Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Engwe vs Prophete
Engwe
Higher score in this comparison
Prophete
What sets them apart
| Compare | EngweReviewVisitVisit | PropheteReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ENGWE T14, ENGWE L20 3.0 Pro, ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro, ENGWE LE20 | Hansa by Prophete, Geniesser 3.3, Dice 5.0, Urbanicer 4.0 |
| Price from | €599Lower | €1,149.95 |
| Price up to | €1,899Lower | €3,199.95 |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 799.9Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 140 | 220Higher |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 200Higher |
| 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 | DE, IT, LU, NL, AT, BE, PL, EE, LV, LT |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 17.6 |
| Belt drive | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | Not confirmed |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 years | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Sales model (Direct), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Engwe scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Engwe: €599 vs €1,149.95.
- Price up to is lower at Engwe: €1,899 vs €3,199.95.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Prophete: 799.9 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Prophete: 220 vs 140.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Prophete: 200 vs 150.
- Engwe is available in 15 more countries.
- Bike types: only Engwe offers Folding, Fat tire.
- Bike types: only Prophete offers City, Hybrid, Emtb.
- Brakes: only Prophete offers Rim.
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.
Prophete
Prophete suits a European rider who wants a single brand to cover city, commuter and cargo bikes, with its own service network behind it. You pay more at entry than the site median, so check the Hansa by Prophete at €1,149.95 against cheaper shortlists first.
Score breakdown
| Area | Engwe | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.7The Hansa by Prophete starts at €1,149.95, above the site median of €876.09, and the range stops at €3,199.95. |
| 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. | 9.3HigherBike types run city, commuter and hybrid, with service network own and a spare parts shop. |
| Trust | 8.9Partner servicing under partner, a en 15194 certification, and after-sales contact on email, phone and help centre cover the ownership side. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick Engwe if cost, price from, price up to, and markets matter most.
Pick Prophete if offer, largest battery (wh), claimed range (km), and maximum payload (kg) matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Engwe | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
Available in 10 countries for both. Additional countries for Engwe: 15.
If neither fits
DYU EBIKE has price from at €499, against €599 for Engwe and €1,149.95 for Prophete.
DYU EBIKE reviewSources behind this comparison
Engwe
- engwe-bikes-eu.com: 22 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Prophete
- prophete.de: 21 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Engwe | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 3 of 185 | 113 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 3 of 143 | 92 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 2 of 69 | 44 of 69 |
| Electric scooters | 2 of 58 | 40 of 58 |
| Road-legal e-scooters | 2 of 9 | 8 of 9 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Engwe | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo | City, Commuter, Hybrid, Step through, Emtb, Road, Cargo, Longtail |
| Motor brand | Own | Not confirmed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc, RimCovers more |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Prophete In Moving GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
E-scooters
| Fact | Engwe | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Kick scooter | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | 60 | 20 |
| Road-legal in | De | De |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 | 300 to 390 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 873.6Higher | 275 to 468 |
| Weight (kg) | 24 | 17.5Lower |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120 | 137 to 138Higher |
| Folding | Yes | Yes |
| Tyres | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
| Suspension | Yes | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | IPX5 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 12 to 24 months | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Engwe | Prophete | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €599lowest quarter | €1,149.95below the median | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €1,899below the median | €3,199.95above the median | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | 799.9below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 140above the median | 220highest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 17.6lowest quarter | 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.
Prophete
Pros
- The service network is own and a spare parts shop is available, so wear parts and repairs come from the company that built the bike.
- The range spans city, commuter and hybrid, so a city bike, a step-through, a mountain bike and a cargo hauler all come from the same maker.
- Cargo and longtail models are rated for a payload of 200 kg, which covers a weekly shop, a laptop or a small child.
Cons
- The Hansa by Prophete costs €1,149.95 at entry, above the site median of €876.09, so Prophete is not the cheapest route into an e-bike.
- The lightest bike listed still weighs 17.6 kg, which rules it out for anyone carrying a bike up stairs or onto a train.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre and stops there, with no live chat listed for quick answers.
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.
Prophete
Who it suits
- Riders in the countries Prophete ships to, who would rather have the brand's own workshop and parts shop than a third-party dealer network.
- Households with mixed transport needs, from a step-through city bike for one rider to a cargo hauler for the school run.
- Buyers who keep a bike for years and value replaceable parts over a wide dealer network.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern, whose bike types are cargo, commuter and folding, is the closer fit if your shortlist is built around cargo, commuter and folding bikes.
- Kalkhoff, listed as city, hybrid and step through, suits riders who want city, hybrid and mountain shapes rather than a range this wide.
- HK Beirui Trade Co., listed as commuter, folding and fat tire, is the pick for fat-tire riding, while Prophete's types are city, commuter and hybrid.
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
Prophete
Current offer
Discount code
10 EUR voucher for newsletter signup: 10 EUR
Subscribe to the Prophete newsletter
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
Student discount: 15% off bikes, 20% off accessories: 15% on bikes, 20% on accessories
Verified students signing up via partner iamstudent
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Engwe | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | 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.
Prophete
How much does a Prophete e-bike cost at entry?+
The cheapest bike listed, the Hansa by Prophete, costs €1,149.95, and the priciest listed bike, a cargo model, runs to €3,199.95. That is the whole span of the range rather than a subscription, so the figure you read is the figure you pay. Finance is offered if you would rather spread the entry cost over time.
What range do I get on a charge?+
One listed model is quoted at a claimed range of 220 km, and the biggest battery in the bike range is 799.9 Wh. Read that range figure as a claim made under set conditions rather than a promise, since weather, load and gradient all move it. A larger battery also means more weight to lift, so size the pack to your real route.
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