The most popular question we’re asked about Pedego Electric bikes is related to how far they travel. This is subject to a number of factors but the range tends to fall between 40 – 100 kilometres depending on head winds, terrain, the weight of the rider or cargo, etc. Thanks to improvements in motor and lithium battery technology, this distance far surpasses what batteries could do on a single charge a decade ago. The reason regeneration was originally considered was because engineers were trying to come up with a way to lengthen the duration of a single ride. However, most casual rides and commutes fall well short of 100 kilometres.

Even under ideal conditions, you’re only likely to get about 10 per cent recharge back on your battery. The reasons for this are complex but include the fact that braking periods are short and batteries like to be charged at low currents for a long time. But don’t just take our word for it. Experts have done studies regarding regeneration and come to this same conclusion – an example of this is “What is Regenerative Braking on Electric Bicycles? Is it Worth It?” The author applies numbers to the theory and concludes that for some common riding scenarios there will actually be a net loss of energy out of the battery with a regen setup!