Updated October 18, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Engwe vs iScooter
Engwe
iScooter
Higher score in this comparison
Engwe vs iScooter: the differences
| Compare | EngweReviewVisitVisit | iScooterReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ENGWE T14, ENGWE L20 3.0 Pro, ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro, ENGWE LE20 | i8M, W6, W9Air, W12 |
| Price from | €599 | €159.99Lower |
| Price up to | €1,899 | €1,299.99Lower |
| Claimed range (km) | 140Higher | 25 to 100 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Service network | Partner | Own |
| Markets | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, USCovers more | FR, DE, ES |
| Motor position | Hub | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 23.4 |
Same on both: Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Throttle (Yes), Largest battery (Wh) (720), Maximum payload (kg) (150), Sales model (Direct), Money-back period (30 days), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- iScooter scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at iScooter: €159.99 vs €599.
- Price up to is lower at iScooter: €1,299.99 vs €1,899.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Engwe: 140 vs 25 to 100.
- Battery warranty is higher at Engwe: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only iScooter offers Chat, Community.
- Engwe is available in 24 more countries.
- Bike types: only Engwe offers Cargo.
- Bike types: only iScooter offers City, Emtb.
- Brakes: only Engwe offers Hydraulic disc.
Our verdict on each
Engwe
Engwe is the pick for riders who want commuter, folding, fat-tire and cargo shapes under a single brand, with a money back window of 30 days on any purchase. A throttle, hydraulic disc brakes and a en 15194 certification make it a broad choice rather than a specialist one.
iScooter
iScooter suits commuters who want a folding, suspension equipped ride with a phone to call, at an entry price of €159.99 across a range that also reaches e bikes. Support runs on email, chat and phone, and the trade off is battery size, which is where rivals sit higher.
Score breakdown
| Area | Engwe | iScooter |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Both ends of the range sit below the site medians of €876.09 and €2,299, with finance available at the point of sale. | 9.4Entry price of €159.99 against a site median of €876.09, and a rank of 9 of 52 on price from. |
| Offer | 9.0The scooter line adds a folding kick scooter with a 873.6 Wh battery and IPX5 protection, so bikes and a scooter sit under a single brand. | 9.0Folding, suspension and a removable battery as standard, with 187 Wh and claimed range of 25 to 100 km across the range. |
| Trust | 8.9Partner servicing under partner, a en 15194 certification, and after-sales contact on email, phone and help centre cover the ownership side. | 8.9Founded 2015 in de, with support on email, chat and phone and a 12 months warranty. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Engwe | iScooter |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Engwe: 24.
How they place
| Ranking | Engwe | iScooter |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 3 of 185 | 83 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 3 of 143 | 60 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 2 of 90 | 50 of 90 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 2 of 98 | 50 of 98 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 2 of 80 | 47 of 80 |
| Electric scooters | 2 of 58 | 31 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Engwe | iScooter |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo | City, Commuter, Folding, Step through, Fat tire, Emtb |
| Motor brand | Own | Not confirmed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Disc, Regen |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
E-scooters
| Fact | Engwe | iScooter |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Kick scooter | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | 60 | 30 to 70 |
| Road-legal in | De | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 | 500 to 3,000 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 873.6Higher | 187 |
| Weight (kg) | 24 | 13Lower |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120 | 120 |
| Folding | Yes | Yes |
| Tyres | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
| Suspension | Yes | Yes |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IP54 |
| Warranty | 12 to 24 monthsHigher | 12 months |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Engwe | iScooter | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €599lowest quarter | €159.99lowest quarter | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €1,899below the median | €1,299.99lowest quarter | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | 720below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 140above the median | 25 to 100below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 23.4below the median | 25.7 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Engwe
Pros
- The commuter, step through and folding list covers commuter, step-through, folding, fat-tire and cargo shapes, so a rider can change body style without changing maker.
