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Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus vs Velotric Fold 1
Choose the Fold 1 for
hill-climbing torque, lighter weight, more classes, lower price
The differences that matter
- Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus goes further: about 32 vs 30 miles for a typical rider (claimed 60 vs 55).
- Velotric Fold 1 has more torque for hills and starts (70 vs 64 Nm).
- Velotric Fold 1 is lighter (63 lb vs 72.5 lb).
- Velotric Fold 1 can run as Class 1/2/3 vs Class 1/2 — more flexibility on where you ride.
- Velotric Fold 1 costs $600 less ($1,299 vs $1,899).
Full specs
| Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus | Velotric Fold 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class 1/2 | Class 1/2/3 |
| Motor | Rear hub, 750W | Rear hub, 750W |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 608 Wh |
| Claimed range | up to 60 mi | up to 55 mi |
| Realistic range (our estimate) | 27–37 mi | 26–35 mi |
| Weight | 72.5 lb | 63 lb |
| Max load (bike + rider + cargo) | 315 lb | — |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | — |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Tires | 20x4.0 | — |
| Suspension | Front | — |
| Price | $1,899 | $1,299 |