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4.5 Maximizing Speed & Riding Range
IN IDEAL CONDITIONS, THE MAXIMUM MILEAGE THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED PER FULLY CHARGED BATTERY IS 12 MILES (19.3 KM). THE
MAXIMUM SPEED IS 15.5 MPH (25.0 KM/H). THE HARDER THE MOTOR NEEDS TO WORK, THE FASTER YOUR BATTERY WILL DRAIN. THE
FOLLOWING FACTORS WILL ALSO AFFECT SPEED AND RIDING RANGE.
Riding Surface
TRAVELING OVER A ROUGH SURFACE REQUIRES MOTOR POWER THAN RIDING ON A SMOOTH ONE.
Carrying Weight
• MORE WEIGHT (RIDER PLUS CARGO) DECREASES ACHIEVABLE RANGE.
• MAXIMUM RANGE AND SPEED CAN BE ACHIEVED WITH CARRYING WEIGHT OF 220 LB (99.8 KG) OR LESS.
Riding Style
• FREQUENT STARTING AND STOPPING WILL REDUCE RIDING RANGE.
• USING YOUR OWN EFFORT TO PEDAL WILL EASE THE DEMAND ON THE MOTOR AND INCREASE YOUR RIDING RANGE.
Air Temperature
THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE FOR RIDING AND STORING THE E-BIKE IS BETWEEN 50°F - 95°F (10°C - 35°C).
Incline
THE MOTOR HAS TO WORK HARDER TRAVELING UPHILL THAN ON FLAT STRETCHES OR DOWNHILL.
Battery Maintenance
TIMELY BATTERY CHARGING AFTER EVERY RIDE HELPS MAINTAIN BATTERY CAPACITY AND STRENGTH.