Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Engwe vs Tenways
Engwe
Higher score in this comparison
Tenways
What sets them apart
| Compare | EngweReviewVisitVisit | TenwaysReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ENGWE T14, ENGWE L20 3.0 Pro, ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro, ENGWE LE20 | TENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail Duo |
| Price from | €599Lower | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €1,899Lower | €4,999 |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Claimed range (km) | 140Higher | 120 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 220Higher |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | 5 yearsHigher |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Sales model | Direct | Both |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| 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, US | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Belt drive | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Largest battery (Wh) (720), Service network (Partner), 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 €1,199.
- Price up to is lower at Engwe: €1,899 vs €4,999.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Engwe: 140 vs 120.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tenways: 220 vs 150.
- Frame warranty is higher at Tenways: 5 years vs 1 to 2 years.
- Money-back period is higher at Engwe: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Engwe offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Tenways offers Community.
- Tenways is available in 3 more countries.
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.
Tenways
Tenways suits European commuters who want a mid-drive e-bike with a belt option, a removable battery and a cargo choice at the top, without paying flagship money. Entry pricing of €1,199 sits close to the market median, and the frame warranty runs 5 years. Service is partner based, so check a local workshop before committing.
Score breakdown
| Area | Engwe | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999. |
| 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. | 9.2HigherBelt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on 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. | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick Engwe if cost, price from, price up to, and claimed range (km) matter most.
Pick Tenways if maximum payload (kg) and frame warranty matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Engwe | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 3 of 185 | 1 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 3 of 143 | 1 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 2 of 69 | 1 of 69 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Engwe | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo | Commuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, Longtail |
| Motor brand | Own | Bafang, Bosch, OwnCovers more |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | TENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Netherlands |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-scooters
| Fact | Engwe | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tenways | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €599lowest quarter | €1,199at the median | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €1,899below the median | €4,999highest 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 | 120below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 15lowest 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.
Tenways
Pros
- The line spans commuter, city, hybrid, step-through, cargo and longtail types, so one maker covers most daily riding.
- Belt drive is part of the range, which suits riders who want a chain-free drivetrain.
- Removable batteries and hydraulic disc brakes both feature across the line.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line for a bike that needs a workshop.
- Service runs on a partner network, so a local Tenways workshop is not guaranteed in every market.
- The top of the range, €4,999, sits well above the €2,191.53 typical ceiling for commuter e-bikes.
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.
Tenways
Who it suits
- Commuters in Austria, BE and BG who want a mid-drive bike with a removable battery and hydraulic disc brakes.
- Riders who need real carrying capacity, since the Longtail Duo takes 220 kg.
- Buyers who prefer a chain-free drivetail, as belt drive is part of the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want mountain terrain, since Kalkhoff carries emtb models that Tenways does not list.
- Anyone wanting a folding bike, as Tern and HK Beirui Trade Co. both list folding while Tenways does not.
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 | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | No | Yes |
| Switzerland | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| Austria | Yes | Yes |
| Belgium | Yes | Yes |
| Bulgaria | Yes | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | Yes |
| Czechia | Yes | Yes |
8 of 28 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.
Tenways
What does a Tenways e-bike cost?+
Prices start at €1,199 for the entry bike in the range and run up to €4,999 for the AGO Performance at the top of the line. Both ends are one-off purchase prices, not subscription fees. The Longtail Duo sits inside that span as the cargo option, and the site lists 3 alternatives for side-by-side reading.
Can I pay for a Tenways in instalments?+
Finance is available, so the entry price of €1,199 on the cheapest bike in the line can be spread rather than paid in one go. Terms are set at the point of purchase rather than quoted as a standard rate, so check the figures you are given before you commit. The top of the range is €4,999.
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