Ride1Up Portola 02 15Ah vs Velotric Fold 1Portola 02 15Ah vs Fold 1
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Same 750W motor, both fold.
Folded size
Ride1Up folds smaller
Ride1Up
11.7 cu ft
Velotric
14.4 cu ft
19 × 29.5 × 36″ vs 37.8 × 19.7 × 33.5″
Total load
Velotric carries 98 lb more
Ride1Up
342 lb
Velotric
440 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Top speed
Ride1Up is 8 mph faster
Ride1Up
28 mph
Velotric
20 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Smallest storage spaceRide1Up Portola 02 15AhFolds about 2.7 cu ft smaller.
- Easiest to get onAbout even15.7″ vs 16.5″ step-over.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecRide1Up Portola 02 15AhVelotric Fold 1
Fit
Step-over height
16.5″
15.7″Better
Rider height
4′10″–6′3″
4′9″–6′5″
Seat height
30.5in - 39in
min 800mm, max 990mm
Total load
342 lb
440 lbBetter
Motor
Rated power
750W
750W
Peak power
Not published by brand
1,050W
Torque
90 NmBetter
70 Nm
Battery
Capacity
Not published by brand
608 Wh
Range and speed
Claimed range
30-60 milesBetter
55 Miles (pedal assist); 45 Miles (throttle)
Top speed
28 mph
20 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 1, 2 or 3
Size and folding
Folds
Yes
Yes
Folded size
19 × 29.5 × 36″Better
37.8 × 19.7 × 33.5″
Weight
63 lb
63 lb
Wheels
20"
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Dual Piston Hydraulic Brakes, Electric Cut-Off Sensor, 180mm Rotors
Hydraulic Disc Brake; rotors 180mm front and rear
Gears
Shimano Altus 8-speed; 48T front chainring; 11-32T freewheel
7-speed (SHIMANO 7-speed derailleur and shifter; freewheel 11–28T; 52T chainring)
Comfort and safety
Suspension
100mm Suspension Travel, Hydraulic Lockout (fork)
Coil suspension fork, 60mm travel with lock-out
Certifications
Certified ANSI/CAN/UL 2849; battery IPX6 TUV Certified to UL 2271
UL 2849; battery UL 2271 Certified, IPX7; ISO 4210; bike IPX6; cell UL 2580
List price
Price
$1,095Better
$1,299
"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.