The original Discover 1 was a commuter e-bike that launched a brand; after a successful Indiegogo campaign in 2021, Velotric released its first production model in 2022. Then, the company quickly expanded its lineup to include the ten models listed at the time of writing, including the higher-end, second-generation Discover 2.
I previously reviewed the Discover 2 but never had the chance to test the brand’s debut model, as Electric Bike Report reviewed the original Discover before I joined the team. As such, I was curious to see what differences there would be in feel and performance, considering that the bikes’ specs differ greatly.