Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Gotrax vs Tenways
Gotrax
Higher score in this comparison
Tenways
Gotrax vs Tenways: the differences
| Compare | GotraxReviewVisitVisit | TenwaysReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | G4, GXL V2, GX3 | TENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail Duo |
| Price from | $284 | €1,199 |
| Price up to | $1,299 | €4,999 |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 750 | 250 |
| Assist class | Us class 3 | EU 25 |
| Claimed range (km) | 20 to 40 | 120Higher |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 120 | 220Higher |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 years | 5 yearsHigher |
| Battery warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Service network | Own | Partner |
| Money-back period | 31 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Markets | 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 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | Not confirmed | 720 |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Belt drive | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Sales model (Both), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Gotrax scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Tenways: 120 vs 20 to 40.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tenways: 220 vs 120.
- Frame warranty is higher at Tenways: 5 years vs 1 to 2 years.
- Money-back period is higher at Gotrax: 31 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Gotrax offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Tenways offers Community.
- Tenways is available in 27 more countries.
- Bike types: only Gotrax offers Fat tire, Folding.
- Bike types: only Tenways offers Commuter, Hybrid, Step through.
Our verdict on each
Gotrax
Gotrax suits US commuters who want a folding kick-scooter with suspension and a parts shop behind it, and who will not stretch for a bigger battery. The GXL commuter lists at $284, and the range covers top speeds of 25 to 32 km/h.
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 | Gotrax | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry at $284 and a 187.2 Wh pack line up with a cost score of 9.4 across the comparison. | 8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999. |
| Offer | 9.0Folding, suspension and a spare parts shop on a 12.2 kg frame match an offer score of 9. | 9.2HigherBelt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on the range. |
| Trust | 8.9In-house service and email, phone and help centre sit behind a trust score of 8.9 for a brand founded in 2017. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick Gotrax if cost and money-back period matter most.
Pick Tenways if claimed range (km), maximum payload (kg), and frame warranty matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Gotrax | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 20 of 185 | 1 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 17 of 143 | 1 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 8 of 69 | 1 of 69 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Gotrax | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Fat tire, Folding, City, Cargo | Commuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, Longtail |
| Motor brand | Not confirmed | Bafang, Bosch, Own |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Hydraulic disc |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | TENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V. |
| Headquarters | United States | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Gotrax | Tenways | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 to 750below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | Not confirmed | 720below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 20 to 40lowest quarter | 120below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 15lowest quarter | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 120lowest quarter | 220highest quarter | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Gotrax
Pros
- Folding and suspension are both standard, which suits a commute that mixes train, pavement and a walk at the far end.
- A 187.2 Wh pack keeps the entry commuter at 12.2 kg, light enough to carry rather than lock away.
- Claimed range of 20 to 40 km and top speed of 25 to 32 km/h suit short urban hops, and finance is available at the dearer end.
Cons
- Shipping is listed for US only, so riders elsewhere have no listed market for delivery or warranty work.
- The motor sits in the hub, which adds weight and costs some efficiency on climbs against a mid-drive.
- A warranty of 12 to 24 months is shorter than buyers who keep a scooter for years would hope for.
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
Gotrax
Who it suits
- US commuters who want one folding kick-scooter for train, pavement and short road links.
- Riders who care more about a spare parts shop and in-house service than about battery size.
- Value buyers, since entry pricing sits at 10 of 52 brands in the comparison.
Who should look elsewhere
- AOVO Official, if you want a longer named line-up than G4, GXL V2, GX3 and more variants to pick between.
- iSinwheel, if the higher-output models in GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W match your riding better.
- HK BEIRUI TRADE CO., if a shorter catalogue such as GT28, K10 is the sort of choice you want.
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.
Country by country
| Country | Gotrax | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 29 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Gotrax
What does a Gotrax kick-scooter cost?+
The entry commuter lists at $284, and prices across the full range reach $1,299. Named models cover G4, GXL V2, GX3, with the fat-tire and cargo shapes sitting at the dearer end of that list. Finance is available, so the higher-priced variants can be spread over time rather than settled at the start.
How far does a Gotrax scooter go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 20 to 40 km on a 187.2 Wh battery. That is a manufacturer figure, so hills, a heavier rider and cold weather all cut the real distance. Plan around a daily commute and the pack is comfortable; plan a long weekend route and a bigger pack from another brand suits better.
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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