Electric power transforms the capability of bicycles, expanding the scope of uses and presenting new opportunities.
One of the key traits of an e-bike is the distance it can go while providing support. A long-range electric bike gives you more freedom and makes for a more capable machine.
However, bigger isn’t always better, as bigger batteries and efficient motors are more expensive, so it’s important to find the right balance.
This article starts with a short overview of the factors affecting range and follows with a review of nine of the best long-range electric bikes available in 2024.
How to Estimate Your E-Bike Range?
Using a short back-of-the-envelope calculation, you can get a rough estimate of the range you can expect from an electric bike. First, though, you need to know which figures to use.
- Volts (V): The force of the electric flow from the battery to the motor.
- Amp-Hours (Ah): A battery’s total capacity.
- Watt-Hours (Wh): The product of multiplying voltage and Ah. The total energy stored in a battery.
- Watts (W): The measurement of a motor’s power. The product of multiplying torque and speed.
Now that we know what to look for, we can begin the calculation. Take the Juiced HyperScrambler 2 with two 19.2Ah, 52V batteries, and a 1000W motor as an example. First, find the Wh rating by multiplying Ah and V.
- 19.2*52=998
- 998*2= 1996Wh
With 1996Wh of energy, you could run the 1000W motor at max power (throttle only) for two hours. However, if it’s set at the Class 3 pedal-assist limit of 750W, it will last longer. To calculate, divide Wh by the sustained power output.
- 1996/750W=2.66 hours (2 hours 40 minutes).
Let’s assume we want to travel at roughly 23 mph on average. We can calculate how many miles we will get at that speed by multiplying the hours (decimal version) by that speed.
- 2.66*23=61.2 miles
Note that this estimation doesn’t factor in any of the external variables listed in the next section, each of which affects the expected range.
The best way to accurately determine how much range to expect is to test the bike in the typical conditions you ride. So, we recommend only using the manufacturer-stated range as a rough estimate of what to expect.
Refer to our electric bike range guide for a more in-depth analysis of how far an ebike can actually go on a single charge and how to calculate your ebike’s real-world range.
What Factors Affect E-Bike’s Range?
As you’ll see from the list below, many factors contribute to the average and maximum expected range of an e-bike. For this reason, it’s extremely difficult to calculate accurately, and it varies from ride to ride.
When manufacturers state a max range, they usually base it on a 170 to 180-lb individual riding on flat terrain in ideal conditions in the lowest pedal assistance (PAS) mode.
Battery Capacity: An e-bike’s Watt-hour (Wh) rating is the most important measurement for gauging capacity. It provides the first clue about how much range a bike will have. A higher Wh rating means more range, assuming the bicycle is the same. Therefore, most dual-battery ebikes have very high-range estimates.
Motor Type, Efficiency, and Power: Mid-drive motors use energy more efficiently than hub drives, but some brands and models are more efficient than others. Higher-end motors are generally more efficient and get more mileage per watt-hour. In contrast, higher power and torque ratings indicate lower max ranges.
System Voltage (V): The voltage rating of an e-bike system tells how much energy can flow between the battery and motor. As a result, higher voltage systems use energy faster and get lower average ranges.
Ebike display showing current power consumption statistics. (Source: juicedbikes.com)
Assistance Level and Throttle: When riding, the choice of PAS level will determine how quickly the battery drains, more assistance equals less distance. Likewise, using the throttle will drastically decrease the expected range as you rely solely on the motor.
Type of Bike and Components: Some bike styles are more efficient than others. The geometry, tire width and tread, and shape of the tubing all impact how much range you will get. For example, an electric road bike with 28mm slick tires and aerodynamic geometry and tubing will get more range than one with endurance geometry and 35mm treaded gravel tires.
Weight: Ebike Weight (bike, rider, and cargo) plays an important role in range, especially when riding up hills. The higher the weight, the more power is needed to ride at a given speed. In addition, the effect of weight increases exponentially as the gradient increases, so heavier riders will see bigger reductions in the expected range.
- Related guide: How Long Does an E-Bike Battery Last?
