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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 ECO vs Ride1Up Vorsa

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,295–$1,445, 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 Vorsa carries 140 lb more total load.
  • The Vorsa carries 216 Wh more battery.
  • The Vorsa claims 10 more miles of range.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO is 7 lb lighter.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO costs $150 less.
  • The Vorsa makes 5 Nm more torque.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO uses a torque sensor; the Vorsa uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO is mid-drive; the Vorsa is rear hub.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO ships as class 3; the Vorsa ships as class 2–3.

Every spec, side by side

Prodigy V2 ECOVorsa
Headline
Price$1,295$1,445
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.57 per Wh$2.01 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm95 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBrose TF SprinterAKM
Drive systemBroseAKM
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh720 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity14 Ah15 Ah
CellsSamsung (Phylion BN21 pack)Samsung 50GB 21700
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)50 mi60 mi
Range as stated30-50 miles30-60 miles
Est. real range32 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58 lb65 lb
Max load300 lb440 lb
Rack capacity40 lb150 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 3Class 2–3
Throttle—Yes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Alivio 11-34T cassette, microSHIFT Advent derailleurShimano Acera
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm203 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires27.5 x 2.25 (XR) / 27.5 x 2.10 (ST)27.5 x 2.6
DisplayBrose Display Allround, 1.5" colorRide1Up color display (iOS Find My, USB-C out)
FrameAlloyAlloy
SizesST, XRXR, ST
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventoryTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory
Warranty1 yr1 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 10/05/2026 and ride1up.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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