Engwe EP-2 Pro review

Should you buy one?

The EP-2 Pro is discontinued, so you can only get one used or as leftover stock. As of Oct 24, 2026, Engwe’s US store lists it at $1,399, but every color is sold out. Engwe’s global store says the EP-2 Pro is no longer available. Its successor on the US store is the EP-2 3.0. I haven’t ridden that one.

Buy a used EP-2 Pro if you need a full-size e-bike that folds into a car trunk and you want lights, fenders and a rack included. I rode mine for about two weeks in 2021. It arrived fully assembled and folds in about 30 seconds. At about $1,100 on Amazon in 2021, it was the best value I had seen on Amazon.

Skip it if you need to lift your bike often or you want strong throttle starts on hills. Engwe lists the bike at 66 lbs, and from a stop on an incline the throttle felt a little slow.

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Who it’s for

• Apartment and small-car owners. It folds in half and the pedals fold flat.
• Commuters. The battery comes out so you can charge it at your desk, and the lights, fenders and rack are standard.
• Riders between 5’4” and 6’2”. That’s Engwe’s listed range. I’m about 6’1” and 200 lbs, and it fit me.
• People who want a throttle. You can ride without pedaling.

Who should look elsewhere

• Anyone who carries a bike up stairs. Folding makes it smaller, not lighter.
• Riders near the weight limit. I said 300 lbs in my video; Engwe’s page lists 330 lbs. Check before you buy.
• Hill-start commuters. If your ride starts on a steep grade, you’ll want more power.
• Anyone who wants a new bike with a warranty from day one. Since it’s discontinued, look at the EP-2 3.0 instead.

Where to find each part in my video

My EP-2 Pro video is 11 minutes long. Here’s where each part starts:

• 0:40 Bike overview. The controls, the lights, rack and fenders, the seat and the folding pedals.
• 2:15 Powering on. The power button and the display.
• 2:36 Power on hills. Where I say the throttle felt a little slow starting on an incline.
• 4:20 Folding. The full fold, then the unfold at 7:33.
• 7:49 Max range test. The range result and charging.
• 9:00 Motor and pedal assist. Throttle top speed, the 28 mph PAS 5 run, and my final thoughts.

The section at 2:55 to 4:20 is a sunglasses giveaway from 2021 that has ended. You can skip it.

Motor: 500W, 750W or 960W?

All three numbers show up. The owner’s manual lists 500W and 750W versions, with top speeds of 22, 25 or 28 mph depending on the version. I called mine a 750W motor in the video. Engwe’s current US page lists 960W peak and no rated number, while the page URL still says 750W. The likely reading is a 750W-rated motor with a 960W peak, but Engwe doesn’t state the rated figure on the page, so I can’t confirm it. My 28 mph in PAS 5 lines up with the manual’s fastest version. At about 200 lbs it had plenty of power on hills once moving; starting from a stop on an incline is where it felt the limit, which is why I said I’d like to see a 1,000W motor on it.

Battery

Every pack is 48V, so the watt-hours depend on the amp-hours:

What I measured on camera: 23 miles from full to empty on full throttle, no pedaling, on hilly roads at about 200 lb (video, 7:49); 28 mph in pedal assist 5 (video, 9:05).

I didn’t note which pack mine had.

I ran it from full to zero and got 23 miles at full throttle, no pedaling, at about 200 lbs on a hilly route. Engwe lists 24 miles electric-only and 75 miles with pedal assist. The manual’s range figures assume a 60 kg rider and cargo at a steady 15 mph on flat ground, so heavier riders on hills should expect less than 75. Pedal and you’ll beat 23.

The manual rates the battery for about 500 full cycles and for use from 32°F to 104°F. You can charge it on the bike or take it inside. From empty, the manual says a full charge takes 6 hours, and the charger’s LED turns from red to green when it’s done. If you’re storing the bike, the manual says to charge the battery fully, recharge it every 3 months, and keep it somewhere cool.

The display shows the battery level, and at 7:49 in my video I go into the range test. I didn’t call out how many bars were left at each point, so I can’t give you miles per bar.

Folding

This is the feature that sold me.

