Velair · City & hybrid · ⚡ electric
Vélair Evolution
€725
The Velair Evolution, also sold as the Urban Evolution, is a 20-inch electric folding bike with a step-through frame and a 50 Nm rear hub motor, successor to the French brand's best-selling Urban. Sold for around €725 to €799 at retailers, it targets short trips and easy storage, at the cost of a high weight and basic equipment (V-brakes, 6 speeds). The Velair site was under maintenance at the time of checking, with no official listing or manufacturer price.
Best for: short multimodal trips (train, car)storage in a flat or at the office
60 kmclaimed range
432 Whbattery
250 Wmotor, 50 Nm
24 kgweight
Rim brakesbrakes
What we like
- Compact folding bike (89 x 35 x 76 cm folded), easy to store or take along
- 50 Nm rear hub motor and 5 assistance levels
- Removable battery, charges in 2 to 4 h
- Contained price, often under €800
What we like less
- Heavy for a folder (24 kg claimed)
- V-brake rim brakes and only 6 speeds
- One size, for riders from 1.65 m to 1.80 m
- Contradictory retailer listings (387 to 432 Wh battery, 50 to 60 km range)
Specifications
| Motor | Vélair |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 250 W |
| Torque | 50 Nm |
| Motor position | Rear hub motor |
| Battery | 432 Wh |
| Claimed range | 60 km |
| Removable battery | yes |
| Charging time | 4 h |
| Max assisted speed | 25 km/h |
| Frame material | aluminium |
|---|---|
| Frame type | Step-through frame |
| Sizes | UNIQUE (POUR CYCLISTE MESURANT ENTRE 165 ET 180CM) |
| Rider height | 165-180 |
| Gears | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Altus 6 speeds |
| Foldable | yes |
| Weight | 24 kg |
| Brakes | Rim brakes |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 20 ″ |
| Model year | 2,024 |
|---|---|
| Colours | Gris, Noir, Vert |
Observed prices
€725lowest price
€799highest price
Reviews
- reviewed cleanrider.com ↗
