The amount of thrust developed by the motor depends on three factors:
How hard you pedal. The motor adapts itself to your exertion of force.
If you pedal harder, e.g. uphill or when starting off, the force sensor detects
this and inputs more force. The maximum thrust is, of course, limited by the
motor output.
The level of assistance that you have selected. In the ‘high assistance level’
switch setting, the motor assists you by exerting a force somewhat higher than
your own (1:1.3). If you ride in the ‘middle assistance’ position, the motor
supplies additional force equal to your own (1:1). If you have selected ‘low
assistance’, the motor drives the front wheel using half of your own force
(1:0.5).
How fast you are currently riding. If you start off with your Pedelec and
increase your speed, the assistant force increases until it reaches its maximum
at around 19 km/h. After that it decreases and finally switches off at around
25 km/h. This takes place regardless of the gear you are in.
Range
The distance you can ride with a fully charged battery depends on several factors.
The ambient temperature: When it is colder, the discharge capacity of the
battery is lower, in addition to which it discharges faster. That is also the
reason why the battery is best stored in a heated room. It is then not so cold
when starting up. Due to discharging as a result of operating the motor, the
battery warms itself up sufficiently so that not too much power is lost.
The selected assistance level: If you wish to enjoy a large range with motor
assistance, select lower, i.e. easier to pedal gears. Also select low assistance,
i.e. only one ‘Mode‘ LED is lit on the control unit.
Your style of riding: If you ride in a high gear and select a high assistance
level, e.g. uphill, the motor will assist you with a great deal of force. As when
driving fast in a car, however, this also leads to higher consumption. You will
then have to recharge the battery sooner. You can also save more energy if you
attempt to load the pedals evenly through their entire revolution instead of
just pushing them downwards.
The technical condition of your Pedelec: You should ensure that the tyre
pressures are correct. If you ride with too little air in the tyres, the rolling resis-
tance can be increased drastically! Dragging brakes also reduce the range.
Riding uphill: If you are riding uphill, pedal harder. The force sensor
detects that and causes the motor to work harder, too.
The range of a fully charged battery is around 80 km under optimum conditions. A
range of around 50 km is to be expected in mixed operation.
Riding the Pedelec economically
You can influence the costs of your journey with the Pedelec yourself. If you follow
the suggestions for achieving a long range, you will reduce the consumption values
and, hence, the cost of your journey.
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Propulsive force
Speed
electrical assistance
1.0
1.3
pedal force
Propulsive force
(pedal force + electrical assistance)
Assistance
mode = 1 : 1,3
increasing pedal force
and assistance
decreasing
assistance
19 km/h 25 km/h
assistance
switched off
Nominal voltage
Minimum voltage
for battery operation
(switch-off voltage)
Discharge capacity (Ah) or usage time
Discharge curve at normal temperatures
Discharge curve at low temperatures
Discharge capacity at low temperatures
Discharge capacity at normal temperatures
Difference between nor-
mal & low temperature
