Velotric · Fat tire · discontinued
Velotric Nomad 1: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Velotric Nomad 1 at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 41 miles per charge (33–49 mi), using 15.3 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 55 miles. That is about 74% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 27 miles. It is discontinued; Velotric's current successor is the Velotric Nomad 2 ($1,999), about 41 miles in the same riding.
691
Wh battery
750
W motor
25
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Velotric Nomad 1 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. Velotric claims up to 55 miles (pedal assist. the brand also claims 52 miles on throttle. the nomad 1 plus page states a 187 lb rider, pas 1, flat roads.).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 65 mi (52–78) | 43 mi (34–51) | 30 mi (24–36) | 30 mi (24–36) |
| 200 lb | 57 mi (46–69) | 39 mi (31–47) | 28 mi (23–34) | 26 mi (21–31) |
| 250 lb | 51 mi (41–61) | 35 mi (28–42) | 27 mi (21–32) | 23 mi (18–27) |
| 300 lb | 46 mi (37–55) | 31 mi (25–38) | 25 mi (20–30) | 20 mi (16–24) |
- 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 Velotric Nomad 1 climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 1,200 W peak, limited by its 75 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 | 21 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 22 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph |
| 250 lb, throttle | 19 mph | 11 mph | stalls |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 20 mph | 12 mph | 8 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 19% on throttle, 21% 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 (3 A)
4 h 35 min
With a 5 A charger
3 h 9 min
Cost per full charge
$0.15
Cost per mile
0.33¢
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
41
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
37
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
33
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
29
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 Nomad 1
Velotric Nomad 1 specs
From the Velotric product page, checked 2026-10-23. est. marks values Velotric doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $1,499
Source note
velotricbike.com archived May 2023: $1,499 (compare-at $1,599). The same URL now shows the revised 'Nomad 1 Plus' at $1,899, with every variant (both frames, all colors) unavailable on 2026-10-23, so the line is not sold new.
- Class
- Class 2, throttle
Source note
Brand (2023): '750W Class 2 with Throttle Assist'. The Nomad 1 Plus is adjustable from 12 to 28 mph (Class 1-3).
- Top assisted speed
- 25 mph
Source note
Brand: 'Top speed 25 mph'; comparison table: '20 MPH Unlockable to 25 MPH'. Ships capped at 20 mph.
- Battery
- 691 Wh (48 V × 14.4 Ah), removable
Source note
Brand: Samsung 21700 cells, 48V 14.4Ah removable battery. The Nomad 1 Plus page lists '48V, 691Wh'.
- Motor
- 750 W nominal, 1,200 W peak, rear hub
- Torque
- 75 Nm
Source note
Brand comparison table: '750W (Peak 1200W), 75Nm'.
- Pedal sensor
- Cadence
- Claimed range
- Up to 55 mi (Pedal assist. The brand also claims 52 miles on throttle. The Nomad 1 Plus page states a 187 lb rider, PAS 1, flat roads.)
- Weight
- 73 lb with battery
Source note
Brand comparison table: 72/73 lb (step-thru/high-step). The Nomad 1 Plus page lists 70/71 lb. Electric Bike Report weighed a Nomad 1 Plus at 85 lb.
- Max load
- 440 lb rider + cargo
Source note
Brand 'Max Bike Load 440lbs'.
- Wheels & tires
- 26" × 4"
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy fat-tire frame with integrated lockable down-tube battery; step-thru and high-step; 80mm hydraulic suspension fork with lockout
- Charger
- 3 A
Source note
48V 3A, 5-6 h
- Safety certification
- UL 2271
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Velotric Nomad 1?
Velotric rates the Nomad 1 for 440 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 31 miles in everyday riding.
Can the Velotric Nomad 1 climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 19% (our estimate from its 1200 W peak power and 75 Nm). With moderate pedaling, about 21%. On a 10% hill it holds about 13 mph on throttle.
How long does the Velotric Nomad 1 take to charge?
About 4 h 35 min from empty with the 3 A charger, or about 3 h 9 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.15 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.33¢ per mile.
Is the Velotric Nomad 1 a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Velotric lists it as Class 2, with a top assisted speed of 25 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 Nomad 1?
At 73 lb with battery (about 65 lb without it) and 4" tires, 12 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 |
| Yakima StageTwo | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Hollywood Racks Destination E | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Allen Sports High Capacity Locking Premier for Electric Bikes | 70 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
| Kuat Piston Pro X 2-bike | 67 lb/bike | Fits with battery removed |
Doesn't fit: Thule Epos 2-bike (tires too wide), Yakima OnRamp (tires too wide), Thule EasyFold XT 2 (tires too wide), 1UP USA Heavy Duty Double (tires too wide), Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-bike (too heavy), Kuat NV 2.0 2-bike (too heavy), Kuat NV Base 2.0 2-bike (too heavy), Saris Door County 2-Bike Motorized (tires too wide), Saris SuperClamp G4 2-Bike (too heavy), Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 (tires too wide), Saris Freedom G2 2-Bike (tires too wide).
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