Velotric

Kicking off this week’s green deals is the addition of the Velotric T1 ST e-bike to the company’s spring sale at a return $1,099 low. It is joined by the Wallbox Pulsar Plus Level 2 EV Charger that starts from its $449 low, as well as a one-day discount on the Greenworks 80V 16-inch String Trimmer and Axial Blower Combo for $270, the lowest price we’ve seen since 2022. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, …

For its fourth ebike release, e-mobility startup Velotric is looking to replace the family car on shopping trips or school runs with the Packer 1 heavy duty cargo ebike and the Go 1 compact utility ebike.Velotric was launched in 2021 by Adam Zhang, former hardware co-founder of e-scoot and e-bike sharing company Lime, along with other industry veterans. The first product out of the gate was the crowdfunded Discover 1 urban ebike, followed by the Nomad 1 fat-tire adventurer and most recently the stealthy Thunder.Now the…

The utility and cargo electric bike market is booming with plenty of interesting new models hitting the scene lately. Now Velotric is rolling out its new Packer and Go models to claim its stake in the utility e-bike field. Both the Velotric Go and Velotric Packer come ready with interesting features and performance-oriented specs designed for riders that do more than just commute or recreate on their bikes. Both bikes come 48V 14.4 Ah with UL2271 certified batteries and 690 Wh of capacity as well as UL…

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes several new electric bikes ranging from electric mopeds to city e-bikes and even off-road utility e-bikes, a price drop for Harley-Davidson’s upcoming LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle, range testing for an electric boat outboard motor and lots more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s…

Velotric is back with a brand-new electric bike design, this time focusing on a lightweight city ride. The new Thunder line actually comes in two variants, the Velotric Thunder 1 and the Thunder 1 ST. Both bikes are streamlined, efficient pedal assist e-bikes designed to be both easy on your back and easy on your wallet. At just 36 lb. (16 kg), the Thunder 1 and Thunder 1 ST are practically featherweights in the budget e-bike industry and come with very little extra heft. But that doesn’t…

For its third model release, Velotric is following in the tire tracks of Bonc, FLX and Ampler with a pair of stealthy Class 1 ebikes known as the Thunder 1 series that are designed to look like regular bikes while offering torque-sensing motor boost.Velotric was set up in July 2021 by the hardware co-founder at Lime, Adam Zhang, together with team members from the likes of Giant, Decathlon and Specialized, and by October had launched its first model on Indiegogo, the Discover 1.Next came the trail-hungry fat-tire Nomad 1,…

Pros Fat tires built for the trail Powerful 750W motor with throttle Ergonomic handlebars for comfort Big, easily visible display Attractive color options Affordable Cons Heavy Battery-powered rear lightAs I was preparing to head down to the Denver area to visit my oldest daughter for a couple of weeks, Velotric reached out about evaluating its new Nomad 1 fat-tire e-bike. The trails and bike paths all over this area of Colorado are perfect for testing a fat-tire e-bike, so I've been enjoying the fall bliss of…

Pros Built for on and off-road routes Powerful front and rear lights Throttle for boost and cruise Handles heavy loads Attractive color options Solid build quality Affordable Cons Heavy at 64 lbs Mechanical disk brakesWe just wrapped up a bike-to-work month in the office, and while the majority of people rode standard bikes, the number of people riding electric bikes increased once again. Seattle and the surrounding areas have a lot of hills to navigate, and people are not always riding bikes just for exercise…

The Velotric Discover 1 is a great value electric city cruiser with surprising quality given the entry to mid level price. There’s so much to love about this bike, but the look, is undoubtedly the first positive impression. The Discover 1 has a wonderful build that blends utility and aesthetics. The Discover 1 is really good looking in photos, but it’s looks even better in person. The quality on the Velotric Discover 1 really shows, with a very striking frame that is a refreshing take on the electric cruiser…