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Battery & Charging
What can I do to increase the range?
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Many factors which influence the range are
incontrollable. However, there are a few tips for the
trained cyclist to increase their distance travelled on a
single battery charge.
•
Make sure the tire pressure is correct
An underinflated tire results in a lot of drag which
diminished the efficiency of the motor strongly.
Make sure the tire is inflated close to the maximum
indicated pressure (see side of the tire wall)
•
Change gears in time
With the powerful motor assistance it almost feels
unnecessary, but be aware that changing your
gears in time can make a major difference in the
effective range of your battery charge. Especially
taking off at a traffic light in the wrong gear can
cost a lot of extra energy.
• Try a lower power assistance level
Especially on flat terrain, under normal
circumstances the highest assistance levels on the
motor are too powerful. Sometimes a lower level
can lead to a more comfortable experience. If a
long range is your goal, try a lower assistance level.
You will see you’ll get a lot further!
Why is there such a big difference between the
minimum and maximum advised range?
As indicated, the main factor that influences range
is the chosen power assistance mode. Especially the
Bafang mid-drive motor, which powers the Premium
MN8 and MN8c, has a very energy efficient lowest
power level. This results in a long range. At higher
power levels the range decreases fast, as can be seen
from the graph below.
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High
Low
Level of assistance
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Besides the power assistance level there are more
factors that influence the range, such as:
•
Total weight (bike + c luggage)
•
Total resistance or drag (wind, tire pressure, gears,
road condition and altitude variation)
•
Outside temperature
•
Battery age (the capacity of a battery decreases
with time, about 5-10% per year)
