ALL Electric City commuter · Not tested by Will
Velotric Tempo: 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
$1,499
Price as of Oct 27, 2026 on Velotric's site. Listed for sale on 2026-10-27.
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Our take
The Tempo is Velotric's light city bike: 39 lb with a 350W hub motor, a 374 Wh battery and 700c gravel tires. The battery is small, so it suits commutes rather than long days. At $1,499 it competes with other light city bikes.
Closest bike Will has tested
Velotric T1 ST
Will reviewed it: Velotric's earlier lightweight fitness bike.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | 1/2/3 |
|---|---|
| Motor | 350W rear hub (650W peak), 45 Nm |
| Battery | 374 Wh (36V 10.14Ah), IPX7, UL 2271 |
| Claimed range | Up to 60 mi (maker's figure) |
| Weight | 39 lb (34 lb without battery) |
| Max payload | 330 lb max bike load |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulic discs |
| Suspension | Rigid aluminum fork |
| Tires | Kenda 700 x 42c gravel |
| Gears | 8-speed, 11-40T freewheel |
| Pedal sensor | SensorSwap: switchable torque or cadence |
| Rider height | MS/R 4'10"-5'5", MS/L 5'3"-5'11" |
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 Tempo: Model captured
Compared with similar bikes
| Velotric Temponot tested | Velotric T1 ST | Mokwheel Asphalt | Aventon Soltera 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 | $1,299 | $1,499 | — |
| Motor | 350 W | 350 W | 500 W | 350 W |
| Torque | — | 45 Nm | 70 Nm | — |
| Battery | 374 Wh | 352.8 Wh | 706 Wh | — |
| Weight | 39 lb | 36 lb | 64 lb | — |
| Payload | 330 lb | 330 lb | 350 lb | — |
| AEB Score | 5.9 (provisional) | 5.7 | 6.9 | — |
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.