Velowave Prado S vs Velowave Ranger Fat
On the numbers that decide this pair, the Velowave Prado S is 7.8 kg lighter than the Velowave Ranger Fat. Everything else is below, including where it loses.
Range is our estimate under the reference ride, not the manufacturer's claim. Cost is over 5 years at 3,000 km a year, on the same formula the cost-of-ownership calculator runs. How we work this out
| Spec | Velowave Prado S | Velowave Ranger Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated range | 52 km | 41 km |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Weight | 24.9 kg | 32.7 kg |
| Motor torque | 80 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Top speed | 45 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Price | $1,499 | $1,699 |
| 5-year cost | $2,173 | $2,324 |
Where each one wins
- Velowave Prado S is 7.8 kg lighter.
- Velowave Prado S is 11 km further on range.
- Velowave Ranger Fat is 5 Nm more torque.
The Velowave Prado S leads on 2 of these, the Velowave Ranger Fat on 1. Neither sweeps it, so the choice comes down to which of those you actually use.
Who each one is for
Velowave Prado S
Suits you if you want:
- 80 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 136 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 52 km estimated, which covers a 26 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Velowave Ranger Fat
Suits you if you want:
- 85 Nm of torque, which is steep-hill territory
- fast class, which keeps up with city traffic
- rated to 136 kg of rider and luggage together
- about 41 km estimated, which covers a 20 km each-way commute
What it asks in return:
- 32.7 kg, which is a bike you park rather than carry
- fast class, so it is registered and helmeted in most places
Each line above is read straight from the specification: torque, weight, payload, battery and our range estimate. Nothing here is a preference, and neither bike is being recommended over the other.
What each one costs to own
Over 5 years the Velowave Prado S costs about 140 EUR less to own, once purchase, charging, servicing, a battery replacement where one is due, and resale are all counted.
That figure moves mostly on the battery. The Velowave Prado S covers about 38,400 km before its pack is due for replacement; the Velowave Ranger Fat, about 38,400 km. Ride less than that and the replacement never enters the sum.
| Over five years | Velowave Prado S | Velowave Ranger Fat |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | $1,499 | $1,699 |
| Charging | $68 | $68 |
| Servicing | $972 | $972 |
| Battery replacement | ||
| Resale value | $-366 | $-415 |
| Total | $2,173 | $2,324 |
Run these numbers on your own mileage
Which one to buy
- Pick the Velowave Prado S if you ride to the edge of the battery and dislike planning around it.
- Pick the Velowave Prado S if you carry the bike up steps, onto a train, or into a flat.
- Pick the Velowave Ranger Fat if your route has real hills, or you carry cargo or a passenger.
- Pick the Velowave Prado S if the five-year total is what you are optimising.
Verdict
On the measured axes the Velowave Prado S is the better buy, and the Velowave Ranger Fat needs a reason of its own: a colour, a frame, a shop you trust, a price that moves. None of those are in our numbers, and all of them are legitimate.
Range here is an estimate under one reference ride, not a measurement. Yours will differ with terrain, weight, tyres and weather, which is what the range calculator is for.
Tell me when either of these gets cheaper
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