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Engwe Engine X

Folding fat-tyre with full suspension, 55Nm torque, 624Wh battery and up to 120km range

£1,049

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Motor torque
55 Nm
Battery
624 Wh
Weight
31.7 kg
Release
12 October 2022 — 3 years, 10 months on market
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Performance & battery specs

Brand
Engwe
Motor
Engwe Hub
Continuous output
250 W
Torque
55 Nm
Battery capacity
624 Wh
Voltage · amp-hours
48 V · 13 Ah
Charge time
6.5 hours
Total weight
31.7 kg
Frame type
Compact

Commuter extras

Folding frame hardware Dual suspension Rear rack included

Full specifications

Range
120 km (PAS mode)
Top speed
25 km/h
Gears
Shimano 7-speed
Brakes
160 mm front & rear mechanical disc
Tyre size
20 x 4.0 in fat tyres
Folded size
104 x 55 x 84 cm
Rider height
165-189 cm (5.4-6.2 ft)
Max load
150 kg (payload capacity)
Display
LCD display
Colours
Black, White, Red
Cruise control
Yes

Video reviews

Common questions

Is the Engwe Engine X road legal in the UK?

Yes. It is a 250W electric bike whose motor stops assisting at 15.5 mph, which makes it an EAPC — legally a bicycle. You need no licence, no tax and no insurance, you can ride it anywhere a normal bike is allowed including cycle paths, and there is no helmet requirement. The rider must be 14 or over.

How far will the Engwe Engine X go on one charge?

The manufacturer claims 120 km (PAS mode) (about 75 miles). Treat that as a ceiling rather than a figure to plan around: claimed ranges come from the lowest assist level on flat ground with a light rider, and hills, cold weather, tyre pressure and rider weight all take a bite out of it.

How long does the Engwe Engine X take to charge?

About 6.5 hours from empty with the supplied charger.

How much does the Engwe Engine X weigh?

31.7 kg. That is heavy. Fine to ride, but plan for ground-floor or shed storage: carrying it up stairs is a two-person job.

Can the speed limiter on the Engwe Engine X be removed?

No — this model is locked at the UK assist limit with no setting to change it. In the UK, raising the limit takes the bike outside EAPC rules: it becomes a motor vehicle needing registration, tax, insurance and a helmet, it is no longer allowed on cycle paths, and an insurer will treat it that way after an accident. We record the setting because it decides what a bike can legally be, not to suggest you change it.

What brakes does the Engwe Engine X have?

160 mm front & rear mechanical disc.

How much weight can the Engwe Engine X carry?

150 kg (payload capacity), including the rider. Subtract your own weight to see what is left for luggage, a child seat or shopping.

Answers are generated from this bike’s recorded specification, so they change when the specification does. Range figures are the manufacturer’s claim — why claimed range and real range differ.

Ownership notes

More in the Engwe Engine range

Same model line, different spec and release year — 3 versions tracked.

Model Released Price Torque Battery Weight Compare
Engine Pro 3.0 Boost 10 September 2025 £1,699 90 Nm 720 Wh 34.7 kg Compare
Engine Pro 2.0 April 2024 £1,299 75 Nm 768 Wh 31.6 kg Compare
Engine X You’re viewing 12 October 2022 £1,049 55 Nm 624 Wh 31.7 kg
Show full comparison every spec that differs across the range
Spec Engine Pro 3.0 Boost Engine Pro 2.0 Engine X
Tyre size 20 x 4.0 fat tyre 20x4.0 in puncture-resistant fat tyres 20 x 4.0 in fat tyres
Gears Shimano 7-speed Shimano Altus 8-speed Shimano 7-speed
Brakes Hydraulic disc 160 mm hydraulic disc 160 mm front & rear mechanical disc
Frame material Aluminium alloy (foldable)
Rider height 165–190 cm 165-189 cm (5.4-6.2 ft) 165-189 cm (5.4-6.2 ft)
Max load 150 kg 150 kg (payload capacity) 150 kg (payload capacity)
Top speed 25 km/h 25 km/h (PAS 5) 25 km/h
Range Up to 130 km 110 km (PAS 1) 120 km (PAS mode)
Colours Black, Navy Blue Mountain Green, Space Black, Midnight Blue Black, White, Red
Display LCD colour display LCD display
Folded size 104 x 55 x 84 cm 104 x 55 x 84 cm
Rear rack capacity 25 kg
Cruise control Yes
Anti theft Yes No No
GPS Yes No No
Alarm Yes No No
Mobile app Yes No No
Torque sensor Yes Yes No
Hydraulic brakes Yes Yes No
Front basket support Yes No No
Unlockable abroad Yes No No

