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Velotric Fold 1 Folding Electric Bike

Name: Velotric Fold 1 Folding Electric Bike
Brand: Velotric
SKU: VF010003E

SVT Score, Mid

5.6

Usability5.2/10Social6.0/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

Versus

5.2

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A folding e-bike with a removable 608 Wh battery, a 70 Nm hub motor, hydraulic brakes and a 120 lb integrated rack, on a cadence sensor.

$1,299

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SKU: VF010003E Category: Electric Bikes Brand: Velotric

Usability

5.2 out of 10

Battery5608 Wh (48 V) on the folding ladder

Option: long-range battery $449.99 (standard spare $349.99 sold out 2026-10-19)

Better on batteryHeybike Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bikeThe Ranger 3.0 Pro carries a 720 Wh battery. $1,399Scores 9.0

Motor470 Nm rear hub, 750 W nominal

Better on motorHeybike Mars 3.0 e-bikeHub motor is rated 95 Nm of torque. $1,099Scores 7.0

Ride Hardware7hydraulic discs with 180 mm rotors, 60 mm coil fork, puncture-resistant tires; cadence sensor

Weight463 lb without fenders, kickstand and pedals

Folded: 38 x 19 x 33 in

Features7removable battery, lights, throttle, rack and fenders, IPX6

Rack: rated 120 lb

Verification4UL 2271 pack files MH65308/MH65371; UL 2849 claimed, no certificate names Fold 1

Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Record: UL Product iQ, UL 2271 (BBCA, Batteries for Use in Light Electric Vehicles - Component), (guest view shows no model), VELOPOWER.INC; Shenzhen Velotric Technology Co., Ltd.
Record: UL Product iQ, UL 2849 (QGNS, Electrical Systems for E-Bikes), (holder file; guest view shows no model), VELOPOWER.INC

Better on verificationHeybike Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bike$1,399Scores 6.0

Warranty & Support5two years on the battery and two on the motor and electrical parts

Price

List: $1,299.00 at velotricbike.com

Summary

Capable folder, but basic display and sensor

What it is: a folding e-bike with a cargo-rated rack
The trade-off: practical and well braked, but basic electronics
Look elsewhere for: turn signals, app tracking or a torque sensor

Strengths

Folds to fit a car trunk
Strong rack for a folder
Hydraulic braking
Rack and fenders fitted

Drawbacks

Cadence sensor only
No turn signals or app tracking
Heavy to lift when folded

Social score

6.0 out of 10

Reddit6 out of 10

Liked

torque with cargo
low step frame

Complaints

derailleur would not shift

Read the full summary

r/ebikes: a new owner reported the derailleur would not reach 6th and 7th gears (May 2024)
r/ebikes: another owner calls the Fold 1 his favorite bike for its torque with cargo and low step (May 2026)

GoogleBrand-level6 out of 10

Consumer Reports (bought units) rated the Discover 1 (Dec 2022) and Discover 2 (May 2025) very good choices|OutdoorGearLab (bought unit) scored the Discover 1 Plus 78 of 100 (Oct 2024)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the tester videos found are listed on Velotric's own reviews page, and those read carry affiliate codes or do not state how the unit was obtained (October 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: the Amazon listings found are sold by third-party sellers, none by Velotric or an official Velotric store (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: no current Velotric listing was found at Walmart, Best Buy, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's (October 2026).

Reviews

Trustpilot shows 4.8 stars on 2,638 reviews, 85% five-star and 3% one-star, on a claimed page with a paid subscription that invites reviews (October 2026).

Track record

The BBB rates Velotric Bikes B+ without accreditation, with 11 complaints in the last three years (October 2026).
CPSC and Health Canada searches for Velotric e-bikes and batteries found no recall or warning (October 2026).

Not countedExcluded

Its Chinese affiliate, Shenzhen Velotric Technology Co., Ltd., holds one of the brand's UL battery files.
Not counted in any pool: Velotric's own store reviews, its YouTube channels, Facebook pages and groups, the owner-run r/velotricebike subreddit, dealer pages, and affiliate or ambassador content.
The retailer pool is blank: the Best Buy listing for this model is no longer sold new, and no listing was found at Walmart, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's (October 2026).

Summary

Brand-level

4.8 on Trustpilot, sold direct and through dealers

Specs

TypeFolding
E-Bike ClassClass 1-3 selectable
Battery601-800 Wh
MotorHub
Top Speed21-28 mph
Claimed Range41-60 mi
Weight56-70 lb
Max Rider LoadOver 400 lb
BrakesHydraulic disc
SuspensionFront
FoldingFolds
CertificationsUL 2271 pack listed
Warranty2 Years

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At a glance

Folds in three steps
USB-A phone charging
Foldable pedals

Company

Velopower, Inc. is a privately held, venture-funded company led by its co-founder and chief executive, Adam Zhang.

Where it sells

Velotric e-bikes are sold in the US by Velopower, Inc. of Bellmawr, New Jersey.
Velotric sells its e-bikes on its own US store at velotricbike.com and through more than 1,600 dealer shops.
Its US store lists cruiser, commuter, lightweight city, folding, fat-tire, mountain and compact cargo e-bikes, and an electric trike.

Description

The Velotric Fold 1 is a folding e-bike with a removable 48 V battery of 608 Wh and a 750 W rear hub motor rated at 70 Nm, driven by a cadence sensor. It has 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes, a 60 mm coil fork with lockout and 20x3.0 in puncture-resistant tires.

It weighs 63 lb without fenders, kickstand and pedals, folds to 38 x 19 x 33 in, and is rated for a 440 lb total load. It ships in Class 2 at 20 mph and switches to Class 1 or Class 3 (28 mph); the maker claims up to 55 miles on pedal assist and 45 miles on throttle with a 187 lb rider in the lowest assist.

Steel fenders, a frame-integrated rack rated at 120 lb, a 60-lux headlight, a brake light, a thumb throttle and a 1.8 in LCD come fitted. It is sold in one size and one colour. A long-range battery lists at $449.99 and a charger at $54.99.