Can You Overcharge An Electric Bike Battery?
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular, as they provide a great way to get around without relying on fossil fuels. E-bikes popularity also grew to unprecedented levels during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With new technology comes new systems. Charging an electric bike battery is a key part of keeping your e-bike in good working order, so it’s important to know how to do it correctly.
What Is an Electric Bike Battery?
An electric bike battery is a rechargeable battery used to power an electric bicycle. It helps provide the pedal power needed to make the bike move. Electric bike batteries come in various sizes, shapes, and voltages, so you’ll need to choose the right one for your e-bike.
Types of Electric Bike Batteries
Electric bike batteries come in several types. Lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, and lithium-ion are the options at your disposal. Each type of battery has its advantages and disadvantages, so it’s pivotal to choose the right one for your needs.
Lead-Acid Electric Bike Batteries
Lead-acid electric bike batteries are among the most common batteries used in e-bikes. They are typically cheaper than lithium-ion batteries but also have some disadvantages. These include:
- They are heavier than lithium-ion batteries.
- They have a shorter lifespan than lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-Ion Electric Bike Batteries
Lithium-ion electric bike batteries are a popular type of battery on the market. They have several advantages over lead-acid batteries, including:
- They are lighter than lead-acid batteries.
- They have a longer lifespan than lead-acid batteries.
- They provide more power than lead-acid batteries.
Nickel-Cadmium Electric Bike Batteries
Nickel-cadmium electric bike batteries are another type of battery that is available. Some of the outstanding features of nickel-cadmium batteries include:
However, there are some disadvantages to using nickel-cadmium batteries, such as:
Nickel-Metal Hydride Electric Bike Batteries
Nickel-metal hydride electric bike batteries bear similarities to nickel-cadmium batteries but do not contain cadmium. As a result, they are less toxic, but because they contain nickel, they still need careful disposal.
Is It Possible to Overcharge an E-Bike Battery?
Now that we know a bit more about electric bike batteries, let’s answer the question: can you overcharge an electric bike battery?
The short answer is yes, it is possible to overcharge an electric bike battery. However, it is not often something that will happen if you accidentally leave your battery plugged in for too long.
Instead, overcharging most often occurs when there is a problem with the battery charger.
How Do You Overcharge an E-bike Battery?
Rechargeable batteries are designed to cycle off and on as they charge and discharge, which helps to protect the battery from overcharging.
When a battery overcharges, it receives too much voltage for too long, which can damage the battery.
There are several ways an electric bike battery can overcharge. These include:
- Using a charger not designed for the battery
- Using a charger with the wrong voltage
- Leaving the battery plugged in for too long (less common due to the battery’s built-in protective measures)
- Charging the battery in extreme temperatures
Can Overcharging Damage an E-bike Battery?
Regular overcharging of batteries can cause several problems.
Reduced Battery Capacity
Overcharging can reduce the capacity of your battery, meaning it will no longer be able to hold as much charge.
Why does this happen? When a battery overcharges, chemical reactions may occur inside it, breaking down some of the materials and reducing its capacity.
Increased Battery Temperature
Overcharging can also cause the battery to heat up. When a battery is overcharged, it produces more heat than it can dissipate, which causes the temperature to rise rapidly.
Although rare, fires have resulted from overheated e-bike batteries. As you can imagine, the damage can spread to more than just your battery. It may also damage the bike itself.
Sulfation
Sulfation is a process that occurs when lead-acid batteries overcharge, resulting in a build-up of lead sulfate on the plates inside the battery. In turn, the battery capacity reduces.
Decreased Battery Life
How is battery lifespan defined? Battery lifespan is the number of charge/discharge cycles a battery has. Overcharging a battery can shorten its lifespan by reducing the number of cycles it can go through.
A complete charge cycle occurs when a battery is charged from empty to full and discharges back to empty. When a battery overcharges, it goes through partial charge cycles, which can shorten its lifespan.
Caring for an Electric Bike Battery
It is imperative that you take care of your electric bike battery if you want it to last. There are a few simple things you can do to extend the life of your battery and keep it in good condition.
Storage
How you store your battery has an impact on its lifespan. You should always keep your battery in a cool, dry place.
Avoid storing it in direct sunlight or near any heat source. Heat can cause chemical reactions inside of your battery and damage it.
