Velotric Discover 3: specs and AEB Score

Not ridden by Will yet. I haven’t ridden or tested the Velotric Discover 3. This page is a spec-and-sources profile. Every number comes from Velotric’s official product page, Velotric’s warranty, refund and shipping policies, the CPSC, or independent reviews that I summarize in my own words and link at the bottom. I did film the Discover 1 and the Discover 2, and when I compare with them, the riding notes are about those bikes, not this one. All prices and checks on this page are as of Oct 26, 2026.

Should you buy one?

On paper, the Discover 3 is the Discover 2 with more battery, bigger brakes and better tech. For $1,999 Velotric lists a 750W rear hub motor (1,100W peak, 75 Nm), a 730Wh battery, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear, an 80mm air fork, an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain, a suspension seatpost, a rack, fenders, turn signals and Apple Find My and Google Find Hub tracking. It comes in two sizes.

The trade-offs on paper:

• Price. It’s $500 more than the Discover 2, which Velotric sells for $1,499 on Oct 26, 2026.
• Weight. Velotric lists 61 lb. Electric Bike Report weighed a large with fenders and pedals at 65 lb.
• Custom Mode can go past Class 3 rules. The app can set the throttle to 28 mph, which no class allows. See the legal note below.
• Returns cost money. 14 days, with a $200 restocking fee on a new unused bike and 22% of the price on a used one.

Who it fits on paper: commuters roughly 4’11” to 6’7” (depending on size and seatpost) who want a comfortable, well-equipped bike with a long rated range and real trackers.

Who should look elsewhere: anyone who needs a lighter bike, riders who want a mid-drive (Velotric’s Discover M is $2,499), and shoppers who’d rather save $500 on the Discover 2.

Legal check before you buy: Velotric’s page says Custom Mode in the app lets you set both pedal assist and the throttle up to 28 mph, and that it is “not supported in California.” Under the common three-class system, a throttle that works above 20 mph doesn’t fit Class 2, and Class 3 bikes generally aren’t supposed to use the throttle above 20 mph. If you set it that way, it may not count as a Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike where you live, which can affect where you can ride, insurance and liability. Keep the throttle at 20 mph to stay inside the class rules. See my e-bike laws hub and check your local rules.

Quick specs

Sources for every row are at the bottom of the page.

Pros and cons (from the specs and sources)

Pros

• 730Wh battery; Electric Bike Report got 86.7 miles in its lowest mode
• Switch between torque and cadence sensing
• Tektro hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors at both ends
• Air fork with lockout plus a suspension seatpost
• Turn signals, brake light and a 500 lumen headlight
• Apple Find My and Google Find Hub built in
• Two sizes, with a rider range up to 6’7”
• Rack, fenders and lights included
• Bike UL 2849 and battery UL 2271 certified

Cons

• 61 lb listed, 65 lb measured
• $500 more than the Discover 2
• Custom Mode can set a throttle speed that’s outside the class rules
• Electric Bike Report’s 20 mph stop was about half a foot longer than its average
• Electric Bike Report says the app froze a few times
• Short 14 day return window with restocking fees
• I can’t speak to the ride, because I haven’t ridden it

Motor and pedal assist

Velotric lists a 48V, 750W rear hub motor with 1,100W peak and 75 Nm of torque. 750W is the federal power limit for a low-speed electric bicycle, so the motor fits that definition, though states set their own rules on where you can ride. The 1,100W figure is a short burst peak; the rated power is what that limit refers to.

SensorSwap. You choose in the app whether pedal assist responds to how hard you push (torque) or to the pedals turning (cadence). The Discover 2 had the same choice.

Modes. Five assist modes. Velotric names them Eco, Tour, Trail, Sport and Boost; Electric Bike Report calls the top one Turbo. There’s also a 2.9 mph walk mode and, per Electric Bike Report, cruise control.

Hills. Electric Bike Report’s hill test:

On throttle alone it was a bit slower than that site’s average. With pedaling it was faster.

