Z20 VS Z20 MAX (Speed Reading)
1. Z20MAX complies with European road regulations, with European road support.
2. The Z20 has a throttle, while the Z20MAX does not.
3. The Z20max product is a 2. upgrade of Z20 product on the performance and quality.
If there are road regulations in your area and a compliant product is required for road riding, the Z20Max is the recommended choice;
if there are no road regulations and you want to experience the fun of having a throttle, the Z20 is the
recommended choice.
For more details, please read on.
Throttle
Compared with Z20,Z20MAX have completely removed the accelerator, and taken integrated pedaling and acceleration instead, realizing the pure power-assisted mode.

Z20 with throttle

Z20MAX without throttle
Qualification
Z20MAX is complied with the regulations of EU EN15194:2017 and has obtained the SGS CE certificate. That is to say, the Max series all have road approval for using in EU.
The CE Directive requires that the serial number must be permanently and clearly marked on the e-bike frame, you can find the serial number and CE label on the ebike frame, which is on the frame just below the seat cushion.

Z20 without CE Label

Z20MAX with CE Label
Quiality
Z20MAX quality and safety have been greatly enhanced. According to the EU EN15194 standard, SGS laboratory tested the strength, endurance and performance of the whole bike and parts (motor/battery/headlight/bells/pedals) for 100000 times, and all of them passed the test and got the CE certificate.

Z20 10,000 Tests

Z20MAX 100,000 Tests
Controller
The Z20MAX 2.0 control system has passed EN13849 software safety assessment test, safer and more intelligent. It can match the riding mode according to different riding conditions, which is more energy-saving and efficient.

Z20 1.0 control system

Z20MAX 2.0 control system
Battery
Z20MAX Lithium-battery certified by CB62133, 18650 power lithium battery, BMS smart battery management system, seven protection technologies and 10 AH ample power.

Z20 Battery

Z20 Battery Certified by CB62133
Light
Compared with the Z20,the headlights of the Z20MAX,with certified by E-Mark, have a wider illumination range with 20meters and brighter brightness. And also added a long-distance reflection function, safer riding.

Z20 without refector

Z20MAX with refector and E-Mark certificate
Handlebar frame fixing
The handlebar frame of the Z20MAX is reinforced, durable and not easy to wear.

Z20 Adjustable and easy to loosen

Z20MAX new fixing system(Can withstand 10,0000 shocks)
Pedal
The upgraded stability of the z20max's foot pedal is aluminum alloy Material, can fully withstands the 100,000 times pressure test, making the wear-prone parts more stable.

Z20 Normal pedal

Z20Max Better quality pedal and stronger
Grip
The grid of Z20MAX is more comfortable, suitable for long rides and more resistant to wear and tear.

Z20 grips

Z20MAX Good quality grips
Key Difference
The parameters are basically the same, the differences are shown in the following table:
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Model/ Specification |
Z20 | Z20 MAX |
Size of Tyre | 20inch | 20inch |
Weight | 21.5kg | 22kg |
Range(Electric-assisted) |
about 80km |
about 80km |
Motor Power | 250W |
250W (Pass EN15194 certifcation) |
Battery | 36V10.5 AH |
36V10.5 AH (Pass IEC62133) |
Controller |
1.0 control system |
2.0 control system (Pass EN15194 certifcation) |
Throttle |
Yes |
No (Compliant with EU standards) |
Motor | 250W |
250W (Pass EN15194 Certification) |
Light | Normal light | E-Mark/Z-mark |
Bell/alarm device | Normal bell | ISO 14878 Class II. |
CE Label | No | Yes |
Handlebar frame fixing |
Adjustable and easy to loosen (Can withstand 10,000 shocks) |
New fixing system (Can withstand 100,000 shocks) |
Pedal | Ordinary plastic | Aluminum alloy Material |
Brake |
Front and rear Mechanical disc brake | Front and rear Mechanical disc brake |
Main Specification
The specification of z20 and z20max are following:
Basic |
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Model |
Z20 | Z20 MAX |
Release date | 2020, April | 2022, February |
Body | ||
Folding size | 86×74×61 cm | 86×74×40 cm |
Unfolding size | 147×61×109 cm |
147×55×109 cm |
Frame material | Aluminum alloy |
Aluminum alloy |
IP protection | IPX7 |
IPX7 |
Colors | Grey,White | Grey,White |
Battery | ||
Battery | 10Ah | 10Ah |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Charging time | 5-6 hours | 5-6 hours |
Specifications | ||
Tire size | 20inch | 20inch |
Brake type | Front and rear Mechanical disc brake | Front and rear Mechanical disc brake |
Motor | 250W | 250W |
Max. speed | 25KM/H | 25KM/H |
Mileage | 80KM | 80KM |
Max. load | 100KG | 100KG |
Driving mode | Moped mode, Peadal mode, Pure electric mode | Peadal mode, Pure electric mode, |
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