Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Prophete vs Tenways
Tenways
Prophete
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | PropheteReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TenwaysReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Hansa by Prophete, Geniesser 3.3, Dice 5.0, Urbanicer 4.0 | TENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail Duo |
| Price from | €1,149.95Lower | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €3,199.95Lower | €4,999 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 799.9Higher | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 220Higher | 120 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 17.6 | 15Lower |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 200 | 220Higher |
| Sales model | Direct | Both |
| Service network | Own | Partner |
| Markets | DE, IT, LU, NL, AT, BE, PL, EE, LV, LT | 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, GBCovers more |
| Frame warranty | Not confirmed | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | Not confirmed | 2 years |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 14 days |
Same on both: Motor position (Mid), Nominal motor power (W) (250), Assist class (EU 25), Removable battery (Yes), Belt drive (Yes), Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Prophete scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Prophete: €1,149.95 vs €1,199.
- Price up to is lower at Prophete: €3,199.95 vs €4,999.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Prophete: 799.9 vs 720.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Prophete: 220 vs 120.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Tenways: 15 vs 17.6.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tenways: 220 vs 200.
- Support channels: only Prophete offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Tenways offers Community.
- Tenways is available in 18 more countries.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Prophete | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7HigherThe Hansa by Prophete starts at €1,149.95, above the site median of €876.09, and the range stops at €3,199.95. | 8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherBike types run city, commuter and hybrid, with service network own and a spare parts shop. | 9.2Belt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on the range. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Prophete | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
Available in 10 countries for both. Additional countries for Tenways: 18.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Prophete | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1,149.95 | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €3,199.95 | €4,999 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 799.9 | 720 |
| Claimed range (km) | 220 | 120 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 17.6 | 15 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 200 | 220 |
How they place
| Ranking | Prophete | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 113 of 185 | 1 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 92 of 143 | 1 of 143 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 44 of 69 | 1 of 69 |
| Belt-drive e-bikes | 18 of 35 | 1 of 35 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Prophete | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | City, Commuter, Hybrid, Step through, Emtb, Road, Cargo, LongtailCovers more | Commuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, Longtail |
| Motor brand | Not confirmed | Bafang, Bosch, Own |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, RimCovers more | Hydraulic disc |
| Legal entity | Prophete In Moving GmbH | TENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V. |
| Headquarters | Germany | Netherlands |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-scooters
| Fact | Prophete | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Kick scooter | Not confirmed |
| Top speed (km/h) | 20 | Not confirmed |
| Road-legal in | De | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 300 to 390 | Not confirmed |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 275 to 468 | Not confirmed |
| Weight (kg) | 17.5 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum load (kg) | 137 to 138 | Not confirmed |
| Folding | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tyres | Pneumatic | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Prophete | Tenways | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1,149.95below the median | €1,199at the median | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €3,199.95above the median | €4,999highest quarter | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | 250below the median | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 799.9below the median | 720below the median | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 220highest quarter | 120below the median | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 17.6lowest quarter | 15lowest quarter | 25.7 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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.
Current offers
Prophete
Current offer
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Country by country
| Country | Prophete | Tenways |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Greece | No | Yes |
| Hungary | No | Yes |
8 of 28 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
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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