Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 vs Velotric GoMad
Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 wins on nothing measurable; Velotric GoMad wins on throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, price, weight, max load, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the RadWagon 5 goes about 40 miles and the GoMad about 42 miles per charge.
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Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | RadWagon 5 | GoMad | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 40 mi | 42 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 27 mi | 30 mi | GoMad |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 33 mi | 36 mi | GoMad |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 16% | 18% | GoMad |
| BatteryRated capacity | 720 Wh | 802 Wh | GoMad |
| PriceBrand store, today | $2,399 | $1,999 | GoMad |
| WeightWith battery | 86 lb | 77 lb | GoMad |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 375 lb | 500 lb | GoMad |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.6 h | 5.2 h | GoMad |
| 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 | 67 vs 68 mi | 42 vs 44 mi | 29 vs 31 mi | 30 vs 33 mi |
| 200 lb | 61 vs 60 mi | 39 vs 41 mi | 27 vs 29 mi | 26 vs 29 mi |
| 250 lb | 55 vs 54 mi | 35 vs 38 mi | 26 vs 28 mi | 23 vs 25 mi |
| 300 lb | 50 vs 49 mi | 32 vs 34 mi | 25 vs 26 mi | 21 vs 23 mi |
RadWagon 5 first, then GoMad. 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.