Velotric Discover M
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Velotric Discover M
The Discover M is the only mid-drive Velotric makes — Velotric calls the system VeloCore™. Putting a 500W, 100 Nm motor through the gears instead of into a hub changes how the bike climbs and how it balances, and pairs with an 802Wh pack for a quoted 95 miles at 60 lb. It is the most expensive bike here and the most different.
- 500WMotor · 100 Nm
- 802 WhBattery
- 95 miMfr. PAS range
- 12 ~ 28 mphSpeed range
- 440 LbsMax load
Every figure above is Velotric's own published specification for the Discover M, read from www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-discover-m-mid-drive-ebike?country=US on 2026-08-24. Manufacturer claims, not Redtail test results — we label them that way rather than dress them up.
Price and availability
Price matched
$2,499 against a $2,499 list price. Matched to Velotric in USD and re-checked every day, so you are never paying more here than at the manufacturer.
Stock matched
2 of 2 colorways can ship today — Platinum Silver, Olivine Green. We mirror Velotric's live availability, so a color you can add to the cart is a color that exists.
Sold and supported by Redtail
Free shipping on every electric bike within the contiguous United States (lower 48). Redtail is the seller of record, and warranty claims come to us — not to a factory inbox.
Who the Discover M is for
Buy it if
- Hills. A mid-drive uses the bike's gears, so it climbs in a way hub motors do not
- Riders who want the weight centered and low rather than out at the rear wheel
- Long days — 95 quoted miles, joint-best in the range
- Anyone who has ridden mid-drives before and will not go back
Skip it if
- Your riding is flat. On level ground a hub motor does the same job for less money
- You want the lowest running costs — mid-drives put power through the chain and cassette, which wear faster
- You want the cheapest route to 95 miles; the Summit 2 quotes the same for $400 less
- You want a throttle-first bike — mid-drives are at their best when you are pedalling
The Discover M in detail
Why a mid-drive is different
Velotric calls it the VeloCore™ mid-drive system. A hub motor pushes the wheel at whatever speed the wheel is turning. A mid-drive drives the crank, so it uses your gears — drop to a low gear on a steep climb and the motor gets the same mechanical advantage you do. That is why this bike climbs differently, and it is the entire reason to pay the premium.
Weight in the middle, not the back
Moving the motor from the rear hub to the bottom bracket puts the mass low and central. The bike feels more like a bicycle when you lean it, and the rear wheel is easier to lift over a curb or a root. It also means less unsprung weight at the back.
500W, 100 Nm, 802Wh
A lower wattage figure than the 750W hub bikes and the same 100 Nm as the Summit 2 — which is the point. A mid-drive does not need as much raw wattage because it is geared. Velotric quotes 95 assisted miles from the 802Wh pack.
Shimano Cues 9-speed
Nine speeds of Shimano Cues. On a mid-drive the drivetrain matters more than on any hub bike, because the motor's torque runs through it — a current, well-supported groupset is the right call, and it is what is fitted.
The honest cost of a mid-drive
Chains and cassettes wear faster when a motor is pushing through them. Budget for more frequent drivetrain servicing than a hub bike needs. That is not a defect, it is the trade you accept for how it climbs — and we would rather tell you now than have you discover it at the first service.
The honest ledger
Green flags
- Velotric states UL 2849 certification for the complete electrical system, UL 2271 for the battery and UL 2580 for the cells, in this model's own spec sheet.
- Velotric states a Class of “1 / 2 / 3” for this model and a rider-selectable speed limit, so the class it runs in is a setting you choose rather than a fixed property of the bike.
- Velotric publishes throttle range and pedal-assist range separately — 70 Miles on throttle, 95 Miles on assist — instead of one blended number that flatters the bike.
Red flags
- No certificate document is published for any Velotric model — the UL claims on this page are Velotric's own wording, not a certificate we have read.
What Velotric publishes about certification
Velotric does not publish a certificate document for any model — no certificate number, no issuing laboratory, no PDF, on any of its twenty bike pages. We checked all twenty. What it does publish is the wording below, taken from this model's own specification sheet. We quote it and label it a claim, because that is what it is.
