Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Engwe vs Windone
Engwe
Windone
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | EngweReviewVisitVisit | WindoneReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | ENGWE T14, ENGWE L20 3.0 Pro, ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro, ENGWE LE20 | Windone RM7 Electric Dirt Bike, Windone RS5 Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike, Windone E2 Fat Tire Off-Road Adventurer |
| Price from | €599 | $929.99 |
| Price up to | €1,899 | $1,099.99 |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | 500 to 1,000 |
| Assist class | EU 25 | Us class 3 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720 | 1,080Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 140Higher | 75 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| 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 | US |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service network | Partner | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Throttle (Yes), Maximum payload (kg) (150), Sales model (Direct), Money-back period (30 days), Finance (Yes).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.
Key differences
- Windone scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Windone: 1,080 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Engwe: 140 vs 75.
- Frame warranty is higher at Engwe: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Battery warranty is higher at Engwe: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Engwe offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Windone offers Community.
- Certifications: only Engwe offers En 15194.
- Certifications: only Windone offers Ul 2849.
- Bike types: only Engwe offers Commuter, 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.
Windone
Windone builds fat tire, folding and step through e-bikes and sells them direct from the US, with prices sitting at the entry end of the market. It suits riders who want a throttle, a removable battery and packs reaching 1,080 Wh, without needing a dealer visit to buy one.
Score breakdown
| Area | Engwe | Windone |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.6HigherStarting at $929.99 and topping out at $1,099.99, the range sits at 56 of 149 on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherThe 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. | 8.9Throttle, a removable battery and a claimed 75 km range give a fuller spec than the entry price suggests. |
| Trust | 8.9Partner servicing under partner, a en 15194 certification, and after-sales contact on email, phone and help centre cover the ownership side. | 8.9Certifications at ul 2849 and a 30 days return window help. |
How they place
| Ranking | Engwe | Windone |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 3 of 185 | 16 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 3 of 143 | 15 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 2 of 90 | 15 of 90 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 2 of 98 | 14 of 98 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 2 of 80 | 15 of 80 |
Also worth a look
Tenways has frame warranty at 5 years, against 1 to 2 years for Engwe and 1 year for Windone.
Tenways reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Engwe | Windone |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, CargoCovers more | Fat tire, Folding, Step through |
| Motor brand | Own | Not confirmed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Ul 2849 |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-scooters
| Fact | Engwe | Windone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Windone | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 500 to 1,000above the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 720below the median | 1,080above the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 140above the median | 75lowest quarter | 138.5 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150below the median | 150below the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 yearsabove the median | 1 yearat the median | 1 |
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.
Windone
Pros
- Throttle on the bikes, so the motor can carry you on its own and help away from the pedals.
- Removable battery, so charging works wherever there is a socket rather than only beside the bike.
- A payload limit of 150 kg suits heavier riders and anyone carrying panniers or cargo.
Cons
- Warranty runs 1 year on the frame and 1 year on the battery, so protection is short for a bike bought to keep.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, which is thinner than a phone line when a fault needs sorting.
- On starting price Windone ranks at 56 of 149 brands, so cheaper entry bikes sit ahead of it, while the top of the range ranks at 16 of 145.
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.
Windone
Who it suits
- Riders who want fat tire or off-road capability and a throttle rather than pedal-only assist.
- Buyers who want a folding or step through frame from the same brand as a dirt bike.
- Heavier riders and carriers who care about payload rating and a battery that can be taken out to charge.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not Kalkhoff, if you want a city, hybrid or e-mtb shape, since city, hybrid and step through is a different line of bikes from Windone's off-road focus.
- Not Tern, if your riding is cargo or commuter work, because cargo, commuter and folding covers those frames rather than fat tire and dirt bikes.
- Not HK Beirui Trade Co., if you want a broader spread that includes commuter and e-mtb frames, as commuter, folding and fat tire shows.
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
Windone
Current offer
Bonus
50% off one phone mount with e-bike: 50% off one phone mount
Offered on the RM7 and E2 product pages with an e-bike purchase
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Engwe | Windone |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Windone
How much does a Windone e-bike cost?+
The collection starts at $929.99 and reaches $1,099.99. That band covers one electric dirt bike, an off-road version of it and a fat tire adventure model. Bikes are bought outright from Windone, so there is no subscription renewal to budget for later in ownership.
Is there a throttle on Windone bikes?+
Yes. The bikes come with a throttle, which means the motor can drive the bike without pedalling, useful at traffic lights and on steep starts. One model pairs that with a claimed range of 75 km and a payload limit of 150 kg, so heavier riders and loaded trips sit inside the stated numbers.
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