Is it a bad idea to order an E-bike from another country?

[Brocky19]

Okay guys, thanks a lot for the advice. I guess I will aim to get one from the UK.

Been thinking about this for a long time. Now that I am almost out of probation period at my new job I can get them to get me the bike on the green commute initiative.

I'm a terribly indecisive person. But I think a foldable E-Bike like GoCycle or Brompton Electric will be a good idea, as I can take into the office. A bit pricey but the green commute initiatve will bring the price down.

I guess the main thing I was worried about is, some youtube reviews say 250w motors are a bit underpowered. Unfortunately, I'm overweight. It was mentioned or heavier people a more powerful motor is better. Spent pretty much the whole day looking at ebikes and ebike reviews.

I'm not too concerned about the legality of getting a more powerful motor. Electric scooters are illegal but the police lets it go, I can't imagine a slightly more powerful motor, that they would never know about would pose any kind of risk. More concerened about service and customer support. Guess I will stick to the UK.

I have tried some bikes out at shops and found some underpowered and some quite good. The GOCYLE had some good acceleration for sure.

I bought one from Poland from Gearbest for 400 and cane within 5 days good little bike just have few problems now after I washed it but have had it a while before anything went bad