Commuter
Vvolt Alpha II
$1,699
Price
45 Nm
Torque
490 Wh
Battery
44 lb
Weight
Vvolt Alpha II 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 75 Nm more torque.
- The Alpha II costs $700 less.
- The Centauri II assists 8 mph faster.
- The Alpha II is 9 lb lighter.
- The Alpha II uses a torque sensor; the Centauri II uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Alpha II is rear hub; the Centauri II is mid-drive.
- The Alpha II ships as class 2; the Centauri II ships as class 3.
Every spec, side by side
| Alpha II | Centauri II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,699 | $2,399 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $3.47 per Wh | $4.90 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 45 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Motor power | 350 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | 550 W | 650 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Vvolt | Vvolt |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 490 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Capacity | — | 13.6 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | — | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | — | Up to 60 miles real-world on pedal assist |
| Est. real range | 31 mi | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 16 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 44 lb | 53 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Class | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Drivetrain | Gates SideTrack carbon belt | Gates 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 |
| Sizes | S/M, M/L, L/XL | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard |
Specs transcribed from vvolt.com on 2026-09-20 and vvolt.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.