UL 2849 — complete e-bike electrical system
Not establishedVelotric's own specification for this model states: “UL 2849 & UL 2271”.
UL 2271 — battery pack
Not establishedThe battery row reads: “UL 2849 & UL 2271”.
UL 2580 — cells
Not establishedThe cell row reads: “Samsung/LG 21700 cell, UL 2580 Certified”.
ISO 4210 — bicycle safety
Not establishedVelotric states: “ISO 4210”.
Certificate documents
Not establishedVelotric publishes no certificate document for any model — no certificate number, no issuing laboratory, no PDF, on any of its twenty bike pages. We checked all twenty. The claims above are Velotric's own wording in its spec sheet, and we present them as claims rather than as documents we have read. Velotric's own guidance is to search UL's public certification directory, and we will do that for you in writing on request.
Velotric's own certification page says “most Velotric e-bikes are both UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified”. We do not apply that sentence to this bike: “most” is not “all”, and Recognized and Certified are different UL statuses. What is above is this model's own spec sheet, read 2026-08-24, plus velotricbike.com/pages/ul-certification.
Class, speed and where you can ride
Built to the US three-class framework — the class is a setting you select
Velotric states a Class of “1 / 2 / 3” for this model, which means the class it operates in is a setting you select rather than a fixed property of the machine. Velotric ships it at 20 MPH by default and states an adjustable range of 12 ~ 28 MPH.
The motor is specified at 500W. The federal low-speed electric bicycle definition at 15 U.S.C. § 2085 tops out at 750W, so this sits at that ceiling rather than above it — which is the reason a bike like this can be ridden as a Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike where those classes are recognized.
What the classes mean in practice: Class 1 is pedal-assist only up to 20 mph; Class 2 adds a throttle up to 20 mph; Class 3 is pedal-assist to 28 mph and is the class most often restricted on shared-use paths. Which classes are allowed where is set by your state and often by your city or park district.
We are not going to tell you this bike “is” a Class 3 e-bike, because that depends on how it is set and where you ride it. Tell us your state and we will put the answer in an email you can keep.
We publish a state-by-state e-bike law hub, and if you want your own state answered in writing before you order, ask us and we will put it in an email you can keep.
How to read this spec sheet
Nominal and peak are different numbers
Velotric publishes a nominal motor rating and, on several models, a peak figure alongside it (“750W (1300W Peak Power)”). Nominal is the continuous rating that the federal low-speed electric bicycle definition and state statutes are written against; peak is a short-burst ceiling. When you compare against a brand that quotes only peak, you are not comparing like with like.
Two range figures, not one
Velotric quotes throttle range and pedal-assist range separately rather than blending them into a single flattering number. The assist figure is the higher of the two and assumes you are contributing. Plan around the throttle figure if you intend to use one.
Class is a setting, not a fact about the bike
These bikes ship at a default speed limit and can be adjusted within a stated range. What is legal where you ride depends on that setting and on your state and city — which is why we will not print a class badge and call it done.
Size and fit
Velotric quotes a rider-height range of R: 5'2'' ~ 5'11'' L: 5'9'' ~ 6'7'' (With Suspension Seatpost) R: 4'11'' ~ 5'9'' L: 5'6'' ~ 6'4'' (Without Suspension Seatpost) for the Discover M. If you are near either end of it, send us your inseam and we will tell you honestly whether it will work rather than sell you the wrong frame.
