Velotric Discover Plus

What the Velotric Discover Plus is built for

The Velotric Discover Plus is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

It has a 900 W peak motor, 65 Nm of torque and a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h).

It carries a 691 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 65 miles (105 km) on a charge. Real-world range is usually lower than the rated figure: it falls with throttle use, hills, cold weather, rider weight and higher assist levels.

The Velotric Discover Plus carries up to 441 lb (200 kg) including the rider, has front suspension and is rated IPX7 against water.

In the United States the Velotric Discover Plus sells for $1,699, close to the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price. That is $2 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the Velotric Discover Plus may be ridden

Velotric Discover Plus is sold as Class 1 (pedal assist only, up to 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal assist up to 28 mph) under the three-class system most US states use. Class 3 e-bikes are kept off some bike paths and trails, and several states set a minimum age and require a helmet for them. Riders can switch between classes in the settings, and the class it is ridden in decides where it may go.

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 28 mph (45 km/h) top speed is above the 25 km/h at which assistance must stop and its throttle moves it without pedalling, which the pedelec rules allow only as start-up help at walking pace. A model above those limits is treated as a moped there, with type approval, registration and insurance, unless the brand sells a version set to the European limits.

Velotric Discover Plus safety certification

The brand states that the Velotric Discover Plus is certified to UL 2271, UL 2580 and UL 2849.

UL 2271 is the US safety standard for the battery pack of a light electric vehicle.

UL 2580 is the safety standard for batteries used in electric vehicles.

UL 2849 is the US safety standard for the whole electrical system of an e-bike: battery, charger, motor and controller tested together.

New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849, with batteries certified to UL 2271, to be sold or rented there; California requires e-bike batteries to meet UL 2849 or EN 15194 from 2026.