BIKE verdict: Versatile and comfortable
Full-suspension e-bikes are all the rage. Scott’s concept strikes a sensible balance between a comfortable city e-bike and an SUV-style bike suitable for day trips. The Fully frame with its low step-through, the Vario seat post and the full range of everyday features are the real innovations for practical use. We’re keen to see how the suspension and details perform in practice. - Adrian Kaether, Test & Technology Editor
Scott is launching the E-Ville for the 2027 model year as a full-suspension e-bike with a low step-through frame. There are just two trim levels: the E-Ville 10 SUV for city riding and gravel paths, and the E-Ville 20, which is more geared towards tarmac. Both combine a Bosch Performance Line CX motor with features suitable for everyday use. The key difference lies not only in the 80 watt-hour battery capacity, but also in the tyres, fork and display.
Scott E-Ville 10 SUV and E-Ville 20: The differences
| Characteristic | E-Ville 10 SUV | E-Ville 20 |
| Scope of application | Town, gravel and forest tracks | Town, cycle paths and light mixed terrain |
| Front/rear suspension travel | 120/100 mm | 100/100 mm |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh | Bosch PowerTube 720 Wh |
| Display / Charger | Kiox 300 / 4 A | Purion 200 / 2 A |
| Tyres | Schwalbe Advancer, 60-622 | Schwalbe Big Apple Performance, 60-622 |
| Circuit | Shimano Cues, 11-speed, 11–45 teeth | Shimano Cues, 10-speed, 11–48 teeth |
| Weight according to Scott | approx. 31.16 kg | approx. 31.3 kg |
| Price | 5,399 euros | 4,599 euros |
Bosch CX and removable battery: What’s inside the drive system?
Both models are fitted with the Bosch Performance Line CX. Our test shows how the motor performs on the test bench and off-road. Review of the Bosch Performance CX. The 800 Wh battery in the E-Ville 100 SUV model has a good ten per cent more capacity than the 720 Wh battery in the E-Ville 20. Both batteries can be removed from the frame from the side. As for the display, the E-Ville 10 is fitted with a Kiox 300. This can also be used for navigation on simple rides. The Purion 200 on the E-Ville 20 is a little more basic in this respect.
Low step-through frame, adjustable seat post and luggage rack for everyday use
The E-Ville is designed primarily for everyday use and leisurely rides. The low step-through frame makes it easy to get on and off the bike; an adjustable stem allows you to customise your riding position. The drop-down seat post comes as standard on both models and enhances safety in challenging situations. You can also lower the saddle at traffic lights at the touch of a button, rather than setting the seat height permanently too low.
The package includes mudguards, a kickstand, front and rear lights, and a Racktime Snapit 2.0 luggage rack with a load capacity of 20 kilos. An SP-Connect mount for a smartphone is also included. Both bikes are approved for towing a trailer.
Shock absorbers integrated into the frame
As with some of Scott’s (e-)mountain bikes, the shock is housed within the frame. This creates a particularly clean and integrated look. A practical test will have to show just how easily the shock can be accessed for servicing.
160 kilograms kerb weight: how much payload is left?
Scott specifies a maximum total weight of 160 kilograms for the E-Ville. This is a pleasant surprise for a full-suspension low-step bike. With the bike itself weighing a good 30 kilograms, there is still nearly 130 kilograms left for the rider and luggage. The 20-kilogramme limit on the luggage rack applies separately and is not overridden by the higher total weight. Our SUV e-bike test focusing on payload and weight.
Weighing in at just over 31 kilograms, neither version is the sort of bike you’d want to carry up a set of cellar stairs on a regular basis. The removable battery is therefore a handy feature even when it’s not being charged – for example, when the bike is parked outside.
Which Scott E-Ville is right for whom?
The E-Ville 10 SUV is the choice for people whose commute takes them along hard-packed gravel or forest tracks and who want the larger battery. It features deeper-tread Schwalbe Advancer tyres, 120 millimetres of front suspension travel, a functional RockShox fork, the Kiox 300 display and a 4 A charger, but at 5,399 euros it is also slightly more expensive.
The E-Ville 20 is better suited to predominantly tarmac routes. The City version features Schwalbe’s Big Apple tyres, 100 millimetres of suspension travel at the front and rear, a Purion 200 and the 2-A charger. However, you shouldn’t expect too much from the SR Suntour XCM G fork. That said, the price is noticeably lower at 4,599 euros.
Adrian Kaether
Editor