You should also avoid storing your battery in a completely discharged state. Make a habit of it, and the battery capacity will reduce.
If you need to store your battery for a long time, it is best to keep it at around 50% charge.
It is good to recharge the battery every few months to keep it in good condition.
Charging
It is essential to use the correct charger for your battery. Using a charger not designed for your battery can damage it. Make sure you always use the charger that came with your bike or one specifically designed for your battery.
It is also important to avoid overcharging your battery. As we have seen, this can damage the battery and reduce its lifespan.
Always follow the instructions that came with your charger and stop charging when the indicator light turns green.
When charging the battery, ensure it is done in a cool, dry place away from flammable materials. You should also avoid charging the battery in extreme temperatures as this can result in permanent damages.
How To Make E-Bike Battery Last Longer
There are several ways you can extend the life of your e-bike battery and keep it in good condition.
The Right Mode in the Right Moment
It is important to use the right mode when riding your bike. For example, if you only ride for a short distance, it is best to use the low or eco mode. These modes exist to help preserve the battery and make it last longer.
Riding in the Right Conditions
You should also try to avoid riding in extreme conditions, such as in very cold or hot weather. Extreemes can put a strain on the battery and reduce its lifespan.
Storing the Battery Properly
We’ve already talked about how important it is to store your battery properly. Remember: cool, dry, and halfway charged.
Regular Maintenance
It is also good to regularly maintain your electric bike and its battery. Clean the bike and check the tires. You should also check the battery regularly to ensure it is in good condition.
Do Not Overload Your Bike
You should also avoid overloading your bike. Too much weight will strain the battery and reduce its lifespan. If you need to carry a lot of weight, it is best to use a trailer or cargo rack.
Checking Battery Health
It is important to check the health of your battery regularly. Do so by checking the voltage with a multimeter. If the voltage is below 36V, it is time to replace the battery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? We can help!
An electric bike battery’s lifespan depends on several factors, including how it is used and stored. With proper care, an electric bike battery can last several years. Store it in a cool, dry place, avoid extreme temperatures, and regularly clean the bike.
When in use, it is best to charge your electric bike battery every few months. If you are not using your bike regularly, it is still a good idea to charge the battery every few months to keep it in good condition. It is of utmost importance that the charge cycles are completed properly to avoid damaging the battery.
You’ll need to check the voltage with a multimeter. If the voltage is below 36V, it is time to replace the battery. Another way to tell if your battery is dead is if it will no longer hold a charge. If your battery can’t maintain its charge, you won’t be getting very far!
Your battery has a built-in charging system that will shut off when the battery is fully charged. Therefore, leaving your electric bike battery charging overnight is relatively safe, but if you can
Conclusion
Overcharging an electric bike battery is not recommended as it can shorten the battery’s lifespan. It is important to understand the proper way to charge your battery and how to care for it properly.
By following these tips, you can extend the life of your electric bike battery and keep it in good condition.
Jason Hawkley is a biking enthusiast, which is a nice way of saying he’s a total nerd when it comes to bikes. One day while mountain biking through the woods in New Hampshire, the idea came him to create Our Streets as a way to share his biking passion with you.
Do electric bikes charge when you pedal?
You love riding an e-bike, but why can’t it harness and store energy on the move?
With the increased number of people riding e-bikes, riders are now thinking in a more independent way about managing battery capacity and range – and at a certain point, that thought experiment turns to power regeneration and the question of whether electric bikes charge when you pedal.
The rise in popularity of the best electric bikes seems to have triggered a wave of new energy awareness amongst cyclists, and many questions get asked, relating to everything you need to know about electric bikes.
For example, if an e-bike can help power you up a steep gradient, can it recapture some of that energy on the corresponding descent? And why don’t your disc brakes convert heat and friction energy to support battery capacity?
Retaining the feel of a bicycle
Understanding why an e-bike cannot be recharged when pedalling along is simple: it’s a false economy.
The way that electric bikes are designed takes your pedalling input and turns it into forward motion just like a non-motorised bicycle, and the motor adds a level of assistance based on your output and chosen assistance setting. Firstly, it would be much less efficient to attempt to turn the power generated by your legs into battery power to then be used for forward motion later.
And secondly, to harness your power output for battery charging would need to remove it from propelling the bike, which would completely alter the feeling of the ride, as your power output would be disconnected from forward propulsion.
