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Urtopia Carbon 1 Pro vs Velotric Summit 1

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $1,699–$2,099, 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 Summit 1 peaks 800 W higher.
  • The Summit 1 makes 45 Nm more torque.
  • The Summit 1 carries 353 Wh more battery.
  • The Summit 1 carries 200 lb more total load.
  • The Carbon 1 Pro is 21 lb lighter.
  • The Summit 1 costs $400 less.
  • The Carbon 1 Pro claims 11 more miles of range.
  • The Summit 1 assists 3 mph faster.
  • The Carbon 1 Pro uses a torque sensor; the Summit 1 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Carbon 1 Pro ships as class 2; the Summit 1 ships as class 3.

Every spec, side by side

Carbon 1 ProSummit 1
Headline
Price$2,099$1,699
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$5.95 per Wh$2.41 per Wh
Model year20262024
Motor
Torque45 Nm90 Nm
Motor power350 W750 W
Peak power500 W1300 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeUrtopia inner-rotorVelotric
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery353 Wh706 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity9.8 Ah14.7 Ah
CellsSamsung
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)81 mi70 mi
Range as statedUp to 81 mi (180 lb rider, ECO, flat, no throttle)Up to 70 miles
Est. real range22 mi35 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight41 lb62 lb
Max load240 lb440 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 2Class 3
ClassClass 2Class 3
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed25 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Altus
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel120 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires700C x 40mm27.5 x 2.6
Display2.8" color, IPX6, USB charging
FrameToray carbon fibreTriple-butted aluminum alloy
SizesS, M, LRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersNo
RackNo
SafetyUL 2271UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2271: battery onlyUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itBattery UL 2271 Certified (Classic also EN 50604)Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty terms2-Year Warranty (brand policy)2 Year Warranty

Specs transcribed from newurtopia.com on 2026-09-20 and www.velotricbike.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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