Commuter
Velotric Breeze 1
$1,699
Price
65 Nm
Torque
627 Wh
Battery
50.1 lb
Weight
Velotric Breeze 1 vs Vvolt Centauri II
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$2,399, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Centauri II makes 55 Nm more torque.
- The Breeze 1 costs $700 less.
- The Breeze 1 carries 137 Wh more battery.
- The Breeze 1 claims 10 more miles of range.
- The Breeze 1 is rear hub; the Centauri II is mid-drive.
- The Breeze 1 has a throttle; the Centauri II has no throttle.
- The Breeze 1 ships as class 2–3; the Centauri II ships as class 3.
Every spec, side by side
| Breeze 1 | Centauri II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,699 | $2,399 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $2.71 per Wh | $4.90 per Wh |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 65 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 650 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Velotric | Vvolt |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 627 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | — |
| Capacity | 13.6 Ah | 13.6 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | 70 miles | Up to 60 miles real-world on pedal assist |
| Est. real range | 39 mi | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 50.1 lb | 53 lb |
| Max load | 330 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 | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | — |
| Drivetrain | Shimano | Gates carbon belt |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Fork travel | Rigid | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | No |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.2 Kenda | — |
| Display | 3.5" colour LCD, Bluetooth | — |
| Frame | Aluminium alloy | — |
| Sizes | Regular, Large | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | No | — |
| Rack | No | — |
| 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 | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard |
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
| Warranty terms | 2 Year Warranty | — |
Specs transcribed from electricbikereview.com on 2026-09-20 and vvolt.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.