Discover 2

Name: Velotric Discover 2
Brand: Velotric
Price: 1999 USD
Availability: InStock

8.6

$1,999

MSRP

The Discover 2 is Velotric's commuter grown up — more battery, real 28 mph capability and a switchable torque/cadence sensor, with the UL certification story intact.

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Full specifications

MSRP: $1,999
Category: Commuter
Class: Class 3
Top Speed: 28 mph
Motor: Velotric 750W hub (Hub)
Motor Power: 750W nominal / 1200W peak
Torque: 75 Nm
Battery: 706Wh, Li-Ion, UL 2271/2849 certified
Range: up to 75 miles
Weight: 63 lbs
Frame: 6061 Aluminum, low step
Brakes: Hydraulic disc
Drivetrain: Shimano 8-speed
Suspension: Front, 80mm (lockout)
Tires: 27.5×2.4"
Max Payload: 440 lbs
Warranty: 2 yr

Specs compiled from manufacturer materials; not yet re-verified against the maker.

What we love

SensorSwap lets you switch between torque and cadence assist
Bigger 706Wh battery and true Class 3 speed
Keeps the 440 lb payload and dual UL certification

What we'd change

Heavier price than the Discover 1 it replaces
Stock saddle still divides opinion

Our verdict

By Sean Lupton · August 13, 2026 · Scored 8.6/10 against how we score

Research-based verdict. This score is an editorial assessment built from spec analysis, verified owner reports, and independent third-party testing — not our own test ride (yet).

The Discover 2 is for the commuter who found the Discover 1 appealing but undersized — in battery, in speed and in assist sophistication. It fixes all three: 706Wh, true 28 mph Class 3 capability, and Velotric's SensorSwap system that toggles between torque and cadence assist.

The 8.6 reflects strong safety and spec marks — dual UL certification, a 440 lb payload and hydraulic brakes are carried over, and the bigger battery makes the range claim credible. It loses ground on price creep against the bike it replaces, and at 63 lbs it is no lighter than the competition it undercuts on features.

SensorSwap is the honest differentiator: torque mode for riders who want a bicycle, cadence mode for those who want a throttle-adjacent cruise. Few bikes at $1,999 let you choose.