Class and the throttle

The Discover 3 ships set to 20 mph. Velotric says you can switch between Class 1, 2 and 3 with one touch, and adjust the top speed from 12 to 28 mph.

Velotric’s page doesn’t spell out the throttle in each class setting. So the throttle cells say “not listed.” Under the standard class definitions, a Class 1 bike has no throttle and a Class 3 bike’s throttle should stop at 20 mph, so check the display after switching and make sure yours behaves that way. Electric Bike Report’s example of a custom setup was 28 mph on pedal assist with the throttle at 20 mph, which stays within Class 3 rules. Velotric says Custom Mode isn’t supported in California. Check your state on our e-bike laws hub.

Battery, range and charging

The battery is 48V 15.2Ah, or 730Wh, built from Samsung or LG 21700 cells. Velotric rates the pack IPX7 and certifies it to UL 2271. The 3A charger is faster than the 2A chargers some brands include.

Electric Bike Report says those results are about one mile (Eco) and three miles (Turbo) more than it got from the Discover 2.

What that means for a commute. At full power, 37 miles covers a round trip of about 15 miles each way with a few miles to spare. In Eco you could commute all week on a charge. Cold, hills, wind and cargo cut range, and none of these tests used a 28 mph setting, which uses battery faster.

Brakes, fork and drivetrain

Brakes. Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear. The levers cut motor power when you brake. Electric Bike Report stopped from 20 mph in 22 ft 7 in, about half a foot longer than its average.

Fork and seatpost. An 80mm air fork with lockout, on a 15 x 110mm thru axle, plus a suspension seatpost. The seatpost changes your fit; see the rider heights below.

Drivetrain. A Shimano 8-speed (Acera, per Electric Bike Report) with an 11 to 40T cassette, a 46T chainring and a KMC chain. The 40-tooth low gear is an easier climbing gear than the 34-tooth low gear on an 11 to 34T cassette, like the one on Rad’s 7-speed RadRunner Plus, which helps on hills.

Tires. Kenda 27.5 x 2.4 inch.

Fit, weight and the rack

Two sizes, and the seatpost matters. Velotric gives two height ranges for each size:

The suspension seatpost raises the minimum saddle height, so shorter riders may need to swap to a rigid post. Velotric lists saddle heights of 829 to 985mm on the Regular and 900 to 1,054mm on the Large. Bar width is 680mm on the Regular and 700mm on the Large. Electric Bike Report measured a 15.5 inch standover.

Weight. Velotric’s spec table says 61 lb, and its comparison table says 60 lb. Electric Bike Report weighed a Large with fenders and pedals at 65 lb. I’d plan on the 65 lb figure if you have to lift it.

How the weight limits work together. Velotric’s 440 lb maximum load covers the bike, the rider and the cargo. The rack is rated for 66 lb. That means:

• Using Electric Bike Report’s 65 lb scale weight, a rider and their cargo can total 375 lb (379 lb using Velotric’s 61 lb figure).
• A 300 lb rider has 75 lb left, so the rack can take its full 66 lb.
• A 340 lb rider has 35 lb left, so the rack can’t be filled.

Safety, certifications and recalls

• Certifications. Velotric lists the bike as UL 2849 and ISO 4210 certified, the battery as UL 2271 and the cells as UL 2580.
• Lights. A 500 lumen headlight, and a tail light built into the rack with a brake light and turn signals.
• Tracking. Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, so a stolen bike can show up on your phone’s map. It’s not a lock.
• NFC unlock. The display unlocks with an NFC card.
• Water. IPX6 for the bike, IPX7 for the battery.
• Recalls. I searched the CPSC database on Oct 26, 2026 and found no Velotric recalls.

Warranty, returns and support

Warranty. Velotric’s standard limited warranty gives 5 years on the frame, 2 years on the battery and electrical parts and 1 year on other components. If you register free within 60 days, Velotric extends it: electrical parts and the battery to 3 years (battery 3 years or 400 cycles) and the frame to 10 years. Velotric also offers a paid extension until day 180. The Discover 3 is on Velotric’s list of eligible models; 2024 and older models are excluded.

