Puckipuppy Poodle vs Velotric Tempo Mid-StepPoodle vs Tempo Mid-Step
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Velotric is 24 lb lighter
Puckipuppy
63.1 lb
Velotric
39 lb
Total load
Puckipuppy carries 20 lb more
Puckipuppy
350 lb
Velotric
330 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Puckipuppy has 93% more
Puckipuppy
~720 Wh
Velotric
374 Wh
Puckipuppy figure calculated from 48V × 15Ah.
Top speed
Velotric is 8 mph faster
Puckipuppy
20 mph
Velotric
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric Tempo Mid-Step24 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesPuckipuppy PoodleLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onPuckipuppy PoodleLowest step-over: 19.4″ vs 20.5″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecPuckipuppy PoodleVelotric Tempo Mid-Step
Fit
Step-over height
19.4″Better
20.5″
Rider height
5′3″–6′4″
4′10″–5′5″
Seat height
Min Saddle Height 29.13" ; Max Saddle Height 38.19"
Regular: min 750mm, max 980mm; Large: min 800mm, max 1030mm
Total load
350 lbBetter
330 lb
Motor
Rated power
750W
350W
Peak power
960W
650W
Torque
Not published by brand
45 Nm
Battery
Capacity
~720 WhBetter
374 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 15Ah
36V · 10.14Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
45~75 milesBetter
60 Miles (pedal assist); 40 Miles (throttle)
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 2 (not stated by brand)
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
63.1 lb
39 lb without battery
Wheels
27.5"
700c
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
SHIMANO Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 180mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
7-speed Shimano
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-40T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
80mm Adjustable Suspension
None listed (rigid 6061 Aluminum Alloy fork)
Certifications
UL 2271 by SGS
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, bike IPX6
List price
Price
$999.99Better
$1,499
"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.