Commuter
Ride1Up Portola 02 (15Ah)
$1,095
Price
90 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
63 lb
Weight
Ride1Up Portola 02 (15Ah) vs Vvolt Alpha II
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,095–$1,699, 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 (15Ah) makes 45 Nm more torque.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) costs $604 less.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) claims 20 more miles of range.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) carries 230 Wh more battery.
- The Alpha II is 19 lb lighter.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) assists 8 mph faster.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Alpha II uses a torque sensor.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) is hardtail (front only); the Alpha II is rigid.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) has a throttle; the Alpha II has no throttle.
- The Portola 02 (15Ah) ships as class 2–3; the Alpha II ships as class 2.
Every spec, side by side
| Portola 02 (15Ah) | Alpha II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,095 | $1,699 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $1.52 per Wh | $3.47 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 90 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 550 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | AKM | Vvolt |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | — |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | — |
| Cells | LG 21700 (Reention Flamingo) | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 40 mi |
| Range as stated | 30-60 miles (15Ah), depending on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist | About 22 miles in high power, up to 40 standard and 60 with the optional Ranger battery |
| Est. real range | 36 mi | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 63 lb | 44 lb |
| Max load | 342 lb | — |
| Rack capacity | 150 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 2 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | Single speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus (11-32T) | Gates SideTrack carbon belt |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 180 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 | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | 3.5" colour, iOS Find My, USB-C | Vvolt D20 |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy | Aluminium |
| Sizes | One size, folding (4'10" to 6'4") | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Step-through option | — | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | TUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 3 yr |
| Warranty terms | 1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 09/30/2026 and vvolt.com on 09/22/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.