One folding e-bike I’ve filmed is the Engwe EP-2 Pro. Folding it took me about 25 to 30 seconds, and folded, it went into the trunk of my Model 3. The Velotric Fold 1 Plus is also a 20 in folder, but with hydraulic brakes, a torque sensor option and a bigger display. I haven’t ridden it. Everything below comes from Velotric’s official Fold 1 Plus page, checked on Oct 28, 2026 and linked at the bottom.
What “Plus” adds to the Fold 1
Velotric’s own comparison table makes this easy. Next to the Fold 1, the Plus has the same 608Wh battery and the same 63 lb listed weight. What changes is the riding experience around it.
The Fold 1 uses a cadence sensor. The Plus has SensorSwap, so you choose torque sensing or cadence sensing. Velotric says torque sensing suits changing speeds and rough ground, while cadence feels more relaxed on long, steady rides. Torque goes from 70 Nm to 75 Nm, and the rated range from 55 to 68 miles. The 1.8 in LCD becomes a 3.5 in color Bluetooth display, the rear light gets turn signals, and the Plus works with Apple Find My and app updates. Max load goes from 440 lb to 450 lb.
Folding and storage
The frame folds in three steps with no tools, and the folded size is 37.8 in long, 19.7 in wide and 33.5 in tall. Velotric’s page isn’t consistent about the time it takes: a feature banner says ”60s quick fold”, while the FAQ says the fold takes 3 minutes. For comparison, Engwe lists the EP-2 Pro’s folded size at about 39 x 22 x 30 in, so the Fold 1 Plus is a little shorter and narrower but taller.
Weight is the number to think about if you’ll lift it into a trunk or up stairs. Velotric lists 63 lb, and that figure doesn’t include the fenders, kickstand or pedals. The FAQ says 62 lb. Either way, it’s in the same range as the EP-2 Pro’s 66 lb.
Motor, battery and range
The motor is a 48V, 750W rear hub with 75 Nm of torque and an 1,100W peak. It ships with a top speed of 20 mph, adjustable from 12 to 28 mph, and can be set to Class 1, 2 or 3. Check what’s legal where you ride in our e-bike laws hub. There’s a removable trigger throttle and three riding modes with five assist levels each.
The battery is a removable 48V 13Ah pack, 608Wh, built with 18650 cells, rated IPX7 and certified to UL 2271. Velotric rates it at up to 68 miles on pedal assist and 45 miles on throttle. The pedal assist figure assumes a 187 lb rider in PAS 1 Eco on flat roads. The charger is 48V, 2.0A.
Brakes, suspension and tires
Hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors front and rear replace the 160mm mechanical discs on the EP-2 Pro I rode. Up front there’s a 60mm hydraulic fork with lockout, and there’s no rear suspension. The tires are 20 x 3.0 in puncture resistant on double-wall rims, so they’re narrower than the 4 in fat tires on the Engwe folders I’ve filmed.
The drivetrain is a Shimano 7-speed with an 11-28T freewheel and a 52T chainring.
Built in, not added on
Steel fenders with full coverage front and rear, a rear rack integrated into the frame and rated for 120 lb, a rear-mount kickstand and folding pedals all come standard. The headlight is a 130 lux integrated LED, and the rear light doubles as a brake light and turn signal. A USB-C port charges your phone. Velotric rates the whole bike IPX6 and lists UL 2849 and UL 2271 certification and ISO 4210.
Fit
It comes in one step-through size for riders 4’9” to 6’5”, with a 400mm standover and an adjustable stem.
How it fits with the bikes I’ve reviewed
Against the EP-2 Pro, the Fold 1 Plus lists 3 lb less, hydraulic brakes in place of mechanical ones, a torque sensor option and a much bigger display, on narrower 3 in tires instead of 4 in fat tires. The EP-2 Pro is discontinued, so it’s a used or leftover-stock bike now. The Engwe Engine Pro is the folder I filmed with a rear shock, and it was very comfortable over rough ground, but it uses a cadence sensor and has external cabling. If you want a folder for rough trails, that kind of suspension matters more. If you want a folder for commuting and car trips, the Fold 1 Plus has the more complete feature list on paper. My best folding e-bike guide has the others I’d compare.
FAQ
Have I ridden the Fold 1 Plus?
No. I haven’t ridden it. I’ve filmed the Engwe EP-2 Pro and Engine Pro folders, and this page compares the Fold 1 Plus with them using Velotric’s published specs.
How long does it take to fold?
Velotric gives two answers. A banner says 60 seconds and the FAQ says 3 minutes for the 3-step, tool-free fold.
How much does it weigh?
Velotric lists 63 lb without fenders, kickstand and pedals. Its FAQ says 62 lb.
What’s the difference from the Fold 1?
Velotric’s table lists SensorSwap torque or cadence sensing instead of cadence only, 75 Nm instead of 70 Nm, 68 miles of rated range instead of 55, a 3.5 in color display instead of a 1.8 in LCD, turn signals, Find My and app support, and a 450 lb load rating instead of 440 lb.
Can I order one in New York City?
Not online right now. Velotric’s page says it can’t accept e-bike orders shipped to New York City addresses because of current city regulations.
Pros and cons (from the specs and sources)
Pros: torque or cadence sensing; hydraulic brakes with 180mm rotors; 3.5 in color display; turn signals and Find My; full steel fenders and a 120 lb rack built in; 450 lb load rating; one frame for riders 4’9” to 6’5”.
Cons: 63 lb before fenders, kickstand and pedals; front suspension only; Velotric lists two different fold times and two weights; no online orders to NYC addresses.
Who it’s for
On paper, the Fold 1 Plus fits riders who need a bike that goes in a car trunk, an RV or a small apartment but still want full-size e-bike features for errands and commuting. The low step and wide height range suit couples who’ll share it. If you’ll carry it up stairs every day, 63 lb is a lot, and if you ride rough trails more than streets, a folder with a rear shock like the Engine Pro is the type to compare.
Price
As of Oct 28, 2026, the Velotric Fold 1 Plus was $1,499 in Mango, Stone Gray, Violet Haze, Electric Blue and Pearl White. Every color showed as available, with Mango marked low stock. The Fold 1 was $1,299 on the same day.
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