What is the range of an e-bike?
This is an extremely important question to answer when choosing an e-bike, but for various reasons it is much more complicated to answer than the previous questions. The short answer is: Malama e-bikes are capable of about 20 miles between charges, though the user can extend this range considerably by pedaling the bike. The longer answer is that many factors affect this baseline number, and taking these into account will help you make the right buying decision when choosing an e-bike. Perhaps surprisingly, your riding habits are just as important in calculating the range of your e-bike as the bike itself! In general, ranges are calculated assuming that the electric motor is engaged the entire time over flat terrain and no wind, at moderate speeds and with a few stops in between. Malama e-bikes are tested in such conditions with a load (rider and carried items) of 180 lbs. When shopping around, pay close attention not only to the range of the different bikes but the conditions used in t