How the Discover M compares
| Model | Peak power | Battery | Top speed | Range | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fold 1 Lite | $1,099 | |||||
| Fold 1 | 750W | 48V, 608Wh | 12~28 MPH | 55 Miles | 63 lbs | $1,299 |
| T1ST | 350W | 36V, 352.8Wh | 12~28 MPH | 70 Miles | 39 lbs | $1,399 |
| Tempo | 350W | 36V, 10.14Ah (374Wh) | 12 ~ 28 MPH | 60 Miles | 39 Lbs | $1,499 |
| Fold 1 Plus | 750W | 48V, 13Ah (608Wh) | 12~28 MPH | 68 Miles | 63 Lbs | $1,499 |
| Discover 2 | 750W | 48V, 705.6Wh | 12 ~ 28 MPH | 75 Miles | 63 lbs | $1,699 |
| Discover 1 | $1,699 | |||||
| Go 1 | $1,699 | |||||
| Breeze 1 | 750W | Removable, 48V, 13.4Ah (627Wh) | 12~28 MPH | 70 Miles | 48 Lbs | $1,799 |
| Nomad 1 | $1,899 | |||||
| GoMad | 750W | 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh) | 12~28 MPH | 75 Miles | 77 lbs | $1,999 |
| Summit 1 | 750W | 48V, 705.6Wh | 12~28 MPH | 70 Miles | 62 lbs | $1,999 |
| Discover 3 | 750W | 48V, 15.2Ah (730Wh) | 12 ~ 28 MPH | 80 Miles | 61 Lbs | $1,999 |
| Nomad 2 | 750W | Removable, 48V, 14.7Ah (705.6Wh) | 12~28 MPH | 65 Miles | 75 lbs | $1,999 |
| Summit 2 | 750W | 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh) | 12~28MPH | 95Miles | 57 lbs | $2,099 |
| T1 | $2,199 | |||||
| Packer 1 | $2,199 | |||||
| Nomad 2X | 750W | Removable, 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh) | 75 Miles | 80 Lbs | $2,399 | |
| Triker | $2,499 | |||||
| Discover M | 500W | 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh) | 12 ~ 28 MPH | 95 Miles | 60 Lbs | $2,499 |
Every cell is Velotric's own published figure, read 2026-08-24. A blank cell means Velotric publishes nothing for that field on that model — we leave it blank rather than estimate it.
Full specifications
| Model Name | Velotric Discover M |
| Colors | Platinum Sliver, Olivine Green |
| Frame | Step-Through Only |
| Bike Size | Regular / Large |
| User Height Range | R: 5'2'' ~ 5'11'' L: 5'9'' ~ 6'7'' (With Suspension Seatpost) R: 4'11'' ~ 5'9'' L: 5'6'' ~ 6'4'' (Without Suspension Seatpost) |
| Motor Hub | 48V, 500W, 960W (Peak Power), 100Nm |
| Battery | 48V, 16.7Ah (801.6Wh), IPX7, UL 2271 Certified |
| Cell | Samsung/LG 21700 cell, UL 2580 Certified |
| Charger | 48V, 3A Fast Charger |
| Display | 3.5" Full color, High brightness, Bluetooth, NFC, Adjustable Angle |
| SensorSwap™ | Torque and Cadence |
| USB Port | USB Type-C phone charge |
| Throttle Assist | Trigger-control, removable |
| Pedal Assist Modes | 4 Riding Modes + Auto Mode / Ride Tuning |
| Rear Light | Braking indicator, turn signal, steady/flash, integrated with rear rack |
| Front Light | 500 LM high-output integrated LED, adjustable angle |
| Water Resistant | IPX6 (Whole Bike) |
| App & Apple Find My™ | App OTA, Apple Find My & Android Find Hub, NFC Card Unlock |
| Fork | Air suspension, 80mm travel with lock-out |
| Max Speed (Default) | 20 MPH |
| Max Speed Adjustable Range | 12 ~ 28 MPH |
| Class | 1 / 2 / 3 |
| Throttle Range | 70 Miles |
| Pedal Assist Range | 95 Miles |
| Brake | Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Rotors | 180mm front / 180mm rear |
| Brake Levers | Aluminum Alloy, with power cutoff |
| Bike Weight | 60 Lbs |
| Max Bike Load | 440 Lbs |
| Rear Rack Load Capacity | 66 Lbs |
| Handlebar | Aluminum Alloy, Ф31.8mm, 680mm (R) / 700mm (L) |
| Grips | Durable ergonomic grips, lockable |
| Stem | Adjustable, Aluminum Alloy, Ф31.8mm, 60mm length |
| Saddle | VELOTRIC comfort ergonomic seat |
| Seatpost | Aluminum Alloy, Ф30.9mm, suspension |
| Clamp | Aluminum Alloy, quick release |
| Rims | Aluminum Alloy |
| Front Hub | NOVATEC Aluminum Alloy, 15x110mm thru-axle |
| Tire | KENDA 27.5x2.4" eBike puncture-resistant tires |
| Fenders | Aluminum Alloy, front and rear full coverage |
| Rear Rack | MIK HD compatible alloy |
| Pedals | Plastic |
| Kickstand | Aluminum Alloy, included, rear mount |
| UL Certification | UL 2849 & UL 2271 |
| ISO Standard | ISO 4210 |
| Chainrings | 46T narrow-wide chainring |
| Crankset | Aluminum Alloy, 170mm |
| Cassette | 9-speed, 11-46T |
| Chain | KMC eGlide 9-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO Cues, 9-speed |
| Shift Lever | SHIMANO Cues, 9-speed |
Source: Velotric's published specification for the Discover M at www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-discover-m-mid-drive-ebike?country=US, read 2026-08-24. A field Velotric does not publish is left out rather than estimated.
