Engwe Engine Pro 2.0: the test of the electric bike that will take you anywhere

Electric bicycles have become a stable and increasingly visible presence in Italian cities. In just a few years, they have gone from being a niche alternative to being one of the most popular means of transport for daily travel , not to mention how they have changed the world of deliveries. A transition that has accompanied the change in urban habits, attention to sustainability and the search for concrete solutions to avoid traffic. The offer has grown exponentially, with increasingly accessible models and features increasingly similar to those of small electric scooters .

The Engwe Engine Pro 2.0 fits into this scenario with a solid and well-built proposal, designed for those looking for a stable, comfortable and complete electric bike, with a price of 1449 euros, plus or minus discount, which is positioned just below the premium range, but incorporates many of its features. The design is compact and muscular: 20x4 inch fat wheels, folding aluminum frame , double suspension and integrated luggage rack. Also perfect for more robust builds.

In the city it behaves well and will allow you to tackle even potholes, roots or low sidewalks without problems, but it is also suitable for light dirt tracks or mixed routes. The riding position is comfortable and customizable.

Engine and battery

The engine has a power of 750W, with peaks of up to 1200W and a maximum torque of 75Nm. The power is modulated by a torque sensor, a more advanced solution than the most common speed sensors found in this price range. This means that the electric assistance adapts based on the intensity of the pedaling, making the ride more natural and progressive.

In traffic, this allows you to efficiently modulate your effort if you want to find the balance between getting a little exercise without necessarily arriving dripping with sweat . Or, if you want, you can pedal at minimum and let the electric motor do the bulk of the work.

The system is powered by an 832Wh, 52V and 16Ah battery , removable and rechargeable separately in about six hours with the charger supplied. The declared autonomy reaches 110 km in eco mode, but in real urban use - with frequent restarts, climbs, stop and go and some stretches in electric-only mode - the average is between 60 and 80 km .

The difference is also made by the way of use: those who choose to use the bike at maximum power will obviously notice a faster decrease in battery. In a daily commuter use for a not too long stretch it happened to recharge it after about a week.

It is precisely in this context that one of the most delicate and current issues for the world of e-bikes comes into play: the unlocking of software limitations. Like many other similar models, the Engwe Engine Pro 2.0 can also be easily modified to exceed the 25 km/h limit imposed by European regulations.

A lock that cuts off the assistance as soon as you reach that speed (which you can obviously exceed if you are a trained cyclist, but only by pedaling). In “full power” mode, you get to around 45 km/h, with direct consequences both on the autonomy (which drops significantly) and on the legality of circulation: in theory, an unlocked bike should no longer be considered as such, but a moped in all respects.

On the road

In terms of riding, the bike always proves to be stable and suitable even for beginners. The suspensions absorb the irregularities of the asphalt well , the hydraulic brakes respond precisely and the central LCD display provides all the essential information.

The controls are intuitive, even for those who don't have much experience with e-bikes. Considering the state that bike paths are often in, the Engine Pro 2.0 is an additional guarantee of arriving safe and sound.

The button to make it move forward without pedaling is great for hill starts, the eight-speed gearbox is perfect for urban use and it's worth remembering that, if the battery really runs out, you'll still have a normal bike to pedal on, even if it's a little heavy.

There are, in fact, some limitations. The weight of the bike is significant – over 30 kg – and folding, although simple from a technical point of view, does not completely solve the problem of space. Once folded, the bike remains a decidedly complex object to handle and lift, also because there is no locking mechanism to keep it in this position and it tends to open. It is better suited to being loaded into the car or kept in the garage , rather than carried up the stairs or on public transport. Unless you have a nice roomy elevator and no flights of stairs at the entrance.

Even the initial assembly can be cumbersome : the instructions are not always clear, even if there is a video that can clarify some doubts, some screws are difficult to reach and the assembly of components such as the luggage rack or the lights, especially the rear one, requires attention and patience.

Someone's help could solve part of the problem, especially for those pieces that need to be positioned in the most correct way, like the fender. In other cases, however, the access space is really small, even with the tools provided in the box.

Finally, there is one annoying detail: to activate the bike you need a physical key , which must remain inserted during use. The lock is located under the frame, between the cables, in an uncomfortable and impractical position for everyday use.

A solution that seems outdated, especially for a model that in other respects appears modern and well-equipped. Sure, with a little practice you can easily center the lock, but you can find yourself in situations where space is limited, for example in the tangle of a public bike rack, and you lose precious minutes going blind. Another detail that perhaps we would not have disdained is the possibility of recharging part of the battery by pedaling.

We like it

• Powerful motor and torque sensor : smooth and progressive driving, even uphill
• Robust frame and effective suspension : high comfort even on mixed routes
• Good real autonomy : perfect for daily use, even with just one charge per week

We don't like it

• Heavy weight : over 30kg, not suitable for stairs or frequent transport
• Non-optimized folding : considerable bulk and no lock in the closed position
• Physical key inconvenient : impractical position and technologically outdated solution

In the end

Overall, the Engwe Engine Pro 2.0 is a solid, well-designed bike with excellent performance, ideal for those looking for an electric vehicle to use every day without sacrificing comfort and power, and it is even despite the defects listed above. Once on the road, it proves to be a reliable, valuable and pleasant companion to ride, even for beginners. One of those products that make you completely rethink urban mobility once you have the chance to try it out thoroughly. With a bike like this, there is no traffic and in some cases not even the risk of arriving at the office completely sweaty. In fact, it is very likely that you will be able to move with greater comfort and less stress than those who choose the car and even the scooter. In an increasingly crowded market, it manages to stand out for its balance, construction quality and a power that does not go unnoticed.