Ride1Up · Folding
Ride1Up Portola: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Ride1Up Portola at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 46 miles per charge (37–55 mi), using 14 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 60 miles. That is about 77% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 30 miles.
720
Wh battery
750
W motor
28
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-20. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Ride1Up Portola 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. Ride1Up claims 30–60 miles (15 ah battery; depends on rider weight, terrain and assist).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 80 mi (64–96) | 50 mi (40–59) | 34 mi (27–41) | 33 mi (27–40) |
| 200 lb | 71 mi (57–85) | 44 mi (35–53) | 32 mi (26–39) | 28 mi (23–34) |
| 250 lb | 63 mi (51–76) | 39 mi (31–47) | 30 mi (24–37) | 25 mi (20–30) |
| 300 lb | 57 mi (46–69) | 35 mi (28–42) | 29 mi (23–35) | 22 mi (18–27) |
- 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
Can the Ride1Up Portola climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at an estimated 1,200 W peak, limited by its 90 Nm of torque. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, throttle | 22 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 23 mph | 15 mph | 11 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 19 mph | 11 mph | 8 mph |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 20 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 20% on throttle, 22% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 750 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
6 h 36 min
With a 5 A charger
3 h 15 min
Cost per full charge
$0.16
Cost per mile
0.30¢
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
46
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
43
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
38
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 Portola
Ride1Up Portola specs
From the Ride1Up product page, checked 2026-10-20. est. marks values Ride1Up doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,095
Source note
15 Ah battery; 10 Ah version from $895
- Class
- Class 1/2/3, throttle
- Top assisted speed
- 28 mph
- Battery
- 720 Wh (48 V × 15 Ah), removable est.
Source note
48 V × 15 Ah
- Motor
- 750 W nominal, rear hub
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Pedal sensor
- Torque and cadence
- Claimed range
- 30–60 mi (15 Ah battery; depends on rider weight, terrain and assist)
- Weight
- 63 lb with battery
- Max load
- 342 lb rider + cargo
- Wheels & tires
- 20" × 3"
- Frame
- Folding
- Charger
- 2 A
- Safety certification
- UL 2849 (e-bike) + UL 2271 (battery)
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Ride1Up Portola?
Ride1Up rates the Portola for 342 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 35 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Ride1Up Portola climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 20% (our estimate from its 1200 W estimated peak power and 90 Nm). With moderate pedaling, about 22%. On a 10% hill it holds about 14 mph on throttle.
How long does the Ride1Up Portola take to charge?
About 6 h 36 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 3 h 15 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.16 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.30¢ per mile.
Is the Ride1Up Portola a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Ride1Up lists it as Class 1/2/3, 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 Portola?
At 63 lb with battery (about 55 lb without it) and 3" 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 (wheel size out of range).
All hitch racks →Spare battery and charger
A second battery doubles range for long days; the simulator's custom mode lets you enter the combined watt-hours.
