| We are presently selling and installing the Enginer.us plug in hybrid kit. We are also offering the Wilderness Energy electric bikes and kits. If you would like additional information, or to purchase one, please contact dave@econenviro.com. 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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