eBike Range

We like to test ebikes for their real world range. We use a standard route mapped out that takes us 10 miles away from our store and then 10 miles back. With throttle ebikes, we start with a full battery and do absolutely no pedaling until the battery dies completely. It's a tough job, we know, but we do it for science. With pedal assist ebikes, we put them on the highest level and pedal as fast as we can. Doing these tests allows us to see what the ebikes are capable of with stop, go, wind, traffic, road terrain and the like.

 Here's how we do it

 

eBike range data is not something regulated like the EPA's gas mileage stickers. Some companies are very conservative with their estimates, while others will boast near impossible range. How is this so? Well, a single range statistic has a wealth of variables. How much does the rider weight? What was the weather conditions like? Was there strong wind? Was there hill climbs involved? And the most important one of all....What strength of electrical assist were they using? Here at Blue Monkey, we sought to standardize this range data with a test of our own.

You'll find range tests scattered throughout our site on the appropriate bike pages but below is a sampling of what to expect. If you're very detail oriented and would like even more details check out our Monkey Mumbles video where Mikey dives deep into our methodology for range tests.

 

Electric Bike Range Test Results

Here is the list of the electric bikes that we've tested so far. You will also find selected bikes have their own videos farther down the page.

 

System and Brand Distance
Bosch 400Wh 28mph (Haibike, Felt, etc.)
30.6
Bosch 400Wh (Haibike, Felt, etc.)
48.5
Shimano Steps E-6000 36v 11.6Ah
47.4
Yamaha PW 400Ah (Easy Motion, Haibike)
31.4
Surface 604 Colt and Rook PAS
35.6
Easy Motion EVO 36v 12Ah PAS
31.0
Easy Motion EVO 36v 12Ah Throttle
22.4
Easy Motion EVO 48v 9Ah PAS
26.3
Easy Motion EVO 48v 9Ah Throttle
19.4
Easy Motion EasyGo 36v 6Ah
26.8
Easy Motion NEO 48v 9Ah 28mph
12.9
eProdigy 48v 16Ah 28mph
19.7
Juiced U500 48v 15Ah
41.0
Pedego
36v 10Ah Throttle
13.9
48v 10Ah Throttle
24.3
48v 10Ah PAS
32.0
48v 15Ah PAS
55.4
48v 11Ah (2016 Ridge Rider)
22.0
48v 11Ah (2016 Ridge Rider) PAS
39.6
48v 13Ah (Stretch) Throttle
25.4
48v 13Ah (Stretch) PAS
30.2
Misc.
YikeBike Model V
10.8
Liberty Trike
20.7
OjO Commuter Scooter
21.6
Cheese Car 48v 220Ah
15.5

 

 

Range Test: Pedego 48 Volt Interceptor and City Commuter

 

Range Test: Bosch Mid-drive System 20 and 28mph

 

Range Test: Yamaha Mid-drive System found on Haibike