Aventon Level 4 ADV Step-Through vs Velotric Discover MLevel 4 ADV Step-Through vs Discover M
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Velotric is 1 lb lighter
Aventon
61 lb total
Velotric
60 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 140 lb more
Aventon
300 lb
Velotric
440 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Velotric has 0% more
Aventon
800 Wh
Velotric
801.6 Wh
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric Discover M1 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesVelotric Discover MLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even15.7″ vs 16.4″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAventon Level 4 ADV Step-ThroughVelotric Discover M
Fit
Step-over height
16.4″
15.7″Better
Rider height
5′3″–5′10″
5′2″–5′11″
Seat height
Not published by brand
Regular: min 838mm, max 995mm; Large: min 910mm, max 1065mm
Total load
300 lb
440 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
Not published by brand
500W
Peak power
750W
960W
Torque
100 Nm
100 Nm
Battery
Capacity
800 Wh
801.6 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
36V · 20Ah
48V · 16.7Ah
Battery weight
8.7 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 110 MilesBetter
95 Miles (pedal assist); 70 Miles (throttle)
Top speed
20 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
52.3 lb + 8.7 lb battery
60 lbBetter
Wheels
27.5"
27.5"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-M3120 2-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes front and rear; 180mm 6 bolt rotors…
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 180mm front / 180mm rear
Gears
Shimano Cues 10-Speed rear derailleur, E-Shifter (Autoshift), Shimano Cues 10-Speed…
9-speed (SHIMANO Cues 9-speed derailleur and shifter; cassette 11-46T; KMC eGlide…
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Fork: 100 mm Travel, Adjustable Coil Spring with Preload Adjustment and Lockout…
Air suspension fork, 80mm travel with lock-out; suspension seatpost
Certifications
UL Safety Certified UL 2849; battery Certified to UL 2271
UL 2849 & UL 2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, whole bike IPX6
List price
Price
$2,799
$2,499Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.