Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
PIXAR Bikes vs Vivi Ebike
PIXAR Bikes
Higher score in this comparison
Vivi Ebike
PIXAR Bikes vs Vivi Ebike: the differences
| Compare | PIXAR BikesReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Vivi EbikeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Cruiser, C1 Pro, Forge, M9 | VIVI MT26, VIVI F26FUL, VIVI ACE01, VIVI MT20UL |
| Price from | €749 | $359.99 |
| Price up to | €1,299 | $1,499.99 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | 500 |
| Assist class | EU 25 | Us class 2 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,680Higher | 864 |
| Claimed range (km) | 240Higher | 80 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 26.4 | 24.4Lower |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 350Higher | 150 |
| Frame warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Service network | Partner | Own |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Markets | BE, NL, AT, BG, HR, CZ, EE, FR, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, DE, FI, DK, SE, GB | US, GB |
Same on both: Motor position (Hub), Throttle (Yes), Removable battery (Yes), Belt drive (No), Battery warranty (1 year), Sales model (Both), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at PIXAR Bikes: 1,680 vs 864.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at PIXAR Bikes: 240 vs 80.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Vivi Ebike: 24.4 vs 26.4.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at PIXAR Bikes: 350 vs 150.
- Frame warranty is higher at PIXAR Bikes: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Money-back period is higher at Vivi Ebike: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Vivi Ebike offers Community.
- Certifications: only Vivi Ebike offers Ul 2849.
- Founded is lower at PIXAR Bikes: 2013 vs 2015.
- PIXAR Bikes is available in 25 more countries.
Our verdict on each
PIXAR Bikes
PIXAR Bikes suits commuters who want a full range of e-bike types at entry prices around €749, sold direct and through partners. The trade-off is servicing and aftercare: the frame carries a 2 year warranty, and repair work runs through partners.
Vivi Ebike
Vivi Ebike suits commuters who want a complete bike for entry-budget money and would rather rely on the brand's own support than hunt a local dealer. The catalogue opens at $359.99, runs to $1,499.99, and is backed by 1 year on the frame.
Score breakdown
| Area | PIXAR Bikes | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry at €749 sits under the €876.09 typical across 159 brands, and finance is available. | 9.8HigherEntry at $359.99, top at $1,499.99, ranked 9 of 149 on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherRange of 240 km on the top model, battery up to 1,680 Wh, a removable battery and 14 days for returns. | 8.9Throttle: yes, removable battery: yes, finance: yes, and commuter, city and step through breadth, with 8.9 on offer. |
| Trust | 8.9en 15194 certification, a 2 year frame warranty and support on email, phone and help centre. | 9.3HigherEstablished 2015, ul 2849 and en 15194 listed, 30 days returns, 9.3 on trust. |
Choosing between them
Pick PIXAR Bikes if largest battery (wh), claimed range (km), and maximum payload (kg) matter most.
Pick Vivi Ebike if trust, lightest model (kg), and money-back period matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | PIXAR Bikes | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 74 of 185 | 76 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 52 of 143 | 54 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 43 of 90 | 45 of 90 |
| Fat tire e-bikes | 43 of 98 | 45 of 98 |
| Cheap e-bikes | 38 of 80 | 40 of 80 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | PIXAR Bikes | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Folding, Fat tire, Hybrid | Commuter, City, Step through, Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, Emtb |
| Motor brand | Bafang | Own |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical discCovers more | Mechanical disc |
| Certifications | En 15194 | Ul 2849, En 15194Covers more |
| Founded | 2013Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | PIXAR Bikes | Vivi Ebike | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 500above the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,680highest quarter | 864above the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 240highest quarter | 80lowest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 26.4above the median | 24.4below the median | 25.7 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 350highest quarter | 150below the median | 158.76 |
| Frame warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
PIXAR Bikes
Pros
- Entry at €749 sits below the €876.09 typical price across the brands compared, making it one of the cheaper ways into an e-bike
- Four bike types in city, folding and fat tire cover city, folding, fat tire and hybrid riding, wider than Tern's cargo, commuter and folding
- A removable battery and a claimed range of 240 km on the top listed model suit daily commuting and shared household charging
Cons
- Service work runs through a partner network, so repairs depend on partner servicing rather than in house support
- Battery cover is 1 year against a 2 year frame warranty, the shorter of the two
- The top model has no belt drive, and prices reach €1,299, so the top of the range is above the €2,299 typical maximum
Vivi Ebike
Pros
- Entry at $359.99 and a top price of $1,499.99 keep commuter, folding, fat-tire and cargo builds inside one budget conversation.
