ENGWE L16
$849 list price. Specs checked against ENGWE’s own page in October 2026.
A good fit for
- Steep hills: 75 Nm is high for a hub motor
- Long rides: rated up to 70 miles
- Sand, snow and gravel: 4" tires
- Easy mounting: a step-through frame is available
Think twice if you need
- Carrying up stairs: 87.3 lb is a lot to lift
- Paths that only allow Class 1 or 2 e-bikes
Full specs
| List price | $849 |
|---|---|
| Category | commuter |
| Frame | Step-through |
| E-bike class | Class 3 (not stated by ENGWE; our reading of its other specs) |
| Motor | Rear hub, 750 W nominal (not stated by ENGWE; our reading of its other specs) |
| Torque | 75 Nm |
| Battery | 864 Wh |
| Rated range | up to 70 miles (brand’s claim) |
| Weight with battery | 87.3 lb |
| Max load | 264 lb |
| Assisted top speed | 28 mph |
| Throttle | Not published |
| Wheels / tires | 16" × 4" |
| Brakes | hydraulic disc |
| Suspension | fork |
| Fenders | Yes |
| Rack | No |
| Integrated lights | Not published |
| Rider height | 4′0″ to 6′0″ |
Fits riders from 4′0″ to 6′0″, per ENGWE.
Note: Store shows a compare-at 'was' price of $1,299 on the single-battery bike; priceUsd is the selling price. Compact 16in fat-tire step-through utility bike. 750W rated, 1500W peak. Single 48V 18Ah battery = 864Wh (computed; the page's range graphic says 846Wh); the dual-battery version adds a 48V 23Ah rear-rack battery (1968Wh total) for $1,199 and 150 mi. Range 70 mi single battery, pedal assist. Top speed 28 mph. Throttle not stated in Engwe's specs. Class not stated: Class 3 inferred from the 28 mph top speed. Steel frame. Weight 87.3 lb single battery, 100.8 lb dual. Fenders in the box; rear rack basket is an add-on. Lights not listed. Motor type not stated; rear hub assumed.
Sources: us.engwe.com/products/engwe-l16, us.engwe.com/products.json. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
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