- A throttle is fitted and the brakes are hydraulic disc, so pulling away from lights and stopping repeatedly are both covered on a stop-start commute.
- A money back window of 30 days plus a spare parts shop on the same site, so a bike that does not suit can go back and wear items can be reordered.
Cons
- Servicing runs through partner workshops, so repairs depend on where you are within AT, BE and BG.
- Motor output of 250 W nominal sits under the site median of 500 W, so loaded climbs lean on the rider.
- Road legality for the scooter side is listed for de only, so a buyer outside that market has to check the local rules.
iScooter
Pros
- Suspension is fitted across the range, which takes the sting out of tram rails, cobbles and broken kerbs on a city route.
- Folding is standard, so the scooter folds away for a train carriage, a flat or a small boot.
- The battery is removable, so it can be charged indoors and carried separately rather than left on the frame.
Cons
- Battery capacity ranks 19 of 20 on the site, so iScooter trails the brands carrying the biggest packs when you ride long distances between charges.
- Shipping covers FR, DE and ES, which narrows where the scooter can be delivered and then ridden.
- Battery cover runs 1 year against 2 years on the frame, so the pack is the shorter commitment.
Who each suits
Engwe
Who it suits
- Riders who want one maker across commuter, step-through, folding, fat-tire and cargo work, since the commuter, step through and folding list covers all of them.
- Buyers who want the outlay spread out, with finance offered against an entry figure of €599 and a 30 day return window.
- Scooter riders after a folding kick scooter with a 873.6 Wh battery, suspension and IPX5 water protection.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers whose priority is a city, hybrid or e-mtb machine: Kalkhoff's city, hybrid and step through list is built around those shapes, with no cargo or folding option there.
- Tern shoppers who want the focus kept on cargo and commuter riding, since Tern's cargo, commuter and folding list stops at those three shapes and skips fat-tire.
- Riders after e-mtb geometry first: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists commuter, folding and fat tire, which includes an e-mtb, where Engwe's commuter, step through and folding does not.
iScooter
Who it suits
- City commuters who want a folder with suspension and a number to call, in France, DE and ES.
- Riders who want both a small folding scooter and a full e bike from one brand, with i8M, W6, W9Air, W12 to choose from.
- Buyers who prefer purchasing direct from the brand, where the entry point is €159.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders chasing the longest range between charges: compare iSinwheel, listed as GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W, since iScooter's pack ranks 19 of 20.
- Shoppers outside FR, DE and ES, where iScooter's delivery list ends; HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. carries GT28, K10 and is worth checking for a different market.
Current offers
Engwe
Current offer
Discount code
2% off for new customers (code Newengweeu): 2%
New customers only; discount code Newengweeu
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Engwe | iScooter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 25 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Engwe
What does an Engwe e-bike cost?+
Engwe sells direct, so the figure on the page is the figure you pay. The range spans €599 at the entry end and €1,899 at the top. The gap between the two is where the choice sits, with commuters, step-throughs and folding shapes toward the lower end and cargo and longer-range bikes higher up. Finance is offered to spread the entry amount.
Can I pay for an Engwe bike in instalments?+
Finance is offered across the range, which turns the €599 entry figure into instalments rather than a single payment on the day. The same applies if you stretch to the €1,899 top of the range, and the plan is arranged with the brand at the point of sale. A 30 day money back window still applies afterwards.
iScooter
What does an iScooter cost to start with?+
Scooters and e bikes start at an entry price of €159.99 on the brand's own store, and the e bike collection reaches €1,299.99 at the top end. The lower figures belong to the small folding scooters, the higher ones to the e bikes. Finance is available, which softens the larger number.
Can I pay in instalments instead of all at once?+
Yes, the brand offers finance, so a scooter or an e bike can be split into payments rather than settled in one go. That helps most on the bike side, where the collection goes as high as €1,299.99, and it sits alongside the entry price of €159.99 for anything smaller. Read the terms before you commit.
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