Bafang vs Tongsheng:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Bafang had more branded searches than Tongsheng among e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide. Bafang had about 27,800 branded searches, while Tongsheng had 2,900. Bafang made up 56.8% of all e-bike conversion kit brand searches we track, and Tongsheng accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about e-bike conversion kit brands, Bafang appeared in all five answers and Tongsheng in three. Bafang was mentioned before Tongsheng in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Bafang, about 10 searches for every 1 for Tongsheng
Who does AI mention more?
Bafang, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Bafang, named ahead of Tongsheng in every answer
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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. Tongsheng was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bafang was listed before Tongsheng in every answer.
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 Tongsheng more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bafang and Tongsheng 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, Tongsheng. 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 Tongsheng changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bafang was ahead of Tongsheng 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, Tongsheng’s share of searches among e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide moved from 4% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Bafang lost share of searches among e-bike conversion kit brands worldwide, from 65% to 56.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tongsheng worldwide rose 52.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.9K in October 2026.
How are Bafang’s and Tongsheng’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bafang’s and Tongsheng’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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