Rad Power Bikes Radster Road vs Velotric Discover 3
Rad Power Bikes Radster Road wins on nothing measurable; Velotric Discover 3 wins on throttle range on hills, weight, max load, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Radster Road goes about 45 miles and the Discover 3 about 48 miles per charge.
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Radster Road45mi everyday
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Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Radster Road | Discover 3 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 45 mi | 48 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 29 mi | 31 mi | Discover 3 |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 36 mi | 38 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 17% | 17% | Tie |
| BatteryRated capacity | 720 Wh | 730 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,999 | $1,999 | Tie |
| WeightWith battery | 75 lb | 61 lb | Discover 3 |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 320 lb | 440 lb | Discover 3 |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.6 h | 4.8 h | Discover 3 |
| 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 | 80 vs 85 mi | 49 vs 51 mi | 34 vs 35 mi | 32 vs 34 mi |
| 200 lb | 72 vs 75 mi | 43 vs 45 mi | 32 vs 33 mi | 28 vs 29 mi |
| 250 lb | 64 vs 67 mi | 38 vs 40 mi | 31 vs 32 mi | 24 vs 26 mi |
| 300 lb | 59 vs 61 mi | 35 vs 36 mi | 29 vs 30 mi | 22 vs 23 mi |
Radster Road first, then Discover 3. 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.