Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
HITWAY vs Tenways
Tenways
HITWAY
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | HITWAYReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TenwaysReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | BK35S Folding Electric Bike, BK-U1 Mid-Drive Electric Bike, BK6S Plus Cargo Electric Bike, BK9S Electric Bike | TENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail Duo |
| Price from | €499.99Lower | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €2,399.99Lower | €4,999 |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,296Higher | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 180Higher | 120 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 18.2 | 15Lower |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 180 | 220Higher |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | 5 yearsHigher |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Markets | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LI, LT, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB | 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 |
| Removable battery | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Belt drive (Yes), Battery warranty (2 years), Sales model (Both), Service network (Partner), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- HITWAY scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at HITWAY: €499.99 vs €1,199.
- Price up to is lower at HITWAY: €2,399.99 vs €4,999.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at HITWAY: 1,296 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at HITWAY: 180 vs 120.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Tenways: 15 vs 18.2.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tenways: 220 vs 180.
- Frame warranty is higher at Tenways: 5 years vs 2 years.
- Money-back period is higher at HITWAY: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only HITWAY offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
HITWAY
HITWAY is a solid pick for riders who want a wide spread of e-bike types from a single seller, and it holds the lower end of the price field. Entry price is €499.99 against a site median of €876.09, which is where its value case is strongest.
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 | HITWAY | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry price of €499.99 sits below the €876.09 site median, and the brand ranks 30 of 149. | 8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999. |
| Offer | 9.3Highercommuter, city and hybrid spans commuter, folding, cargo and fat-tire, with tubeless tubeless and hydraulic disc and mechanical disc across the line. | 9.2Belt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on the range. |
| Trust | 8.2Warranty of 2 years on frame and 2 years on battery, 30 days money back, service via partner. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | HITWAY | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Poland | Netherlands |
Available in 27 countries for both. Additional countries for HITWAY: 2. Additional countries for Tenways: 1.
Choosing between them
Pick HITWAY if cost, price from, price up to, and largest battery (wh) matter most.
Pick Tenways if lightest model (kg), maximum payload (kg), and frame warranty matter most.
What we checked
HITWAY
- hitway.eu: 25 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Tenways
- tenways.com: 25 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | HITWAY | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 93 of 185 | 1 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 71 of 143 | 1 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 36 of 69 | 1 of 69 |
| Belt-drive e-bikes | 13 of 35 | 1 of 35 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HITWAY | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, Emtb | Commuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, Longtail |
| Motor brand | Bafang | Bafang, Bosch, OwnCovers more |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical discCovers more | Hydraulic disc |
| Legal entity | INNOVATECH POLSKA SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ | TENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V. |
| Headquarters | Poland | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2020 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-scooters
| Fact | HITWAY | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Kick scooter | Not confirmed |
| Top speed (km/h) | 45 to 60 | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 1,216.8 | Not confirmed |
| Weight (kg) | 29.3 | Not confirmed |
| Folding | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tyres | Tubeless | Not confirmed |
| Suspension | Yes | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | IP54 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 24 months | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HITWAY | Tenways | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €499.99lowest quarter | €1,199at the median | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €2,399.99below the median | €4,999highest quarter | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,296highest quarter | 720below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 180highest quarter | 120below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 18.2below the median | 15lowest quarter | 25.7 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
HITWAY
Pros
- Cargo and fat-tire lines in commuter, city and hybrid go past Kalkhoff's city, hybrid and step through, so a buyer carrying loads or riding fat tyres can stay with a single seller.
- Sales cover AT, BE and BG and the sales model is both, so the same catalogue is reachable direct or through a dealer.
- Claimed range is 180 km and the lightest model listed is 18.2 kg, so flat-city riders and small-storage commuters both have something that fits.
Cons
- Support contact runs on email, chat and help centre, while 67.2% of the brands on the site list phone support, so a fault that needs talking through means email or chat.
- Repairs go through a partner service network, so the work is done by third parties rather than brand workshops.
- The motor brand is listed as bafang, a single supplier across the range, so anyone set on a different drive brand has no alternative inside this catalogue.
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
HITWAY
Who it suits
- Riders on a tight budget who want a cargo or fat-tire bike without moving to a brand whose list in city, hybrid and step through stops at city, hybrid, step-through and e-mtb.
- Buyers who will keep the bike themselves: a spare parts shop is listed, belt drive is offered, and tubeless tubeless appear across the range.
- Anyone shopping in Austria, BE and BG who wants bikes and kick-scooters covered by a single entity, INNOVATECH POLSKA SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want a pure city, hybrid, step-through or e-mtb catalogue and nothing more: Kalkhoff keeps to city, hybrid and step through.
- Buyers who prefer a brand focused on carrying and commuting, since Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding and stays in that lane rather than spreading wide.
- Scooter buyers after a slow city machine: the scooter line runs 45 to 60 km/h at the top end, where Kalkhoff and Tern cover city, hybrid and step through and cargo, commuter and folding instead.
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 | HITWAY | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | Yes | No |
| Serbia | Yes | No |
| Switzerland | No | Yes |
| Austria | Yes | Yes |
| Belgium | Yes | Yes |
| Bulgaria | Yes | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | Yes |
| Czechia | Yes | Yes |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
HITWAY
What does a HITWAY e-bike cost at the cheap end?+
The entry price is €499.99, and that is the figure that puts HITWAY near the front here: it ranks 30 of 149 brands on entry price, below the €876.09 median across the site. Finance is available, so the entry bike can be spread over instalments rather than paid upfront.
What does the most expensive HITWAY bike cost?+
Prices run €499.99 to €2,399.99. The ceiling ranks 76 of 145 brands, so the top of the range is far less competitive than the floor, where the brand sits at 30. Buyers with a budget above the middle of the field are better served elsewhere.
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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