Updated October 21, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Engwe vs kemoway
Engwe
Higher score in this comparison
kemoway
Where Engwe and kemoway differ
| Compare | EngweReviewVisitVisit | kemowayReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ENGWE T14, ENGWE L20 3.0 Pro, ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro, ENGWE LE20 | K5, K5R, P7, Z3 |
| Price from | €599Lower | €1,499 |
| Price up to | €1,899Lower | €2,799 |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Claimed range (km) | 140 | 170Higher |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150Higher | 125 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Sales model | Direct | Both |
| 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 | DE, FR, IT, NL |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 26.5 |
| Belt drive | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Largest battery (Wh) (720), Service network (Partner), Money-back period (30 days), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Engwe scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Engwe: €599 vs €1,499.
- Price up to is lower at Engwe: €1,899 vs €2,799.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at kemoway: 170 vs 140.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Engwe: 150 vs 125.
- Engwe is available in 21 more countries.
- Bike types: only Engwe offers Commuter, Step through, Fat tire.
- Bike types: only kemoway offers City, Emtb.
- Markets: only Engwe offers AT, BE, BG.
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.
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.
Score breakdown
| Area | Engwe | kemoway |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherBoth ends of the range sit below the site medians of €876.09 and €2,299, with finance available at the point of sale. | 8.7Entry price of €1,499 and top price of €2,799 sit above the €876.09 entry median on the site. |
| 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. | 9.0Range of 170 km, payload of 125 kg and finance available, across city, cargo and folding. |
| Trust | 8.9Partner servicing under partner, a en 15194 certification, and after-sales contact on email, phone and help centre cover the ownership side. | 9.0HigherFounded 2011, sold direct and through partners, certified to en 15194, support on email, phone and help centre. |
Choosing between them
Pick Engwe if cost, price from, price up to, and maximum payload (kg) matter most.
Pick kemoway if claimed range (km) matter most.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Engwe | kemoway |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €599 | €1,499 |
| Price up to | €1,899 | €2,799 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 140 | 170 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 125 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
Licences and countries
| Country | Engwe | kemoway |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
Available in 4 countries for both. Additional countries for Engwe: 21.
How they place
| Ranking | Engwe | kemoway |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 3 of 185 | 33 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 3 of 143 | 30 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 2 of 90 | 27 of 90 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 2 of 69 | 15 of 69 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Engwe | kemoway |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo | City, Cargo, Folding, Emtb |
| Motor brand | Own | Own |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | En 15194 | En 15194 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Danster GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2011 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
E-scooters
| Fact | Engwe | kemoway |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Kick scooter | Not confirmed |
| Top speed (km/h) | 60 | Not confirmed |
| Road-legal in | De | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 | Not confirmed |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 873.6 | Not confirmed |
| Weight (kg) | 24 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120 | Not confirmed |
| Folding | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tyres | Pneumatic | Not confirmed |
| Suspension | Yes | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | IPX5 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 12 to 24 months | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Engwe | kemoway | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €599lowest quarter | €1,499above the median | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €1,899below the median | €2,799above the median | €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 | 170highest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 26.5above 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.
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
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.
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
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 | kemoway |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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