Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

engwe-bikes-uk vs Windone

engwe-bikes-uk scores 9.0 and Windone 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
engwe-bikes-uk

engwe-bikes-uk

9.0/10
Windone

Windone

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10

Where engwe-bikes-uk and Windone differ

engwe-bikes-uk vs Windone
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Reference modelsENGWE P275 SE, ENGWE Zip, ENGWE EP-2 3.0 Boost, ENGWE Engine Pro 3.0 BoostWindone RM7 Electric Dirt Bike, Windone RS5 Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike, Windone E2 Fat Tire Off-Road Adventurer
Price from£549$929.99
Price up to£2,748$1,099.99
Motor positionHubMid
Nominal motor power (W)250500 to 1,000
Assist classEU 25Us class 3
Largest battery (Wh)7201,080Higher
Claimed range (km)140Higher75
Frame warranty1 to 2 yearsHigher1 year
Battery warranty1 to 2 yearsHigher1 year
Sales modelBothDirect
MarketsGB, US, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, DK, SECovers moreUS
ThrottleNot confirmedYes
Belt driveNoNot confirmed
Service networkPartnerNot confirmed
Money-back periodNot confirmed30 days

Same on both: Removable battery (Yes), Maximum payload (kg) (150), 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

  • Windone scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
  • Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Windone: 1,080 vs 720.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at engwe-bikes-uk: 140 vs 75.
  • 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.
  • Support channels: only engwe-bikes-uk offers Phone.
  • Certifications: only engwe-bikes-uk offers En 15194.
  • Certifications: only Windone offers Ul 2849.
  • Bike types: only engwe-bikes-uk offers Commuter, City, Cargo.
  • Markets: only engwe-bikes-uk offers GB, DE, FR.

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

Windone

Windone builds fat tire, folding and step through e-bikes and sells them direct from the US, with prices sitting at the entry end of the market. It suits riders who want a throttle, a removable battery and packs reaching 1,080 Wh, without needing a dealer visit to buy one.

Read the full Windone review

Score breakdown

engwe-bikes-uk vs Windone
Areaengwe-bikes-ukWindone
Cost9.1Entry at £549 ranks 39 of 149 brands, and the top price £2,748 ranks 100 of 145.9.6HigherStarting at $929.99 and topping out at $1,099.99, the range sits at 56 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, a removable battery and a claimed 75 km range give a fuller spec than the entry price suggests.
Trust8.9Support on email, phone and help centre, both sales, en 15194 certification and 1 to 2 years battery cover.8.9Certifications at ul 2849 and a 30 days return window help.

Licences and countries

engwe-bikes-uk vs Windone
Countryengwe-bikes-ukWindone
HeadquartersNot confirmedUnited States

How they place

engwe-bikes-uk vs Windone
Rankingengwe-bikes-ukWindone
Electric bikes4 of 18516 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes4 of 14315 of 143
Folding e-bikes3 of 9015 of 90
Fat tire e-bikes3 of 9814 of 98
Cheap e-bikes3 of 8015 of 80

Every fact side by side

engwe-bikes-uk vs Windone
Factengwe-bikes-ukWindone
Bike typesCommuter, City, Fat tire, Folding, Cargo, Step throughCovers moreFat tire, Folding, Step through
Motor brandOwnNot confirmed
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
CertificationsEn 15194Ul 2849
HeadquartersNot confirmedUnited States
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers moreEmail, Help centre, Community

Where each stands against the rest

engwe-bikes-uk vs Windone
Factengwe-bikes-ukWindoneMedian
Nominal motor power (W)250below the median500 to 1,000above the median425
Largest battery (Wh)720below the median1,080above the median800.8
Claimed range (km)140above the median75lowest quarter138.5
Maximum payload (kg)150below the median150below the median158.76
Frame warranty1 to 2 yearsat the median1 yearbelow the median2
Battery warranty1 to 2 yearsabove the median1 yearat the median1

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.

Windone

Pros

  • Throttle on the bikes, so the motor can carry you on its own and help away from the pedals.
  • Removable battery, so charging works wherever there is a socket rather than only beside the bike.
  • A payload limit of 150 kg suits heavier riders and anyone carrying panniers or cargo.

Cons

  • Warranty runs 1 year on the frame and 1 year on the battery, so protection is short for a bike bought to keep.
  • Support runs on email, help centre and community only, which is thinner than a phone line when a fault needs sorting.
  • On starting price Windone ranks at 56 of 149 brands, so cheaper entry bikes sit ahead of it, while the top of the range ranks at 16 of 145.

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.

Windone

Who it suits

  • Riders who want fat tire or off-road capability and a throttle rather than pedal-only assist.
  • Buyers who want a folding or step through frame from the same brand as a dirt bike.
  • Heavier riders and carriers who care about payload rating and a battery that can be taken out to charge.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Not Kalkhoff, if you want a city, hybrid or e-mtb shape, since city, hybrid and step through is a different line of bikes from Windone's off-road focus.
  • Not Tern, if your riding is cargo or commuter work, because cargo, commuter and folding covers those frames rather than fat tire and dirt bikes.
  • Not HK Beirui Trade Co., if you want a broader spread that includes commuter and e-mtb frames, as commuter, folding and fat tire shows.

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

Windone

Current offer

  • Bonus

    50% off one phone mount with e-bike: 50% off one phone mount

    Offered on the RM7 and E2 product pages with an e-bike purchase

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

engwe-bikes-uk vs Windone
Countryengwe-bikes-ukWindone
United KingdomYesNo

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.

Windone

How much does a Windone e-bike cost?+

The collection starts at $929.99 and reaches $1,099.99. That band covers one electric dirt bike, an off-road version of it and a fat tire adventure model. Bikes are bought outright from Windone, so there is no subscription renewal to budget for later in ownership.

Is there a throttle on Windone bikes?+

Yes. The bikes come with a throttle, which means the motor can drive the bike without pedalling, useful at traffic lights and on steep starts. One model pairs that with a claimed range of 75 km and a payload limit of 150 kg, so heavier riders and loaded trips sit inside the stated numbers.

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