What we counted
Measured by Redtail
We pulled Velotric's entire published catalog on 2026-08-24 — all 125 products and every variant — and counted what could actually be bought that day. Velotric could sell 80 of its own 102 published bike configurations on the pull date — 78%. 6 of its 20 bike models had no buyable colorway at all.
Across the accessory and parts range, 152 of 166 variants were buyable. We mirror that availability daily rather than list a color nobody can ship — which is why some options on this page may be greyed out today and back tomorrow.
Warranty
Buy the bike from Redtail and Redtail handles the claim. Send photos or video of the issue with your order number and we take it from there — we file and manage it rather than sending you to a manufacturer inbox. Velotric also keeps its own customer-service line open to every owner for troubleshooting, for the life of the bike, whoever sold it.
Who covers you
Velotric's warranty states: “Only applicable to United States e-bike purchases from velotricbike.com. Bikes purchased outside the Velotric official website shall contact their original dealer for after-sale service.” Redtail is a dealer, so after-sale service on this bike is Redtail's and the claim comes to us. Velotric adds that “All Velotric bike owners are entitled to contact the Velotric CS Team for troubleshooting service throughout the lifetime of bikes.” — that part is open to every owner, whoever sold the bike.
What Velotric stands behind, on a direct purchase
- 2 years — Electrical — motor, throttle, PAS panel, controller, wiring harness, lights, IOT module, sensor, fingerprint module, FindMy module, charger, display
- 2 years — Battery — designed to retain up to 75% of original capacity over the period
- 1 year — Other essential components — suspension forks, stem, handlebar, headset, brakes (excluding pads), bottom bracket, crankset, pedals, kickstand, rims, hub, freewheel, cassette, derailleur, shifter
- 1 year — Accessories
- Runs from the date of delivery of the original purchase.
The five-year structure tier names T1, T1ST, T1ST Plus, Breeze, Tempo. The Discover M is not among them.
Velotric publishes three warranty documents, and they disagree
- velotricbike.com/pages/warranty: 5-year structure row naming T1, T1ST, T1ST Plus, Breeze and Tempo; battery 2 years, designed to retain up to 75% of original capacity.
- Velotric support-center policy (updated 2026-08-21): the same structure row narrowed to 'T1 & T1ST only'; battery expressed as 2 years or 'up to 300 charging cycles, whichever occurs first'.
- Velotric owner's manual, p.100 (PDF deposit copy held): a flat 2-year term whose Covered Components include frame, forks and brake — no 5-year tier at all.
We quote all three and present none as governing, because Velotric has not said which one wins. It matters less than it looks here — your cover is Redtail's — but you should know the manufacturer's own documents are not consistent.
What is excluded
- Consumables and wear parts — tires, tubes, brake pads, cables and housing, grips, chain, spokes, bearings, free hub bodies, sprockets
- Paint and graphics; suspension forks and suspension parts are excluded from the frame definition
- Third-party components such as drivetrain, brakes or suspension — refer to that manufacturer
- Improper assembly, crash, neglect, improper repair or maintenance, corrosion
Velotric's warranty terms as published at www.velotricbike.com/pages/warranty, read 2026-08-24. Reproduced as context for what the manufacturer stands behind on a direct purchase; your cover is Redtail's. First owner / original purchaser only. Subsequent owners are not covered, though Velotric invites them to contact its CS team.
