Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep vs Velotric Discover M
Trek Verve+ 2 Lowstep wins on weight; Velotric Discover M wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery, max load, top assisted speed. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Verve+ 2 Lowstep goes about 27 miles and the Discover M about 51 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Verve+ 2 Lowstep | Discover M | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 27 mi | 51 mi | Discover M |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 17 mi | 33 mi | Discover M |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 21 mi | 40 mi | Discover M |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 10% | 17% | Discover M |
| BatteryRated capacity | 400 Wh | 802 Wh | Discover M |
| PriceBrand store, today | $2,399.93 | $2,499 | Tie |
| WeightWith battery | 51.8 lb | 60 lb | Verve+ 2 Lowstep |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 248 lb | 440 lb | Discover M |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 5.0 h | 5.2 h | Tie |
| Top assisted speedBrand spec | 20 mph | 28 mph | Discover M |
Range at every rider weight
| Rider | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Throttle, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 52 vs 90 mi | 29 vs 55 mi | 19 vs 37 mi | 19 vs 36 mi |
| 200 lb | 46 vs 80 mi | 25 vs 48 mi | 19 vs 35 mi | 16 vs 31 mi |
| 250 lb | 42 vs 72 mi | 23 vs 43 mi | 18 vs 33 mi | 14 vs 27 mi |
| 300 lb | 38 vs 65 mi | 20 vs 38 mi | 17 vs 32 mi | 13 vs 24 mi |
Verve+ 2 Lowstep first, then Discover M. 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.