The 36t chainring fits Merida e160 very well.
There is about 2mm of clearance.
I used Deckas 36t chainring from AliExpress.
It works very well as new, will see about the durability in the longterm.
As I see all the current crop of 2020 ebike with internal batterie, carbon frames and big $$$.
I went and bought the 2019 Merida e160 900e while they had it in stock.
Personally I much prefer the external battery. I like to carry my bikes on the roof of the car. Removing the external battery...