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Engwe Zip

Ultra-portable triple-fold at 19.4kg with a 100W power-bank battery, Shimano 7-speed and IPX7 waterproofing

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Motor torque
40 Nm
Battery
360 Wh
Weight
19.4 kg
Release
15 April 2026 — 4 months on market
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Highlights

Performance & battery specs

Brand
Engwe
Motor
Engwe Hub
Continuous output
250 W
Torque
40 Nm
Battery capacity
360 Wh
Voltage · amp-hours
36 V · 10 Ah
Charge time
3 hours
Total weight
19.4 kg
Frame type
Compact

Commuter extras

Folding frame hardware Mobile app Torque sensor Automatic lights Hydraulic brakes

Full specifications

Power bank
100W PD3.0 Type-C — charges phones and laptops
Range
Up to 120 km
Top speed
25 km/h (15.5 mph) claimed assist cut-off
Pedal assist
3 levels (torque sensor)
Gears
Shimano 7-speed
Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Tyre size
16" x 1.95" urban hybrid
Frame material
Steel
Folded size
619 × 739 × 350 mm
Unfolded size
1,287 × 960 mm (L × H)
Rider height
155–190 cm (5ft 0 – 6ft 2)
Max load
120 kg
Waterproof
IPX7 wiring, IPX6 display, IPX5 motor
Colours
Grey, Olive Green
Accessories
Battery carry bag included free

Video reviews

Reviewer notes
The portability champion. At just 19.4 kg it triple-folds small enough to carry onto a train or into the office, and the battery lifts out in a bag to charge at your desk. Same torque-sensor assist as the bigger bikes — you put the effort in, it amplifies it — with enough real-world range for several commutes between charges. Pick it when getting the bike through doors and onto public transport matters most.

Common questions

Is the Engwe Zip 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 Zip go on one charge?

The manufacturer claims Up to 120 km (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 Zip take to charge?

About 3 hours from empty with the supplied charger.

How much does the Engwe Zip weigh?

19.4 kg. That is light enough to carry up a flight of stairs or lift onto a car rack without much thought, which in practice decides how often a bike gets used.

Can the speed limiter on the Engwe Zip 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.

Does the Engwe Zip 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 Zip have?

Hydraulic disc. Hydraulic discs need less hand force and hold up better in the wet and on long descents than cable-operated ones.

How much weight can the Engwe Zip carry?

120 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

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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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Phone holder — Lamicall Bike Mount

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Waterproof bag — VAUDE Aqua Back Pannier

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Helmet — Victgoal LED Helmet

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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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