Where things become a bit tougher to grasp, is the issue of gradient-assisted regeneration. Why doesn’t your e-bike effectively harness energy when it is rolling downhill?
E-bikes are mostly configured as mid-drive or rear-hub assisted, relating to their motor placement. With a hub-drive motor, you can theoretically harvest the kinetic energy of an e-bike on overrun. Where things become tricky, is managing the engagement and disengagement of a regenerative system.
Mid-drive motors aren’t dynamos
Any rider who has pedalled an e-bike will be familiar with how the electrical assistance engages and disengages, as required. It also completely decouples at a certain speed, depending which country you are riding in, and the local legislation governing e-bike use.
Designing a system to reengage would require an intricate direct drive system, with complicated clutch packs. Without being able to use the traditional freehub system, a rear-hub motor capable of regenerative energy harvesting would be massively expensive.
A true direct drive system would be like a fixie and those can be rather challenging to ride down really steep gradients. With mid-drive motors it can be even more challenging, as the wheels aren’t directly driven by the electrical assistance, with the chain and drivetrain being an intermediary.
Regenerative braking has theoretical promise, to recharge your battery whilst you are riding along, but there are a variety of factors that conspire against it.
Larger vehicles have a better regenerative braking coefficient. With the mass of a train or car, you have a much greater energy conversion through the braking system. The combined mass of a bike and rider is just too low, to generate adequate kinetic energy when braking.
Another issue is aero, where a significant amount of energy use is employed to overcome aerodynamic drag. This leaves less available energy for you to convert into a regenerative braking system.
Too many losses in energy transfer
The watts required to charge or top-up an e-bike battery are not insignificant. Charging your e-bike from an established electricity grid is relatively efficient, as a customer. By the same token there are meaningful efficiency and conversion losses by attempting to do the same, on a much smaller scale, whilst riding along.
Sustainable power sources like solar, wind or hydro, convert cleanly to electrical energy for your e-bike, the moment you plug it in. Spinning brake rotors being clamped, to convert kinetic energy to heat, and then trying to channel that into electrical storage at your battery-pack, is a false economy.
Cargo e-bikes hauling a heavy load? Theoretically, a loaded cargo bike could provide more rolling mass to generate greater friction and heat conversion, but it still won’t be nearly worth the investment in technology. And there is the additional energy use of powering it uphill.
With most frame designers preferring the mid-drive motor configuration for their e-bikes, there is insufficient scale to develop a proper regenerative braking breakthrough. With the recharging potential in single digit percentages, it’s just not worth it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Get to where you need to go faster and easier than on a regular bike. Depending on how you choose to ride, you can travel without significant effort at up to 20mph on some bikes and even up to 28mph on others.
- Climbing hills is a breeze. and we aren’t talking about the breeze from huffing and puffing.
- No sweat. Even though you can ride much faster, you won’t feel like you have to take a shower once you are there.
- Safer. That might seem counter-intuitive, since you can go faster than on a regular bike, but you also get an easier start from stopped positions, allowing you to get through an intersection steadier and quicker. When climbing steep hills with cars nearby you can FOCUS more of your energy on controlling the bike instead of propelling the bike.
- Easier on those joints. Use the electric assist to ease the pressure on your knees and hips.
- Staying together. You may have a riding partner that rides at a different pace than you. An e-bike can even out the pace for both of you.
- Ditch the car. The convenience, the ease and the speed of an electric bike make it an alternative to an automobile more often than a regular bike. A study by Portland State University shows that e-bike owners ride more frequently and farther than when they relied on their traditional bike. This was the case for all age groups.
- It’s FUN. Just try one and you’ll see. Or catch a friend coming back from their first test ride with a big smile on their face.
Do I need a license?
No. As long as the e-bike has a motor size of 750 watts or less (1000 watts in Oregon) and is programmed so that it can’t go more than 20mph without pedaling, there is no need for a license. No electric bike sold by Cynergy E-Bikes requires licensing. FYI – you must be at least 16 years of age to operate an e-bike in public places.
Where can I ride my e-bike?
First and foremost, make sure your bicycle with an electric motor is classified as an e-bike. The definition of an e-bike and rules on where to ride will vary state by state. For federal land the rules vary depending on the branch of government. For the most complete resource, check out PeopleforBikes.org
For Oregon, you can ride an e-bike on:
- Any bike lane on the street.
