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Engwe EP-2 3.0 vs Heybike Mars 3.0

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,199–$1,499, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Mars 3.0 carries 110 lb more total load.
  • The Mars 3.0 costs $300 less.
  • The EP-2 3.0 carries 96 Wh more battery.
  • The Mars 3.0 is 5.4 lb lighter.
  • The Mars 3.0 makes 5 Nm more torque.
  • The EP-2 3.0 uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Mars 3.0 uses a torque sensor.
  • The EP-2 3.0 is hardtail (front only); the Mars 3.0 is full suspension.

Every spec, side by side

EP-2 3.0Mars 3.0
Headline
Price$1,499$1,199
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$2.08 per Wh$1.92 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm95 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1500 W1400 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeEngweHeybike
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh624 Wh
Voltage48V—
Capacity15 Ah—
CellsLG 21700—
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)—65 mi
Range as stated—Up to 65 miles per charge
Est. real range29 mi31 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight75.4 lb70 lb
Max load330 lb440 lb
Rack capacity—100 lb
Class & speed
Throttle—Yes
Top assisted speed28 mph—
Build
Gears7-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano Altus
BrakesHydraulic disc—
Front rotor180 mm—
Rear rotor180 mm—
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Full suspension
Fork travel50 mm65 mm
Rear travelNone—
Front suspensionYesYes
Tires20 x 4.020 x 4.0
Display3.5" colour LCD, BluetoothTFT with NFC start-up
FrameMagnesium alloy, integrated battery—
SizesOne size, fits 5'5" to 6'2"—
Step-through optionNo—
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 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
Warranty1 yr—

Specs transcribed from us.engwe.com on 09/21/2026 and www.heybike.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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