ENGWE M20

A moped-style fat-tyre e-bike with 20 x 4.0-inch tyres, front and rear suspension, a 250 W rear hub motor and a removable 48 V 13 Ah battery, with a factory speed limit of 25 km/h. It has a twist throttle, and Engwe's EU store quotes 35 km of range on the throttle alone.

Spec analysis: we have not ridden this model. Specs and prices checked 9 Nov 2026.

Top speed
25 km/h (16 mph)
Motor
250 W rated
Torque
55 Nm
Battery
624 Wh
Range
≈ 73 km real, 75 km claimed
Weight
34.8 kg
Max load
120 kg
Price from
€1,099 · £1,049

Full specifications

Performance
Top speed (EU version)25 km/h (16 mph)
Motor power250 W rated
Torque55 Nm
Hill climbing (maker figure)10°
Claimed range75 km
Motor and drivetrain
Motors1 (rear hub)
Assist sensornot published
Pedal assistYes
Throttle above 6 km/hYes
GearsShimano 7-speed
DriveChain
Battery and charging
Battery624 Wh (48 V, 13 Ah)
Charging time5 h
Size and weight
Weight34.8 kg
Max load120 kg
Seat height840 mm
FoldingNo
Frame6061 aluminium alloy
Wheels, brakes and suspension
Wheel size20″
Tyre size20 × 4.0″
TyresPneumatic
BrakesMechanical disc front and rear, 180 mm rotors
SuspensionFront hydraulic fork and rear air shock
Lights, display and features
LightsFront LED light
DisplayLCD
Water resistancenot published
Other featuresOptional second battery (26 Ah), Triple-layer fat tyres
Approvals and warranty
EN 15194 certifiednot published
Warranty12 months (frame, motor, battery)

European version, from official sources listed below. “Not published” means the maker does not give that figure; we leave a gap rather than guess.

Where can you ride it?

As sold, the ENGWE M20 can be ridden on public roads in 0 of the 5 countries we cover. Verdicts compare the European version's specs with each country's rules. They are not legal advice.

CountryVerdict for this model as sold
🇫🇷 France
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not confirmed
  • EU type approval is not confirmed. Without it the vehicle is off-road only.
  • Ridden under moped or motorcycle rules.
  • Liability insurance.
  • Number plate or insurance sticker.
  • Licence: AM (BSR) or any other licence category if born on or after 1 January 1988; none needed if born earlier.
  • Minimum age 14.
  • Helmet required.
🇩🇪 Germany
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not confirmed
  • EU type approval is not confirmed. Without it the vehicle is off-road only.
  • Ridden under moped or motorcycle rules.
  • Liability insurance.
  • Number plate or insurance sticker.
  • Licence: AM (included in car licence B).
  • Minimum age 15.
  • Helmet required.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not confirmed
  • EU type approval is not confirmed. Without it the vehicle is off-road only.
  • Ridden under moped or motorcycle rules.
  • Liability insurance.
  • Number plate or insurance sticker.
  • Licence: AM (a Dutch B or A licence also covers it).
  • Minimum age 16.
  • Helmet required.
🇵🇱 Poland
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not confirmed
  • EU type approval is not confirmed. Without it the vehicle is off-road only.
  • Ridden under moped or motorcycle rules.
  • Liability insurance.
  • Number plate or insurance sticker.
  • Licence: AM (from 14); A1, A2, A, B1, B, C1, C, D1, D and T also cover mopeds; no licence needed if you turned 18 before 19 Jan 2013.
  • Minimum age 14.
  • Helmet required.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
checked 9 Nov 2026
Not confirmed
  • EU type approval is not confirmed. Without it the vehicle is off-road only.
  • Ridden under moped or motorcycle rules.
  • Liability insurance.
  • Number plate or insurance sticker.
  • Licence: AM (learners: CBT plus a provisional licence and L plates).
  • Minimum age 16.
  • Helmet required.

Sources

  1. engwe-bikes-eu.com
  2. uk.engwe.com
  3. engwe.com
  4. cdn.shopify.com
  5. engwe-bikes-eu.com