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Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
0.46 mph/lb vs 0.37 mph/lb avg
9 features vs 7 features avg
Front suspension, 20" wheels
440 lbs vs 367 lbs avg
Weaknesses
486Wh vs 819Wh avg
500W vs 743W avg
48 mi vs 69 mi avg
8.0 Wh/lb vs 10.9 Wh/lb avg
Compared with 67 similarly priced models ($824–$1,374), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 67 similarly priced e-bikes ($824–$1,374), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-bikes: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Velotric Fold 1 Lite is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,099. Manufacturer specs put it at 500W of rated motor power, a 486Wh battery, a claimed 48 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 61 lbs.
Next to the 67 other electric bikes in its price band ($824–$1,374), its strongest numbers are speed for its weight (0.46 mph/lb vs 0.37 mph/lb avg), included features (9 features vs 7 features avg), and payload capacity (440 lbs vs 367 lbs avg). The tradeoffs are battery capacity (486Wh vs 819Wh avg) and motor power (500W vs 743W avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings a front suspension, 20" wheels setup for ride comfort.
Full Specifications
Velotric Fold 1 Lite
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 500 W
- Peak Power
- 1050 W
- Torque
- 55 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 486 Wh
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 48 mi77.2 km
- Removable Battery
- Battery Position
- Seat Tube
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Shimano
- Front Rotor
- 180 mm
- Rear Rotor
- 180 mm
- Gears
- 7
- Drive System
- Chain
- Gearing
- Derailleur
- Derailleur
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Shifter
- Shimano 7 Speed
- Cassette
- 7 Speed, 11 28T
- Frame Material
- Aluminum
- Puncture Protection
- UL 2849
- UL 2271
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Coil
- Front Travel
- 60 mm
- Rear Suspension
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 61 lbs27.7 kg
- Max Load
- 440 lbs199.6 kg
- Rear Rack
- Rear Rack Capacity
- 120 lbs54.4 kg
- Fenders
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 20"
- Tire Size
- 20x3.0
- Tire Category
- Fat
Frame & Geometry
- Frame Style
- Folding
- Sizes
- One Size
- Min Seat Height
- 31.5"80 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 39"99.1 cm
- Standover Height
- 15.8"40 cm
- Overall Length
- 38"96.5 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
4'9" – 6'5"145 – 196 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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