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Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Engwe vs Windhorse

Engwe scores 9.1 and Windhorse 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Engwe

Engwe

9.1/10
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Windhorse

Windhorse

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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Engwe vs Windhorse: the differences

Engwe vs Windhorse
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Reference modelsENGWE T14, ENGWE L20 3.0 Pro, ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro, ENGWE LE20Windhorse W3, Windhorse F2, Windhorse W4B, Windhorse V8 Pro
Price from€599$299
Price up to€1,899$1,299
Nominal motor power (W)250750
Assist classEU 25Us class 2
Largest battery (Wh)720748.8Higher
Claimed range (km)140Higher104.6
Maximum payload (kg)150Higher149.7
Frame warranty1 to 2 yearsHigher1 year
Battery warranty1 to 2 yearsHigher0.25 years
Sales modelDirectBoth
Service networkPartnerOwn
MarketsAT, 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, USUS, CA
Motor positionHubNot confirmed
Removable batteryNot confirmedYes
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed23.1

Same on both: Throttle (Yes), Money-back period (30 days), Finance (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Windhorse scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
  • Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Windhorse: 748.8 vs 720.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at Engwe: 140 vs 104.6.
  • Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Engwe: 150 vs 149.7.
  • Frame warranty is higher at Engwe: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
  • Battery warranty is higher at Engwe: 1 to 2 years vs 0.25 years.
  • Certifications: only Engwe offers En 15194.
  • Certifications: only Windhorse offers Ul 2849.
  • Engwe is available in 23 more countries.
  • Bike types: only Engwe offers Cargo.

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.

Read the full Engwe review

Windhorse

Windhorse suits riders in the US and Canada who want a cheap e-bike bought direct from the maker, with a throttle on the top model. Entry sits at $299, and the range-topping bike claims 104.6 km with support on email, phone and help centre. Service runs in-house rather than through dealers.

Read the full Windhorse review

Score breakdown

Engwe vs Windhorse
AreaEngweWindhorse
Cost9.4Both ends of the range sit below the site medians of €876.09 and €2,299, with finance available at the point of sale.9.9HigherEntry price of $299 puts Windhorse among the lowest entry prices in the cheap e-bike group.
Offer9.0HigherThe 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.8.8Throttle and a removable battery on the range-topping model, with claimed range of 104.6 km and a battery up to 748.8 Wh.
Trust8.9HigherPartner servicing under partner, a en 15194 certification, and after-sales contact on email, phone and help centre cover the ownership side.8.6US company founded in 2019, shipping across US and CA, with support on email, phone and help centre.

Which one suits you

Pick Engwe if trust, claimed range (km), maximum payload (kg), and frame warranty matter most.

Pick Windhorse if cost and largest battery (wh) matter most.

Sources behind this comparison

Engwe

  • engwe-bikes-eu.com: 22 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Windhorse

  • windhorse.com: 23 facts, checked September 30, 2026

How they place

Engwe vs Windhorse
RankingEngweWindhorse
Electric bikes3 of 18515 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes3 of 14314 of 143
Folding e-bikes2 of 9014 of 90
Fat tire e-bikes2 of 9813 of 98
Cheap e-bikes2 of 8014 of 80

Every fact side by side

Engwe vs Windhorse
FactEngweWindhorse
Bike typesCommuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, CargoCovers moreCommuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire
Motor brandOwnNot confirmed
BrakesHydraulic discNot confirmed
CertificationsEn 15194Ul 2849
HeadquartersNot confirmedUnited States
FoundedNot confirmed2019
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centreEmail, Phone, Help centre

E-scooters

Engwe vs Windhorse
FactEngweWindhorse
Vehicle typeKick scooterNot confirmed
Top speed (km/h)60Not confirmed
Road-legal inDeNot confirmed
Nominal motor power (W)500Not confirmed
Battery capacity (Wh)873.6Not confirmed
Weight (kg)24Not confirmed
Maximum load (kg)120Not confirmed
FoldingYesNot confirmed
TyresPneumaticNot confirmed
SuspensionYesNot confirmed
IP ratingIPX5Not confirmed
Warranty12 to 24 monthsNot confirmed
Spare parts shopYesNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Engwe vs Windhorse
FactEngweWindhorseMedian
Nominal motor power (W)250below the median750above the median425
Largest battery (Wh)720below the median748.8below the median800.8
Claimed range (km)140above the median104.6below the median138.5
Lightest model (kg)Not confirmed23.1below the median25.7
Maximum payload (kg)150below the median149.7below the median158.76
Frame warranty1 to 2 yearsat the median1 yearbelow the median2

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.

Windhorse

Pros

  • Entry price of $299 on the entry urban commuter sits among the lowest in the cheap e-bike group, at position 4 of 149 brands on entry price.
  • The range-topping model pairs a throttle with a removable battery and a claimed range of 104.6 km.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, and the company ships to US and CA.

Cons

  • Service runs through the company's own workshop rather than a dealer network, so repairs outside the US and Canada mean shipping the bike back.
  • The battery warranty is 0.25 years against 1 year for the frame, so the pack is the weaker part of the cover.
  • Bikes ship to US and CA only, which rules out buyers elsewhere without a friend or a forwarder.

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.

Windhorse

Who it suits

  • US and Canadian riders buying direct and happy to deal with the maker rather than a shop
  • Commuters and step-through riders who want a throttle for stop-start traffic
  • Folding and fat-tire buyers who want both from one maker, with the lightest listed model at 23.1 kg

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders who want dealer servicing, which Kalkhoff offers through a wider retail setup
  • European buyers, since delivery is limited to US and CA
  • Buyers who plan to keep a bike for many years and put weight on battery cover, set at 0.25 years

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

Windhorse

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Get $20 off your first ride: $20

    Subscribe

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

Engwe vs Windhorse
CountryEngweWindhorse
AustriaYesNo
BelgiumYesNo
BulgariaYesNo
CanadaNoYes
CroatiaYesNo
CzechiaYesNo
DenmarkYesNo
EstoniaYesNo

8 of 27 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.

Windhorse

How much does a Windhorse e-bike cost at the cheapest end?+

The entry urban commuter starts at $299, and the range runs to $1,299 for the range-topping model. Entry pricing puts Windhorse at position 4 of 149 brands, so it sits at the affordable end of the market.

What is the top of the range and what does it add?+

The range-topping model is the upper end at $1,299. It brings a throttle, a removable battery, a motor rated at 750 W and a claimed range of 104.6 km, so the extra spend buys power and range rather than a subscription.

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