Pedego Element 2 vs Velotric Nomad 2X Step-ThruElement 2 vs Nomad 2X Step-Thru
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor.
Weight
Pedego is 3 lb lighter
Pedego
77 lb total
Velotric
80 lb
Total load
Velotric carries 120 lb more
Pedego
440 lb
Velotric
560 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Battery
Pedego has 4% more
Pedego
835 Wh
Velotric
801.6 Wh
Top speed
Velotric is 8 mph faster
Pedego
20 mph
Velotric
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryPedego Element 23 lb lighter overall.
- Longest ridesPedego Element 2Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
- Easiest to get onAbout even17″ vs 17.7″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecPedego Element 2Velotric Nomad 2X Step-Thru
Fit
Step-over height
17″Better
17.7″
Rider height
5′1″–6′1″
4′11″–5′10″
Seat height
Not published by brand
min 795mm, max 1100mm
Total load
440 lb
560 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
Not published by brand
1,400W
Torque
90 Nm
105 NmBetter
Battery
Capacity
835 WhBetter
801.6 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 17.4Ah
48V · 16.7Ah
Battery weight
8.7 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Range Up to 81 MilesBetter
75 Miles (pedal assist); 50 Miles (throttle)
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Weight
68.3 lb + 8.7 lb batteryBetter
80 lb
Wheels
20" (Ideal Use '20" Adventure Fat-Tire'; Tires 'Kenda K1188, 20" x 4.0"')
26"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro HD-E3520 Hydraulic Disc Brakes w/ Power Cut-Off Sensor, 203mm Front Rotor…
Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 203mm Front/180mm Rear
Gears
Shimano Acera 8 Speed; cassette Shimano 12-32T
8-speed (SHIMANO 8-speed, freewheel 11-40T)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Aluminum, 75mm Travel Suspension Fork w/ Preload Adjustment, Thru Axle
Full suspension: air fork 120mm travel with Lock-out, rebound adjustable; DNM rear air…
Certifications
UL 2849 (complete system, certified by UL Solutions); UL 2271 (battery pack); UL 2580…
UL2849 & UL2271; ISO 4210; battery IPX7, whole bike IPX6
List price
Price
$2,195Better
$2,399
"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.