Aventon · Commuter & cruiser · discontinued
Aventon Level.2: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Aventon Level.2 at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 45 miles per charge (36–54 mi), using 13.3 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 60 miles. That is about 76% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 29 miles. It is discontinued; Aventon's current successor is the Aventon Level 4 REC ($1,999), about 47 miles in the same riding.
672
Wh battery
500
W motor
28
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Aventon Level.2 go for your weight?
Miles per full charge on a new battery at 70°F on pavement, no wind. Each number is the middle of a ±20% band. Aventon claims up to 60 miles (pas 1, flat terrain, 160 lb rider).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 87 mi (70–105) | 49 mi (39–59) | 34 mi (27–40) | 32 mi (26–38) |
| 200 lb | 78 mi (62–94) | 43 mi (34–52) | 32 mi (26–39) | 28 mi (22–33) |
| 250 lb | 71 mi (57–85) | 38 mi (31–46) | 31 mi (25–37) | 24 mi (19–29) |
| 300 lb | 65 mi (52–78) | 35 mi (28–41) | 30 mi (24–36) | 21 mi (17–26) |
- Easy 12 mph: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat
- Everyday 16 mph: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Fast 20 mph: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Throttle, hills: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly
Independent range tests
Reviewers rode the Level.2 until the battery died. Our model, run in the same conditions (180 lb rider assumed; testers don't publish weight), is shown next to each result.
lowest assist
66.78 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 10.1 Wh/mi
Our model: 57 mi (46–69) within band
highest assist
34.69 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 19.4 Wh/mi
Our model: 40 mi (32–47) within band
Can the Aventon Level.2 climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 864 W peak. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, throttle | 18 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 19 mph | 12 mph | 8 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 16 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 17 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 14% on throttle, 16% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 500 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (3 A)
4 h 29 min
With a 5 A charger
3 h 6 min
Cost per full charge
$0.14
Cost per mile
0.29¢
US average residential electricity, 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 85% charger efficiency. Charge time: constant current to ~85%, then about an hour of top-off.
Range in cold weather
70°F
45
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
42
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
37
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
33
mi · 75% cap.
Everyday scenario, 180 lb rider. Capacity loss is temporary; store and charge the battery indoors and never charge it below freezing.
Simulate your own ride on the Level.2
Aventon Level.2 specs
From the Aventon product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Aventon doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,499
Source note
aventon.com product JSON on 2026-10-23: $1,499 (compare-at $1,899). The page is still live, but all 4 variants show available=false. The April 2024 archived page showed $1,699. aventon.com
- Class
- Class 2-3, throttle
Source note
Ships as Class 2 and can be unlocked to Class 3 (28 mph on pedal assist), per the brand spec overview. web.archive.org
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
Source note
Pedal assist after the Class 3 unlock. Throttle is limited to 20 mph. web.archive.org
- Battery
- 672 Wh (48 V × 14 Ah), removable
Source note
- Motor
- 500 W nominal, 864 W peak, rear hub
Source note
- Torque
- Not published
Source note
Neither the brand page nor Electric Bike Report gives a torque figure. eRideHero lists 60 Nm, but that was not verified on a brand source.
- Pedal sensor
- Torque
- Claimed range
- Up to 60 mi (PAS 1, flat terrain, 160 lb rider)
Source note
- Weight
- 62 lb with battery
Source note
Electric Bike Report lists a claimed 61 lb. aventon.com
- Max load
- 300 lb rider + cargo
Source note
The brand lists a 'Total Weight Limit' of 300 lb. aventon.com
- Wheels & tires
- 27.5" × 2.1"
- Frame
- Double-butted aluminum alloy; step-over and step-through versions
- Charger
- 3 A
Source note
- Safety certification
- UL 2849
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Aventon Level.2?
Aventon rates the Level.2 for 300 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 35 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Aventon Level.2 climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 14% (our estimate from its 864 W peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 16%. On a 10% hill it holds about 11 mph on throttle.
How long does the Aventon Level.2 take to charge?
About 4 h 29 min from empty with the 3 A charger, or about 3 h 6 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.14 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.29¢ per mile.
Is the Aventon Level.2 a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Aventon lists it as Class 2-3, with a top assisted speed of 28 mph and a throttle. Class 3 speeds (up to 28 mph) are limited to pedal assist; on throttle, Class 2 rules cap it at 20 mph.
Which hitch racks fit the Level.2?
At 62 lb with battery (about 54 lb without it) and 2.1" tires, 21 of 23 hitch racks we track can carry it (some only with the battery removed).
| Kuat Piston ION 2-bike | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| 1UP USA Super Duty Double | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Saris MHS 2 Bike Package | 100 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack Pro | 85 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima OnRamp LX | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks RV Rider E-Bike Rack | 80 lb/bike | Fits |
| Aventon Hitch Rack | 77 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule Epos 2-bike | 75 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima StageTwo | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Hollywood Racks Destination E | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Allen Sports High Capacity Locking Premier for Electric Bikes | 70 lb/bike | Fits |
| Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike | 67 lb/bike | Fits |
| Yakima OnRamp | 66 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule EasyFold XT 2 | 65 lb/bike | Fits |
| 1UP USA Heavy Duty Double | 65 lb/bike | Fits |
| Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike | 60 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
Doesn't fit: Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 (too heavy), Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (too heavy).
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