ENGWE EP-2 3.0 vs Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus
ENGWE EP-2 3.0 wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, price, full charge, top assisted speed; Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus wins on nothing measurable. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the EP-2 3.0 goes about 42 miles and the RadExpand 5 Plus about 42 miles per charge.
ENGWE
EP-2 3.042mi everyday
Wins 4 of 10 comparisons · $1,499
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Rad Power Bikes
RadExpand 5 Plus42mi everyday
Wins 0 of 10 comparisons · $1,899
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A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | EP-2 3.0 | RadExpand 5 Plus | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 42 mi | 42 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 28 mi | 28 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 34 mi | 34 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 22% | 17% | EP-2 3.0 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 720 Wh | 720 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,499 | $1,899 | EP-2 3.0 |
| WeightWith battery | 75.4 lb | 72.5 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 330 lb | 315 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 2.4 h | 6.6 h | EP-2 3.0 |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 20 mph | EP-2 3.0 |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 68 vs 68 mi | 45 vs 45 mi | 31 vs 32 mi | 31 vs 31 mi |
| 200 lb | 59 vs 60 mi | 41 vs 41 mi | 30 vs 30 mi | 27 vs 27 mi |
| 250 lb | 53 vs 53 mi | 36 vs 36 mi | 28 vs 28 mi | 23 vs 24 mi |
| 300 lb | 48 vs 48 mi | 32 vs 33 mi | 26 vs 26 mi | 21 vs 21 mi |
EP-2 3.0 first, then RadExpand 5 Plus. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.