Himiway D5 2.0 20" vs Velotric Nomad 2X Step-ThruD5 2.0 20" vs Nomad 2X Step-Thru
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Total load
Velotric carries 120 lb more
Himiway
440 lb
Velotric
560 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Himiway publishes one
Himiway
265 lb
Velotric
Not published
We can't confirm Velotric's rider limit.
Battery
Velotric has 11% more
Himiway
~720 Wh
Velotric
801.6 Wh
Himiway figure calculated from 48V × 15Ah.
Top speed
Velotric is 8 mph faster
Himiway
20 mph
Velotric
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Heavier ridersHimiway D5 2.0 20"The only one with a published rider limit (265 lb). Velotric allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
- Longest ridesVelotric Nomad 2X Step-ThruLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even16.9″ vs 17.7″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecHimiway D5 2.0 20"Velotric Nomad 2X Step-Thru
Fit
Step-over height
16.9″Better
17.7″
Rider height
4′11″–6′3″
4′11″–5′10″
Seat height
Min Seat Height 30.7 inch (78 cm); Seat adjustment height 9 inch (23 cm)
min 795mm, max 1100mm
Rider limit
265 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
440 lb
560 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
1,300W
1,400W
Torque
90 Nm
105 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
~720 Wh
801.6 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 15Ah
48V · 16.7Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
Pedal assist range 70 Miles; Throttle range 40 Miles
75 Miles (pedal assist); 50 Miles (throttle)Better
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
80 lb
80 lb
Wheels
20"
26"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; Rotors 203mm Front/180mm Rear
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 203mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
SHIMANO 8-speed
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-40T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Full suspension: Himiway Hydraulic fork 90mm travel with Lock-out; rear wheel 100mm travel
Full suspension: air fork 120mm travel with Lock-out, rebound adjustable; DNM rear air…
Certifications
"UL-certified battery and electrical systems" (no standard number given for this model)
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, whole bike IPX6
List price
Price
$1,999Better
$2,399
"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.