When buying a used electric bike, one of the things to keep in mind is the ebike mileage.
The reason why this point is important is that it gives you a quick idea of the condition of the ebike in general and the condition of the motor and battery in particular.
But in order to know whether the miles traveled are too much or not, the matter is considered somewhat complicated, given that the watt-hour differs in the same battery capacity.
For example, you can find a 48 volt 10 amp battery, which will give you 480 watt-hours
The same 48-volt 12-amp battery will give you 576 watt-hours
So it is possible that the same miles numbers are different on an ebike with the same battery but different amps.
Which will not reflect the actual condition of the ebike
Of course, there are other factors that will reduce/increase the miles traveled by ebike, such as the type of road, the weight of the rider, and the extent of wind resistance.
That is why in this post we decided to do a study on the average number of miles that an ebike can travel in one year.
You can use this average after knowing the age of the electric bike to find out if the used electric bike you are about to buy is high mileage, medium, or low.
Note: we highly recommend checking this full guide for how to buy a well-used ebike.
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Study general Guide.
- The motor power and battery capacity will be the factor that we will look at to determine the mileage
- With the driver’s weight fixed between 160 and 220 pounds, (this category is considered the general average of weights) and also most electric bikes support this weight
- We will assume that the atmosphere in which the bicycle is being ridden is suitable without any wind resistance
- The wheel size of the ebike will be assumed to be 26 inches because it is considered the middle class
- During the study, we will target the electric bike motor as a first factor to determine the miles traveled by the electric bike
- This study relies on the driver’s style of riding a bike based on throttle only or using the PAS at the highest speed
- total wattt hours has been caluctalted as Battery voltage * Amps = tottal watt\hr
- Expected range per one battery charge has been calculated as tottal (watt\hr) \ (highest speed)
- In this study, we relied on a previous study we conducted to determine the expected range of a single charge
- we found that the expected life of the battery is about 1000 charges within 5 years, which is equivalent to 200 charges per year
The study that determines the expected range of a single charge in the battery can be viewed
From here How long Do Ebikes Batteries last?Guide For All Batteries
What Is Considered High Mileage For A used 250-watt ebike ?
250-watt electric bikes are considered a small category and have a maximum speed of about 15 miles, but this speed is not achieved in normal riding conditions
Therefore, based on most of the observations of this bike, its maximum speed in practice is 12 or 13 miles per hour, which is equivalent to 20 km / h
On the other hand, this type of bike has a 36-volt battery and rarely has a 48-volt or 52 battery
The following table shows the highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 250-watt motor and a 36-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 36 | 13 | 468 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 20KM/hr | 20KM | 200 | 4000KM\2485 Miles |
| 36 | 15 | 540 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 20KM/hr | 23KM | 200 | 4600KM\2858 Miles |
| 36 | 17.5 | 630 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 20KM/hr | 38KM | 200 | 7600KM\4722 Miles |
| 36 | 20 | 720 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 20KM/hr | 43KM | 200 | 8600KM\5343 Miles |
The numbers in the previous table show the maximum mileage of the 250-watt ebike, which means that on average the numbers should be less than this
If you are buying an electric bike of this category and the mileage is higher than the previous figures (in one year), this is evidence that the bike is very worn out and will require high maintenance.
What Is Considered High Mileage For A used 350-watt ebike ?
Electric bikes with a motor of 350 watts are considered one of the first classes of middle-class ebikes that can reach a maximum speed of about 15.5 miles, which is equivalent to 25 km per hour.
In the next section, we will explain the highest mileage that a 350-watt electric bike can reach in one year using a 36-volt, 48-volt, and 52-volt battery.