1. Undo the latch at the handlebar.
2. Undo the larger frame latch. It has an extra safety lock.
3. Flip down the pedals and kick up the kickstand.
4. The bike folds basically in half.

Unfolding is the reverse: swing the front wheel around, lock the center latch, flip the pedals out and raise the handlebars until they latch. Folding took me about 25 to 30 seconds. Unfolding, adjusting the seat and powering up took about 30. A metal bracket under the frame keeps the bike off the chain when folded.

Folded, it went into the trunk of my Model 3, a smaller sedan. That’s the real point of the fold: you don’t need a truck or a hitch rack to take a full-size fat tire bike somewhere. Engwe lists the folded size as about 39 x 22 x 30 in. Tesla doesn’t publish the Model 3’s trunk-opening size, so I can’t give a clearance figure. Measure your own trunk opening against those numbers before you count on it fitting. The seat also folds down narrow. In the video I said you could easily fit two in a Model 3, but I only showed one. It’s still heavy to handle while loading, and the fat tires don’t help. Putting the kickstand down while you unfold it makes it easier.

Controls and display

On the right grip: throttle, rear brake and shifter. In the center: an LCD that shows battery and speed. On the left: a bell and the pedal assist buttons. I liked the oversized grips, especially off-road.

Comfort and ride

I rode it for about two weeks before posting, mostly off-road on dirt paths and trails with some hills mixed in. I got a good read on comfort, the grips, the throttle and the folding. I didn’t do a stopping-distance test or time any climbs, so those numbers aren’t here.

At 0:40 in the video you can see the seat and grips up close. Engwe lists the seat as PVC leather. The grips are oversized, and I found them extra comfortable off-road. The seat is one of the more comfortable ones I’ve used. The front fork is fine for the $1,100 it cost in 2021. It isn’t a fork for hard mountain biking. The seat and handlebars both adjust.

Off-road, the 20 x 4.0 tires gave grip and cushion on dirt. The small wheels are part of why it folds so compactly. The throttle reached 20 mph without trouble. In PAS 5 I hit 28 mph with moderately aggressive pedaling, against Engwe’s listed 26 mph. Check your local e-bike laws before riding at that speed.

Engwe lists 160mm mechanical disc brakes, which use cables instead of fluid. They had no problem stopping me.

What’s included

The bike shipped fully assembled and folded in the box with padding. Engwe lists the bike, battery, charger, assembly tools, pedals and manual in the box. Standard equipment:

• Front headlight and rear tail light
• 20 in iron rear rack
• Front and rear fenders
• Removable battery
• Folding pedals

When I filmed, I said plenty of companies make folding e-bikes like this, but few include this much at this price. The fenders in particular matter if you ride in bad weather.

Buying used: parts, shipping and returns

• Shipping. Engwe’s US site advertises free US shipping. In-stock orders ship on the third business day, with 2 to 10 days for delivery.
• Returns. Engwe’s US policy allows returns within 30 days of delivery if the bike has under 10 km on the display and comes back with everything in its original packaging. You pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged or wrong. None of this applies to a used bike from a private seller.
• Recalls. I checked a CPSC-compiled list of US e-bike recalls on Oct 24, 2026 and found no Engwe recall.

What owners said in my comments

These are viewers’ reports from the comments on my video. I haven’t confirmed them.

• Good experiences. One owner said he’d put 500 miles on his and loved it. A UK owner said his arrived fully assembled, worked right away, and rode well over potholed British roads.
• Electrical faults. One owner said that on his third ride the bike showed Error 21 and Error 30. Engwe sent a PDF on checking the connectors, which didn’t help, and he then smelled burning near the controller. Another said the motor on his EP-2, bought on Amazon (model not stated), failed at just over 100 miles and Engwe didn’t answer his warranty emails for two months.
• Shipping damage. Several buyers reported bikes that arrived damaged, including bent fenders, wheels, derailleur cages and a damaged charger. One said Engwe offered a small discount or a return with a 25% restocking fee. Another said he was sent an older model with broken plastic fenders.
• The front brake cable. One viewer said the front brake cable looked wrong in my video and claimed I hadn’t really tested the bike. I replied that I don’t take money for reviews. I told them I had ridden it for several weeks before posting.
• Cargo. One viewer said the frame looks like a copy of the Lectric XP 2.0 step-over, with one difference: Lectric has a threaded 4-bolt mount up front for a heavy-duty front basket, and the EP-2 doesn’t. If grocery hauling matters to you, check for that mount.
• Range complaints. An owner in Italy reported about 20 km on electric only and 30 km with pedal assist, far under Engwe’s figures, and suspected a bad battery.

