As we all know, electric mountain bikes are being loved by more and more Americans because of their powerful performance and versatility, but for many inexperienced riders, there is always a question in their hearts: why does my best electric mountain bike last Always missing the mileage marked by the manufacturer? Did the manufacturer deliberately deceive us?

In fact, most of the time, cruising range is not a gimmick made by manufacturers. Just as the fuel consumption of a car is affected by many factors, there are also many factors that affect the battery life of an electric bicycle, including battery capacity, vehicle load, and driving terrain. Therefore, next, we will introduce you in detail the 8 main factors that affect the battery life of electric mountain bikes, and help you understand your electric bicycle better.

Battery capacity

It is not difficult to understand that, just as the capacity of the fuel tank of a car directly affects the battery life of the car, the battery capacity of all electric vehicles directly affects their battery life. If you want an electric mountain bike with a longer range, fitting them with a larger battery is the most straightforward way to go.

In addition, the number of times the battery is charged will also affect the cruising range. Charging a battery is known to force the flow of ions from the cathode to the anode, using the battery reverses the flow, and over time this process wears down the cathode, leading to a loss of capacity, and it’s largely irreversible, the only way to do that is to replace it with a new one Battery.

E-bike max Load

If you often drive a car, you should have such an experience: when your car is fully loaded, the fuel consumption will become greater than usual. In fact, the same is true for ebikes for sale. Because the battery capacity of electric mountain bikes is basically fixed, the heavier the rider, the more energy the motor needs from the battery supply, and correspondingly, the mileage that can be driven is reduced. Likewise, if you carry different weights on each ride, the range may vary, which is why lighter e-bikes have an advantage over other heavier e-bikes.

Available Terrains

An important reason why many people choose electric mountain bikes is that they can not only commute in the city, but also take us to explore various rugged terrains such as hills and beaches. However, downhill is easy, uphill is difficult; asphalt road is easy, muddy road is difficult, different terrains have different driving difficulties, and fuel consumption is also different. For example, you will travel farther on smooth, fast-rolling tarmac than on rough, soft hills.

Frequency of start and stop

Like cars, EMTBs use a lot of energy when they are started and stopped frequently. Especially in busy cities, the ever-changing traffic lights make this always unavoidable. Therefore, we recommend that you try not to choose the highest assist level that consumes the most energy when you are ready to start, but to switch to a lower gear. Although this may slow down your starting speed, it can significantly extend your range and battery life.

When and how much to use pedal assist

The biggest difference between an electric mountain bike and a normal bike is that it can use a motor and different levels of pedal assist technology to help us ride. At present, most electric mountain bikes on the market are equipped with 5-7 levels of pedal assist. According to our experience, the higher the level, the faster the speed and the more energy consumed. Therefore, after a one-time charge, use a high level A low level of pedal assist will shorten the range of an e-bike, and a lower level of pedal assist can result in longer range.

Some full-featured electric mountain bikes for sale will display range on the screen and update in real time based on the assist level you choose, so you can adjust the assist level according to your actual physical condition and remaining journey.

Climatic conditions

In many cases, the impact of climatic conditions on the endurance of electric mountain bikes is often not negligible. For example, you can ride farther in downwind conditions than in headwind conditions. Among them, a key influencing factor is the ambient temperature, especially extreme temperature (whether it is hot or cold), which is terrible for the battery. Because, at a lower temperature, the activity of each active material in the battery decreases, and only a small amount of energy can be stored, usually only 40%-70% of the capacity at normal temperature. On the contrary, when the temperature is too high, the electrochemical reaction of the battery is accelerated. The electrolyte evaporates quickly, the plate is easily damaged, and at the same time, it is easy to overcharge, which seriously affects the service life of the battery.

For riders who like to venture out in different environments on an electric mountain bike, the battery can be kept at a constant temperature as much as possible by using a specially designed protected insulating case.

Tire pressure

Keeping tire pressure stable is an important riding tip that many riders may forget. Experienced riders will find that the lower the tire pressure, the harder the bike will run, and in the case of e-mountain bikes, the more energy drained from the battery. But tires are not a perfect sealing system. They usually leak in various forms, such as temperature changes, riding frequency, etc. Therefore, we must use other methods to keep the tire pressure stable. Our suggestion is to check the tire pressure about once a month, you can find the correct PSI through the side of the tire or the user manual, and finally use the air pump to add air to the tire according to the actual tire pressure.

Electronic equipment

At present, most electric mountain bikes on the market are equipped with a lot of electronic equipment, such as display screens, lights, etc., especially when riding at night, front and rear lights are necessary. In addition, some riders will add additional electronic equipment such as audio equipment to make the adventure more interesting, but these equipments will inevitably increase the burden on the battery, thereby reducing the cruising range.

It can be seen that it is not an easy task to achieve the ideal battery life. Of course, some riders will choose to buy an extra battery, but the battery is so expensive. If you can clearly understand the above 8 factors that affect the battery life of electric mountain bikes Factors, and then make targeted improvements, which will definitely greatly improve your battery life. For most riders, this battery life is enough.