- Shared use paths that are reserve for bicycles and pedestrians
- For state parks, you can ride on paved trails that allow bicycles, but check with the individual park’s management for their rules for unpaved trails. It varies from park to park.
- Any trail where motor vehicles are permitted, such as unpaved forest service roads.
In Oregon, you must be at least 16 years old to ride an e-bike on public property. While most states have motor wattage limits of 750 watts, Oregon’s limit is 1000 watts.
- National Parks – opportunities are expanding, but check with the park.
- Bureau of Land Management trails – the trend is to allow e-bikes wherever non-electric bikes are allowed, but we advise you to check with BLM office that manages that trail.
- U.S. Forest Service – opportunities are expanding, but check with the Forest Service.
- Another resource for finding mountain bike trails where e-bikes are allowed is People for Bikes nationwide EMountain Biking Map.
What about theft?
As best as we can determine, e-bikes don’t get stolen with any more frequency than non-electric bikes. That’s most likely because people tend to lock them up better and because a bike thief needs to get a charger and a battery key to make the bike truly saleable.
The best ways to protect your bike from theft are:
- Get a high-quality bike lock. Cable locks are way too easy to cut. High-quality u-bolts and folding locks are better.
- If you are parking your bike in your garage, lock your garage. It’s probably the #1 location we’ve seen bikes get stolen from.
- When in public, lock your bike in a visible location.
Do I need special insurance?
Check with your insurance company. Some insurance companies do not treat e-bikes as bicycles, so you may need to get a rider added to your homeowners/renters insurance for theft protection. You can also check with two bicycle specialty insurers – Velosurance.com and Spokeinsurance.com.
Aren’t electric bikes heavy?
As one of our customers told us, “E-bikes might be heavy to lift, but they are heavenly to ride.”
Electric bikes are typically heavier than regular bikes. But the weight of any bicycle (electrical or non-electrical) is felt the most when climbing hills. The electric assist on an e-bike makes up for the additional weight many times over. Where weight does matter is if you need to lift the bike. That’s one of the many reasons why e-bikes are favored over electric scooters, which often weigh 150 pounds or more.
If you have to climb several flights of stairs to store your bike, we strongly suggest finding a more accessible storage location.
CHARGING, BATTERIES RANGE
Do electric bikes recharge when applying brakes or going down hill – like a hybrid car’s regenerative braking?
It’s rare and the concept doesn’t work very well. A few models of electric bikes include a feature to recharge the battery, usually while you are braking. In those cases the range of the battery can be extended 5-10%, while adding several hundred dollars to the cost. However, due to the design of the motors that provide regeneration, you’ll often find that the bike is harder to pedal if you are using the bike with the power off.
What is the range I can get from a single charge?
The biggest factor contributing to your range is whether you pedal or just use a throttle without pedaling, along with what level of assist you use. Cynergy E-bikes is a strong proponent of the synergy cynergy resulting from combining human pedal power with electric power, so we’ll tell you the expected range when you do both. With relaxed pedaling expect 22-50 miles on a single charge for most e-bikes. In some cases you’ll go even farther. We have bikes that are getting 80 miles on a single charge. Range will also be impacted by the battery capacity, the hills, wind and your size. Many electric bikes pedal easily as regular bikes. So you can extend the range even further by using little or no power on level surfaces and down hill.
How long does it take to charge an e-bike battery?
A lithium ion ebike battery that is fully depleted will take 3.5 to 6 hours to recharge. Batteries that still have a partial charge when you start charging will take less. In addition, the last hour or so of a charge is used to “top-off” the cells, and you don’t have to wait for that process to be completed. So some batteries can be 90% charged in 2.5 hours or less.
How many charges can I get out of a battery?
Most e-bike batteries sold in North America are lithium-ion, which will provide a minimum of 500 full charge cycles at which point the battery will hold about 80% of its original capacity. Some batteries can deliver up to 1200 charge cycles. If you recharge the battery when it is only 50% depleted, that counts as only 1/2 of one charge cycle. If you usually use your e-bike in pedal-assist mode, combining both pedal power and electric power, you can expect to go 10,000-30,000 miles before replacing your battery. That is a lot of miles on a bicycle.
