What are the differences between electric assist and electric bike?

18/05/2023 255 views

Electric assist and electric bike are expected to become a new trend in the future. This is considered a green solution to protect the environment, reduce pollution and noise, and improve user health. So, what is the difference between an e-bike and an electric bike? Let’s take a look and answer this question.

What is E-bike?

Electric bicycles help you ride farther and faster than you would on a traditional bicycle. While the majority of designs resemble regular bicycles, e-bikes have a motor and battery. This allows you to effortlessly manage hills, travel longer distances without getting tired.

On electric assist, a small motor works when you push the pedals, giving you a boost, so you can zip up hills and cruise over tough terrain without gassing yourself.

Electrically assisted bikes use rechargeable batteries and are typically motor-powered up to 25 to 40 km/h; the total weight is about 20 kg, including battery.

What is Electric bike?

An electric bike, also known as a push bike, is a small, two-wheeled bike that does not have pedals but does have a seat, handlebars, and a low-powered motor to help you learn to balance on a bike without using training wheels. Depending on the model, an electric bike can include two more pedals.

They need their batteries to be plugged into a power outlet to be powered, and they will store electricity in accumulators to use.

An average electric bicycle weighs about 40kg or less. Thanks to engine, they can reach a top speed of 50 km/h.

The difference between electric assist and electric bike

Electric bike

Electric assist

Structure

  • The bike moves on electricity without using pedals thanks to three main parts: the engine, battery, and controller. The engine of an electric bike is quite strong.
  • Moving at high speed without making any noise.
  • Unlike electric bicycles, the design of an electric assist is the same as that of traditional bicycles, but it has a motor, battery, and controller. The motor is very small, light, and quiet.
  • The motor has low power, so it does not have high speed like an electric bike. You can easily control the unexpected situation.

Battery

  • Full-charge battery recharge time is about half a day to a day. With some models of electric bikes that do not have a removable battery, you have to bring the bike near the charger, which is quite inconvenient.
  • Need to be checked after a certain period of use. If you don’t replace the battery, this can affect the bike’s mileage, misrepresent the remaining battery power, etc. The price of this part is quite high, depending on the model, but will usually range from more than 2 million to 4 million.
  • Electric power-assisted bicycles often use Li-ion batteries. After 800-1000 charge times, it needs to be replaced. You can remove the battery from the bike to facilitate the charging process.
  • The cost of replacing a new battery can range from 5000 vnd to under 2 million vnd. You should consider using a high-quality battery for a better experience.

Operation

  • Plug in the key and twist, and you’re good to go. By actively adjusting the bike’s throttle, bikers can easily control the speed.
  • The electric bike’s mileage is around 40–80 km. When the power is off, certain types still allow you to use the pedal, but the weight is so huge that it is essentially worthless.
  • This type of electric bicycle features flexible mode switching to accommodate various usage scenarios. They have two modes: power-free and power-assisted.
  • Depending on the battery capacity, you can ride up to 50–70 km per charge. If you want to cycle like a regular bike, you can turn off the controller.

Pros and cons of electric assist and electric bike

Pros

Electric bike

Eye-catching design, many styles, stunning colors. High speed and can travel long distances. When necessary, they can carry large items.

E-bike

Lightweight and portable, similar to a conventional bike. Quick charging and comfortable riding even when the battery runs out.

Cons

Electric bike

Heavy weight, making it easy to cause danger and accidents for bikers and people around. It is inconvenient to charge, and when the power runs out, it cannot be used anymore. Long charging time. High cost of maintenance and replacement of batteries and accumulators.

E-bike

It is not designed to transport either passengers or cargo. The price is quite high.

Which brand sells the best E-bike?

Depending on the needs and pocket money of each customer, you can choose the most appropriate bike for yourself. But e-bikes are highly appreciated by everyone thanks to outstanding advantages:

  • Similar to the traditional bike but more elegant and meets the needs of bikers and the total weight of an e-bike is lighter than an electric bike.
  • Suitable for all ages. You can use it to go to work, go out and exercise at the same time. Elderly people can also use it because of its convenience and reliability.

PA is proud to be the exclusive distributor of Timewalker e-bike FRC500 and bring the best products to the Vietnamese market.

  • 100% Genuine Product Guarantee.
  • The frame warranty: 6 years; other parts: 6–12 months (from the date of purchase).

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