Fat tire & moto
Troxus Explorer Plus iQ
$2,099
Price
86 Nm
Torque
960 Wh
Battery
83.8 lb
Weight
Troxus Explorer Plus iQ vs Velotric Nomad 2
Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,999–$2,099, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Explorer Plus iQ claims 25 more miles of range.
- The Explorer Plus iQ carries 254 Wh more battery.
- The Nomad 2 carries 105 lb more total load.
- The Nomad 2 costs $100 less.
- The Explorer Plus iQ ships as class 2–3; the Nomad 2 ships as class 3.
Every spec, side by side
| Explorer Plus iQ | Nomad 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,099 | $1,999 |
| Category | Fat tire & moto | Fat tire & moto |
| Price per Wh | $2.19 per Wh | $2.83 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 86 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | — | 1300 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bafang | Velotric |
| Drive system | Bafang | — |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 960 Wh | 706 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | 20 Ah | 14.7 Ah |
| Cells | Samsung | — |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 90 mi | 65 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 90 miles per charge | Up to 65 miles |
| Est. real range | 38 mi | 28 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 25 Wh per mile | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 83.8 lb | 82 lb |
| Max load | 400 lb | 505 lb |
| Rack capacity | 100 lb | 66 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 3 |
| Throttle | Yes | — |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano, KMC chain | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 203 mm | 203 mm |
| Rear rotor | 203 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Tires | 26 x 4.0 | 26 x 4.0 |
| Display | Colour, Bluetooth, turn signals, remote | 3.5" color LCD |
| Frame | 6061-T6 aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | Small 16.5", Medium 18", Large 20" | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | 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 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026 and electricbikereview.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.