Ride1Up Vorsa vs Velotric Summit 1
Ride1Up Vorsa wins on price; Velotric Summit 1 wins on steepest hill at 8 mph, full charge. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Vorsa goes about 46 miles and the Summit 1 about 46 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Vorsa | Summit 1 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 46 mi | 46 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 30 mi | 30 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 37 mi | 36 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 18% | 20% | Summit 1 |
| BatteryRated capacity | 720 Wh | 706 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,595 | $1,699 | Vorsa |
| WeightWith battery | 65 lb | 62 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 440 lb | 440 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 6.6 h | 4.7 h | Summit 1 |
| 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 | 83 vs 81 mi | 50 vs 50 mi | 34 vs 34 mi | 33 vs 33 mi |
| 200 lb | 73 vs 72 mi | 44 vs 44 mi | 33 vs 32 mi | 29 vs 28 mi |
| 250 lb | 66 vs 65 mi | 39 vs 39 mi | 31 vs 30 mi | 25 vs 25 mi |
| 300 lb | 60 vs 59 mi | 35 vs 35 mi | 30 vs 29 mi | 22 vs 22 mi |
Vorsa first, then Summit 1. 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.