- The fat-tire model pairs 864 Wh of battery with a claimed 80 km of range and a 150 kg payload rating, so loaded rides stay plausible.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre from a company established in 2015, so riders can get answers without a dealer.
Cons
- Braking is mechanical disc, the mechanical disc listed, which on a heavy e-bike means pad changes and servicing handled by the owner.
- Belt drive: no, so the chain runs exposed and picks up road grime on wet commutes.
- Cover is short at 1 year on the frame and 1 year on the battery, leaving repair risk with the owner for most of the bike's working life.
Who each suits
PIXAR Bikes
Who it suits
- Commuters on a budget who want several bike types under one brand, since city, folding and fat tire includes city, folding, fat tire and hybrid
- Riders in EU markets including the UK, where PIXAR Bikes ships and finance is offered
- Households sharing one bike, since the battery is removable for separate charging
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want in house servicing and dealer support rather than partner based partner work
- Buyers wanting belt drive, which the top model does not have, or a mid drive motor instead of the hub unit here
Vivi Ebike
Who it suits
- Riders who want one catalogue across body styles, since commuter, city and step through all come from Vivi Ebike and share one support route.
- Commuters in the US and GB markets who buy direct, can use finance, and are happy to service their own bike with phone and email backup.
- Loaded riders and long-distance commuters, given 150 kg of payload and 80 km of claimed range on the fat-tire model.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a dealer-backed city and hybrid line should look at Kalkhoff, whose city, hybrid and step through sit outside the fat-tire, cargo and folding frames that make Vivi Ebike distinct.
- Riders who want the same commuter, folding, fat-tire and e-mtb choice from a second seller can compare HK BEIRUI TRADE CO., listed at commuter, folding and fat tire.
- Anyone after a tight cargo or commuter range only: Tern covers cargo, commuter and folding, and a narrower line is easier to compare than a broad one.
Current offers
Vivi Ebike
Current offer
Discount code
$30 off your first purchase via newsletter: $30 off first purchase
Email newsletter signup; no minimum spend or end date stated.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | PIXAR Bikes | Vivi Ebike |
|---|---|---|
| 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 27 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
PIXAR Bikes
How much does a PIXAR Bikes e-bike cost?+
The range starts at €749 and runs to €1,299 across the models listed in Cruiser, C1 Pro, Forge, M9. That entry price sits below the €876.09 starting figure across the brands compared here, so the cheapest bike is among the more affordable ways in. Finance is available if a single payment is too much.
What is the cheapest PIXAR Bikes model?+
The city bike anchors the entry price of €749, and the top of the range reaches €1,299 across Cruiser, C1 Pro, Forge, M9. Because city, folding and fat tire covers city, folding, fat tire and hybrid shapes, the price gap between the cheapest and dearest bike reflects different frame shapes rather than trim levels on one model.
Vivi Ebike
How much does a Vivi Ebike cost at the entry end?+
Prices open at $359.99 and run to $1,499.99. That is the listed range for the brand's own bikes rather than a promotional start price, so a budget built around the cheapest model does not depend on a discount ending. Finance is available if the top of the range holds the bike you want.
Where can I buy one and who handles support?+
Vivi Ebike ships to US and GB. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so questions go by email, through the help centre, in the community section or by phone. Service sits with the brand's own operation rather than a dealer network, which means parts and setup advice go to the people who built the bike.
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