Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike
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Vivi Ebike
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engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike: the differences
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ENGWE P275 SE, ENGWE Zip, ENGWE EP-2 3.0 Boost, ENGWE Engine Pro 3.0 Boost | VIVI MT26, VIVI F26FUL, VIVI ACE01, VIVI MT20UL |
| Price from | £549 | $359.99 |
| Price up to | £2,748 | $1,499.99 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | 500 |
| Assist class | EU 25 | Us class 2 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 864Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 140Higher | 80 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Service network | Partner | Own |
| Markets | GB, US, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, DK, SECovers more | US, GB |
| Throttle | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 24.4 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Same on both: Motor position (Hub), Removable battery (Yes), Maximum payload (kg) (150), Belt drive (No), Sales model (Both), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Vivi Ebike scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Vivi Ebike: 864 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at engwe-bikes-uk: 140 vs 80.
- Frame warranty is higher at engwe-bikes-uk: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Battery warranty is higher at engwe-bikes-uk: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Certifications: only Vivi Ebike offers Ul 2849.
- Bike types: only Vivi Ebike offers Emtb.
- Brakes: only engwe-bikes-uk offers Hydraulic disc.
- Brakes: only Vivi Ebike offers Mechanical disc.
- Markets: only engwe-bikes-uk offers DE, FR, IT.
Our verdict on each
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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.
Vivi Ebike
Vivi Ebike suits commuters who want a complete bike for entry-budget money and would rather rely on the brand's own support than hunt a local dealer. The catalogue opens at $359.99, runs to $1,499.99, and is backed by 1 year on the frame.
Score breakdown
| Area | engwe-bikes-uk | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry at £549 ranks 39 of 149 brands, and the top price £2,748 ranks 100 of 145. | 9.8HigherEntry at $359.99, top at $1,499.99, ranked 9 of 149 on entry price. |
| Offer | 8.9Covers commuter, city and fat tire with 140 km of claimed range, and finance is available on the range. | 8.9Throttle: yes, removable battery: yes, finance: yes, and commuter, city and step through breadth, with 8.9 on offer. |
| Trust | 8.9Support on email, phone and help centre, both sales, en 15194 certification and 1 to 2 years battery cover. | 9.3HigherEstablished 2015, ul 2849 and en 15194 listed, 30 days returns, 9.3 on trust. |
Licences and countries
Additional countries for engwe-bikes-uk: 1. Additional countries for Vivi Ebike: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | engwe-bikes-uk | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 4 of 185 | 76 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 4 of 143 | 54 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 3 of 90 | 45 of 90 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 3 of 69 | 28 of 69 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 3 of 98 | 45 of 98 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 3 of 80 | 40 of 80 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | engwe-bikes-uk | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 864 |
| Claimed range (km) | 140 | 80 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 150 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | 1 year |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 years | 1 year |
Also worth a look
Tenways has frame warranty at 5 years, against 1 to 2 years for engwe-bikes-uk and 1 year for Vivi Ebike.
Tenways reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | engwe-bikes-uk | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, City, Fat tire, Folding, Cargo, Step through | Commuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, EmtbCovers more |
| Motor brand | Own | Own |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Mechanical disc |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Ul 2849, En 15194Covers more |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | engwe-bikes-uk | Vivi Ebike | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 500above the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | 864above the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 140above the median | 80lowest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 24.4below the median | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150below the median | 150below the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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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.
Vivi Ebike
Pros
- Entry at $359.99 and a top price of $1,499.99 keep commuter, folding, fat-tire and cargo builds inside one budget conversation.
- The fat-tire model pairs 864 Wh of battery with a claimed 80 km of range and a 150 kg payload rating, so loaded rides stay plausible.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre from a company established in 2015, so riders can get answers without a dealer.
Cons
- Braking is mechanical disc, the mechanical disc listed, which on a heavy e-bike means pad changes and servicing handled by the owner.
- Belt drive: no, so the chain runs exposed and picks up road grime on wet commutes.
- Cover is short at 1 year on the frame and 1 year on the battery, leaving repair risk with the owner for most of the bike's working life.
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.
Vivi Ebike
Who it suits
- Riders who want one catalogue across body styles, since commuter, city and step through all come from Vivi Ebike and share one support route.
- Commuters in the US and GB markets who buy direct, can use finance, and are happy to service their own bike with phone and email backup.
- Loaded riders and long-distance commuters, given 150 kg of payload and 80 km of claimed range on the fat-tire model.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a dealer-backed city and hybrid line should look at Kalkhoff, whose city, hybrid and step through sit outside the fat-tire, cargo and folding frames that make Vivi Ebike distinct.
- Riders who want the same commuter, folding, fat-tire and e-mtb choice from a second seller can compare HK BEIRUI TRADE CO., listed at commuter, folding and fat tire.
- Anyone after a tight cargo or commuter range only: Tern covers cargo, commuter and folding, and a narrower line is easier to compare than a broad one.
Current offers
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Current offer
Discount code
2% off for new customers with code Newengweuk: 2% off
For new customers, code Newengweuk
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Vivi Ebike
Current offer
Discount code
$30 off your first purchase via newsletter: $30 off first purchase
Email newsletter signup; no minimum spend or end date stated.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | engwe-bikes-uk | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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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.
Vivi Ebike
How much does a Vivi Ebike cost at the entry end?+
Prices open at $359.99 and run to $1,499.99. That is the listed range for the brand's own bikes rather than a promotional start price, so a budget built around the cheapest model does not depend on a discount ending. Finance is available if the top of the range holds the bike you want.
Where can I buy one and who handles support?+
Vivi Ebike ships to US and GB. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so questions go by email, through the help centre, in the community section or by phone. Service sits with the brand's own operation rather than a dealer network, which means parts and setup advice go to the people who built the bike.
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