How much electricity does it take to charge a battery?
Depending on the capacity of the battery, it will usually take 500-800 watt hours (0.4. 0.8 kilowatt hours) to charge the battery. Assuming a rate of 0.10/kWh, it will cost you 5-8 cents for a charge that will last you 20-80 miles.
MOTORS, SPEED PERFORMANCE
What is the difference between Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 electric bikes?
This system of classifying electric bikes is being adopted by several states as a means of regulating electric bikes. The classifications are as follows:
- Class 1. is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling (thus no throttle), and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
- Class 2. is a bicycle equipped with a throttle that can propel the bike up to a maximum of 20mph with the rider pedaling, and may also have the ability to achieve up to 20mph with the rider assisting, without the use of a throttle.
- Class 3. also known as a “speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.
For all classes, the maximum power output is 750 watts (1 h.p.).
Several states, including our neighbor to the north, Washington, have adopted regulations that use this class system. Our home state, Oregon, has not yet done so.
Perhaps the most important aspect of this classification system is how some states are treating Class 3 e-bikes. While these bikes are permitted in bike lanes on streets, they can be restricted from shared use paths, such as those in parks and “rails-to-trails” paths that are designed to be shared by cyclists and pedestrians.
Should I buy a bike with a mid-drive motor or hub-motor?
They both have their benefits. Hub motors tend to be a little easier to operate if you are a less experienced cyclist, because they require less shifting of gears. Mid-drives tend to get a little better range for equivalent battery capacity, because you’ll get more efficiency by shifting. While theoretically you get better hill climbing with a mid-drive, you’ll usually find both types will climb just about any hill.
Finally, it’s usually easier to change a rear tire with a mid-drive.
But the real test of determining which type of motor is best for you is to ride both and compare.
What’s the difference between a cadence-sensor and a torque-sensor?
With a torque sensor, the power that is delivered is increased in proportion to the amount of pedal force the rider is applying. So as you pedal harder, the motor automatically delivers more assist. As you reduce pressure, you get a little less assist. It’s essentially amplifying whatever power you are applying to the pedals. You have multiple levels of pedal-assist, with each level representing a higher or lower amplification of your own power. A torque-sensor can feel more like riding a conventional bicycle than a cadence-sensor. It also tends to deliver power smoother.
A cadence-sensor, perhaps more appropriately called a crank-sensor, delivers a uniform amount of assist at each assist level, regardless of the amount of pressure you are applyng. It is activated just by getting the crank turning. Because a cadence-sensor is not reading your pedal pressure, the power delivery is not quite as smooth or “bike-like”. But it’s fairly easy to adapt your use of the controls to smooth out the power delivery. Some people prefer a cadence-sensor because it tends to provide a great sensation of power without applying much pedal pressure.
The best way to know which type of pedal-assist is right for you is to try them both.
How fast can an electric bike go?
If you are pedaling, you can go as fast as you are able to pedal it. However, most bikes stop providing electric assist while pedaling at 20 mph (Class 1 and Class 2 ebikes). Some will provide assist going at speeds up to about 28 mph (=45 kilometers per hour – Class 3 ebikes.)
How important is motor wattage? (also. I’m really big, so don’t I need a 1000-2000 watt motor? or. I want to go fast, so don’t I need a lot of wattage?)
The benefits of a high wattage motor are very overstated. A street legal e-bike in Oregon can go only 28mph, and only 20mph unless you are pedaling (and we recommend pedaling). You’ll be able to get that with even some 250 watt motors.
With a properly designed e-bike and e-bike motor, you’ll find that you get far more power than you need with 500 watts or less. There are many 250 watt motors that deliver as much torque as motors that are 500 watts or higher. The design of the motor and the gearing of the bike are far more important than the wattage of the motor.
Higher wattage correlates with higher power consumption, so using a higher wattage motor means you’ll need a bigger battery to go the same distance. The most expensive part of your e-bike is the battery, thus a larger motor, requires a larger battery which leads to higher cost.
As for hauling a lot of weight, we have several 300lbs customers that do fine at 250-350 watt motors.
Can I ride an e-bike as a regular bike. without the electric power?
Yes. And it is easy to switch back and forth. For example, you might want to use the power only when you are going up hills.
Do I have to pedal?