Returns. Velotric gives 14 days from delivery. A new, unused bike costs $200 in restocking. A used bike costs 22% of the price. Refusing delivery also costs $200. Discount code value is taken off the refund. Used batteries can’t be returned except under warranty, and “Built and Delivered” fees aren’t refunded.

Shipping. Free to the contiguous US, in 3 to 5 business days.

Support. [email protected] or +1 888 559 3099.

How it compares with bikes I’ve filmed

The ride notes in my reviews are about the bikes I filmed. The Discover 3 column is spec-only.

About the weights. All three weights are Velotric’s own listed figures, and Velotric doesn’t say exactly how each was measured. On top of that, Electric Bike Report’s scale put a large Discover 3 at 65 lb, 4 lb over the listing, so the “lighter than the Discover 2” difference may not hold on a scale. I haven’t weighed any of them myself for these pages.

Against the Discover 2. When I tested the Discover 2, I concluded “it really is a very high quality ebike,” and my main complaint was that the seat post slipped until I clamped it very tight. Those notes are about the Discover 2. On paper, the Discover 3 adds 24Wh of battery, an air fork, a suspension seatpost, an 8-speed, trackers and NFC. Whether the new seatpost fixes the slipping I saw, I can’t say without riding it. If you don’t need those extras, the Discover 2 is $500 less on Oct 26, 2026.

Against the Discover 1. The Discover 1 I reviewed had a 500W motor. The Discover 3 has more power, more battery and a rack included.

Who it’s for, on paper

• Commuters who want 30+ miles at full assist and a long Eco range.
• Tall riders, since the Large goes to 6’7” with the suspension seatpost.
• Riders worried about theft who want Find My or Find Hub tracking.
• Anyone who wants to try torque and cadence and pick the feel they like.

What I’d check before buying

1. Your size, against both height ranges, with and without the suspension seatpost.
2. Whether you need the Discover 3 extras, or whether the $1,499 Discover 2 covers you.
3. The weight. Plan on about 65 lb if you lift it onto a rack or up stairs.
4. Your throttle setting. Keep it at 20 mph if you want the bike to fit the class rules.
5. The return costs. 14 days, $200 if new and unused, 22% if ridden.
6. Warranty registration. Register within 60 days for the free extension.

FAQ

Has Will ridden the Discover 3?

No. This page is built from Velotric’s official pages and policies, the CPSC and independent reviews, all linked below. I have ridden the Discover 1 and the Discover 2.

Is the Discover 3 street legal?

As shipped, it’s a 20 mph bike that can be switched between Class 1, 2 and 3. Custom Mode can raise the throttle to 28 mph, which is outside the class rules, and Velotric says it isn’t supported in California. Keep the throttle at 20 mph to stay inside the class rules.

How far does it go?

Velotric says up to 80 miles on pedal assist. Electric Bike Report got 86.7 miles in Eco and 37.4 miles in Turbo.

How much does it weigh?

Velotric lists 61 lb. Electric Bike Report weighed a large with fenders and pedals at 65 lb.

What’s new compared with the Discover 2?

On paper: a 730Wh battery, an air fork, a suspension seatpost, an 8-speed, trackers, NFC unlock and a 3.5 inch display, for $500 more.

Can I return it?

Within 14 days of delivery. Velotric charges $200 if it’s new and unused, or 22% of the price if it’s been used.

Sources

All accessed Oct 26, 2026.

• Velotric Discover 3 product page (specs, price, sizes, Custom Mode, limits)
• Velotric store listing (current models and prices)
• Velotric warranty
• Velotric refund policy
• Velotric shipping policy
• Electric Bike Report, Velotric Discover 3 review (range, hill, brakes, weight, app)
• CPSC recall search

Related

• Velotric Discover 2 review
• Velotric Discover 1 review
• E-bike laws by state

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