| Compare
the features and prices of e-bikes currently for sale in the
U.S:
| Bike or Kit |
Voltage/
Nominal Power (watts) |
Activation |
Top speed mph |
Range(miles) |
Battery type |
WeightBike+Batt= |
Total Price |
| Better Bikes
|
36V, 400W |
throttle |
20 |
17-20 |
SLA |
|
$2995 |
| Tidal Force
Kit |
36V, 750W |
throttle |
20 |
20 |
NiMh |
|
$1950 |
| Panasonic Bike |
24V, 350W |
pedal |
15 ? |
12? |
NiCd |
46.5 lbs |
$1495 |
| Prima Bike |
36V, 250W |
pedal |
14 |
18 |
NiMh |
|
$1495 |
| BionX Kit |
24V, 250W |
pedal+throttle |
? |
18 |
NiMh |
|
$1300 |
| Giant Lafree
Bike |
24V, 400W |
pedal+throttle |
15 |
15 |
SLA |
48 lbs |
$1000 |
| Sharper Image
Bike |
24V, 250W |
pedal+throttle |
15 |
12 |
NiMH |
|
$995 |
| LashOut e-bike |
36V, 750W |
throttle |
23 |
15 |
SLA |
|
$800 |
| Charger Bicycles |
36V, 450W |
throttle |
20 |
40? |
SLA |
|
$700 |
| EV Global Bike |
24V, 350W |
pedal+throttle |
15 |
12 |
SLA, Li-Ion |
|
$699 |
| Go-Hub
- Kit |
36V, 400W |
throttle |
20 |
18-20 |
SLA |
50 lbs |
$569 |
| Currie e-bike/Kit |
24V, 450W |
throttle |
18 |
15 |
SLA |
|
$450 |
| * Bike
Electrified Kit * |
36V, 600W & 400W |
throttle |
25 & 20 |
20 & 30 |
SLA , Nicd, NiMh |
40 lbs |
$349 |
Compare
the types of batteries used with electric bikes, advantages/disadvantages
of each.
| |
SLA (sealed lead acid) |
NiCd |
NiMh |
Lithium Ion |
| Weight |
Heavy |
25% lighter than SLA |
40% lighter than SLA |
70% lighter than SLA |
| Charge Cycles |
150 - 300 |
500+ |
500+ |
800+ |
| Amperage Output |
High - 40+ amps |
High - 30+ amps |
Limited - 15 amps |
Low - 10 amps |
| Charging Issues |
Sensitive - must be charged immediately
after use |
Tough - new Nicds don't have memory problems |
Very Tough - can be left in discharged
state for long periods of time |
Very Tough - can be left in discharged
state for long periods of time |
| Price |
Cheap |
Relatively cheap |
Expensive |
Very Expensive |
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