Buying a used EP-2 Pro

1. Get both keys. The key sits under the main folding buckle. Without it the bike won’t power on, and the same key locks the battery to the frame. The manual warns that if you lose both keys, you can’t remove the battery.
2. Read the battery label. Packs came in several sizes, and Engwe’s spare 13Ah (from $259) and 16Ah (from $309) packs say they don’t fit the 12Ah or 12.8Ah versions. The spares are sold out anyway (as of Oct 24, 2026), so the pack that comes with the bike is probably the one you’ll keep.
3. Ask about charge cycles. The manual rates the pack for about 500 full cycles. A bike ridden to empty a few times a week for a couple of years may be near that.
4. Check the range yourself. Compare it with my throttle-only result in the Battery section. If a used bike does far less, the battery is the likely reason.
5. Power it on and look for error codes. Owners reported Error 21 and Error 30 (see above).
6. Work both folding latches. The handlebar latch and the frame latch with its safety lock should close firmly with no play. Ride it and listen for creaks at the hinge.
7. Check the brake cables. These are mechanical discs, so the cables stretch and need adjusting. Make sure both levers stop the bike firmly.
8. Know which parts you can still buy. As of Oct 24, 2026, Engwe’s US store lists an EP-2 Pro replacement throttle at $45, in stock.
9. Check whether it’s a US bike. The EU version has a 250W motor and stops assisting at 25 km/h.

How it compares

Prices and availability as of Oct 24, 2026.

• If you want the closest thing new for less, the Lectric XP4 and the Literider 2.0 are both under $1,000 and both fold. The XP4 has hydraulic brakes, which the EP-2 Pro’s mechanical discs don’t. The Literider I tested has a 750W motor with a 1,300W peak, which is more than the EP-2 Pro had. On the EP-2 Pro I wanted more power for hill starts.
• If you want suspension in back too, the Engine Pro adds a rear shock. Engwe’s Engine Pro 2.0 is sold out as of Oct 24, 2026.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Folds in about 30 seconds
• Shipped fully assembled
• Lights, fenders and rack included
• Removable battery
• Comfortable seat and oversized grips

Cons

• Discontinued: used or leftover stock only
• Heavy to lift, even folded
• Slow on the throttle from a stop on hills
• Basic fork and mechanical brakes
• No class, water rating or US charge time listed; rack capacity and fork travel aren’t listed either

FAQ

Is the EP-2 Pro still sold?

No. It’s discontinued. Engwe’s US store shows it sold out and its global store says it’s no longer available, as of Oct 24, 2026.

What replaced it?

The EP-2 3.0, at $1,499 on Engwe’s US store as of Oct 24, 2026.

What class is it?

Engwe doesn’t list one. I reached 28 mph pedaling, above the Class 2 limit of 20 mph. In a reply to a viewer I once called it Class 2. Another viewer pointed out that Class 2 also caps pedal assist at 20 mph, so with 28 mph assist it behaves like a Class 3 bike. See Class 2 vs Class 3.

Can I ride it in the rain?

The fenders help, but Engwe lists no water rating for the EP-2 Pro.

Is it good for winter delivery work?

A viewer asked about delivery riding in winter. I didn’t ride it in winter. The manual rates the battery for 32°F to 104°F, so in freezing weather it’s outside that range.

Can I swap in a Lectric battery?

A viewer asked, since the frames look alike. I don’t know. I didn’t test it, and Engwe doesn’t list Lectric packs as compatible.

Price

When I filmed in 2021, it was about $1,100 on Amazon with a $100 coupon. As of Oct 24, 2026, Engwe’s US store lists it at $1,399, sold out. I couldn’t confirm a current Amazon price.

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