Velotric · Commuter & cruiser

Velotric Summit 1: real range, hills and charging

A 180 lb rider on the Velotric Summit 1 at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 46 miles per charge (37–55 mi), using 13.8 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 70 miles. That is about 66% of the claim. On throttle only over hills it drops to about 30 miles.

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Price at Velotric $1,699

$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 Summit 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 70 miles (187 lb rider, pas 1 (eco), flat road; 60 mi on throttle).

Rider weight	Easy 12 mph	Everyday 16 mph	Fast 20 mph	Throttle, hills
150 lb	81 mi (65–98)	50 mi (40–60)	34 mi (27–40)	33 mi (26–39)
200 lb	72 mi (58–87)	44 mi (35–52)	32 mi (26–38)	28 mi (23–34)
250 lb	65 mi (52–78)	39 mi (31–46)	30 mi (24–37)	25 mi (20–30)
300 lb	59 mi (47–71)	35 mi (28–42)	29 mi (23–35)	22 mi (18–26)

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

Can the Velotric Summit 1 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	23 mph	15 mph	11 mph
180 lb, pedaling	24 mph	16 mph	12 mph
250 lb, throttle	20 mph	12 mph	9 mph
250 lb, pedaling	22 mph	13 mph	9 mph

Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 22% on throttle, 24% 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

0.30¢

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

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 Summit 1

E-bike

706 Wh750 W28 mph max62 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 Summit 1

46miles

likely 37–55 mi · 13.8 Wh/mi · 2h 52m of riding

0 miBrand claim: 70 mi (66% of it)

Cost / mile

0.30¢

$0.15 per full charge

Full charge

4h 40m

3 A charger

Steepest hill

23%

at 8 mph, motor peak

Usable energy

635 Wh

of 706 Wh rated

Speed

16 mph

average, moving

Ride time

2h 52m

until empty

Same ride, different pedaling

Throttle only

39 mi

Relaxed pedaling

46 mi

Moderate pedaling

52 mi

Hard pedaling

62 mi

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Velotric Summit 1 specs

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

Price: $1,699 (list $1,999)
Class: Class 1/2/3, throttle
Top assisted speed: 28 mph
Battery: 706 Wh (48 V), removable
Motor: 750 W nominal, 1,300 W peak, rear hub
Torque: 90 Nm
Pedal sensor: Torque and cadence
Claimed range: Up to 70 mi (187 lb rider, PAS 1 (Eco), flat road; 60 mi on throttle)
Weight: 62 lb with battery
Max load: 440 lb rider + cargo
Wheels & tires: 27.5" × 2.6"
Frame: Trail hybrid, 120 mm fork
Charger: 3 A
Safety certification: UL 2849 (e-bike system) + UL 2271 (battery)

Common questions

What is the weight limit of the Velotric Summit 1?

Velotric rates the Summit 1 for 440 lb total (rider plus cargo). At 300 lb it still goes about 35 miles in everyday riding.

Can the Velotric Summit 1 climb steep hills?

On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 22% (our estimate from its 1300 W peak power and 90 Nm). With moderate pedaling, about 24%. On a 10% hill it holds about 15 mph on throttle.

How long does the Velotric Summit 1 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 0.30¢ per mile.

Is the Velotric Summit 1 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 Summit 1?

At 62 lb with battery (about 54 lb without it) and 2.6" 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