We reported yesterday that ENGWE had two new electric bicycles for the global market, the P275 Pro and the P275 ST, both based on the same exact platform, but with some differences between them.
Well, we've had a P275 ST for a few weeks, we've already done a few kilometers on it, and as such, we have some conclusions to share.
(Review) Engwe P275 ST: An e-bike that eats kilometers! (Learn more here)
Therefore, ENGWE states that this new launch of electric bicycles has the main objective of elevating the urban daily life of any type of person, by combining freedom, convenience and efficiency, for any city trip that takes us from Point A to Point B.
To do this, ENGWE combined a gigantic Samsung battery with a theoretically more efficient engine, but still with a lot of power to give you day-to-day use, with Tektro brakes, and even puncture-resistant tires, to give you an experience of cycling well above average.
Personally, I did asphalt, I did gravel, I did mud… All in comfort, and a lot of speed. Something extremely interesting from my perspective, because the e-bike motor has “only” 250W and I weigh a very heavy 95kg.
But let's go in parts.
Design and Construction Quality
This is a bike that screams “I’m electric”! However, that's not why it attracts attention. Anyone passing by will look at it and question it, because it is a beautiful and extremely well-built bike. In fact, this is the first electric bike that I have looked at, touched, and said… “Yes ma’am!”
We have LED lighting embedded in the Chassis itself
We also have the ability to carry some cargo, as well as extremely light pedals.
Both this ST version and the more expensive Pro version weigh around 33kg, and can hold up to a maximum of 120kg. Its construction is entirely based on aluminum alloy, offering a lot of confidence, thanks to the resistance and durability that the material brings to the table.
We can also say that Samsung's 19.2Ah battery is removable. So you won't have to carry the bike on your back to carry it.
To control everything, we have a small color TFT LCD screen on the left side of the handlebar, where we can also control the power delivery modes.
Performance and Autonomy
Therefore, as I said above, we have a 250W motor as well as the ability to put around 65Nm or 70Nm on the asphalt. As you can imagine, the maximum speed of this e-bike is limited to 25km/h due to European regulations. Still, I can say that even with my 95kg, it easily reached 26~27km/h, being possible to unlock the software to offer something like 32~33 km/h.
However, speaking of maximum speed, we can also say that we have a maximum range of 260 kilometers with Eco mode, or if you want to drive purely electrically, something like 150 kilometers. These are incredible numbers, and perhaps more importantly, they are real numbers. I'm tired of riding the bike, and it still hasn't dropped a single battery bar.
It's a bike created to ride a lot and well, without having to always go to the charger.
Conclusion: Is it worth it?
Well, I've had the opportunity to test several electric bikes over the last few years, and I've always received some interesting models. But, quite honestly, no e-bike has satisfied me as much as this one.
It is an aggressive, beautiful and very well built model, which does not have any truly atrocious flaws that would be a deal-breaker. Well, perhaps its size, which may make it impossible to store in any smaller luggage compartment.
All in all, it's a bike I can't hesitate in recommending.
Interested? You can find out more here.