Ride1Up Revv1 Evo vs Vvolt Centauri II
Two commuter e-bikes at a similar price, compared on the same normalized specs. Both scored by us, both reviewed in full.
The verdict
They cost almost the same and claim the same 60-mile range, so this comes down to whether you'd rather carry a big battery and fat tires (Revv1 Evo) or a light, torquier Class 3 mid-drive (Centauri II), not which one is objectively better.
Buy the Ride1Up Revv1 Evo
Buy the Revv1 Evo if you want the deepest battery buffer (1040 Wh) and highest payload capacity (400 lb), or you want fat 20x4 tires for stability over rougher surfaces. You'll be hauling 90 lb of bike to do it.
Buy the Vvolt Centauri II
Buy the Centauri II if you want a bike that's 37 lb lighter to lift, store, or carry up steps, and you want the extra 20 Nm of torque and Class 3 top speed for hillier or faster commutes. You give up battery capacity (490 Wh vs 1040 Wh) to get there.
The differences that matter
- Vvolt Centauri II pulls harder from a stop and on hills, by 20 Nm of torque.
- Ride1Up Revv1 Evo carries 550 Wh more battery, which is the main thing that sets how far you get.
- Ride1Up Revv1 Evo runs a 400W bigger motor on continuous power.
- Vvolt Centauri II is 37 lb lighter, which you notice lifting it or carrying it up steps.
Who each one is for
Ride1Up Revv1 Evo
A premium commuter buyer who wants comfort, long range, and throttle power for the daily grind on rough city streets.
Vvolt Centauri II
The commuter who wants a clean, low-maintenance ride they can carry up stairs and forget about between charges, and who doesn't need big daily mileage.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Ride1Up Revv1 Evo | Vvolt Centauri II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,395 | $2,399 |
| Motor (nominal) | 750W | 350W |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Battery | 1,040 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Claimed range | 60 mi | 60 mi |
| Weight | 90 lb | 53 lb |
| Max payload | 400 lb | Not published |
| Motor type | hub | mid-drive |
| E-bike class | Class 2 | Class 3 |
| Brakes | 4-piston Hydraulic Disc Brakes, front and rear with electric motor cutoff | Shimano hydraulic disc with 180mm rotors |
| Drivetrain | Single-speed | Automatic 3-speed internal rear hub (AutoShift3) with Gates CDX carbon belt drive |
| Tire size | 20" x 4" | 27.5" x 2.25" |
Highlighted values are the better of the two where both brands publish the number. Where a spec isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
The short version on each
Ride1Up Revv1 Evo
What's good
- A large 1,040Wh battery gives it real all-day range, so most riders can go days between charges
- 100 Nm of torque from the 750W motor pulls hard from a stop and climbs steep hills even under load
- Full suspension plus 20" x 4" fat tires soak up broken pavement and curbs for a genuinely comfortable daily ride
What to know
- Ride1Up lists a single chainring and no derailleur, so there's nothing to shift and your legs stop adding much once the bike picks up speed
- The price is fair for what you get rather than a bargain, so shoppers focused purely on range per dollar can do better elsewhere
Vvolt Centauri II
What's good
- At 53 pounds it's genuinely light for an e-bike, which keeps it nimble and easy to handle whether you're riding or just moving it around.
- The mid-drive motor puts out 120 Nm of torque, which is a lot of pulling power for getting up steep hills without the motor bogging down.
- The automatic 3-speed hub shifts for you and the Gates carbon belt runs clean and quiet, so day-to-day upkeep is close to zero.
What to know
- Value is a soft spot at this price, since a few commuters match or beat it for less money.
- The 490Wh battery and up-to-60-mile claimed range trail longer-legged rivals, so it's not the pick for big daily distances.
Full Ride1Up Revv1 Evo review → Full Vvolt Centauri II review →