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Updated October 17, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Tenways vs Tern

Tenways scores 8.9 and Tern 9.5 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Tenways

Tenways

8.9/10
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Tern

Tern

Higher score in this comparison

9.5/10
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Tenways vs Tern: the differences

Tenways vs Tern
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Reference modelsTENWAYS CGO600, TENWAYS AGO T, TENWAYS AGO Performance, TENWAYS Longtail DuoGSD R14, Quick Haul D8, HSD P10e, Vektron P7i
Largest battery (Wh)7201,600Higher
Claimed range (km)120288Higher
Lightest model (kg)15Lower22.8
Maximum payload (kg)220Higher210
Frame warranty5 years10 yearsHigher
Sales modelBothDealer
Price from€1,199Not confirmed
Price up to€4,999Not confirmed
Nominal motor power (W)250Not confirmed
Removable batteryYesNot confirmed
Battery warranty2 yearsNot confirmed
Money-back period14 daysNot confirmed
FinanceYesNot confirmed
MarketsAT, 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, GBNot confirmed

Same on both: Motor position (Mid), Assist class (EU 25), Belt drive (Yes), Service network (Partner).

We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.

Key differences

  • Tern scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.9.
  • Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Tern: 1,600 vs 720.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at Tern: 288 vs 120.
  • Lightest model (kg) is lower at Tenways: 15 vs 22.8.
  • Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tenways: 220 vs 210.
  • Frame warranty is higher at Tern: 10 years vs 5 years.
  • Bike types: only Tenways offers City, Hybrid, Step through.
  • Bike types: only Tern offers Folding.
  • Motor brand: only Tenways offers Bafang, Own.

Our verdict on each

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.

Read the full Tenways review

Tern

Tern suits riders who want one maker to cover cargo, commuting and folding, and who plan to keep the bike for years. The cargo bike pairs a bosch motor mounted mid-drive with a battery of up to 1,600 Wh and a stated payload of 210 kg.

Read the full Tern review

Score breakdown

Tenways vs Tern
AreaTenwaysTern
Cost8.5Entry price of €1,199 sits near the market median of €906.56, and the line runs to €4,999.Not confirmed
Offer9.2Belt drive, a removable battery and 14 days of returns, with finance available on the range.9.7HigherSold through dealers, dealer, so the price sits on the model and the shop rather than on a brand rate card.
TrustNot confirmed9.0A listed battery certification, ul 2849, a 2011 founding date and service handled by partner shops.

Pick Tenways if, pick Tern if

Pick Tenways if lightest model (kg) and maximum payload (kg) matter most.

Pick Tern if largest battery (wh), claimed range (km), and frame warranty matter most.

By the numbers

Tenways vs Tern
FactTenwaysTern
Largest battery (Wh)7201,600
Claimed range (km)120288
Lightest model (kg)1522.8
Maximum payload (kg)220210
Frame warranty5 years10 years

If neither fits

G-Force has claimed range (km) at 338, against 120 for Tenways and 288 for Tern.

G-Force review

Sources behind this comparison

Tenways

  • tenways.com: 25 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Tern

  • ternbicycles.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026

How they place

Tenways vs Tern
RankingTenwaysTern
Electric bikes1 of 18563 of 185
Commuter and city e-bikes1 of 14340 of 143
Cargo e-bikes1 of 6921 of 69
Belt-drive e-bikes1 of 358 of 35

Every fact side by side

Tenways vs Tern
FactTenwaysTern
Bike typesCommuter, City, Hybrid, Step through, Cargo, LongtailCargo, Commuter, Folding
Motor brandBafang, Bosch, OwnCovers moreBosch
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
CertificationsNot confirmedUl 2849
Legal entityTENWAYS Technovation Europe B.V.Not confirmed
HeadquartersNetherlandsNot confirmed
FoundedNot confirmed2011
Support channelsEmail, Help centre, CommunityNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Tenways vs Tern
FactTenwaysTernMedian
Price from€1,199at the medianNot confirmed€1,199
Price up to€4,999highest quarterNot confirmed€2,578.50
Nominal motor power (W)250below the medianNot confirmed425
Largest battery (Wh)720below the median1,600highest quarter800.8
Claimed range (km)120below the median288highest quarter138.5
Lightest model (kg)15lowest quarter22.8below the median25.7

Median across 144 listed brands.

Pros and cons

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.

Tern

Pros

  • One maker covers cargo, commuter and folding, so a household can run a cargo bike, a commuter and a folder without changing brands.
  • The cargo bike pairs a battery of 1,600 Wh with a claimed range of 288 km, driven by a bosch motor.
  • A payload of 210 kg on that cargo bike carries shopping and school kit in a single trip.

Cons

  • The lightest bike listed is 22.8 kg, so stairs and platform lifts work against these machines.
  • Buying runs through dealers, dealer, so the entry price is set shop by shop rather than by the maker.
  • Servicing is handled by a partner network, so a repair depends on which partner covers your area.

Who each suits

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.

Tern

Who it suits

  • Households that need a payload, since the cargo bike is rated to 210 kg for shopping and children in one trip.
  • Riders who want the drive in the frame rather than a wheel, with listed placement of mid on a bosch unit.
  • Daily riders who want hydraulic braking, since brakes listed for the range are hydraulic disc.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders after fat tyre or eMTB shapes, where HK Beirui Trade Co. covers fat-tire and eMTB through commuter, folding and fat tire and Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding.
  • Buyers wanting city, hybrid and step-through frames, which Kalkhoff lists in city, hybrid and step through while Tern's range is cargo, commuter and folding.
  • Riders on town and step-through trips rather than loads, since iSinwheel's commuter, city and step through adds city, step-through and eMTB alongside commuter and folding.

Country by country

Tenways vs Tern
CountryTenwaysTern
AustriaYesNo
BelgiumYesNo
BulgariaYesNo
CroatiaYesNo
CzechiaYesNo
DenmarkYesNo
EstoniaYesNo
FinlandYesNo

8 of 28 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

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.

Tern

What does a Tern cost to buy?+

Each bike in GSD R14, Quick Haul D8, HSD P10e, Vektron P7i is sold through a dealer, so the price is set per model and per shop rather than listed centrally. Across the e-bike brands compared on the site, entry prices span €8.73 to €7,774.27 and the middle sits at €876.09.

What does the warranty cover after the sale?+

Tern states a frame warranty of 10 years. Bought through a dealer, dealer, the bike is then looked after through the partner service network, so the workshop that handles warranty work is one that fits your area. Worth confirming the terms with the dealer at purchase.

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