Velowave Swift M Mid-Drive Commuter Electric Bike
- Class 1
- 601-800 Wh
- 61-80 mi claimed
- 351-400 lb max load
SVT Score, Mid
A pedal-assist-only commuter with a 100 Nm torque-sensing mid-drive, Shimano hydraulic brakes and a fitted rack and fenders.
$1,799
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Usability
5.3 out of 10
- Rated: 500 W rated, no peak printed
- Wheels: size M 27.5 in, size L 29 in
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationAventon Level 4 REC Commuter EbikeUL certifies this model to UL 2849 under certificate UL-US-2557601-3. $1,999Scores 6.0
- Option: spare battery $449.00
Strengths
- Mid-drive with a natural pedal assist
- Quiet motor on the road
- Rack and fenders come fitted
- Lights come fitted
- Easier to lift than the fat tire models
- Strong Shimano hydraulic braking
Drawbacks
- No throttle for starts
- Assist stops below Class 3 speeds
- No rear suspension for rough paths
- No app or GPS lock
- Shorter warranty than the badge suggests
A light, natural-feeling commuter with a mid-drive, but no throttle
Specs
- TypeCommuter
- E-Bike ClassClass 1
- Battery601-800 Wh
- MotorMid-drive
- Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
- Claimed Range61-80 mi
- Weight56-70 lb
- Max Rider Load351-400 lb
- BrakesHydraulic disc
- SuspensionFront
- FoldingDoes not fold
- CertificationsClaimed only
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Two wheel sizes
- Motinova Pegasi Plus drive
- Five assist levels
The VELOWAVE US trademark is registered to Suzhou Freego Bike Co., Ltd. of Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
- Velowave e-bikes are sold in the US through the brand's own store at velowavebike.com, which ships from California warehouses to the lower 48 states.
- The store's terms name YUEDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LIMITED as the site operator and give no US entity or address.
- The store's contact page lists Velowave Bikes Seattle LLC at an address in Bellevue, Washington.
- The brand also sells on Amazon US through its own VELOWAVE STORE seller account.
- The brand's US store sells a range from compact step-through fat tire bikes to a full-suspension trail bike.
- Among major US retailers, only Walmart carries Velowave e-bikes, through the brand's own marketplace store (October 2026).
The Velowave Swift M is a pedal-assist-only commuter e-bike with a removable 48 V, 15 Ah battery of 720 Wh (LG cells) and a Motinova Pegasi Plus mid-drive rated 500 W with 100 Nm of torque and a torque sensor.
It has Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, a 100 mm hydraulic fork with lockout and Kenda 2.1 in tires on 27.5 in (size M) or 29 in (size L) wheels. It weighs 59.08 lb with the battery and is rated for a 385 lb payload.
Assist stops at 20 mph and there is no throttle; Velowave quotes an average of 70 miles and up to 80 miles. An integrated rack, fenders, LED lights and a colour TFT display come fitted. Both sizes come in Macaron Green and Blue Gray at the same price. A spare battery sells for $449.00.
Questions answered from our data
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How far can an electric bike go?241 of the 289 electric bikes we list claim 41 miles or more on a charge, each on its maker's own basis.
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