Battery
Battery
Batteries come in different voltages (V) and amp hours (ah).
Amp hours refers to the amount of electrical charge the battery can product in an hour, while voltage determines (in part) the power output of the battery.
Most e-bikes and e-scooters will have lithium-ion batteries.
Amp hours refers to the amount of electrical charge the battery can product in an hour, while voltage determines (in part) the power output of the battery.
Most e-bikes and e-scooters will have lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium Battery Standard 450Wh / Long range 700Wh
Motor
Motor
The motor is what provides assistance. The number of Watts produced by the motor (e.g. 250W), refers to the power output of the motor. The higher the wattage of the motor, the more powerful it is.
In the UK, the maximum legal power output of an e-bike for use on public roads and footpaths is 250W.
In the UK, the maximum legal power output of an e-bike for use on public roads and footpaths is 250W.
Wisper Super Hi Torque Mid Drive 43.2V 250W Nominal
Max Speed
Max Speed
The maximum speed that an e-bike can go when pedalled.
In the UK, the legal speed limit of e-bikes is 15.5mph.
In the UK, the legal speed limit of e-bikes is 15.5mph.
15.5mph
Torque
Torque
Battery electric motor torque is the rotational force generated by an electric motor powered by a battery.
The higher the torque, the easier it will feel when pedalling.
Anything over 30nm is more than sufficient!
The higher the torque, the easier it will feel when pedalling.
Anything over 30nm is more than sufficient!
100Nm
Range
Range
The "Range" refers to the number of miles that the battery will assist you while you cycle.
The range of any e-bike or e-scooter is highly sensitive to the weight of the rider, style of riding, terrain traversed or level of assistance used, to name a few.
The range of any e-bike or e-scooter is highly sensitive to the weight of the rider, style of riding, terrain traversed or level of assistance used, to name a few.
450Wh Max Range = 60 miles (95km) / 700Wh Max Range = 90 miles (140km)
Gears
Gears
Having gears, from a company such as Shimano, makes cycling up and over hills easier.
Cycling in a lower gear means less pedalling effort and less speed.
Cycling in a higher gear means more pedalling effort and more speed.
Most e-bikes will come with 7 or 8 gears.
Cycling in a lower gear means less pedalling effort and less speed.
Cycling in a higher gear means more pedalling effort and more speed.
Most e-bikes will come with 7 or 8 gears.
Shimano Alivio 9 speed with Rapid Fire shifter