The total distance you can travel with your QWIC e-bike without charging in between is the range. To assess this properly, you should leave the battery connected to the charger for a full night. The range must be measured in one trip, and not spread over multiple days.
Battery capacity
The amount of energy in a battery is expressed in Watt hours (Wh).The number of Watt hours is calculated by multiplying the nominal Voltage (36V) by the number of Ampere hours (Ah). The higher the number of Watt hours, the higher the range!
Example: Assume that your battery has a capacity of 10 Ah and a current of 36 Volt. This battery provides: 10 Ah x 36 V = 360 Wh.
QWIC provides bicycles with 375 Wh, 470 Wh, 625 Wh and 735Wh batteries. You can find this specification at the bottom of the battery pack.
Important: Batteries always lose power over time, even if you do not use the e-bike. Also, if the battery pack is connected to the bicycle constantly, it runs out significantly faster than when it is removed while you are not using the e-bike.
There are a number of factors that may reduce the range drastically. You can anticipate many of these factors to positively influence the range. Ask your dealer for personal advice. Factors that impact the range:
- The total weight (weight of bicycle + rider + potential extra load)
- Resistance (wind, tyre pressure, acceleration, clearance, road conditions and height differences)
- Your riding behaviour (timely shifting and speed)
- Outside temperature
- Age of the battery pack (the battery capacity decreases as the pack gets older)
- The use of power assistance programs