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9.3 Riding your Pedelec eciently
You can monitor and inuence the cost of your journeys
with the Pedelec yourself. You can reduce your consump-
tion and therefore costs by following the tips for increas-
ing the range.
The operating costs for battery-operated power assist are
calculated as follows:
•A new battery costs roughly 359euros.
•You can cover approximately 45km with one bat-
tery charge.
•You can charge the battery roughly 1,100 times.
•1,100 charging cycles x 45km = 49,500km.
•359euros : 49,500km = 0.7cent / km
•You use roughly 0.47kWh to lly charge the bat-
tery. Assuming a unit price of 20cents / kWh, it
costs you 9.4cents to lly charge the battery.
•It costs you 0.2 cents per kilometre over the aver-
age range of 45km.
•This means the cost of consumption and the bat-
tery is a maximum of 0.9cents / km.
This sample calculation is based on German energy prices.
The operating costs may therefore be dierent in locations
where other energy prices apply.
9.2 Range
The distance you can travel using the power assist with
the battery lly charged depends on several factors:
•Selected assist level
If you want to cover a large distance with power
assist, select the smaller gears, i.e. the ones that
are easier to pedal. Also select a low assist level
(Economic.
•How you ride
If you are riding in gears that are harder to pedal
and select a high assist level, the motor will pro-
duce plenty of power to help you along. However,
just as with driving a car at high speed, this leads
to higher consumption. You will therefore have to
recharge the battery sooner. You can conserve bat-
tery power by pedalling with even force throughout
the complete revolution of the pedals.
•Ambient temperature
If it is colder, you will travel a shorter distance
with the same battery charge. To maximise the dis-
tance you can travel, keep the battery in a heated
room so that it is at room temperature when you t
it on your Pedelec. When the motor is in use, the
battery generates enough heat to not lose too much
of its power at low ambient temperatures. The bat-
tery cells can operate at temperatures of -15°C to
+60°C.
•Technical condition of your Pedelec
Make sure the tyre pressure is correct. If you ride
your bike with too little air in the tyres, this can
signicantly increase the rolling resistance, es-
pecially on smooth surfaces, e.g. tarmac. If the
ground is uneven, as on a country path or gravel
track, a somewhat reduced tyre pressure can lead
to less rolling resistance. At the same time, the
risk of a puncture increases. Please consult your
specialist cycle shop about this. The range of your
Pedelec also decreases if the brakes are rubbing.
•Topography
Signicantly more energy is needed for going up-
hill. Choose a lower gear, and press strongly on
the pedals yourself. You will then achieve a greater
range.
