Bafang vs Swytch:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Bafang had more branded searches than Swytch among e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide. Bafang had about 27,800 branded searches, while Swytch had 4,190. Bafang made up 56.8% of all e-bike conversion kit brand searches we track, and Swytch accounted for 8.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about e-bike conversion kit brands, Bafang appeared in all five answers and Swytch in two. Bafang was mentioned before Swytch in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Bafang, about 7 searches for every 1 for Swytch
Who does AI mention more?
Bafang, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Bafang, named ahead of Swytch in 3 of 4 answers
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Top e-bike conversion kit brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bafang appeared in all five answers. Swytch was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Bafang was listed before Swytch in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bafang5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Tongsheng3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Swytch2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CYC Motor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Grin Technologies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Voilamart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best e-bike conversion kit?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electric bike conversion kit should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mid-drive conversion kit for a bike?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ebike conversion kit”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ebike conversion kit”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Bafang or Swytch more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bafang and Swytch by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six e-bike conversion kit brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Bafang, Swytch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bafang | CYC Motor | Swytch | Grin Technologies | Tongsheng | Voilamart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.1% | 14% | 13.6% | 7.7% | 4% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.1% | 13.8% | 13.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.6% | 16.1% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.3% | 16% | 13.8% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 59% | 14% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.2% | 16% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 55.7% | 16% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 19.3% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.6% | 17% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.5% | 15.1% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 65% | 15.5% | 7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 56.8% | 20.2% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 1.2% |
How has branded search for Bafang and Swytch changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bafang was ahead of Swytch in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bafang’s share of searches among e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide moved from 59.1% to 56.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Swytch’s share of searches among e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide moved from 13.6% to 8.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.4K to 4.2K.
How did search popularity change for e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Swytch gained share of searches among e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide, from 7% to 8.6%.
In October 2026, Bafang lost share of searches among e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide, from 65% to 56.8%.
How are Bafang’s and Swytch’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bafang’s and Swytch’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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