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 836Wh avg
500W vs 743W avg
48 mi vs 71 mi avg
8.0 Wh/lb vs 11.1 Wh/lb avg
Compared with 69 similarly priced models ($824–$1,374), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Scored out of 100 from manufacturer specs, beside the median of 69 similarly priced e-bikes ($824–$1,374)
How to read this
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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 69 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 836Wh 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
Build Quality
- 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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