How fast do electric bikes go? Speeds by class and country
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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How long will my ride take? Casual city cyclists average about 10 to 12 mph (16 to 19 km/h) including stops. Fit road cyclists average 16 to 20 mph (25 to 32 km/h) on open roads. Pedal-assist e-bikes limited to 25 km/h or 20 mph typically average 14 to 17 mph (22 to 27 km/h) in town.
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Casual city cyclists average about 10 to 12 mph (16 to 19 km/h) including stops. Fit road cyclists average 16 to 20 mph (25 to 32 km/h) on open roads. Pedal-assist e-bikes limited to 25 km/h or 20 mph typically average 14 to 17 mph (22 to 27 km/h) in town.
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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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