eMTB & road
Velotric Summit 1
$1,699
Price
90 Nm
Torque
706 Wh
Battery
62 lb
Weight
Velotric Summit 1 vs Velotric Summit 2
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 “—”.
Where they differ
- The Summit 2 claims 25 more miles of range.
- The Summit 1 costs $400 less.
- The Summit 2 carries 96 Wh more battery.
- The Summit 2 makes 10 Nm more torque.
- The Summit 1 ships as class 3; the Summit 2 ships as class 1–3.
Every spec, side by side
| Summit 1 | Summit 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,699 | $2,099 |
| Category | eMTB | eMTB |
| Price per Wh | $2.41 per Wh | $2.62 per Wh |
| Model year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | 1300 W | 1300 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Velotric | Velotric |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 706 Wh | 802 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 48V |
| Capacity | 14.7 Ah | 16.7 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 70 mi | 95 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 70 miles | 95 mi pedal assist / 70 mi throttle |
| Est. real range | 35 mi | 40 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 62 lb | 63.3 lb |
| Max load | 440 lb | 440 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 3 | Class 1–3 |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus | Shimano CUES |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.6 | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | 2.8" color, IPX6, USB charging | 2.0" color, USB-C |
| Frame | Triple-butted aluminum alloy | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | Regular, Large | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | No | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | No | Yes |
| Rack | No | No |
| Kickstand | — | 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 | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | 2 Year Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from www.velotricbike.com on 2026-09-20 and electricbikereview.com on 2026-09-19. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.