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Protect your new bike

Sort these three when it arrives and you reduce the risk of theft — a good lock keeps it safe, insurance covers you if the worst happens, and registration helps you get it back.

Lock — FoldyLock Elite

A super-flexible folding lock — easy to wrap around an eBike frame and lock to almost anything. The mount doesn’t rattle, and the key slides in and out and locks smoothly (plenty of locks don’t — it saves a real headache). We run the matching pair ourselves — two locks, six identical keys, so both our eBikes open with the same key — genuinely convenient. ART 3 / Sold Secure Gold rated, the certification level many insurance policies ask for.

Insurance — Bikmo

Specialist UK cycle & eBike insurance covering theft, accidental damage and more — it’s what we use ourselves. Use our link for 5% off plus a free Komoot region.

Register — Bike Register

Log your frame number on the UK national database the day it arrives — it deters thieves and hugely improves the odds of recovery.

We genuinely use and rate these. The Bikmo link is a referral link — you get 5% off (and a free Komoot region), and it helps support the site at no extra cost to you.

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Lamicall Bike Mount phone holder

Phone holder — Lamicall Bike Mount

A rock-solid handlebar mount with a quick-lock clamp — follow your route or track your ride and it won’t budge, even over rough ground.

VAUDE Aqua Back waterproof pannier

Waterproof bag — VAUDE Aqua Back Pannier

Fully waterproof, secure and genuinely big — swallows a day’s kit and then some (we use ours to carry tennis rackets to sessions and back).

Victgoal LED cycling helmet

Helmet — Victgoal LED Helmet

Well-reviewed for actually doing its job — owners post crash photos where it took the hit and saved their head — plus a USB-rechargeable rear light for riding after dark.

Four more things we use
Supertooth Roamee open-ear cycling headset

Hands-free — Supertooth Roamee

Open-ear design so you still hear traffic clearly, with a windshield mic that keeps your voice clean at speed. This is a proper cycling comms headset, not just earphones — get two and they work like walkie-talkies, talking to each other up to 300m with no phone call needed, or pair one to your phone for calls and music. It fixes to your helmet with strong double-sided stick-on clips on each side, and the unit itself attaches to those clips with magnets — so it’s easy to pop off to charge and click straight back on. The sound is what you’d expect at this price — perfectly enjoyable for music on the move — and for the money you’re getting far more than a set of earphones.

iMESTOU bike drink bottle holder

Drink holder — iMESTOU Bottle Holder

A clamp-on cup/bottle holder that fits most handlebars and a wide range of bottle sizes — simple, sturdy, and one less thing to think about on a longer ride.

Muc-Off eBike Clean, Protect and Lube kit

Cleaning kit — Muc-Off eBike Clean, Protect & Lube Kit

Made specifically for eBikes — a proper cleaner, a protective spray, and a wet lube, so you're not using a general bike product on electrical connectors and sealed components.

Simptech sling bag for keys and phone

Keys & phone bag — Simptech Sling Bag

Somewhere for your garage key and bike lock keys that isn’t loose in a pocket, with a separate compartment for your phone when it’s off the bike mount — so keys can’t scratch the screen.

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