Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike

engwe-bikes-uk scores 9.0 and Vivi Ebike 9.3 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
engwe-bikes-uk

engwe-bikes-uk

9.0/10
Vivi Ebike

Vivi Ebike

Higher score in this comparison

9.3/10

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike: the differences

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike
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Reference modelsENGWE P275 SE, ENGWE Zip, ENGWE EP-2 3.0 Boost, ENGWE Engine Pro 3.0 BoostVIVI MT26, VIVI F26FUL, VIVI ACE01, VIVI MT20UL
Price from£549$359.99
Price up to£2,748$1,499.99
Nominal motor power (W)250500
Assist classEU 25Us class 2
Largest battery (Wh)720864Higher
Claimed range (km)140Higher80
Frame warranty1 to 2 yearsHigher1 year
Battery warranty1 to 2 yearsHigher1 year
Service networkPartnerOwn
MarketsGB, US, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, DK, SECovers moreUS, GB
ThrottleNot confirmedYes
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed24.4
Money-back periodNot confirmed30 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

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

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.

Read the full Vivi Ebike review

Score breakdown

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike
Areaengwe-bikes-ukVivi Ebike
Cost9.1Entry 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.
Offer8.9Covers 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.
Trust8.9Support 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

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike
Rankingengwe-bikes-ukVivi Ebike
Electric bikes4 of 18576 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes4 of 14354 of 143
Folding e-bikes3 of 9045 of 90
Cargo e-bikes3 of 6928 of 69
Fat tire e-bikes3 of 9845 of 98
Cheap e-bikes3 of 8040 of 80

How the counts compare

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike
Factengwe-bikes-ukVivi Ebike
Largest battery (Wh)720864
Claimed range (km)14080
Maximum payload (kg)150150
Frame warranty1 to 2 years1 year
Battery warranty1 to 2 years1 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 review

Every fact side by side

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike
Factengwe-bikes-ukVivi Ebike
Bike typesCommuter, City, Fat tire, Folding, Cargo, Step throughCommuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, EmtbCovers more
Motor brandOwnOwn
BrakesHydraulic discMechanical disc
CertificationsEn 15194Ul 2849, En 15194Covers more
FoundedNot confirmed2015
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, CommunityEmail, Phone, Help centre, Community

Where each stands against the rest

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike
Factengwe-bikes-ukVivi EbikeMedian
Nominal motor power (W)250below the median500above the median425
Largest battery (Wh)720below the median864above the median800.8
Claimed range (km)140above the median80lowest quarter138.5
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed24.4below the median25.7
Maximum payload (kg)150below the median150below the median158.76
Frame warranty1 to 2 yearsat the median1 yearbelow 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.

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

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

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

engwe-bikes-uk vs Vivi Ebike
Countryengwe-bikes-ukVivi Ebike
United KingdomYesNo
United StatesNoYes

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.

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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