ALL Electric 
In the full review (19 sections)
- Should you buy one?
- Quick specs
- Pros and cons
- Design
- Controls
- The display and range estimate
- GPS tracking
- Cockpit, lights and stem
- Suspension, brakes and battery
- The seat
- Rear rack and motor
- What the specs mean on the road
- How it rides
- How it compares
- Who it’s for
- Who should look elsewhere
- FAQ
- Price
- Related reviews and guides
Should you buy one?
When I reviewed the Aventon Level 3 in April 2025, it was the e-bike I ranked above every other one I’d tested, and I’d recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners. After several weeks of testing, everything about it just fits me. It rides on gravel, asphalt and concrete, the torque sensor makes pedaling feel natural, and it adds a few things the Level 2 didn’t have: a live range estimate and 4G location tracking.
A few months later, in July 2025, my Aventure 3 review moved the Aventure 3 ahead of it, mostly because I ride a lot of gravel now. For pavement, mixed paths and a first e-bike, the Level 3 is still the one I’d point you to.
My only complaints are the hand grips and the kickstand, which both feel cheap on a bike this nice.
Availability note: as of Oct 22, 2026, aventon.com lists the Level 3 at $1,699 (marked down from $1,899), but every color and size is sold out. The step-through version is also $1,699 and sold out.
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Quick specs
From Aventon’s Level 3 product page, checked Oct 22, 2026. The 1,699 price was marked sold out on Oct 22, 2026.
| Aventon Level 3 | |
|---|---|
| Motor (W, sustained) | 500 |
| Motor (W, peak) | 864 |
| Torque (Nm) | 60 |
| Battery (V) | 36 |
| Battery (Ah) | 20 |
| Battery (Wh) | 733 |
| Rated range (mi) | 70 |
| Class | 2 |
| Pedal assist levels | 3 |
| Gears | 8 |
| Brake rotors (mm) | 180 |
| Fork travel (mm) | 80 |
| Seat post travel (mm) | 50 |
| Tire size (in) | 27.5 x 2.20 |
| Weight (lbs) | 67 |
| Total weight limit (lbs) | 300 |
| Rear rack limit (lbs) | 60 |
| Charge time (hours) | 5 |
| Price, USD | 1,699 |
Aventon lists a Class 2 rating and rider heights of 5’3” to 6’4”. My Class 2 vs Class 3 guide explains what that means for where you can ride.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fits me perfectly and works as an all-around bike
- Torque sensor makes pedal assist feel natural
- Nicer name-brand brake levers than the Level 2 and the original Level
- Thumb throttle works from zero while you’re in a pedal assist mode
- Display gives a range estimate based on how you’ve actually been riding
- Built-in 4G location, so you can find it if it walks away
- Integrated LED headlight, and the tail light lights up when you brake
- Front suspension fork plus a suspension seat post
- Adjustable stem for rider comfort
- Integrated rear rack that holds about 60 lbs
- Clean look with the charge port tucked under the frame
- Matte black on black looks great
Cons
- Cheaper hand grips without the elongated shape I like
- Same cheap kickstand as the last Level
- Aventon says GPS is free for the first year, then it’s a paid subscription
- Sold out on aventon.com as of Oct 22, 2026
Design
Aventon gave the Level 3 a more modern frame shape. Mine was the matte black frame with black pedals, a black rack and black grips. Everything is black, and it looks really nice.
Controls
On the left you get the hand grip, and this is the one part of the bike I’m not too fond of. It’s a little cheaper, and it’s missing the elongated grip I really like, which is a lot more comfortable.
The brake levers are an upgrade from the Level 2 and the original Level. They’re nice name-brand levers and feel really nice. The rear brake lever gets the same upgrade.
Next to that is a thumb throttle that works from zero, as long as you’re in a pedal assist mode. On the right side you get a pointer finger and thumb shifter.
The display and range estimate
The display looks identical to the Level 2, but it does something new. There’s a range section that predicts how far you can go based on how you’ve been riding.
I’d been riding on throttle only. At 50% charge, it predicted about 10 miles in eco, 7.3 miles in sport and about 6 miles in turbo. It takes into account how much pedal assist or throttle you’ve been using and gives you an estimate. I really like that.
Aventon rates the Level 3 for up to 70 miles. My display numbers were throttle only at half a battery, so they aren’t a range test.
GPS tracking
There’s a little location dot on the display. The Level 3 has 4G built in, so you can see where the bike is at all times. If it grows legs and walks away, you’ll be able to find it. Aventon’s page says the first year of GPS service is free and it’s a paid service after that.
Cockpit, lights and stem
The stem has some adjustment for rider comfort, so you can raise it and bring the handlebars closer to the seat. There’s an integrated LED headlight; hold the plus button to turn it on. You get Aventon’s integrated tail lights in the back, and they light up when you squeeze the brake.
