Velotric T1 ST Plus vs Velotric Tempo
Velotric T1 ST Plus wins on price; Velotric Tempo wins on everyday range (180 lb), throttle range on hills, range with a 280 lb rider, steepest hill at 8 mph, battery. For a 180 lb rider in everyday riding, the T1 ST Plus goes about 25 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 | T1 ST Plus | Tempo | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday range (180 lb)16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills | 25 mi | 27 mi | Tempo |
| Throttle range on hills15 mph, no pedaling, ±4% hills | 16 mi | 17 mi | Tempo |
| Range with a 280 lb riderEveryday scenario | 20 mi | 21 mi | Tempo |
| Steepest hill at 8 mph200 lb rider, throttle only | 10% | 10% | Tempo |
| BatteryRated capacity | 353 Wh | 374 Wh | Tempo |
| PriceBrand store, today | $1,399 | $1,499 | T1 ST Plus |
| WeightWith battery | 39 lb | 39 lb | Tie |
| Max loadRider + cargo | 330 lb | 330 lb | Tie |
| 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 | 48 vs 51 mi | 27 vs 29 mi | 18 vs 19 mi | 18 vs 19 mi |
| 200 lb | 43 vs 46 mi | 24 vs 25 mi | 17 vs 18 mi | 15 vs 16 mi |
| 250 lb | 39 vs 41 mi | 21 vs 22 mi | 17 vs 18 mi | 13 vs 14 mi |
| 300 lb | 35 vs 37 mi | 19 vs 20 mi | 16 vs 17 mi | 12 vs 13 mi |
T1 ST Plus 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.