Aventon Soltera 3 ADV vs Velotric Tempo High-StepSoltera 3 ADV vs Tempo High-Step
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Aventon is 2 lb lighter
Aventon
37 lb total
Velotric
39 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 30 lb more
Aventon
300 lb
Velotric
330 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Velotric has 2% more
Aventon
366.8 Wh
Velotric
374 Wh
Top speed
Velotric is 8 mph faster
Aventon
20 mph
Velotric
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryAventon Soltera 3 ADV2 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesVelotric Tempo High-StepLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onVelotric Tempo High-StepLowest step-over: 27.8″ vs 29.1″.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecAventon Soltera 3 ADVVelotric Tempo High-Step
Fit
Step-over height
29.1″
27.8″Better
Rider height
5′1″–5′5″
4′11″–5′8″
Seat height
Not published by brand
Regular: min 780mm, max 1010mm; Large: min 830mm, max 1060mm
Total load
300 lb
330 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
250W
350W
Peak power
Not published by brand
650W
Torque
40 Nm
45 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
366.8 Wh
374 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
36.9V · 9.94Ah
36V · 10.14Ah
Battery weight
4.2 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 70 MilesBetter
60 Miles (pedal assist); 40 Miles (throttle)
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
32.8 lb + 4.2 lb battery
39 lb without battery
Wheels
700c
700c
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-T3020 Hydraulic Disc Brake (w/o e-cutoff) front and rear; Tektro 180mm 6…
SHIMANO Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 180mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
Single Speed, Gates Carbon Belt Drive; 60T chainring, 22T hub flywheel, Gates Carbon…
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-40T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
None: Rigid Aluminum Fork
None listed (rigid 6061 Aluminum Alloy fork)
Certifications
TUV Certified (bike and battery)
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, bike IPX6
List price
Price
$1,499
$1,499
"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.