Commuter
Mokwheel Asphalt
$1,499.99
Price
70 Nm
Torque
706 Wh
Battery
64 lb
Weight
Mokwheel Asphalt vs Velotric Fold 1
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,299–$1,499.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Fold 1 carries 90 lb more total load.
- The Asphalt carries 98 Wh more battery.
- The Fold 1 costs $201 less.
- The Asphalt claims 5 more miles of range.
- The Asphalt uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Fold 1 uses a cadence sensor.
Every spec, side by side
| Asphalt | Fold 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,499.99 | $1,299 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.12 per Wh | $2.14 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Motor power | 500 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | 860 W | 1050 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Mokwheel | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 706 Wh | 608 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | 14.7 Ah | — |
| Cells | — | 18650 |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 55 mi |
| Range as stated | 50 to 60 miles | Up to 55 miles pedal assist, 45 miles on throttle |
| Est. real range | 35 mi | 30 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 64 lb | 63 lb |
| Max load | 350 lb | 440 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 120 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 7-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano | Shimano 7-speed (11-28T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 100 mm | 60 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | — | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.4 | 20 x 3.0 puncture resistant |
| Display | LED, integrated | 1.8" LCD |
| Frame | 6061 aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | — | One size (4'9" to 6'5") |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | — | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | "UL 2849" stated on individual product pages | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2 Year Warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.mokwheel.com on 09/21/2026 and www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.