Commuter
Velotric Tempo
$1,499
Price
45 Nm
Torque
374 Wh
Battery
39 lb
Weight
Velotric Tempo vs Vvolt Alpha II
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,499–$1,699, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Tempo claims 20 more miles of range.
- The Tempo assists 8 mph faster.
- The Alpha II carries 116 Wh more battery.
- The Tempo costs $200 less.
- The Tempo is 5 lb lighter.
- The Tempo uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Alpha II uses a torque sensor.
- The Tempo has a throttle; the Alpha II has no throttle.
- The Tempo ships as class 2–3; the Alpha II ships as class 2.
Every spec, side by side
| Tempo | Alpha II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,499 | $1,699 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $4.01 per Wh | $3.47 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 45 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Motor power | 350 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | 650 W | 550 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Velotric | Vvolt |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 374 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | — |
| Capacity | 10.14 Ah | — |
| Cells | Samsung/LG 21700 | — |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 60 mi | 40 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 60 miles pedal assist, 40 miles on throttle (187 lb rider, Eco, flat roads) | About 22 miles in high power, up to 40 standard and 60 with the optional Ranger battery |
| Est. real range | 31 mi | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 12 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 39 lb | 44 lb |
| Max load | 330 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 2 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 8-speed | Single speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 8-speed (11-40T, 46T narrow-wide) | Gates SideTrack carbon belt |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Fork travel | Rigid | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | No |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 700 x 42c Kenda puncture-resistant gravel | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | 2.0" left-mounted full colour, Bluetooth, NFC | Vvolt D20 |
| Frame | 6061 triple-butted aluminum alloy | Aluminium |
| Sizes | Mid-Step Regular/Large, High-Step Regular/Large | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | No | — |
| Rack | No | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: full system |
| 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 | 3 yr |
| Warranty terms | 2 Year Warranty (brand policy) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.velotricbike.com on 09/30/2026 and vvolt.com on 09/22/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.