Fat tire & moto
Engwe EP-2 3.0
$1,499
Price
90 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
75.4 lb
Weight
Engwe EP-2 3.0 vs Heybike Alpha
Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,299–$1,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The EP-2 3.0 peaks 500 W higher.
- The Alpha carries 70 lb more total load.
- The Alpha makes 15 Nm more torque.
- The Alpha costs $200 less.
- The Alpha is 3.8 lb lighter.
- The EP-2 3.0 is rear hub; the Alpha is mid-drive.
Every spec, side by side
| EP-2 3.0 | Alpha | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,499 | $1,299 |
| Category | Fat tire & moto | Fat tire & moto |
| Price per Wh | $2.08 per Wh | $1.91 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 90 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 500 W |
| Peak power | 1500 W | 1000 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Engwe | Mivice |
| Drive system | — | Mivice |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 680 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | — |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | — |
| Cells | LG 21700 | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | — | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | — | Up to 60 miles |
| Est. real range | 29 mi | 34 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 25 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 75.4 lb | 71.6 lb |
| Max load | 330 lb | 400 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | — | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano | Shimano Altus |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 50 mm | — |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Tires | 20 x 4.0 | 26 x 4.0 |
| Display | 3.5" colour LCD, Bluetooth | LCD |
| Frame | Magnesium alloy, integrated battery | 6061 aluminum |
| Sizes | One size, fits 5'5" to 6'2" | — |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | "UL 2849 Certified by Tüv Rheinland" | "UL 2849 Safety Standards" on some models and "In accordance with UL 2849" on others, which is not the same claim |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 2 yr |
Specs transcribed from us.engwe.com on 09/21/2026 and www.heybike.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.