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Fiido C21 vs Vvolt Alpha II

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,099–$1,699, 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 Alpha II carries 281 Wh more battery.
  • The C21 claims 22 more miles of range.
  • The C21 costs $600 less.
  • The Alpha II assists 5 mph faster.
  • The C21 is 5.4 lb lighter.

Every spec, side by side

C21Alpha II
Headline
Price$1,099$1,699
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$5.26 per Wh$3.47 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—45 Nm
Motor power250 W350 W
Peak power—550 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeMivice M080Vvolt
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery208.8 Wh490 Wh
CellsDMEGC—
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)62 mi40 mi
Range as statedUp to 62.14 milesAbout 22 miles in high power, up to 40 standard and 60 with the optional Ranger battery
Est. real range17 mi31 mi
Estimate assumes12 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight38.6 lb44 lb
Max load264 lb—
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 2
Class—Class 2
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed15.5 mph20 mph
Build
Gears9-speedSingle speed
Drivetrain9-speedGates SideTrack carbon belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
SuspensionRigidRigid
Fork travelRigidRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoNo
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires700 x 40c (27.6 x 1.57 in), CST or Kenda27.5 x 2.4
Display2.4" color LCDVvolt D20
FrameAluminum alloyAluminium
SizesM, L, XLS/M, M/L, L/XL
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes—
RackNo—
KickstandYes—
Safety—UL 2849
Safety certification—UL 2849: full system
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 certificateThe Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard
Warranty2 yr3 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)—

Specs transcribed from fiido.com on 09/30/2026 and vvolt.com on 09/22/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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