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Engwe EP-2 Boost

Folding all-terrain fat bike with a 55Nm power-boost button, torque sensor and 120km range

£899

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RRP £949
Delivery: Free (UK)

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Motor torque
55 Nm
Battery
624 Wh
Weight
30 kg
Release
April 2025 — 1 year, 5 months on market
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Highlights

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
30 kg
Frame type
Step Through

Commuter extras

Folding frame hardware Torque sensor Front suspension Rear rack included Higher-speed modes for permitted use

Full specifications

Range
Up to 120 km (PAS 1)
Top speed
25 km/h
Gears
Shimano 7-speed
Brakes
Mechanical disc 180mm front + rear
Suspension
Front suspension fork
Tyre size
20 x 4.0 fat tyre
Max load
150 kg
Display
LCD
Colours
Black, Brown, Grey, Orange

Video reviews

Common questions

Is the Engwe EP-2 Boost 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 EP-2 Boost go on one charge?

The manufacturer claims Up to 120 km (PAS 1) (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 EP-2 Boost take to charge?

About 6.5 hours from empty with the supplied charger.

How much does the Engwe EP-2 Boost weigh?

30 kg. That is manageable for a short lift but awkward on stairs — worth checking if you have to get it through a hallway or into a flat.

Can the speed limiter on the Engwe EP-2 Boost be removed?

This model can have its assist limit raised, which owners use abroad where higher limits are legal. 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.

Does the Engwe EP-2 Boost have a torque sensor?

Yes — a torque sensor, which scales assistance to how hard you push. It feels more like riding a bicycle than a throttle, and it is generally the more natural of the two systems.

What brakes does the Engwe EP-2 Boost have?

Mechanical disc 180mm front + rear.

How much weight can the Engwe EP-2 Boost carry?

150 kg, 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 EP-2 range

Same model line, different spec and release year — 2 versions tracked.

Model Released Price Torque Battery Weight Compare
EP-2 3.0 Boost 10 September 2025 £1,099 75 Nm 648 Wh 32.3 kg Compare
EP-2 Boost You’re viewing April 2025 £899 55 Nm 624 Wh 30 kg
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Spec EP-2 3.0 Boost EP-2 Boost
Tyre size 20 x 4.0 fat tyre 20 x 4.0 fat tyre
Gears Shimano 7-speed Shimano 7-speed
Brakes Hydraulic disc 180mm Mechanical disc 180mm front + rear
Frame material Magnesium alloy (foldable)
Rider height 165–190 cm
Max load 150 kg 150 kg
Top speed 25 km/h 25 km/h
Range Up to 120 km Up to 120 km (PAS 1)
Colours Forest Green, Black Black, Brown, Grey, Orange
Suspension Front suspension fork
Display LCD
Mobile app Yes No
Dual suspension Yes No
Rear suspension Yes No
Brake lights Yes No
Auto lights Yes No
Hydraulic brakes Yes No
Rear rack No Yes

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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.

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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.

Genuine picks — kit we’d actually buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you.

Changing the assist limit — permitted use only
Keep the exact approved configuration on UK public roads and cycle paths. An EAPC needs working pedals, the required markings, a motor rated at no more than 250 W continuous power, and no motor assistance above 15.5 mph (25 km/h); throttle-only propulsion also needs the relevant type approval. Derestrict only where that exact bike, configuration and use are lawful and you have the landowner’s permission. Private land or travel abroad does not automatically make it lawful. A bike outside EAPC rules is treated as a motor vehicle on UK public roads, with the associated registration, tax, insurance, licence and helmet requirements.

On the Engwe display:

  1. On the display, hold the + and − (up/down) buttons together for ~2 seconds to open the settings menu.
  2. Find the speed-limit parameter and raise it to the maximum.
  3. A separate setting toggles the readout between km/h and mph.
  4. Exact button combo and menu codes vary by display firmware — check your Engwe manual if yours differs.

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