Velowave Swift M

What the Velowave Swift M is built for

The Velowave Swift M is a commuter e-bike, built for daily rides to work, errands and city streets.

It has a 2 kW mid-drive motor, 100 Nm of torque and a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).

It carries a 720 Wh battery and a stated range of up to 80 miles (129 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 Velowave Swift M carries up to 386 lb (175 kg) including the rider and uses a torque sensor, so the motor responds to how hard you pedal.

In the United States the Velowave Swift M sells for $1,799, above the median of $1,499 across 230 commuter e-bikes with a US price, among the premium models. That is $2 per watt-hour of battery.

Where the Velowave Swift M may be ridden

In the European Union and the United Kingdom an e-bike counts as a bicycle only within the pedelec limits; as specified, its 2 kW motor is above the 250 W limit, its 20 mph (32 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.

Velowave Swift M safety certification

The brand's listing for the Velowave Swift M does not state a UL 2849 or EN 15194 certification. New York City allows only e-bikes certified to UL 2849 to be sold or rented there, and California requires certified batteries from 2026; ask the seller for the certificate before buying.