The following table shows the highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 350-watt motor and a 36-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Number of charging times per year | Average charging per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 36 | 13 | 468 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 18.72 KM | 200 | 3744KM or 2328 Miles |
| 36 | 15 | 540 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 21.6 KM | 200 | 4300KM or 2684 Mile |
| 36 | 17.5 | 630 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 25.2 KM | 200 | 5040KM or 3131 Miles |
| 36 | 20 | 720 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 28.8 | 200 | 5760KM or 3579 Miles |
The highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 350-watt motor and a 48-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 48 | 8 | 384 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 15.36 Km\hr | 200 | 3072 KM or 1908 Miles |
| 48 | 10 | 480 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 19.2 KM\hr | 200 | 3840 KM or 2386 Miles |
| 48 | 12.5 | 600 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 24km\hr | 200 | 4800 KM or 2982 |
| 48 | 13 | 624 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 24.96 KM\hr | 200 | 4992 KM or 3101 |
| 48 | 15 | 720 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 28.8 KM\hr | 200 | 5,760 KM or 3579 Miles |
| 48 | 17.5 | 840 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 33.6 KM\hr | 200 | 6720 KM or 4175 Miles |
The highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 350-watt motor and a 52-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 52 | 8 | 416 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 16.64 KM/hr | 200 | 3,328 KM or 2067 Miles |
| 52 | 10 | 520 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 20.8 KM\hr | 200 | 4,160 KM or 2584.9 Miles |
| 52 | 12.5 | 650 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 26 KM | 200 | 5,200 KM or 3231 Miles |
| 52 | 15 | 780 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 31.2 | 200 | 6,240 KM or 3877 Miles |
| 52 | 17.5 | 910 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 36.4 | 200 | 7,280 KM or 4523 Miles |
| 52 | 28 | 1456 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 25KM/hr | 58.24 | 200 | 11,648 KM or 7237 Miles |
What Is Considered High Mileage For A used 500-watt ebike ?
Electric bikes with 500-watts motor of are considered the most popular category of electric bicycles in Europe, with a maximum speed of about 20 miles per hour, equivalent to 32 kilometers per hour.
Grades in this category often have a 48-volt or 52-volt battery, but the 36 is rare
Therefore, in this part, we will focus on the highest mileage that a 500-watt electric bike can reach in the case of a 48-volt or 52-volt battery.
If the battery you intend to buy has a 36-volt battery, you can refer to any of the 36-volt battery tables and change the maximum speed to know the maximum number of miles the bike can reach in a year
The highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 500-watt motor and a 48-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 48 | 8 | 384 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32KM/hr | 12.8 KM \hr | 200 | 2,560 KM or 1590 Miles |
| 48 | 10 | 480 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32 KM/hr | 15 KM\hr | 200 | 3000 KM or 1505 Miles |
| 48 | 12.5 | 600 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32KM/hr | 18.75 KM \hr | 200 | 3,750 KM or 2330 Miles |
| 48 | 13 | 624 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32KM/hr | 19.5 KM\hr | 200 | 3900 KM or 2423 Miles |
| 48 | 15 | 720 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32KM/hr | 22.5 KM\hr | 200 | 4500 KM or 2796 Miles |
| 48 | 17.5 | 840 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32KM/hr | 26.25 KM | 200 | 5,250 KM or 3262 |
The highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 500-watt motor and a 52-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 52 | 8 | 416 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32 KM/hr | 13 KM | 200 | 2600 KM or 1615 Miles |
| 52 | 10 | 520 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32 KM/hr | 16.25 KM | 200 | 3,250 KM or 2019 Miles |
| 52 | 12.5 | 650 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32 KM/hr | 20.31 KM | 200 | 4062 KM or 2524 Miles |
| 52 | 15 | 780 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32 KM/hr | 24.3 KM | 200 | 4,860 KM or 3019 Miles |
| 52 | 17.5 | 910 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32 KM/hr | 28.4 KM | 200 | 5,680 KM or 3529 Miles |
| 52 | 28 | 1456 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 32 KM/hr | 45.5 KM | 200 | 9,100 KM or 5654 Miles |
What Is Considered High Mileage For A used 750-watt ebike ?
Electric bikes with a 750 watt motor are one of the most popular categories in the United States because it is the maximum allowed by law.
