ENGWE GT5
This exceeds the 250W and 25 km/h pedelec rules and is not road-legal in Australia. Closed-course and private land only.
ENGWE GT5 (2026) at a glance
The ENGWE GT5 is a folding e-bike sold in Australia at $799 (price checked 9 Oct 2026). It pairs a ENGWE brushless hub (400W peak) hub drive motor, a 960Wh battery rated for up to 100km, and weighs 29kg. It is an off-road model and is not road legal in Australia as sold.
Is it for you?
Best suited to
Short trips where a seated, scooter-like folder is wanted and road use is not the goal.
Standout strength
A big 960Wh battery on a sub $800 folding bike.
The main compromise
A full electric mode and steel frame. Not a road legal pedelec here, and on backorder.
Full specification
Drive and power
Frame and ride
Australian compliance
This exceeds the 250W and 25 km/h pedelec rules and is not road-legal in Australia. Closed-course and private land only.
GT5 vs Brompton C Line Electric
| ENGWE GT5 | Brompton C Line Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $7,300 |
| Motor | ENGWE brushless hub (400W peak), hub drive | Brompton front hub motor (BWB), hub drive |
| Torque | TBC | 40 Nm |
| Battery | 960 Wh | 300 Wh |
| Claimed range | 40 to 100 km | 40 to 70 km |
| Weight | 29 kg | 15.4 kg |
| Frame | Steel folding, seated moped style with suspension | Folding steel, Brompton proprietary |
| Wheels | TBC | 16-inch |
| Category | Folding | Folding |
| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
Choose the GT5 if
it costs $6,501 less; its battery is 660 Wh bigger, so you charge less often on long rides.
Choose the C Line Electric if
it is 13.6 kg lighter to lift onto a rack, train or stairs; it is listed as in stock now.
How you would ride it
ENGWE
Chinese fat-tyre e-bike specialist known for big batteries and low prices. ENGWE has no official Australian store; its bikes reach Australia through retailers such as PC Market, and the models sold here are high-power off-road versions that are not road legal.
Common questions
How much does the ENGWE GT5 cost in Australia?
The ENGWE GT5 is listed at $799 (Sale price at PC Market (was $999.99). Backorder.). eBikeFinder checks pricing against manufacturer and distributor information, and prices can change with sales and stock. This price was last checked on 9 Oct 2026.
Is the ENGWE GT5 road legal in Australia?
Not as a bicycle. The ENGWE GT5 sits outside the 250W pedal-assist standard (through higher power or a throttle that drives it beyond walking pace), so in Australia it is treated as a motor vehicle. That means it is for private property or off-road use, not public roads or shared paths, unless registered.
What is the range of the ENGWE GT5?
The ENGWE GT5 has a claimed range of 40 to 100 km from its 960Wh battery. Real-world range is usually lower than the claim, since it depends on assist level, rider weight, terrain and wind.
What motor does the ENGWE GT5 have?
The ENGWE GT5 uses a ENGWE brushless hub (400W peak) motor, in a rear hub position.
How much does the ENGWE GT5 weigh?
The ENGWE GT5 weighs about 29 kg. That matters if you need to lift it onto a car rack, carry it up stairs, or store it, since e-bikes are heavier than regular bikes because of the motor and battery.
Who sells and backs the ENGWE GT5 in Australia?
The ENGWE range is distributed in Australia by No official Australian store; sold by PC Market (Auburn NSW). It comes with a 1 year frame, 1 year motor and battery warranty. Buying from a brand with real Australian support matters most when something needs a warranty claim or a service.