Commuter
Aventon Level.3
$1,699
Price
60 Nm
Torque
733 Wh
Battery
67 lb
Weight
Aventon Level.3 vs Ride1Up Portola 02 (15Ah)
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,095–$1,699, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) costs $604 less.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) makes 30 Nm more torque.
- The Level.3 claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) carries 42 lb more total load.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) is 4 lb lighter.
- The Level.3 uses a torque sensor; the Portola 02 (15Ah) uses a torque + cadence sensor.
Every spec, side by side
| Level.3 | Portola 02 (15Ah) | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,699 | $1,095 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.32 per Wh | $1.52 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 60 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Motor power | 500 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | 864 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Aventon | AKM |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 733 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | 48V |
| Capacity | 20 Ah | 15 Ah |
| Cells | LG 21700 | LG 21700 (Reention Flamingo) |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 70 miles | 30-60 miles (15Ah), depending on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist |
| Est. real range | 37 mi | 36 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 67 lb | 63 lb |
| Max load | 300 lb | 342 lb |
| Rack capacity | 60 lb | 150 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus (11-32T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.20 | 20 x 3 Arisun low-tread puncture resistant |
| Display | Aventon BC280 | 3.5" colour, iOS Find My, USB-C |
| Frame | 6061 aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | R (17"), L (19") | One size, folding (4'10" to 6'4") |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | UL and TUV Safety Certified - UL 2849 / UL 2271 | TUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 1 yr |
| Warranty terms | Two-Year Limited Warranty on frames and framesets | 1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.aventon.com on 09/19/2026 and ride1up.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.