Aventon Level 4 REC Step-Through vs Velotric Discover 3Level 4 REC Step-Through vs Discover 3
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Weight
Velotric is 8 lb lighter
Aventon
68.5 lb total
Velotric
61 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 140 lb more
Aventon
300 lb
Velotric
440 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Aventon has 0% more
Aventon
733 Wh
Velotric
730 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric Discover 38 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesAventon Level 4 REC Step-ThroughLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onVelotric Discover 3Lowest step-over: 15.7″ vs 17.4″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAventon Level 4 REC Step-ThroughVelotric Discover 3
Fit
Step-over height
17.4″
15.7″Better
Rider height
4′11″–5′7″
5′2″–5′11″
Seat height
Not published by brand
Regular: min 829mm, max 985mm; Large: min 900mm, max 1054mm
Total load
300 lb
440 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
1,188W
1,100W
Torque
80 NmBetter
75 Nm
Battery
Capacity
733 WhBetter
730 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
36V · 20Ah
48V · 15.2Ah
Battery weight
8.7 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 75 Miles
80 Miles (pedal assist); 65 Miles (throttle)Better
Top speed
Not published by brand
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
59.8 lb + 8.7 lb battery
61 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5"
27.5"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro hydraulic disc (front listed as HD-E3120, rear as HD-E3520), 180mm rotors…
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 180mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8-speed; 12-32T cassette, 48T chainring
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-40T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Coil spring fork, 80 mm travel, preload adjustment and lockout; suspension seatpost…
Air suspension fork 80mm Travel with Lock-out; suspension seatpost
Certifications
UL Safety Certified UL 2849
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, bike IPX6; cells certificated by UL2580
List price
Price
$1,999
$1,999
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.