MTB

Eskute V202 Retro Review

A by-the-numbers review of the published specs, the prices the brand's own store shows and our range estimate from an open formula. We have not ridden it.

More estimated range than 75% of MTB bikes; our estimate is 29% below the brand's claimed range.

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Battery

998Wh

Estimated range

35mi

Weight

79.4lb

Torque

65Nm

$971

≈ $28/mi

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By the numbers

How the Eskute V202 Retro performs, on paper

Computed from this bike's catalogue figures with the published formulas. Nothing here was measured on a ride.

Estimated against claimed rangeHow far the brand says it goes, against how far our formula says it does.

Claimed50 miEstimated35 mi

Manufacturer overclaim: 29%. The estimate's band is 31 mi to 40 mi. Reference ride: Tour assist, rolling terrain, mild weather, brisk pace, 176 lb rider. How we work this out

Estimated range by rider weight and terrainHow the estimate moves with the weight of the rider and the terrain.

The range calculator's formula with the reference ride's settings: Tour assist, mild weather, brisk pace, knobby tyres. The ring marks the published estimate (176 lb rider, rolling terrain).

Show the values as a table

Terrain	132.3 lb	176.4 lb	220.5 lb	264.6 lb
Flat	46 mi	44 mi	42 mi	41 mi
Rolling	37 mi	35 mi	34 mi	33 mi
Steep	29 mi	28 mi	27 mi	26 mi

Against other MTB bikesEach bar is the share of the other bikes of the type this bike is above; the tick is the middle.

Battery998 WhHigher than 74% of the 242 MTB bikes that state it

Weight79.4 lbHeavier than 61% of the 230 MTB bikes that state it

Torque65 NmHigher than 27% of the 188 MTB bikes that state it

Top speedNot statedNot stated, so not compared.

Estimated range35 miHigher than 75% of the 226 MTB bikes that state it

No list price in your market; shown for Europe.

Range per price6.3 km / €100Higher than 94% of the 115 MTB bikes with a list price in Europe that state it

Left out because they do not state it: battery 6, weight 18, torque 60, estimated range 22.

Cost over 5 years against a car and a transit passBuying, charging, servicing, battery and resale, against a car and a transit pass.

This e-bike$1,771

Car$8,613Transit pass$3,888

Purchase price: €899
Purchase price: $971
Purchase price: $971
Purchase price: $971
Resale value: −€219
Resale value: −$237
Resale value: −$237
Resale value: −$237
Charging: €109
Charging: $65
Charging: $124
Charging: $122
Servicing: $972
Battery replacement: $0

Purchase price: the euro list price converted at the site's fixed rate, because the brand states no price of its own in this market.

Charging at $0.173/kWh, the average household price (EIA, 2025, annual average). Where these prices come from

Defaults: 5 years, 3107 mi a year, fuel $1.84/L at 7 L/100 km, transit pass $65/month. Same maths as the cost-of-ownership calculator for the bike (price, charging, servicing, battery, resale) and the savings calculator for the car.

Run it with your own numbers Or compare with your own commute

Where it sits among MTB e-bikes

Price against estimated range for 226 MTB models priced in the United States. This model is the ringed dot.

At $971 and an estimated 35 mi, it ranks 27 of 226 on estimated range per unit of price. That is a converted price: the bike is not listed for the United States, so the figure is its list price converted at the site's fixed rate.

It is off the line: the G-FORCE RS ST has a longer estimated range, 43 mi, at $699, which is at or below this model's price. 88 of the 226 are placed at converted prices (hollow dots).

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Fit for the e-bike rules

USCannot tellTop speed is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
CanadaCannot tellTop speed is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
UKCannot tellTop speed is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
EUCannot tellTop speed is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice
AustraliaCannot tellTop speed is not stated.On the figures the brand states; not legal advice

Full specifications

Eskute V202 Retro specifications

The catalogue's figures, as the brand states them. A dot shows where a figure sits among MTB bikes.

The model

BrandEskute
ModelV202 Retro
TypeMTB
Available inEurope

Motor and power

Motor power250 W
Motor torque65 Nm

Battery and range

Battery998 Wh48 V × 20.8 Ah
Claimed range50 mi
Estimated range35 mi−29% vs claim

Frame and weight

Weight79.4 lb
Max payload264.6 lb
FoldableNo
Step-throughNot stated
CargoNo

Speed, class and controls

Top speedNot stated
ThrottleNot stated
Fast (28 mph)Not stated

Price

Price$971

Where the figure sits among MTB bikes, from lowest to highest

FAQ

Questions about the Eskute V202 Retro

How much does the V202 Retro cost?

The catalogue list price is Europe €899. A list price is what the brand states, not what a shop charges today.

What are the V202 Retro's specs?

The Eskute V202 Retro (MTB) has a 998 Wh battery, a 250 W rated motor, 65 Nm of torque, a weight of 79.4 lb and a claimed range of 50 mi.

What is the V202 Retro's real-world range?

We estimate about 35 mi (31 mi to 40 mi) for a 176.4 lb rider on rolling terrain with Tour assist, mild weather and a brisk pace, from its 998 Wh battery and its weight of 79.4 lb. It is a calculation with the open range formula, not a ride test. The brand's own claim is 50 mi.

How much does it cost to charge the V202 Retro?

A full charge costs about $0.17 (998 Wh ÷ 1,000 × $0.173/kWh, the average household price, EIA, 2025, annual average), with no charger loss. Enter your own price in the battery calculator.

⚡ Run the numbers

Run this bike through the calculators.

We've pre-filled each tool with this bike's spec. Adjust your own usage - terrain, weight, weekly km - to see the numbers for you, not the marketing brochure.

01 - Range