Himiway D5 2.0 26" High-Step vs Velotric Nomad 2 High-StepD5 2.0 26" High-Step vs Nomad 2 High-Step
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor (1,300W peak).
Weight
Velotric is 17 lb lighter
Himiway
92 lb
Velotric
75 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 105 lb more
Himiway
400 lb
Velotric
505 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Himiway has 2% more
Himiway
~720 Wh
Velotric
705.6 Wh
Himiway figure calculated from 48V × 15Ah.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric Nomad 2 High-Step17 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesHimiway D5 2.0 26" High-StepLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even27.6″ vs 28.3″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecHimiway D5 2.0 26" High-StepVelotric Nomad 2 High-Step
Fit
Step-over height
27.6″Better
28.3″
Rider height
5′1″–6′5″
5′2″–5′11″
Seat height
Min Seat Height 32 inch (81.5 cm); Seat adjustment height 8 inch (20 cm)
Regular: min 850mm, max 1070mm; Large: min 900mm, max 1130mm
Total load
400 lb
505 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
1,300W
1,300W
Torque
90 Nm
90 Nm
Battery
Capacity
~720 WhBetter
705.6 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 15Ah
48V · 14.7Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
Pedal assist range 70 Miles; Throttle range 40 MilesBetter
65 Miles (pedal assist); 45 Miles (throttle)
Top speed
20 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
92 lb
75 lbBetter
Wheels
26"
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 derailleur and shifter; freewheel 11–40T; 48T chainring)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Full suspension: RST Hydraulic fork 100mm travel with Lock-out; rear wheel 130mm travel
RST Hydraulic suspension fork, 100mm travel with lock-out, nutted; Rear Shock N/A…
Certifications
"UL-certified battery and electrical systems" (no standard number given for this model)
UL 2849; battery UL 2271 Certified, IPX7; ISO 4210; bike IPX6; cell UL 2580
List price
Price
$2,199
$1,999Better
"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.