Factors Affect Range Of An Electric Bike

Ride Mode

According to the drive mode your Qualisports folding electric bike have, the PAS level you choose would affect the range of your e-bike. For example, Qualisports lightweight folding electric bike have 5 assist levels, the range under PAS 1 is more than under PAS 5 usually.

In daily use ,we suggest PAS 1 to 3; but when you need speed, PAS 5 is your choice, boost up! If you’re preparing for a long trip, we recommended pedaling as you can together with motor when in tough terrains; when in flat terrains, try PAS 0, exercise is good for health, right ?

Weight

This means the the whole weight load on the folding electric bike, such as your weight, cargo, pets and so on. It will also affect how far you can go before next charge. At this point, our Qualisports lightweight folding ebike is a good choice.

If you prefer traveling long trips, you should only bring things what is necessary with your folding electric. Too much weight will slow you down. Especially when climbing uphill, more weight will take more electric power to propel your foldable electric bike.

Terrains

The terrain where you ride with will also effect on the range of your electric bike.

Steep hills / rough ground / moddy terrain will drain your battery fast.

When ride at flat terrain , it won't drain much power. We suggest you make a route plan ahead , so you can choose flat terrains as possible or take the short cut .

Ride Tech

' What !? ride tech ? Did ride bike needs any tech? I thought any one with legs can do that. '  YES ,that right ! The ride technique will also have an effect on the range of your folding ebike. Like cadence , gear using , suspension set.

Meet the suspension ebike Beluga and Model 5!

It will be helpful if you are a 'old' bike rider, because you are experienced in riding ,that will help in increasing the range of electric bikes. Such as choosing the suitable gears for different terrains, turn off the front and rear suspension when riding on flat terrain.

Riding habits is also important ,if you keep in high speed or accelerate immediately , that will drain you battery fast.

Battery

Many factors can affect battery's range ,temperatures, cell quality, cell capacity... Low temperature will reduce the battery's efficiency, high temperature will reduce the reliability, we recommend to charged at a range of 32 °F to 113 °F, and discharged between -4°F to 131°F.

When stored, they should be in a cool and dry place and keep it 50% to 60% remaining capacity. Do not fully charged or drain out. The quality and capacity of battery cells are also important, LG / SAMSUMG both reliable. Our folding electric bike all using LG / SAMSUMG batterys.

Tire Types

That's right ,the types of tyre will also affect the range of your folding electric bike. HOW ? Let me explain, rolling resistance; it has nothing todo with your riding style, just the tire.

Fat tire folding ebike (3.0/4.0/4.5) have less range compared with the normal tyre(1.5/1.95/2.125). On the one hand , fat tires are more heavy, but it's not the main cause; on the other hand, fat tire folding ebikes do have much more rolling resistance than the normal tyre, this is the problem.

But ,easy, that won't effect too much on your folding ebike range. Different tire types are using for various terrains, fat tires can give you more grip while smaller tires are more strength saving .

If you need something ,you must give up something ,so we can't tell you which is  absolutely best.