Himiway D5 2.0 20" vs Velotric Nomad 2 Step-ThruD5 2.0 20" vs Nomad 2 Step-Thru
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor (1,300W peak).
Weight
Velotric is 5 lb lighter
Himiway
80 lb
Velotric
75 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 65 lb more
Himiway
440 lb
Velotric
505 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Himiway publishes one
Himiway
265 lb
Velotric
Not published
We can't confirm Velotric's rider limit.
Battery
Himiway has 2% more
Himiway
~720 Wh
Velotric
705.6 Wh
Himiway figure calculated from 48V × 15Ah.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryVelotric Nomad 2 Step-Thru5 lb lighter overall.
- Heavier ridersHimiway D5 2.0 20"The only one with a published rider limit (265 lb). Velotric allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
- Longest ridesHimiway D5 2.0 20"Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even16.1″ vs 16.9″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecHimiway D5 2.0 20"Velotric Nomad 2 Step-Thru
Fit
Step-over height
16.9″
16.1″Better
Rider height
4′11″–6′3″
5′2″–5′11″
Seat height
Min Seat Height 30.7 inch (78 cm); Seat adjustment height 9 inch (23 cm)
Regular: min 850mm, max 1070mm; Large: min 900mm, max 1130mm
Rider limit
265 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
440 lb
505 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
1,300W
1,300W
Torque
90 Nm
90 Nm
Battery
Capacity
~720 WhBetter
705.6 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 15Ah
48V · 14.7Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
Pedal assist range 70 Miles; Throttle range 40 MilesBetter
65 Miles (pedal assist); 45 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
80 lb
75 lbBetter
Wheels
20"
26"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; Rotors 203mm Front/180mm Rear
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 203mm front / 180mm rear
Gears
SHIMANO 8-speed
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed derailleur and shifter; freewheel 11–40T; 48T chainring)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Full suspension: Himiway Hydraulic fork 90mm travel with Lock-out; rear wheel 100mm travel
RST Hydraulic suspension fork, 100mm travel with lock-out, nutted; Rear Shock N/A…
Certifications
"UL-certified battery and electrical systems" (no standard number given for this model)
UL 2849; battery UL 2271 Certified, IPX7; ISO 4210; bike IPX6; cell UL 2580
List price
Price
$1,999
$1,999
"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.