Velotric Tempo: a 39-lb city e-bike that rides like a bicycle
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ElectricBikes.com take
Most riders don't need a 70-lb fat-tire bike. The Tempo is light enough to carry up stairs, and its 350 W motor with torque sensing feels like a strong tailwind rather than a scooter. It switches between Class 1, 2 and 3 to match local rules, it won't unlock the throttle in Class 3, and it's UL 2849 certified. That's the kind of compliance we want to see.
Good for
Commuters, fitness riders, apartment dwellers.
Watch-outs
No suspension, and fenders and a rack cost extra (Popular Science, Electrek). Some riders may want more power (Electrek).
Velotric's published specs
| Class | 1 / 2 / 3, switchable; default max speed 20 mph, adjustable 12–28 mph. Velotric: “Tempo does not support Custom Mode or throttle unlock in Class 3.” |
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| Motor | 36V rear hub, 350 W (650 W peak), 45 Nm; SensorSwap torque/cadence sensing; 5 assist modes |
| Battery | 36V 10.14 Ah (374 Wh), IPX7, UL 2271; Samsung/LG 21700 cells (UL 2580) |
| Certification | UL 2849 / UL 2271; IPX6 frame |
| Range (Velotric's claim) | up to 60 mi pedal-assist, 40 mi throttle |
| Weight | 39 lb (34 lb without battery); max load 330 lb |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotors, levers with motor cutoff |
| Frames | Mid-Step and High-Step, Regular and Large |
| Price | $1,499 on velotricbike.com (price at time of writing, 30 Sep 2026) |
Where to buy: Velotric (official store), model: Velotric Tempo
What other reviewers say
fully tested; 72.4 mi in Eco, 22.1 mi in Boost; “easy to recommend”; only critique is battery-housing creak.
“the lightest ebike in their lineup”; got “over 70 miles” of range.
“a lightweight commuter e-bike that gets a lot right”; cons: $1,499 feels a bit high, throttle could be refined.
adaptable fitness/errand bike; recommends the optional suspension seatpost, fenders and rack.
71 mi in Eco, 24 mi in max assist; climbed grades over 20% when pedalling.
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