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Velotric Nomad 2: real range, hills and charging

A 180 lb rider on the Velotric Nomad 2 at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 41 miles per charge (33–50 mi), using 15.4 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 65 miles. That is about 64% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 28 miles.

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Price at Velotric $1,999

706

Wh battery

750

W motor

mph max

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Price checked 2026-10-20. We may earn a commission.

How far does the Velotric Nomad 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. Velotric claims up to 65 miles (187 lb rider, pas 1 (eco), flat road; 45 mi on throttle).

Rider weight	Easy 12 mph	Everyday 16 mph	Fast 20 mph	Throttle, hills
150 lb	66 mi (53–80)	44 mi (35–52)	31 mi (25–37)	30 mi (24–36)
200 lb	58 mi (47–70)	40 mi (32–48)	29 mi (23–35)	26 mi (21–31)
250 lb	52 mi (42–62)	35 mi (28–42)	27 mi (22–33)	23 mi (18–28)
300 lb	47 mi (37–56)	32 mi (25–38)	26 mi (21–31)	21 mi (16–25)

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 2 climb hills?

Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at its 1,300 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	20 mph	12 mph	8 mph
250 lb, pedaling	21 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 (3 A)

4 h 40 min

With a 5 A charger

3 h 12 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

mi · 100% cap.

50°F

mi · 94% cap.

32°F

mi · 85% cap.

20°F

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 2

E-bike

706 Wh750 W28 mph max75 lbFull specs →

Rider weight180 lb

Cargo0 lb

Average speed16 mph

How you ride

Terrain

Weather, surface & battery age70°F · no wind · paved · new battery

Temperature70°F

Headwind0 mph

Battery health100%

About 80% after ~800 full charges

Surface

Estimated range

Velotric Nomad 2

41miles

likely 33–50 mi · 15.4 Wh/mi · 2h 35m of riding

0 miBrand claim: 65 mi (64% of it)

Cost / mile

0.33¢

$0.15 per full charge

Full charge

4h 40m

3 A charger

Steepest hill

21%

at 8 mph, motor peak

Usable energy

635 Wh

of 706 Wh rated

Speed

16 mph

average, moving

Ride time

2h 35m

until empty

Same ride, different pedaling

Throttle only

35 mi

Relaxed pedaling

41 mi

Moderate pedaling

47 mi

Hard pedaling

55 mi

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Velotric Nomad 2 specs

From the Velotric product page, checked 2026-10-20. est. marks values Velotric doesn't confirm.

Price: $1,999
Class: Class 1/2/3, throttle
Top assisted speed: 28 mph
Battery: 706 Wh (48 V × 14.7 Ah), removable
Motor: 750 W nominal, 1,300 W peak, rear hub
Torque: 90 Nm
Pedal sensor: Torque and cadence
Claimed range: Up to 65 mi (187 lb rider, PAS 1 (Eco), flat road; 45 mi on throttle)
Weight: 75 lb with battery
Max load: 505 lb rider + cargo
Wheels & tires: 26" × 4"
Frame: Step-thru or high-step, 100 mm fork
Charger: 3 A
Safety certification: UL 2849 (e-bike system) + UL 2271 (battery)

Replaces or follows: Velotric Nomad 1.

Common questions

What is the weight limit of the Velotric Nomad 2?

Velotric rates the Nomad 2 for 505 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 32 miles in everyday riding.

Can the Velotric Nomad 2 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 1300 W 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 Velotric Nomad 2 take to charge?

About 4 h 40 min from empty with the 3 A charger, or about 3 h 12 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 2 a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?

Velotric 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 Nomad 2?

At 75 lb with battery (about 67 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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