The positioning of the Voltage in the Scott family is obvious: it is the motorized sister of the Genius. The geometry data of the new e-mountainbike is therefore very similar to that of the well-known trail classic. It also looks very similar to its non-motorized counterpart, even if the bottom bracket area is a little bulkier. After all, there is now also space for a motor and room for a shock absorber with reservoir. Compared to the Genius, the linkage of the shock absorber has also been improved, which is located inside the frame as a Scott feature.

Fighting weight: 18 to 20 kilograms 

The HPR50 motor from TQ is at the heart of the drive. This is considered one of the leading systems for lightweight e-mountainbikes. It delivers 50 Newton meters to the chain and is powered by a 360 watt-hour battery, which in turn can be extended with an optional range extender with an additional 160 watt hours. This setup is already familiar to the Scott family from the Lumen model. However, the TQ motor can also be found in light e-bikes from Trek or BMC, for example.

According to Scott, the combination of the lightweight motor and the potent trail geometry results in a total weight of 17.9 to 19.5 kilograms (depending on model specifications). Riding tests have shown that tours of up to 1500 meters in altitude are possible (with range extender).

Integration now also applies to the rear derailleur

Interesting is the electronic gearshift, which is connected to the drive system via a cable and therefore no longer requires its own battery. If the TQ battery is ridden empty, there is always a small amount of energy left over that is sufficient for 300 further gear changes. The connection of the drivetrain to the electric motor only works with AXS drivetrains from Sram, all other models can be fitted with conventional drivetrains.

Scott always shows a penchant for water bottles on its bikes. This is no different with the Voltage, where the frame triangle can easily accommodate a water bottle in addition to the range extender. A second bottle cage could also be attached to the mounting plate of the range extender. There was no space in the Voltage for a storage compartment for a Matchbox kit, as Scott calls his tool and hose combination. The Voltage rider takes the usual tools with them on tour in a hip bag or backpack. 

The Voltage is available in six different model versions, each in sizes S to XL (Contessa: S to L). All models are based on a carbon frame, although only the top model comes with a range extender as standard.

Further information on the Scott Voltage: scott-sports.com/voltage