Aventon Soltera 2.5 vs Gotrax Emerge
Aventon Soltera 2.5 wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, battery, max load; Gotrax Emerge wins on price, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Soltera 2.5 goes about 24 miles and the Emerge about 19 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Soltera 2.5 | Emerge | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 24 mi | 19 mi | Soltera 2.5 |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 16 mi | 12 mi | Soltera 2.5 |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 19 mi | 15 mi | Soltera 2.5 |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 9% | 9% | Tie |
| BatteryRated capacity | 346 Wh | 270 Wh | Soltera 2.5 |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,199 | $449 | Emerge |
| WeightWith battery | 46 lb | 47.7 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 300 lb | 265 lb | Soltera 2.5 |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 4.5 h | 3.7 h | Emerge |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 20 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 47 vs 36 mi | 26 vs 21 mi | 18 vs 14 mi | 17 vs 13 mi |
| 200 lb | 42 vs 32 mi | 23 vs 18 mi | 17 vs 13 mi | 15 vs 12 mi |
| 250 lb | 38 vs 29 mi | 20 vs 16 mi | 16 vs 13 mi | 13 vs 10 mi |
| 300 lb | 34 vs 27 mi | 18 vs 14 mi | 15 vs 12 mi | 11 vs 9 mi |
Soltera 2.5 first, then Emerge. 70°F, pavement, new battery. Scenarios: Easy cruise: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat; Everyday: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Fast commute: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills; Throttle only: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly.