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Fiido C21 vs Velotric T1 ST Plus

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,099–$1,399, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The T1 ST Plus assists 13 mph faster.
  • The T1 ST Plus carries 144 Wh more battery.
  • The C21 costs $300 less.
  • The T1 ST Plus carries 66 lb more total load.
  • The T1 ST Plus claims 8 more miles of range.

Every spec, side by side

C21T1 ST Plus
Headline
Price$1,099$1,399
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$5.26 per Wh$3.97 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—40 Nm
Motor power250 W350 W
Peak power—600 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeMivice M080Velotric
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery208.8 Wh352.8 Wh
Voltage—36V
CellsDMEGCSamsung/LG 21700
Removable battery—No
Range (claim)62 mi70 mi
Range as statedUp to 62.14 milesUp to 70 miles (187 lb rider, PAS 1, Eco mode, flat roads)
Est. real range17 mi29 mi
Estimate assumes12 Wh per mile12 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight38.6 lb39 lb
Max load264 lb330 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 1–3
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed15.5 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed8-speed
Drivetrain9-speedShimano 8-speed (11-32T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—160 mm
Rear rotor—160 mm
SuspensionRigidRigid
Fork travelRigidRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoNo
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires700 x 40c (27.6 x 1.57 in), CST or Kenda700 x 40c Kenda puncture resistant
Display2.4" color LCD1.8" full colour, Bluetooth
FrameAluminum alloy6061 triple-butted aluminum alloy
SizesM, L, XLRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes—
RackNo—
KickstandYesYes
Safety—UL 2849*
Safety certification—UL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itProduct pages show a "CE/UKCA/UL Certified" badge without naming a UL standard; the FAQs list EN15194, CE, UN38.3 and MSDS. Only the Titan cargo bike shows a UL 2849 certificateMost Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsFrame 36 months; motor, battery, display, controller, fork and drivetrain 24 months; torque sensor 6 months; lights, wheels and wear parts 3 months (brand policy)2 Year Warranty (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from fiido.com on 09/30/2026 and www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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