ENGWE
L16
Model year 2026
$8996.5
Price and specs last reviewed Jul 6, 2026
The ENGWE L16 is a compact step-through e-bike built around small 16-inch wheels, which keep it easy to store and maneuver without sacrificing power. A rear-hub motor with 75 Nm of torque and an 18Ah battery deliver up to 70 miles of manufacturer-rated range, well ahead of most mini e-bikes in its class. Front suspension smooths out the ride that small wheels usually transmit, and at under $900 it is one of the more affordable ways into a fat-tire commuter.
- ✓ 750W motor
- ✓ 48V 18.0Ah battery
- ✓ Up to 70 mi range
- ✓ 16 mph top speed
- ✓ Front suspension
CommutingOff-roadRecreationSport
Scores
How we score →Overall score
6.5
Value
3.1
Range
8.8
Power
7.9
Comfort
6
Build quality
7
Versatility
8
Specifications
Motor & Drivetrain
- Motor type
- Rear hub
- Motor brand
- Hub
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Assist levels
- 5
- Class
- Class 2 (throttle, 20 mph)
- Top speed
- 16 mph
- Throttle
- Yes
Battery
- Capacity
- 18 Ah
- Range (claimed)
- 70 mi
- Range (real-world)
- ~52 mi
- Charge time
- 6 hrs
- Removable
- No
Frame & Comfort
- Frame type
- Step-over
- Material
- Aluminum
- Wheel size
- 26"
- Weight
- 87.3 lbs
- Max. payload
- 264 lbs
- Suspension
- front
Gearing
- Type
- Derailleur
- Speeds
- 7
- Brand
- Shimano
- Warranty
- 2 yr
Who is this bike for?
Best for
- ✓Commuting riders
- ✓Off-road riders
- ✓Recreation riders
- ✓Sport riders
- ✓Long-distance rides (~52 mi real-world range)
- ✓Budget-conscious buyers
Consider alternatives if you...
- ○Need to lift the bike frequently — at 87.3 lbs it is heavy
- ○Ride steep hills regularly (a mid-drive motor handles climbs better)
- ○Want premium components across every spec
