How do you optimize the autonomy of your electric bike?
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Often e-bike manufacturers provide a fairly wide range of battery life. It even happens that some brands exhibit "from 20 to 80 km"! If you want to make the most of your e-bike's battery capacity, you just need to understand how it works and keep the following tips in mind.
Always Inflate Your Electric Bike Tires Properly
This may seem obvious in terms of comfort and safety, but Riding with properly inflated tires also saves your bike's battery. An under-inflated tire will have more resistance on the asphalt and will require more electricity, which affects battery autonomy.
Travel light to drive longer
The capacity of the battery depends on the weight that the bike will have to support. Thus, the heaviest cyclists will need to charge their e-bikes more often than the lighter weights. For example, for a 300 Wh battery, the average range is 60 km for a 60 kg user and 40 km for a 100 kg user. Of course, there is no question of a diet to optimize battery life, but avoid overloading the bike to use the electric booster over long distances!
Choose Assist Mode and Speed Carefully
The e-bike battery will drain faster if you seek help. Most e-bikes sold in France have several modes, including Economy, which minimizes it to maximize battery life.
The best way to achieve good range is to not use electrical assistance when it is not needed, or at least reduce it on level ground. On the other hand, when you are going uphill, use the highest level of assistance. The speed at which you ride also affects the range of your e-bike: it's best to start low, change gears as you accelerate, and avoid overspeeding.
