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Heybike Hybrid vs Velotric Tempo

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,499–$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 Hybrid carries 490 Wh more battery.
  • The Hybrid peaks 550 W higher.
  • The Hybrid makes 30 Nm more torque.
  • The Hybrid claims 40 more miles of range.
  • The Hybrid carries 110 lb more total load.
  • The Tempo costs $200 less.

Every spec, side by side

HybridTempo
Headline
Price$1,699$1,499
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$1.97 per Wh$4.01 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque75 Nm45 Nm
Motor power750 W350 W
Peak power1200 W650 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHeybikeVelotric
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery864 Wh374 Wh
Voltage—36V
Capacity—10.14 Ah
Cells—Samsung/LG 21700
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)100 mi60 mi
Range as stated100 miles max rangeUp to 60 miles pedal assist, 40 miles on throttle (187 lb rider, Eco, flat roads)
Est. real range—31 mi
Estimate assumes—12 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—39 lb
Max load440 lb330 lb
Rack capacity66 lb—
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 2–3
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano 8-speed (11-40T, 46T narrow-wide)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
Suspension—Rigid
Fork travel—Rigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspension—No
Suspension seatpost—No
Tires27.5 x 2.4700 x 42c Kenda puncture-resistant gravel
Display—2.0" left-mounted full colour, Bluetooth, NFC
Frame—6061 triple-butted aluminum alloy
Sizes—Mid-Step Regular/Large, High-Step Regular/Large
Step-through option—No
Included
LightsYesYes
Fenders—No
RackYesNo
Kickstand—Yes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states it"UL 2849 Safety Standards" on some models and "In accordance with UL 2849" on others, which is not the same claimMost Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty terms—2 Year Warranty (brand policy)

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

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