Ride1Up · Commuter & cruiser · discontinued
Ride1Up Roadster V2: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Ride1Up Roadster V2 at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 18 miles per charge (15–22 mi), using 12.3 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 30 miles. That is about 61% of the claim. At full assist with almost no pedaling over hills it drops to about 12 miles. It is discontinued; Ride1Up's current successor is the Ride1Up Roadster v3 ($1,295), about 26 miles in the same riding.
252
Wh battery
350
W motor
24
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Ride1Up Roadster V2 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 20–30 miles (depends on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist level).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Full assist, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 35 mi (28–42) | 20 mi (16–24) | 13 mi (10–16) | 13 mi (11–16) |
| 200 lb | 31 mi (25–37) | 17 mi (14–21) | 12 mi (10–15) | 11 mi (9–13) |
| 250 lb | 28 mi (22–34) | 15 mi (12–18) | 12 mi (9–14) | 10 mi (8–12) |
| 300 lb | 26 mi (20–31) | 14 mi (11–16) | 11 mi (9–14) | 9 mi (7–10) |
- 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 Roadster V2 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 · 16 mph avg
32.91 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 7.7 Wh/mi
Our model: 18 mi (15–22) outside band
PAS 1; ridden by a 14-year-old, 130 lb rider
highest assist
16.11 mi
measured by Electric Bike Report · 15.6 Wh/mi
Our model: 15 mi (12–18) within band
PAS 5
Can the Ride1Up Roadster V2 climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 500 W peak, limited by its 40 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, full assist | 13 mph | 7 mph | stalls |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 15 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph |
| 250 lb, full assist | 11 mph | stalls | stalls |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 13 mph | 7 mph | 4 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 9% on throttle, 11% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 350 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
3 h 33 min
With a 5 A charger
2 h 1 min
Cost per full charge
$0.05
Cost per mile
0.27¢
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
18
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
17
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
15
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
13
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 Roadster V2
Ride1Up Roadster V2 specs
From the Ride1Up product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Ride1Up doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $895
Source note
ride1up.com/product/roadster-v2/ now 301-redirects to the Roadster v3 (checked 2026-10-23), so the V2 is no longer sold new. Last archived price (Sep 2024 snapshot) was $895 with every variant out of stock. Earlier list prices: $995 (Aug 2020 snapshot), $1,095 (2022 to Jan 2024, with sales down to $795). web.archive.org
- Class
- Class 3, no throttle
Source note
Brand: 'Class 3 electric bike, up to 24 mph on pedal assist'. Pedal assist only, no throttle. web.archive.org
- Top assisted speed
- 24 mph
Source note
Pedal-assist cutoff stated by the brand. web.archive.org
- Battery
- 252 Wh (36 V × 7 Ah) est.
Source note
Brand lists '36V 7.0ah Samsung 35e Cells'; 36 x 7 = 252 Wh (Electric Bike Report also uses 252Wh). web.archive.org
- Motor
- 350 W nominal, 500 W peak, rear hub
Source note
- Torque
- 40 Nm
Source note
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- 20–30 mi (Depends on rider weight, terrain, incline and assist level)
Source note
- Weight
- 33 lb with battery
Source note
Electric Bike Report also lists 33 lb. web.archive.org
- Max load
- 300 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Brand 'Weight Capacity' 300 lb; Electric Bike Report lists 275 lb. web.archive.org
- Wheels & tires
- 28" × 1.1"
- Frame
- 6061 aluminum with in-frame battery (removable only for service, not for daily charging); single-speed Toptrans belt drive, dual-pivot rim brakes, 700x28c road tires; Small and Large sizes
- Charger
- 2 A
Source note
36V 2A charger web.archive.org
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Ride1Up Roadster V2?
Ride1Up rates the Roadster V2 for 300 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 14 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Ride1Up Roadster V2 climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 9% (our estimate from its 500 W peak power and 40 Nm). With moderate pedaling, about 11%. On a 10% hill it holds about 7 mph on throttle.
How long does the Ride1Up Roadster V2 take to charge?
About 3 h 33 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 2 h 1 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.05 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.27¢ per mile.
Is the Ride1Up Roadster V2 a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Ride1Up lists it as Class 3, with a top assisted speed of 24 mph and no 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 Roadster V2?
At 33 lb with battery and 1.1" tires, 23 of 23 hitch racks we track can carry it.
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