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Addmotor Citytan M-315 500W vs Retrospec Boca Rev 2Citytan M-315 500W vs Boca Rev 2

Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
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AddmotorAddmotor
Citytan M-315 500W
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RetrospecRetrospec
Boca Rev 2
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Key differences

What actually differs

Same 500W motor, both fold, both one rider.
Folded size
Retrospec folds smaller
Addmotor
46.9 cu ft
Retrospec
20.4 cu ft
41.3 × 43.3 × 45.3″ vs 38.5 × 30.5 × 30″
Total load
Addmotor carries 10 lb more
Addmotor
310 lb
Retrospec
300 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Retrospec publishes one
Addmotor
Not published
Retrospec
300 lb
We can't confirm Addmotor's rider limit.
Battery
Addmotor has 41% more
Addmotor
~648 Wh
Retrospec
460 Wh
Addmotor figure calculated from 48V × 13.5Ah.
Top speed
Addmotor is 6 mph faster
Addmotor
20 mph
Retrospec
14 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict

Which one for you

  • Smallest storage space
    Retrospec Boca Rev 2
    Folds about 26.5 cu ft smaller.
  • Heavier riders
    Retrospec Boca Rev 2
    The only one with a published rider limit (300 lb). Addmotor allows more total load but doesn't say how much of it can be the rider.
  • Longest rides
    Addmotor Citytan M-315 500W
    Larger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
  • Easiest to get on
    Addmotor Citytan M-315 500W
    Lowest step-over: 14.1″ vs 17.5″.
Full specs

Side by side

SpecAddmotor Citytan M-315 500WRetrospec Boca Rev 2
Fit
Step-over height
14.1″Better
17.5″
Rider height
5′1″–5′9″
5′5″–6′4″
Seat height
28.7" (min) - 34.6" (max)
Not published by brand
Rider limit
Not published by brand
300 lbBetter
Total load
310 lbBetter
300 lb
Seats
1 rider
1 rider
Motor
Rated power
500W
500W
Peak power
1,100W
Not published by brand
Torque
Not published by brand
65 Nm
Battery
Capacity
~648 WhBetter
460 Wh
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 13.5Ah
—
Range and speed
Claimed range
50 Miles
Up to 75 milesBetter
Top speed
20 mph
14 mph
E-bike class
Not published by brand
Class 2
Size and folding
Folds
Yes
Yes
Folded size
41.3 × 43.3 × 45.3″
38.5 × 30.5 × 30″Better
Weight
96 lb
Not published by brand
Wheels
20" X 3.0"
20"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Mechanical Disc Brakes On Each Wheel
5 Star hydraulic disc, 180mm rotors
Parking brake
Yes
Yes
Gears
Shimano 7-Speed
Single speed
Rear differential
Yes
Not published by brand
Reverse
No
Not published by brand
Comfort and safety
Suspension
ADDSHOX Oil Spring Suspension Fork (front); feature tab: 80mm of travel
Rigid steel fork
Certifications
Not published by brand
UL2849 & UL2271
List price
Price
$1,199Better
$1,699.99

"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.