Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
Front suspension, 27.5" wheels, suspension seatpost
11 features vs 8 features avg
0.46 mph/lb vs 0.37 mph/lb avg
61 lbs vs 73 lbs avg
Weaknesses
730Wh vs 868Wh avg
Compared with 97 similarly priced models ($1,499–$2,499), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Scored out of 100 from manufacturer specs, beside the median of 97 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,499–$2,499)
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At a Glance
The Velotric Discover 3 is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,999. Manufacturer specs put it at 750W of rated motor power, a 730Wh battery, a claimed 80 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 61 lbs.
Next to the 97 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,499–$2,499), its strongest numbers are included features (11 features vs 8 features avg), speed for its weight (0.46 mph/lb vs 0.37 mph/lb avg), and weight (61 lbs vs 73 lbs avg). The tradeoff is battery capacity (730Wh vs 868Wh avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 27.5" wheels, suspension seatpost setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
Velotric Discover 3
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 750 W
- Peak Power
- 1100 W
- Torque
- 75 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque, Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 730 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 15.2 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 80 mi128.7 km
Build Quality
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Tektro
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 8
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano 8 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano 8 Speed
- Cassette
- 8 Speed, 11 40T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Air
- Front Travel
- 80 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
- Seatpost Suspension
Utility
- Weight
- 61 lbs27.7 kg
- Max Load
- 440 lbs199.6 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 66 lbs29.9 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 27.5"
- Tire Size
- 27.5x2.4
- Tire Category
- Gravel
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Step Through
- Sizes
- M, L
- Min Seat Height
- 32.6"82.8 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 41.5"105.4 cm
- Standover Height
- 15.6"39.6 cm
- Overall Length
- 71.6"181.9 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
5'2" – 6'7"157 – 201 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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