Commuter
Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite (15Ah)
$995
Price
90 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
60 lb
Weight
Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) vs Velotric T1 ST Plus
Two commuter e-bikes at $995–$1,399, 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 Lite (15Ah) makes 50 Nm more torque.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) carries 367 Wh more battery.
- The T1 ST Plus is 21 lb lighter.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) costs $404 less.
- The T1 ST Plus claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) uses a torque + cadence sensor; the T1 ST Plus uses a torque sensor.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) is hardtail (front only); the T1 ST Plus is rigid.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) has a throttle; the T1 ST Plus has no throttle.
- The Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) ships as class 2–3; the T1 ST Plus ships as class 1–3.
Every spec, side by side
| Portola 02 Lite (15Ah) | T1 ST Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $995 | $1,399 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $1.38 per Wh | $3.97 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 90 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 600 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | AKM | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 352.8 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 36V |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | — |
| Cells | LG 21700 (Reention Flamingo) | Samsung/LG 21700 |
| Removable battery | Yes | No |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | 30-60 miles (15Ah), depending on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist | Up to 70 miles (187 lb rider, PAS 1, Eco mode, flat roads) |
| Est. real range | 36 mi | 29 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 12 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 60 lb | 39 lb |
| Max load | 342 lb | 330 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 1–3 |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus (11-32T) | Shimano 8-speed (11-32T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 100 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 20 x 3 Arisun low-tread puncture resistant | 700 x 40c Kenda puncture resistant |
| Display | 3.5" colour, iOS Find My, USB-C | 1.8" full colour, Bluetooth |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy | 6061 triple-butted aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | One size, folding (4'10" to 6'4") | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | — | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | No | — |
| Rack | No | — |
| 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 | TUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | 1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects (brand policy) | 2 Year Warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 09/30/2026 and www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.