Strengths & Weaknesses
Designed for: Urban CommutingStrengths
0.72 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg
39 lbs vs 73 lbs avg
10 features vs 7 features avg
IPX6, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
374Wh vs 883Wh avg
350W vs 762W avg
9.6 Wh/lb vs 11.7 Wh/lb avg
60 mi vs 73 mi avg
Compared with 106 similarly priced models ($1,124–$1,874), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 106 similarly priced e-bikes ($1,124–$1,874), 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 Tempo High-Step is a commuter electric bike listed at $1,499. Manufacturer specs put it at 350W of rated motor power, a 374Wh battery, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 28 mph top speed, at 39 lbs.
Next to the 106 other electric bikes in its price band ($1,124–$1,874), its strongest numbers are speed for its weight (0.72 mph/lb vs 0.39 mph/lb avg), weight (39 lbs vs 73 lbs avg), and included features (10 features vs 7 features avg). The tradeoffs are battery capacity (374Wh vs 883Wh avg) and motor power (350W vs 762W avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX6, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Velotric Tempo High-Step
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Hub
- Nominal Power
- 350 W
- Peak Power
- 650 W
- Torque
- 45 Nm
- Sensor Type
- Torque, Cadence
- Assist Levels
- 5
- Throttle
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 374 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 10.1 Ah
- Voltage
- 36 V
- Claimed Range
- 60 mi96.6 km
- Removable Battery
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Brand
- Shimano
- 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
- Rigid
Utility
- Weight
- 39 lbs17.7 kg
- Max Load
- 330 lbs149.7 kg
- Kickstand
- IP Rating
- IPX6
- Lights
- Turn Signals
- Display
- Color LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- App Compatible
- Motor Lock
- Warranty
- 24 mo
Classification
- Category
- Commuter
- E-Bike Class
- 1, 2, 3
- Top Assist Speed
- 28 mph45.1 km/h
Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Size
- 700c
- Tire Size
- 700x42c
- Tire Category
- Gravel
- Tire Brand
- Kenda
Frame & Geometry
- Sizes
- M, L
- Min Seat Height
- 29.5"74.9 cm
- Max Seat Height
- 40.6"103.1 cm
- Standover Height
- 20.5"52.1 cm
Rider Fit
Fits riders
4'10" – 6'4"147 – 193 cm
One frame size. Heights are the manufacturer's recommendation, not a hard limit.
Rider Fit Notes
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