Name: Qlife Vela E5
Brand: Qlife
Rating: 87 (2 reviews)

87/100

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Electric, Motorcycle, Dirt Bike

Release Year

2025

Brand

Qlife

Charge Time

8 Hours

Maximum Range

43 Miles

Top Speed

33 mph

Torque

200 Nm

Volts and Amp Hours

48V 23Ah

Wheel Size

14"/12"

Weight

105 lb

Suspension

Full

Brake Type

Disc: Hydraulic

Frame Material

Steel

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Qlife Vela E5. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

9 reasons to buy

The Vela E5 comes with a horn, a headlight, a taillight with brake activation, turn signals, and hazard lights.
Testers say the hydraulic disc brakes are powerful and easy to modulate.
Experts praise the suspension’s overall performance at this price.
The wide footpegs provide good grip.
Reviewers find the cockpit controls easy to use.
In testing, the bike overcomes gradients up to 11% without issue.
The tires provide good grip on light off-road terrain.
A reviewer is impressed with the bike’s stability on high-speed descents.
The Vela E5 is available in four colorways.

7 reasons not to buy

With a seat height of 31.5”, riders in the lower half of the 4’2” to 5’9” height range may not fit.
Testers fail to reach the claimed 37mph top speed.
Experts find the power delivery is jerky, meaning controlling speed is difficult and the tires spin out easily.
A tester struggles to wheelie the Vela E5 because of the “weird” power curve.
The "touchy" throttle and high weight make the bike difficult to pick up when dropped.
A tester advises against riding technical terrain because of the jerky power delivery.
A reviewer is disappointed by the long eight-hour charge time.

Bottom line

The Qlife Vela E5 is a budget electric dirt bike marketed to kids and adults, but, in Qlife's words, it's "engineered to deliver a sudden burst of devastating acceleration with just a touch of the throttle," which is excessive for children. The Vela E5 can't reach the claimed top speed, but it's still fast, with strong torque that provides an exhilarating ride. Unfortunately, that strong power delivery also makes it difficult to control. Thankfully, the brakes prove reliable, and the suspension delivers for the price. From the limited expert testing available, the Vela E5 appears to be good value.