Velotric Discover 3 vs Velotric Discover MDiscover 3 vs Discover M
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Velotric is 1 lb lighter
Velotric
61 lb
Velotric
60 lb
Battery
Velotric has 10% more
Velotric
730 Wh
Velotric
801.6 Wh
Top speed
Velotric is 8 mph faster
Velotric
28 mph
Velotric
20 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric Discover M1 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesVelotric Discover MLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even15.7″ vs 15.7″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecVelotric Discover 3Velotric Discover M
Fit
Step-over height
15.7″
15.7″
Rider height
5′2″–5′11″
5′2″–5′11″
Seat height
Regular: min 829mm, max 985mm; Large: min 900mm, max 1054mm
Regular: min 838mm, max 995mm; Large: min 910mm, max 1065mm
Total load
440 lb
440 lb
Motor
Rated power
750W
500W
Peak power
1,100W
960W
Torque
75 Nm
100 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
730 Wh
801.6 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 15.2Ah
48V · 16.7Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
80 Miles (pedal assist); 65 Miles (throttle)
95 Miles (pedal assist); 70 Miles (throttle)Better
Top speed
28 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
61 lb
60 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5"
27.5"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 180mm Front/180mm Rear
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 180mm front / 180mm rear
Gears
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-40T)
9-speed (SHIMANO Cues 9-speed derailleur and shifter; cassette 11-46T; KMC eGlide…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Air suspension fork 80mm Travel with Lock-out; suspension seatpost
Air suspension fork, 80mm travel with lock-out; suspension seatpost
Certifications
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, bike IPX6; cells certificated by UL2580
UL 2849 & UL 2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, whole bike IPX6
List price
Price
$1,999Better
$2,499
"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.