electric bicycles faq
What is a Yuba/eZee electric cargo bike?
The Yuba Mundo/eZee electric cargo bicycle looks exactly like a conventional Mundo Utility Bicycle, but is fitted with a state of the art electric motor, battery and controller system. It encourages cycling through providing all the gain of conventional cycling, but without the pain.
Why an eZee electric assist?
eZee motors have been designed from the outset by an electric bike designer whose goal is to design and build the worlds best electric bike. Attention to detail can be found right down to the smallest components. The eZee motor is a beautifully balanced machine. It’s light weight and exceptional ride characteristics make it handle beautifully, and provide a smooth ride.
How far can I go on one charge?
The Yuba/eZee Electric Cargo Bikes can go up to 40 miles (80km) on a single charge depending on the cyclist’s weight, the terrain and the cargo transported. Of course, the rider can pedal at any time, extending the range. It is important to remember that electric hub motors are the most efficient at peak.
How fast can I go on the Yuba/eZee Mundo Cargo Bike?
What does it cost to ride?
The Yuba/eZee Electric Cargo Bicycles require about 400Wh to travel roughly 20 miles (or 32 km). This means a trip of 100 miles would cost less than 40 cents at current PG&E prices. Additional costs to consider are normal bicycle maintenance and the battery life. Your Yuba/ eZee Electric Cargo Bicycle will be by far the most cost effective vehicle you’ll ever own.
What are the advantages of Lithium batteries?
eZee Lithium batteries power packs are state of the art in battery technology. They are on average 3 times lighter than lead acid batteries. This means a lead acid battery with the same power density would weigh more than 12 kg’s, i.e. it would use most of its energy just to move the battery around. It is also almost a third lighter than NiMH batteries with the same performance. It also lasts about 60% longer than conventional lead acid batteries and almost 25% longer than NiMH.
What is the life span of the battery?
The battery have a lifetime of about 500 charges, meaning about 2 years worth of full charges and discharges for a person using the bike every working day for a 30 mile trip. One of the reasons Yuba/eZee uses Li+ batteries…it lasts almost 45% longer than its nearest competition – NiMH.
What is the warranty?
The battery and the electric components come with a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase.
How much does a replacement battery costs?
The cost of battery a similar battery is $690 + shipping.
What motor is used and why?
The Yuba/eZee Electric Cargo Bike, use the most technologically advanced DC brushless planetary geared motor. This motor is extremely efficient, reliable, quiet and require almost no maintenance. It is combined with complex electronic speed controllers optimized to make eZee bikes the best high performance electric bicycles in the world.
How do I know that I’m getting the best quality electric system in the world?
eZee products conform to the CE regulation, this means that our products have the CE label and have a CE conformity declaration. By attaching the CE symbol to the product, the manufacturer is confirming that its product conforms to the requirements corresponding with the EU (European Union) guidelines. eZee bicycles have been tested in accordance with the ISO 4210: 1996 – Safety requirement for bicycles, ensuring all safety requirements on our part has been set to an international standard. eZee is also pleased to announce that its products have also met with the French AFNOR standard NF R30-020.