ALL Electric Commuter (mid-drive) · Not tested by Will
Velotric Discover M: specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Velotric's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Velotric lists Class 1/2/3; assist defaults to 20 mph and can be set from 12 to 28 mph. E-bike laws by state
$2,499
Price as of Oct 27, 2026 on Velotric's site. Listed for sale on 2026-10-27.
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Our take
The Discover M is the mid-drive member of Velotric's Discover line, and it fills the gap left by the discontinued Thunder 1. It pairs a 100 Nm mid-drive with an 801.6 Wh battery, an 80 mm air fork and fenders and rack in the box. It comes as a step-through only, at $2,499.
Closest bike Will has tested
Velotric Discover 2
Will reviewed it: the hub-motor Discover commuter this mid-drive joins.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | 1/2/3 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 500W mid-drive (960W peak), 100 Nm |
| Battery | 801.6 Wh (48V 16.7Ah), IPX7, UL 2271 |
| Claimed range | Up to 95 mi (maker's figure) |
| Weight | 60 lb |
| Max payload | 440 lb max bike load |
| Brakes | Tektro hydraulic discs |
| Suspension | Air fork, 80 mm travel, lockout; suspension seatpost included |
| Tires | Kenda 27.5 x 2.4 in |
| Gears | 9-speed, 11-46T cassette |
| Pedal sensor | SensorSwap: switchable torque or cadence |
| Rider height | R 5'2"-5'11", L 5'9"-6'7" (with suspension seatpost) |
Velotric lists Class 1/2/3; assist defaults to 20 mph and can be set from 12 to 28 mph. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- Velotric Discover M: Model captured
Compared with similar bikes
| Velotric Discover Mnot tested | Velotric Discover 2 | Velotric Discover 1 Step-Through | Aventon Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,499 | $1,499 | $1,300 | $1,699 |
| Motor | 500 W | 750 W | 500 W | 500 W |
| Torque | — | 75 Nm | 65 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Battery | 801.6 Wh | 706 Wh | 692 Wh | 733 Wh |
| Weight | 60 lb | 63 lb | 63.5 lb | 67 lb |
| Payload | 440 lb | — | 440 lb | 300 lb |
| AEB Score | 6.5 (provisional) | 7.7 | 7.4 | 6.0 |
Specs for the other bikes come from their pages on this site; ones marked spec profile haven't been ridden by Will. Prices change, so check the review page for the latest.
What owners say
We haven't gathered enough owner reviews from sources we trust yet, so there's no summary for now.
Sources
- www.velotricbike.com, specs checked Oct 27, 2026
Page updated Oct 27, 2026.