Suspension, brakes and battery
Up front there’s a suspension fork that adds a ton of comfort, a disc brake and a front fender that comes with the bike.
There’s a pad under the main part of the frame where the battery sits. To me it didn’t look easily removable. Aventon’s page lists it as a removable internal battery. The charge port is tucked right underneath the frame. Usually it’s on the side, but I like how clean this makes the bike look.
The crank has a torque sensor, which makes it really comfortable and natural. The seat post is a suspension seat post with a couple of inches of travel, which adds comfort since the Level doesn’t have rear suspension.
The seat
It’s an Aventon branded seat, slightly upgraded from the last version. The cushion feels about the same, but it has a textured, almost tacky surface, so you have some traction when you’re sitting on it. I really like it.
Rear rack and motor
In the back there’s a 500W rear hub motor, a disc brake and an integrated fender with a rear rack that holds about 60 lbs. There’s an excellent bar to hook a bag on.
The one other cheap part is the kickstand. It’s the same Aventon kickstand from last time, with a little nut to adjust its height. I’d like to see Aventon upgrade it, along with the hand grips.
What the specs mean on the road
Torque sensor. It measures how hard you push on the pedals and adds power to match. That’s why the assist felt natural to me. A cadence sensor only checks whether the pedals are turning, which can feel like an on/off switch.
500W, 864W peak, 60 Nm. A common commuter size. The peak is the burst you get pulling away and climbing.
733Wh battery, 70 mile rating. A big battery for a commuter. The display’s range estimate is the more useful number day to day, because it adjusts to how you actually ride. On throttle only at half a battery, it showed about 10 miles in eco and about 6 in turbo.
80mm fork plus 50mm seat post. Suspension at the front and under you, but no rear shock. That’s the setup that let me ride gravel, asphalt and concrete comfortably.
67 lbs, 300 lb limit, 60 lb rack. The weight is noticeable if you have to lift it. The 300 lb limit covers rider plus cargo, so a 240 lb rider has about 60 lbs left for bags.
4G tracking. Useful if you park in public. Budget for the subscription after the first free year.
How it rides
This bike fits me, and it works as an all-around bike. You can easily ride it on gravel, asphalt or concrete, and with the integrated rear rack, it just makes a lot of sense.
How it compares
| Aventon Level 3 | Velotric Discover 1 | Aventon Pace 500.3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor (W, sustained) | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Motor (W, peak) | 864 | 900 | 864 |
| Torque sensor | Yes | No (cadence) | Yes |
| Battery (Wh) | 733 | 692 | 614 |
| Rated range (mi) | 70 | 65 | 60 |
| Weight (lbs) | 67 | 63 | 54 |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rear rack included | Yes | Optional in 2023 | Not listed |
| Price, USD | 1,699 (sold out) | 1,300 (2023) | Not listed (US) |
Level 3 from aventon.com; Discover 1 from Velotric’s comparison page and my Discover 1 review; Pace 500.3 from my Pace 500.3 review.
- Velotric Discover 1: cheaper when I tested it, and Velotric’s comparison page rates it for 440 lbs total versus Aventon’s 300 lbs for the Level 3, but the rack was an extra-cost option on the 2023 bike and it uses a cadence sensor.
- Aventon Pace 500.3: lighter, with no suspension.
Who it’s for
- Beginners. This is an excellent first e-bike.
- All-around commuters. Gravel, asphalt and concrete, with a rack for your bag.
- Riders worried about theft. The 4G tracking lets you find the bike.
- Riders between 5’3” and 6’4”, per Aventon.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders over Aventon’s 300 lb total limit.
- Anyone who hates subscriptions. GPS is paid after the first year.
- Buyers who need a bike now. It’s sold out on aventon.com.
FAQ
Is the Aventon Level 3 worth it?
For me, yes. It’s the best fit of any e-bike I’ve ridden.
Does the throttle work from a stop?
Yes, as long as you’re in a pedal assist mode.
Does it have GPS?
Yes, 4G location tracking. Aventon says the first year is free and it’s paid after that.
Is the battery removable?
Aventon lists it as removable and internal. To me it didn’t look easily removable.
How much can the rack carry?
About 60 lbs.
Is it good on gravel?
Yes. I said you can easily ride it on gravel, asphalt or concrete. For rougher gravel, I’d now point you to the Aventure 3.
How accurate is the range estimate?
It adjusts to how you’ve been riding. I didn’t compare it against a measured ride, so I can’t tell you how accurate it is.
How long does it take to charge?
Aventon lists 5 hours.
Price
As of Oct 22, 2026, aventon.com lists the Level 3 at $1,699, marked down from $1,899, and it’s sold out in every variant. The Level 3 step-through is also $1,699 and sold out. For more options, see my list of the best e-bikes under $2,000.
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