Aventon Soltera 3 ADV vs Velotric Tempo
Aventon Soltera 3 ADV wins on weight, full charge; Velotric Tempo wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, max load, top assisted speed. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Soltera 3 ADV goes about 26 miles and the Tempo about 27 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Soltera 3 ADV | Tempo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 26 mi | 27 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 17 mi | 17 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 21 mi | 21 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 7% | 10% | Tempo |
| BatteryRated capacity | 367 Wh | 374 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,499 | $1,499 | Tie |
| WeightWith battery | 37 lb | 39 lb | Soltera 3 ADV |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 300 lb | 330 lb | Tempo |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 2.9 h | 4.8 h | Soltera 3 ADV |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 28 mph | Tempo |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 50 vs 51 mi | 29 vs 29 mi | 19 vs 19 mi | 19 vs 19 mi |
| 200 lb | 45 vs 46 mi | 25 vs 25 mi | 18 vs 18 mi | 16 vs 16 mi |
| 250 lb | 41 vs 41 mi | 22 vs 22 mi | 17 vs 18 mi | 14 vs 14 mi |
| 300 lb | 37 vs 37 mi | 20 vs 20 mi | 17 vs 17 mi | 12 vs 13 mi |
Soltera 3 ADV first, then Tempo. 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.