It depends on the bike. Some electric bikes sold in North America allow you to operate by simply turning the throttle without pedaling. Europeans have stricter rules, requiring that you pedal. which we support. If you think you’ll get by without pedaling, think again. Even for e-bikes that have a throttle, you’ll need to pedal when going up long, steep hills, although you won’t have to pedal hard. Pedaling is more fun, extends the range of your battery, extends the life of your motor, and extends your own life too.
SERVICE
Is servicing an e-bike any different than a regular bike?
Look at an e-bike as being comprised of two groups of parts – mechanical and electric.
- Mechanical parts are the same parts that you’ll see on non-electric bikes. Servicing mechanical parts can be performed at any bike shop. You might find that your bike parts might wear a little faster than on a non-electric bike – especially brake pads, chains, cogs and tires. But that’s because most people put many more miles on their e-bike. There is some basic maintenance that you can do on your own, like keeping your tires properly inflated and lubricating your chain. For some basic bike maintenance tips, check out our recommended maintenance videos.
- The electrical parts don’t require any maintenance. If you do run into a problem with an electrical part, you’ll want to go to a shop that has some expertise in servicing e-bikes. While not really a maintenance task, you do want to make sure that the battery keeps some charge in it. If you don’t, it might discharge to a point so low that you can’t charge it anymore, thus killing your battery – an expensive mistake to make.
Cynergy E-Bikes has a complete service department for both mechanical work and electrical work, with expertise servicing electrical parts for from many different e-bike brands.
CLIMATE AND WEATHER
How much will I reduce my carbon footprint if I use an ebike instead of a car?
Our favorite question! In Oregon, which depends on hydropower and wind more than coal and gas, it takes the carbon footprint of over 60 e-bikes to equal the carbon footprint of one single occupancy, gasoline-powered car. In states that depend more on coal, it might be around 20-30 e-bikes compared to one car. No matter how you calculate it, even though an ebike uses electricity that might come from fossil fuels, the amount of CO2 emitted compared to a car is miniscule.
What about leaving my electric bicycle out in the rain?
The motor and battery are sufficiently sealed to be protected from the rain. However, we do suggest that if you are carrying your bike on the back of a car and rain is in the forecast, that you place the battery inside the car. Driving 70mph in a downpour with the battery exposed is like pressure-washing your battery. That’s a lot different than riding your bike in the rain.
The e-bike
The Green e-bike is a new eco-friendly way to explore the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia. These electric bikes run on batteries and allow you to travel independently anywhere, without effort, pollution or noise.
How it works
The e-bike is a power-assisted bicycle. it relies on an internal battery which is charged overnight using an adapter connected to any 220V electric outlet. Once charged, a small electric engine hidden in the back wheel hub powers the e-bike for about 40 kilometres. Once the battery is drained, the e-bike is plugged and recharged for the next ride.
Description
The e-bike is a very simple and efficient electric bicycle. It does not require any prior skills other than being able to ride a bicycle.
The design is very simple, combining the technology of a bicycle with the comfort of an electric vehicle. In addition to pedals, a drive chain and hand brakes, a small electric engine in the hub of the back wheel is powered by a rechargeable battery hidden under the seat. The battery also powers headlights, tail lights, turn signals and the horn.
As a result, you can enjoy the breeze and fun of riding a bicycle, without the effort! The engine will allow you to ride at 20 km/h without using the pedals. This speed is comfortable enough for people who are new to the e-bike, and fast enough to travel to and within the Angkor park in complete freedom.
In the lockable compartment in the front of the e-bike, you will find a cable lock and an adapter to recharge the battery on any electric outlet.
Specifications
Maximum range: 40 kilometres (under normal conditions of use) Recommended cruising speed: 20 Km/hSpeed with pedals: 25 Km/hMaximum speed: 32 Km/h
E-bike weight: 65 KgEngine power: 500 WBattery voltage: 55 VoltsBattery weight: 18 KgBattery charge time: 6-8 hours from empty to full charge Battery charge rate: each hour or charge gives 5 Km autonomy
Operator: 1 rider, no passenger allowedMinimum age of rider: 14 years old (a passport is required)Maximum load capacity: 125 KgMotorbike License: not required
Normal conditions of use: cruise speed of 20 Km/h, without the use of pedals and/or headlight. At maximum speed, the range is reduced.