Velotric Summit 1 Price & Specs — Plus $60 Off
The cheaper Summit — $100 below the 2 at MSRP, $400 below it on the street
Velotric · Hybrid / Mountain
MSRP $1,999
$1,599
Velotric's own sale price — lower than MSRP minus our REF602492 code
The 9th cheapest of the 15 Velotric models currently on sale .
The price above is $1,599 on October 6, 2026 — $400 below the $1,999 MSRP , and below the $1,939 our discount would make of the MSRP
The figures above are Velotric's MSRP, which is what we quote throughout the site. This bike was discounted when we last looked, and sale prices move faster than we rebuild — so treat it as an observation with a date, not a live price. We also don't know whether our code stacks on top of a Velotric sale; Velotric's terms say exclusions may apply, so check the total before you pay.
Prices checked October 6, 2026
The Summit 1 is the entry point into Velotric’s mixed-terrain range, with a 750W motor and a 70-mile claimed range. Its MSRP is $1,999, $100 below the Summit 2 — and at those numbers it is hard to argue for, because the Summit 2 claims 95 miles for that extra $100. But MSRP is not what either bike costs right now. When we last checked, the Summit 1 was $1,599 and the Summit 2 was $1,999: a $400 gap rather than $100, which is a completely different decision. The format is the same either way — a hybrid that is faster on pavement than a fat bike and still capable on gravel and fire roads.
By Timothy Coleman · Editor-in-Chief
Last updatedOctober 6, 2026 · How we research
Specifications
- MSRP
- $1,999
- Seen at
- $1,599 (6 Oct 2026)
- Motor
- 750W
- Claimed range
- Up to 70 mi
- Type
- Hybrid / Mountain
- Pricier sibling
- Velotric Summit 2, $2,099 MSRP
What Velotric doesn't publish for this model
Top speed · Weight · Maximum load · Motor torque in Nm · Battery capacity in Wh · Sensor type. We looked for these and couldn't source them, so they're blank rather than estimated. If you need one to decide, ask Velotric for it in writing before you buy.
Who this bike is for
Buy it if
- The real-world gap to the Summit 2 is wide — we last saw $400, which buys a lot of other equipment
- Your rides are under about 40 real miles, where a 70-mile claim is ample headroom
- You want the hybrid mixed-terrain format rather than fat tyres
- You want the cheapest route into the Summit range
Look elsewhere if
- Both bikes are at MSRP, where the Summit 2’s extra 25 claimed miles costs only $100
- You ride deep sand or snow — a hybrid is not a fat bike, so look at the Nomad 2 or 2X
- You ride long distances, where the Summit 2’s 95-mile claim is the better foundation
- You commute on flat pavement, where the Discover 3 publishes a fuller spec sheet and more comfort for the same MSRP
Alternatives in Velotric's range
| Model | MSRP | Versus this bike |
|---|---|---|
| Velotric Discover 2 Commuter / Cruiser | $1,999 seen at $1,499 | The next step down in price |
| Velotric Nomad 2 Fat tire | $1,999 | The next step up in price |
| Velotric Summit 2 Hybrid / Mountain | $2,099 + $100 seen at $1,999 | Also a Hybrid / Mountain |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Velotric Summit 1?
The MSRP is $1,999, or $1,939 with our code REF602492 — but Velotric was selling it for $1,599 when we last checked on 6 October 2026, a $400 discount. Four other Velotric models share the $1,999 MSRP: the Discover 3, the Discover 2, the Nomad 2 and the GoMad.
Summit 1 or Summit 2?
At MSRP, the Summit 2 — $100 more for 25 extra claimed miles. At the prices we last saw, the Summit 1 — $1,599 against the Summit 2’s $1,999 is a $400 gap, and that is too much to pay for a range claim neither bike will actually deliver. Check both prices on the day: under about a $200 gap take the Summit 2, above it take the Summit 1.
How far does the Summit 1 actually go?
Velotric claims up to 70 miles, measured in favourable conditions and at low assist. Plan on substantially less, and more so if you are a heavier rider, the terrain is soft or you ride in traffic. Velotric doesn’t publish the battery capacity in watt-hours, so there is no way to sanity-check the figure against the physics.
Does the Summit 1 have SensorSwap?
Velotric doesn’t publish a sensor type for this model, so we can’t tell you. SensorSwap is confirmed on the Discover 3 and the Summit 2. If the ability to switch between torque and cadence assist matters to you, ask Velotric to confirm it for the Summit 1 in writing before you buy — and note that if it turns out not to have it, that is an argument for the Summit 2 even at a $400 premium.
Our take
Our advice on this bike depends entirely on what the two Summits cost on the day, and we have changed it since the prices moved. At MSRP — $1,999 against $2,099 — take the Summit 2 without much thought: 25 extra claimed miles for five per cent more money is the easiest upgrade in the range. At the prices we last saw, $1,599 against $1,999, the Summit 1 becomes the better buy. A $400 gap is 25% of the bike, and since both range figures are optimistic ceilings produced at low assist, you are paying real money for a difference you may never collect. Roughly speaking: under about a $200 gap, take the Summit 2; above it, take the Summit 1 and spend the difference on a rack, a spare charger or decent tyres. One thing to weigh at either price: $1,999 of MSRP also buys the Discover 3 and the Nomad 2, and Velotric publishes considerably more about both than it does about this bike.