Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Mangosteen vs Prophete
Mangosteen
Prophete
Higher score in this comparison
Mangosteen vs Prophete: the differences
| Compare | MangosteenReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | PropheteReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | FT02, FT03, M1P | Hansa by Prophete, Geniesser 3.3, Dice 5.0, Urbanicer 4.0 |
| Price from | €488Lower | €1,149.95 |
| Price up to | €3,999.99 | €3,199.95Lower |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,080Higher | 799.9 |
| Claimed range (km) | 105 | 220Higher |
| Lightest model (kg) | 41.3 | 17.6Lower |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 120 | 200Higher |
| Finance | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | AT, BE, BG, CH, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, USCovers more | DE, IT, LU, NL, AT, BE, PL, EE, LV, LT |
| Motor position | Not confirmed | Mid |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Belt drive | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Frame warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
| Battery warranty | 1.5 years | Not confirmed |
| Service network | Not confirmed | Own |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Removable battery (Yes), Sales model (Direct).
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Key differences
- Prophete scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Mangosteen: €488 vs €1,149.95.
- Price up to is lower at Prophete: €3,199.95 vs €3,999.99.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Mangosteen: 1,080 vs 799.9.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Prophete: 220 vs 105.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Prophete: 17.6 vs 41.3.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Prophete: 200 vs 120.
- Finance: only Prophete.
- Support channels: only Prophete offers Help centre.
- Mangosteen is available in 19 more countries.
Our verdict on each
Mangosteen
Mangosteen suits riders who want fat-tire grip and a removable battery at the low end of the price range, priced from €488. The catch is what sits around it: a narrow fat tire line-up, direct-only sales and a battery warranty of 1.5 years.
Prophete
Prophete suits a European rider who wants a single brand to cover city, commuter and cargo bikes, with its own service network behind it. You pay more at entry than the site median, so check the Hansa by Prophete at €1,149.95 against cheaper shortlists first.
Score breakdown
| Area | Mangosteen | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry at €488 against a listed median of €876.09, though the range reaches €3,999.99. | 8.7The Hansa by Prophete starts at €1,149.95, above the site median of €876.09, and the range stops at €3,199.95. |
| Offer | 8.7Throttle, removable battery, hydraulic disc, tubeless tires and spare parts, offset by no finance and a short 1 year frame warranty. | 9.3HigherBike types run city, commuter and hybrid, with service network own and a spare parts shop. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Mangosteen | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 127 of 185 | 113 of 185 |
| Road-legal e-scooters | 9 of 9 | 8 of 9 |
| Lightweight e-scooters | 19 of 24 | 18 of 24 |
Choosing between them
Pick Mangosteen if cost, price from, largest battery (wh), and markets matter most.
Pick Prophete if offer, price up to, claimed range (km), and lightest model (kg) matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Mangosteen | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Fat tire | City, Commuter, Hybrid, Step through, Emtb, Road, Cargo, Longtail |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc, RimCovers more |
| Legal entity | MULBERRIES TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Prophete In Moving GmbH |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Germany |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
E-scooters
| Fact | Mangosteen | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Seated scooter | Kick scooter |
| Top speed (km/h) | 45 | 20 |
| Road-legal in | De | De |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 2,000 | 300 to 390 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | Not confirmed | 275 to 468 |
| Weight (kg) | 15.7Lower | 17.5 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 200Higher | 137 to 138 |
| Folding | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyres | Tubeless | Pneumatic |
| Suspension | Yes | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | IP67 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 18 months | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Mangosteen | Prophete | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €488lowest quarter | €1,149.95below the median | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €3,999.99highest quarter | €3,199.95above the median | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,080above the median | 799.9below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 105below the median | 220highest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 41.3highest quarter | 17.6lowest quarter | 25.7 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Mangosteen
Pros
- Entry price of €488 sits under the €876.09 typical of brands listed here
- Removable battery and a throttle make top-ups and standing starts easy on the listed models
- Hydraulic disc brakes, tubeless tires and suspension are standard fittings rather than paid extras
Cons
- Sales run direct, so a test ride or workshop visit has to be arranged with the company itself
- Finance is not offered, so the full €3,999.99 has to be paid up front
- Support runs on email and phone only, with no chat or help centre listed
Prophete
Pros
- The service network is own and a spare parts shop is available, so wear parts and repairs come from the company that built the bike.
- The range spans city, commuter and hybrid, so a city bike, a step-through, a mountain bike and a cargo hauler all come from the same maker.
- Cargo and longtail models are rated for a payload of 200 kg, which covers a weekly shop, a laptop or a small child.
Cons
- The Hansa by Prophete costs €1,149.95 at entry, above the site median of €876.09, so Prophete is not the cheapest route into an e-bike.
- The lightest bike listed still weighs 17.6 kg, which rules it out for anyone carrying a bike up stairs or onto a train.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre and stops there, with no live chat listed for quick answers.
Who each suits
Mangosteen
Who it suits
- Riders on sand, snow or rough tracks who want fat tires without a premium price
- Commuters who can charge a removable battery indoors and want a throttle for stop starts
- Buyers who would rather order online and fit parts themselves than visit a dealer
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a dealer-supported test ride, as sales run direct
- Kalkhoff buyers who want city, hybrid, step-through or eMTB shapes rather than fat tire only
- Tern riders who need cargo, commuter or folding formats, none of which Mangosteen lists
Prophete
Who it suits
- Riders in the countries Prophete ships to, who would rather have the brand's own workshop and parts shop than a third-party dealer network.
- Households with mixed transport needs, from a step-through city bike for one rider to a cargo hauler for the school run.
- Buyers who keep a bike for years and value replaceable parts over a wide dealer network.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern, whose bike types are cargo, commuter and folding, is the closer fit if your shortlist is built around cargo, commuter and folding bikes.
- Kalkhoff, listed as city, hybrid and step through, suits riders who want city, hybrid and mountain shapes rather than a range this wide.
- HK Beirui Trade Co., listed as commuter, folding and fat tire, is the pick for fat-tire riding, while Prophete's types are city, commuter and hybrid.
Current offers
Prophete
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Country by country
| Country | Mangosteen | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
8 of 29 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Mangosteen
How much does a Mangosteen e-bike cost?+
Prices run from €488 up to €3,999.99 across the models named as FT02, FT03, M1P. The entry figure sits below the €876.09 typical across listed brands, so the cheaper models are priced well below the field. Cost rises steeply toward €3,999.99 at the top of the range.
What is the cheapest way to buy and does the price change later?+
Bikes are sold direct from the company, with money back offered for 30 days. The figures published are the prices at entry; finance is not offered, so there is no instalment plan to weigh against a later balance. Compare the entry price of €488 with the €1,314.57 upper quartile if you are shopping higher in the range.
Prophete
How much does a Prophete e-bike cost at entry?+
The cheapest bike listed, the Hansa by Prophete, costs €1,149.95, and the priciest listed bike, a cargo model, runs to €3,199.95. That is the whole span of the range rather than a subscription, so the figure you read is the figure you pay. Finance is offered if you would rather spread the entry cost over time.
What range do I get on a charge?+
One listed model is quoted at a claimed range of 220 km, and the biggest battery in the bike range is 799.9 Wh. Read that range figure as a claim made under set conditions rather than a promise, since weather, load and gradient all move it. A larger battery also means more weight to lift, so size the pack to your real route.
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