Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Hauling Cargo and GearStrengths
75 mi vs 65 mi avg
IPX4, splash resistant
4 h vs 4.7 h avg
846Wh vs 760Wh avg
Weaknesses
2 features vs 7 features avg
264 lbs vs 354 lbs avg
87 lbs vs 72 lbs avg
0.32 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg
Compared with 49 similarly priced models ($637–$1,061), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 49 similarly priced e-bikes ($637–$1,061), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The ENGWE L16 is a cargo electric bike listed at $849. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 846Wh battery, a claimed 75 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 87 lbs.
Next to the 49 other electric bikes in its price band ($637–$1,061), its strongest numbers are claimed range (75 mi vs 65 mi avg), charge time (4 h vs 4.7 h avg), and battery capacity (846Wh vs 760Wh avg). The tradeoffs are included features (2 features vs 7 features avg) and payload capacity (264 lbs vs 354 lbs avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX4, splash resistant ingress rating.
Full Specifications
ENGWE L16
Powertrain
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Peak Power
- 1500 W
- Torque
- 75 Nm
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 846 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 18 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 75 mi120.7 km
- Charge Time
- 4-6 h
- Battery Position
- In Frame
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Front Rotor
- 160 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 160 mm
- Gears
- 6
- Frame Material
- Steel
Utility
- Weight
- 87.3 lbs39.6 kg
- Max Load
- 264 lbs119.7 kg
- Rear Rack
- Fenders
- IP Rating
- IPX4
- Display
- LCD
Classification
- Category
- Cargo
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 16"
- Tire Size
- 16x4.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Min Seat Height
- 30"76.2 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 36"91.4 cm
- Standover Height
- 14.9"37.8 cm
- Overall Length
- 63.4"161 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
4'0" – 6'0"122 – 183 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
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