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Troxus Trax Mid-Drive vs Vvolt Centauri II

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$2,399, 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 Trax Mid-Drive carries 230 Wh more battery.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive costs $400 less.
  • The Centauri II is 8 lb lighter.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive makes 10 Nm more torque.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive is hardtail (front only); the Centauri II is rigid.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive has a throttle; the Centauri II has no throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Trax Mid-DriveCentauri II
Headline
Price$1,999$2,399
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.78 per Wh$4.90 per Wh
Model year20252026
Motor
Torque130 Nm120 Nm
Motor power500 W350 W
Peak power650 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBafang mid-motorVvolt
Drive systemBafang
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh490 Wh
Voltage48V
Capacity15 Ah13.6 Ah
CellsSamsung
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)60 mi60 mi
Range as statedUp to 60 miles per chargeUp to 60 miles real-world on pedal assist
Est. real range36 mi31 mi
Estimate assumes20 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight61 lb53 lb
Max load330 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 3Class 3
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears11-speed
DrivetrainShimano CUESGates carbon belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel75 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires27.5 x 2.2
DisplayBafang colour, Bluetooth, remote
FrameAluminum
SizesSmall 15.5", Medium 17.5", Large 19"S/M, M/L, L/XL
Step-through optionYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 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"The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard
Warranty5 yr

Specs transcribed from www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026 and vvolt.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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