E-bike speed vs range: how much faster riding costs
Riding an e-bike at 28 mph instead of 20 mph uses about 75% more energy per mile in our physics model. See the numbers, the formula and how to plan range.
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Riding an e-bike at 28 mph instead of 20 mph uses about 75% more energy per mile in our physics model. See the numbers, the formula and how to plan range.
Electric bikes go 15.5 mph (25 km/h) in the UK and EU, 20 mph for US Class 1 and 2, and 28 mph for Class 3. See throttle speeds and what happens past the cut-off.
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Store an e-bike battery for winter at the charge its maker sets (Bosch 30 to 60%, Shimano about 70%), dry, at 0 to 20 °C, and warm it up before charging.
Most e-bikes cover 20 to 60 miles (30 to 100 km) per charge. Learn the simple range formula, what drains your battery fastest and nine ways to ride further.
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