Ride1Up Roadster v3 vs Velotric Tempo
Ride1Up Roadster v3 wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, price; Velotric Tempo wins on max load. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Roadster v3 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 | Roadster v3 | 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 | 20 mi | 21 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 12% | 10% | Roadster v3 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 360 Wh | 374 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,295 | $1,499 | Roadster v3 |
| WeightWith battery | 40 lb | 39 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 300 lb | 330 lb | Tempo |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 4.6 h | 4.8 h | Tie |
| 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 | 49 vs 51 mi | 28 vs 29 mi | 18 vs 19 mi | 18 vs 19 mi |
| 200 lb | 44 vs 46 mi | 24 vs 25 mi | 18 vs 18 mi | 16 vs 16 mi |
| 250 lb | 40 vs 41 mi | 22 vs 22 mi | 17 vs 18 mi | 14 vs 14 mi |
| 300 lb | 36 vs 37 mi | 19 vs 20 mi | 16 vs 17 mi | 12 vs 13 mi |
Roadster v3 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.