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Hover-1 Ace R450 vs Hover-1 Stealth
The Hover-1 Stealth has the longer estimated range — 18.7 miles against 15 — because it carries 468 Wh to the Hover-1 Ace R450’s 374. The Hover-1 Stealth is the lighter of the two at 40 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 15 mi | 18.7 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25.6 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 30 mi (1.6x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 450 W | Single motor, 500 W |
| Battery | 374 Wh at 36 V | 468 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.53 Wh/$ | 1.36 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 9 Wh/lb | 12 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 41.67 lb — curb lift | 40 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 264 lb | 220 lb |
| Tires | 10" self-healing | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | Front | Front |
| Brakes | Front drum and rear disc | Front and rear disc |
| Charge time | — | 10 h |
| Folded size | 47.24 x 20.27 x 21.30 in | 43.7 x 18 x 21.5 in |
| Lights | Not itemised on the maker's page | Headlight and taillight |
| App | Yes | No |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Approx. price | ~$700 | ~$345 |
Hover-1 Ace R450: the case against
- $700 is a lot for a 374 Wh pack
- One-year limited warranty
- Price on the page and the listed reference price disagree
- IP rating, hill grade and charge time are not published
Hover-1 Stealth: the case against
- 220 lb rider limit, 44 lb under the Ace R450
- 10-hour charge time
- No app, IP rating or hill grade published
- Six-month limited warranty