Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro vs Velotric Fold 1 Plus
Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, price; Velotric Fold 1 Plus wins on weight, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Ranger 3.0 Pro goes about 42 miles and the Fold 1 Plus about 39 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Ranger 3.0 Pro | Fold 1 Plus | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 42 mi | 39 mi | Ranger 3.0 Pro |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 28 mi | 25 mi | Ranger 3.0 Pro |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 34 mi | 31 mi | Ranger 3.0 Pro |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 20% | 16% | Ranger 3.0 Pro |
| BatteryRated capacity | 720 Wh | 608 Wh | Ranger 3.0 Pro |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,399 | $1,499 | Ranger 3.0 Pro |
| WeightWith battery | 75 lb | 63 lb | Fold 1 Plus |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 440 lb | 450 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.6 h | 5.7 h | Fold 1 Plus |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 28 mph | 28 mph | Tie |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 68 vs 68 mi | 45 vs 42 mi | 31 vs 29 mi | 31 vs 28 mi |
| 200 lb | 59 vs 60 mi | 41 vs 37 mi | 30 vs 27 mi | 27 vs 24 mi |
| 250 lb | 53 vs 53 mi | 36 vs 33 mi | 28 vs 26 mi | 23 vs 21 mi |
| 300 lb | 48 vs 48 mi | 32 vs 30 mi | 26 vs 24 mi | 21 vs 19 mi |
Ranger 3.0 Pro first, then Fold 1 Plus. 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.