Shipping, returns & support
Shipping
Free shipping on every electric bike within the contiguous United States (lower 48). Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days of confirmation. Most e-bikes arrive within 5–10 business days after dispatch, depending on location.
On delivery
Inspect your shipment at delivery. Damage, defects, or incorrect items must be reported with photos within 48 hours; claims submitted after this window are not accepted.
Returns
Change-of-mind returns accepted only on unopened, factory-sealed items requested within 72 hours (3 days) of delivery, with a 15% restocking fee plus return shipping. Once a box is opened or a bike is ridden, it is no longer eligible.
If something is wrong
Bikes with power, charging, or component issues are covered under the manufacturer warranty; Redtail coordinates repair or replacement remotely at no cost to the customer.
Full terms: Shipping Policy and Refund & Return Policy. Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, P.O. boxes, and remote areas may incur extra charges or be excluded — contact us before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Velotric Discover M a mid-drive?
Yes, and it is the only mid-drive in Velotric's range. Every other model uses a rear hub motor.
Is a mid-drive worth the extra money?
On hills, yes — a mid-drive uses the bike's gears, so it climbs with mechanical advantage a hub motor cannot get. On flat ground the advantage largely disappears, and the Summit 2 quotes the same 95-mile range for $400 less. Buy it for terrain, not for the badge.
How far does the Discover M go?
Velotric quotes 95 miles on pedal assist from the 802Wh pack — joint-highest in its range with the Summit 2. A manufacturer figure, not a Redtail test result.
Does a mid-drive wear out faster?
The drivetrain does. Motor torque runs through the chain and cassette, so expect to replace them more often than on a hub-drive bike. The motor itself is not the wear item — the chain is, and it is a cheap part serviced by any bike shop.
Is the Discover M a Class 3 e-bike?
Velotric states a Class of 1 / 2 / 3, so the class is a setting with a 20 mph default and a 12–28 mph adjustable range. Which class is permitted where you ride is set by your state and often your city — ask us for your address in writing.
Is the Velotric Discover M UL certified?
Velotric states UL 2849, UL 2271 for the battery, UL 2580 for the cells and ISO 4210 in this model's spec sheet. It publishes no certificate document for any model, so these are the manufacturer's claims and we present them that way.
The bottom line
Worth the premium if you live somewhere with hills, and not if you do not. The mid-drive is a real engineering difference rather than a marketing one — it climbs better and balances better — but it costs $400 over a Summit 2 that quotes the same range, and it will ask more of its chain over the years. Buy it for the terrain you actually ride.
Keep looking
- Compare the Fold 1 Lite
- Compare the Fold 1
- Compare the T1ST
- Compare the Tempo
- Every Velotric e-bike
- Every e-bike brand at Redtail
Primary sources
- Velotric, product page for the Discover M. www.velotricbike.com/products/velotric-discover-m-mid-drive-ebike?country=US. Retrieved 2026-08-24, US market forced.
- Velotric, Warranty Policy. www.velotriccycle.com/pages/warranty-policy. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- United States, Low-speed electric bicycle, 15 U.S.C. § 2085. uscode.house.gov.
- Redtail eBikes, catalog census of velotriccycle.com, 2026-08-24 — 125 products, 102 bike variants. First-party dataset.
- Specifications read from Velotric's own product page on 2026-08-24 with the US market forced. An unforced request from outside the US renders another currency, so every price here was read with ?country=US and proven against the base feed.
- Certificates were downloaded, read, and mapped to this bike by the model code printed on the certificate face — never by the filename.
- Price and availability are re-checked against Velotric every day by script; this page follows what they actually charge and actually have.
- Figures attributed to Velotric are Velotric's. Redtail has not independently range-tested or speed-tested this bike, and does not claim to have.
- Found something wrong? Email our team — we correct pages and date the correction.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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