Does the battery charge while you pedal?

This is one of the most commonly asked technical questions we get and it shows that the advantages and capabilities of electric drives are widely known. The answer is that yes, on most hub motor ebikes it is possible to recharge the batteries from pedaling. BUT, only when you are moving at a speed faster than the motor can attain itself.

Recharging from pedaling is not really the intent of the electric drive as it is with, say, a hybrid car. In general, with an ebike you draw a net amount of power out of the battery pack to assist you riding. You then replenish this energy from the wall outlet, rather than by working extra hard later on in the trip. Its like hauling a heavy trailer with two flat tires, so unless you're in it for the exercise alone there is little point.

With the use of our high quality, extra long range lithium batteries, there is no need for ‘regen’ on our bikes. The more you pedal, the further your battery will take you.