VIVI M026SH vs VIVI MT26GUL
On the numbers that decide this pair, the VIVI MT26GUL is 125 Wh more battery than the VIVI M026SH. 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 | VIVI M026SH | VIVI MT26GUL |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 27 km | 36 km |
| Battery | 374 Wh | 499 Wh |
| Weight | 22.7 kg | 22.7 kg |
| Motor torque | 40 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Top speed | 32 km/h | 32 km/h |
| Price | $520 | $510 |
| 5-year cost | $1,109 | $1,102 |
Where each one wins
- VIVI MT26GUL is 125 Wh more battery.
- VIVI MT26GUL is 9 km further on range.
The VIVI M026SH does not lead on a single measured axis here. That does not make it the wrong bike, but it does mean the VIVI MT26GUL is the one to justify not buying.
Who each one is for
VIVI M026SH
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 150 kg of rider and luggage together
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
- about 27 km estimated, so it wants a charge most days
- 374 Wh, a small pack to keep an eye on in winter
VIVI MT26GUL
Suits you if you want:
- rated to 150 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 36 km estimated, which covers a 18 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 40 Nm of torque, so long climbs will ask for your legs
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
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 VIVI M026SH covers about 19,947 km before its pack is due for replacement; the VIVI MT26GUL, about 26,613 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | VIVI M026SH | VIVI MT26GUL |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $519 | $510 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $648 | $648 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-126 | $-124 |
| Total | $1,109 | $1,102 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the VIVI MT26GUL if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the VIVI MT26GUL if you would rather charge less often than carry less weight.
Verdict
On the measured axes the VIVI MT26GUL is the better buy, and the VIVI M026SH needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
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.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
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