renew once the bike is paid for. The low end of the range is where a first e-bike budget sits, and the high end covers the heavier cargo and fat-tire models.

Which countries does ENGWE sell to?+

Orders run to GB, US and DE, so this is not a single market operation. GB is the base, with the wider European markets and the US covered as well. A buyer outside those markets should check delivery terms and assistance rules for their own country before ordering.

kemoway

What do Kemoway e-bikes cost?+

The range runs from €1,499 to €2,799 across the models K5, K5R, P7, Z3. That entry figure is above the €919.93 median entry price for e-bikes on the comparison, so this is a mid-priced list rather than a budget one. Finance is available, so the purchase can be spread over time.

Which motor does a Kemoway use?+

The drive uses a mid motor with 250 W of nominal power, and the motor is the brand's own rather than a third-party unit. Mid motors are the minority choice here: hub motors account for 77.4% of listings in the category against 22.6% for mid. The assist class is EU 25.

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