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Varla Falcon vs Varla Pegasus
The Varla Pegasus has the longer estimated range — 29.9 miles against 20 — because it carries 748 Wh to the Varla Falcon’s 499. The Varla Falcon is the lighter of the two at 50 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 20 mi | 29.9 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25 mi (1.3x the estimate) | 28 mi (0.9x the estimate) |
| Tested range | — | 18.3 mi |
| Top speed | 22 mph | 27.8 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W (700 W peak) | Dual motor, 1,000 W (1,920 W peak) |
| Battery | 499 Wh at 48 V | 748 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.83 Wh/$ | 0.83 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 10 Wh/lb | 11 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 50 lb — curb lift | 66 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 280 lb |
| Rated grade | 19% | — |
| Tires | 9" tubeless | 8" solid |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc | Dual mechanical disc with regen |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Charge time | 4 h | 7 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Lights | Dual headlights, taillight, ambient | Headlight, taillight |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$599 | ~$899 |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
Varla Falcon: the case against
- No app at all
- 19% rated slope is modest for a 500 W motor
- 50 lb for a 499 Wh pack is poor watt-hours per pound
- IP54 is a splash rating
Varla Pegasus: the case against
- 8-inch wheels at 27.8 mph make surface quality a real factor
- Tested 18.3 miles against a 28-mile claim
- No app, and only an IP54 splash rating
- 66 lb
- Varla's order fulfilment has produced shipping errors owners have had to chase