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Engwe EP-2 3.0 vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail

Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,499–$1,999, 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 EP-2 3.0 costs $500 less.
  • The Radster Trail makes 10 Nm more torque.
  • The EP-2 3.0 uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Radster Trail uses a torque sensor.

Every spec, side by side

EP-2 3.0Radster Trail
Headline
Price$1,499$1,999
CategoryFat tire & motoFat tire & moto
Price per Wh$2.08 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm100 Nm
Motor power750 W750 W
Peak power1500 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeEngweRad
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh720 Wh
Voltage48V48V
Capacity15 Ah15 Ah
CellsLG 21700Samsung 50GB or LG M50LT
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)65 mi
Range as stated25-65 miles
Est. real range29 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes25 Wh per mile25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight75.4 lb77.5 lb
Max load330 lb320 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears7-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimanoShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel50 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires20 x 4.0
Display3.5" colour LCD, BluetoothRad colour display
FrameMagnesium alloy, integrated batteryAluminium
SizesOne size, fits 5'5" to 6'2"Regular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
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 Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271" on individual product pages, with the lineup-wide claim hedged as "All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849"
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty termsTwo year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from us.engwe.com on 09/21/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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