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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 vs Velotric Discover M

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,395–$2,499, 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 Discover M claims 45 more miles of range.
  • The Discover M carries 298 Wh more battery.
  • The Discover M makes 10 Nm more torque.
  • The Prodigy V2 costs $104 less.
  • The Prodigy V2 uses a torque sensor; the Discover M uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Prodigy V2 ships as class 3; the Discover M ships as class 2–3.

Every spec, side by side

Prodigy V2Discover M
Headline
Price$2,395$2,499
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.75 per Wh$3.12 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm100 Nm
Motor power250 W500 W
Peak power950 W960 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBrose TF SprinterVelotric Velocore
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh802 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity14 Ah16.7 Ah
CellsSamsung
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)50 mi95 mi
Range as stated30-50 miles95 mi on pedal assist
Est. real range32 mi40 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58 lb60 lb
Max load300 lb
Rack capacity40 lb66 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
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed9-speed
DrivetrainMicroShift 9-speed (chain) or Enviolo CVT + Gates beltShimano CUES
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires27.5 x 2.2527.5 x 2.4
DisplayBrose 1.5" color LCD3.5" colour LCD
FrameAlloyTriple-butted aluminium
SizesST, XRRegular, Large
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYes
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 inventoryMost Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects2 Year Warranty

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 2026-09-19 and electricbikereview.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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