The maximum speed of this type of bike is about 28 miles per hour, which is equivalent to 45 kilometers per hour
The highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 750-watt motor and a 48-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 48 | 8 | 384 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45KM/hr | 8.5 KM \hr | 200 | 1700 KM or 1056 Miles |
| 48 | 10 | 480 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 10.6 KM\hr | 200 | 2120 KM or 1317 Miles |
| 48 | 12.5 | 600 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 13.3 KM \hr | 200 | 2,660 KM or 1652 Miles |
| 48 | 13 | 624 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 13.8 KM\hr | 200 | 2760 KM or 1714 Miles |
| 48 | 15 | 720 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 16 KM\hr | 200 | 3,200 KM or 1988 Miles |
| 48 | 17.5 | 840 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 18.6 KM \hr | 200 | 3,720 KM or 2311 Miles |
The highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 750-watt motor and a 52-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 52 | 8 | 416 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 9.2 KM | 200 | 1840 KM or 1143Miles |
| 52 | 10 | 520 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 11.5 KM | 200 | 2300 KM or 1429 Miles |
| 52 | 12.5 | 650 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 14.4 KM | 200 | 2880 KM or 1789 Miles |
| 52 | 15 | 780 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 17.3 KM | 200 | 3460 KM or 2149 Miles |
| 52 | 17.5 | 910 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 20.2 KM | 200 | 4040 KM or 2510 Miles |
| 52 | 28 | 1456 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 45 KM/hr | 32.3 KM | 200 | 6460 KM or 4014 Miles |
What Is Considered High Mileage For A used 1000-watt ebike ?
Electric bikes with a 1000 watt motor are very common in the Convergence Kit because most countries limit the maximum speed of electric bikes to about 28 miles.
As for electric bikes of 1000 watts, the maximum speed is about 35 miles per hour, which is equivalent to 56 kilometers per hour
The highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 1000-watt motor and a 48-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 48 | 8 | 384 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 6.8 KM \hr | 200 | 1360 KM or 845 Miles |
| 48 | 10 | 480 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 8.5 KM\hr | 200 | 1700 KM or 1056 Miles |
| 48 | 12.5 | 600 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 10.7 KM \hr | 200 | 2140 KM or 1329 Miles |
| 48 | 13 | 624 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 11.14 KM\hr | 200 | 2280 KM or 1416 Miles |
| 48 | 15 | 720 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 12.8 KM\hr | 200 | 2560 KM or 1590 Miles |
| 48 | 17.5 | 840 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 15 KM \hr | 200 | 3000 KM or 1864 Miles |
The highest mileage per year for an ebike with a 1000-watt motor and a 52-volt battery
| Volt | Ambs | watt\hr | Pedaling | Road type, nature & wind | Cyclist weight | Wheel size | Highest Speed | Excepted LifeSpan per one charge | Number of charging times per year | Expected mileage per year |
| 52 | 8 | 416 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 7.4 KM | 200 | 1480 KM or 919 Miles |
| 52 | 10 | 520 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 9.2 KM | 200 | 1840 KM or 1143 Miles |
| 52 | 12.5 | 650 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 11.6 KM | 200 | 2320 KM or 1441Miles |
| 52 | 15 | 780 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 13.9 KM | 200 | 2780 KM or 1727 Miles |
| 52 | 17.5 | 910 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 16.25 KM | 200 | 3250 KM or 2019 Miles |
| 52 | 28 | 1456 watt\hr | Top PAS assist or Full throttle | City Road, no wind | 160lbs to 220lbs | 26inches | 56 KM/hr | 26 KM | 200 | 5200 KM or 3231 Miles |
Study Conclusion.
The numbers mentioned in this study represent the maximum mileage in one year according to the capacity of the ebike motor and also the capacity of the battery
If you are going to buy a used electric bike, you should expect the bike mileage to be less than the maximum numbers, but if you find numbers higher than the numbers mentioned in this study, this is evidence that the bike is not in good condition
