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Velotric Fold 1 Plus

CommuterRear hubTorque + cadence sensorHighest load rating in its category
Class 2–3
Legal class
28 mph
Top speed
75 Nm
Torque
608 Wh
Battery
68 mi
Claimed range
63 lb
Weight
450 lb
Max load
The Fold 1 with the sensor and display upgraded: torque and cadence sensing where the Fold 1 is cadence only, 75Nm against 70, and a 3.5in colour display with app updates and Apple Find My in place of the 1.8in LCD. Same 48V 13Ah 608Wh pack, 20 x 3.0 tyres, 60mm hydraulic lockout fork, 180mm hydraulic discs, steel full fenders and a 120 lb rack integrated with the frame. Ships at 20 mph and adjusts from 12 to 28 mph (Class 1/2/3), with a removable trigger throttle. Folded size 37.8 x 19.7 x 33.5 in. The page carries two spec blocks: one reads "Removable 48V, 13Ah, 608Wh", the other omits the word, so removable is taken from the first. No peak wattage is published for this model. The 63 lb weight is marked as without fenders, kickstand and pedals. UL 2849 and UL 2271 certified per the spec table. Range is Velotric's figure for a 187 lb rider in PAS 1, Eco mode, on flat roads. Velotric publishes no model year, so 2026 is the year the page was read. All five colours in stock at one price when read.
$1,499Manufacturer price, 09/30/2026
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Full specification

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Price$1,499
CategoryCommuter
Price per Wh$2.47 per Wh
Model year2026
Motor
Torque75 Nm
Motor power750 W
DriveRear hub
Motor makeVelotric
SensorTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery608 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity13 Ah
Cells18650
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)68 mi
Range as statedUp to 68 miles pedal assist, 45 miles on throttle (187 lb rider, PAS 1, Eco, flat roads)
Est. real range30 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight63 lb
Max load450 lb
Rack capacity120 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3
ClassClass 2–3
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed28 mph
Build
Gears7-speed
DrivetrainShimano 7-speed (11-28T)
BrakesHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel60 mm
Rear travelNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires20 x 3.0 puncture resistant
Display3.5" full colour, Bluetooth, adjustable angle
FrameAluminum alloy
SizesOne size, folding (4'9" to 6'5")
Included
LightsYes
FendersYes
RackYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itMost Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty2 yr
Warranty terms2 Year Warranty (brand policy)

Safety certification: UL 2849: most models, confirm this one. Velotric states: “Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified” (source). That is the manufacturer’s own claim, not something we verified, you can check a specific model in UL’s Product iQ database. Why this matters.

Specs transcribed from www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as “—” rather than estimated. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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