Engwe L20 vs Engwe M20
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Engwe L20 is 9 km further on range than the Engwe M20. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Engwe L20 | Engwe M20 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 45 km | 36 km |
| Battery | 624 Wh | 624 Wh |
| Weight | 34 kg | 34.9 kg |
| Motor torque | 50 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Top speed | 26 km/h | 26 km/h |
| Price | $999 | $999 |
| 5-year cost | $1,471 | $1,471 |
Where each one wins
- Engwe L20 is 9 km further on range.
- Engwe M20 is 5 Nm more torque.
The Engwe L20 leads on 1 of these, the Engwe M20 on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the two land within 5% of each other, which is inside the error on any of these inputs. Cost is not the deciding factor here.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Engwe L20 covers about 33,280 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Engwe M20, about 33,280 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Engwe L20 if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the Engwe M20 if your route has real hills, or you carry cargo or a passenger.
Verdict
There is no verdict to give. The Engwe L20 and the Engwe M20 are the same bike to within the precision of anything we can measure, so buy whichever is cheaper on the day.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
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