Velotric Fold 1 vs Velotric Fold 1 Plus
Velotric Fold 1 wins on price; Velotric Fold 1 Plus wins on nothing measurable. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the Fold 1 goes about 39 miles and the Fold 1 Plus about 39 miles per charge.
Where they differ
A gap under 5% is called a tie: it's inside the model's uncertainty.
| Measure | Fold 1 | Fold 1 Plus | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 39 mi | 39 mi | Tie |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 25 mi | 25 mi | Tie |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 31 mi | 31 mi | Tie |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 16% | 16% | Tie |
| BatteryRated capacity | 608 Wh | 608 Wh | Tie |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,299 | $1,499 | Fold 1 |
| WeightWith battery | 63 lb | 63 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 440 lb | 450 lb | Tie |
| Full chargeStock charger, empty to full | 5.7 h | 5.7 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 | 68 vs 68 mi | 42 vs 42 mi | 29 vs 29 mi | 28 vs 28 mi |
| 200 lb | 60 vs 60 mi | 37 vs 37 mi | 27 vs 27 mi | 24 vs 24 mi |
| 250 lb | 53 vs 53 mi | 33 vs 33 mi | 26 vs 26 mi | 21 vs 21 mi |
| 300 lb | 48 vs 48 mi | 30 vs 30 mi | 24 vs 24 mi | 19 vs 19 mi |
Fold 1 first, then Fold 1 Plus. 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.