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The mid to high end Terns ride well, generally have good drive trains (derailleurs), but the folds are massive and as mentioned above spares can be a nightmare. They’re really no competition for Brompton (sadly as they could do with a challenge), they’re an alternative suitable for people doing last mile commutes (parking in park and ride and getting it out the boot)/leisure cyclists or people who don’t have space to store a normal bike.... for mixed mode commuting you just can’t beat a Brompton (the terns are very unwieldy - she really needs to compare them side by side to see the differences)
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My partner’s work scheme is trying to sell her a Tern as an alternative to a Brompton. They are quite a bit cheaper, which does have some appeal. But does anyone have any real life experience of how they compare?