Elevation Gain: Riding uphill is the most energy-demanding part of cycling. The more elevation gain you have in your rides, the lower the range you will get. As mentioned, the effect is compounded if you are heavy or carrying cargo.
Terrain: The surface you ride on impacts how much range you can expect. Smooth pavement requires less power to go at a given speed than rough gravel, grass, or dirt trails. If you want to preserve the battery and increase the range, you should choose smooth surfaces and flat roads.
Temperature: An extremely low or high ambient temperature can significantly reduce the range of an electric bike. Below freezing or above 100 degrees, you will see significant battery performance degradation.
Bonus tip: If you want to explore an area that’s too far away for your ebike’s range to reach, you can use a bicycle rack for ebikes to drive halfway and ride the rest of the way for a day-long adventure.
Longest Range Ebikes in 2024
1. Tern GSD S10
2. Engwe M20
3. Bakcou Mule
4. Trek Allant+ 7S
5. Aventon Aventure.2
6. Gazelle Ultimate C380
7. Benno RemiDemi 10D
8. Gazelle Medeo T10
9. Cannondale Adventure Neo 4
1. Tern GSD S10
Longest-Range Electric Bike (121 miles)
MSRP: $4,999
- Motor: 250W Bosch Cargo Line Motor, 85Nm
- Battery: 400Wh
- Range: 26-53 (single battery) / 121 miles (dual battery)
- Drivetrain: Shimano Deore 10-speed
- Max Load: 440 lbs
The Tern GSD S10 has a unique combination of features. It’s a folding cargo bike and the longest-range eBike on the list, but this comes at a premium price.
Firstly, you get an intelligently-engineered aluminum frame with folding handlebars, a telescoping seatpost, and the ability to park vertically, reducing the GSD S10’s footprint to that of a potted plant.
Tern chose a Bosch electric bike system with a 400Wh battery and capacity for another 500Wh unit. These pair with a Cargo Line 85Nm motor that can handle a fully loaded 440-lb payload. The highest range you can expect with two batteries is 121 miles and 53 miles with the 400Wh battery alone.
The groupset comprises a set of Magura MT5 four-piston hydraulic disc brakes and a Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain. These are reliable and consistent components.
Other notable features include an integrated wheel lock, puncture-resistant Schwalbe tires, powerful lights, an extra-long rack that can fit two kids’ seats, and a locking kickstand. Unfortunately, the small 20″ wheels mean this isn’t the most comfortable e-bike, but they make the bike sit low which means you can easily load and unload cargo from the rear rack.
Choose the Tern GSD S10 if you’re in the market for the eBike with the longest range and a practical cargo-carrying build.
2. Engwe M20
100-Mile Max Range
MSRP: $1,300 – $1,600
- Motor: 750W rear hub, 1000W peak
- Battery: 2x 624 Wh (1248 Wh total)
- Range: 94 miles
- Drivetrain: Shimano 7-speed
- Max Load: 264.5 lbs
This moped-style machine comes with a whopping 1248 Wh of battery capacity and an electric bike range of 94 miles. That said, if you’re getting the most enjoyment from this bike, expect closer to 60 miles with the two batteries.
At full power, the 750W (1000W peak) motor can reach speeds up to 28 mph and easily cruise up steep hills. Take advantage of the 20 mph throttle to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Unsurprisingly, the Engwe M20 is weighty, at 104 lbs, making it one of the heaviest on the market and closer to the weight of an actual moped.
It has enormous 4″ puncture-resistant fat tires on 20″ wheels, a full moped setup including lights, indicators, mirrors, and fenders. In addition, you get a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain and dual suspension.
Consider the Engwe M20 if you want a high-performance moped eBike with an excellent range.
3. Bakcou Mule
High-Capacity 48V 25 Ah Battery
MSRP: $5,199
- Motor: 100W mid-drive, 160 Nm
- Battery: 48V 17.5 Ah/21 Ah/25 Ah
- Range: N/A
- Drivetrain: Shimano Alivio 9-Speed
- Max Load: 300 lbs
Bakcou is an up-and-coming e-bike brand specializing in high-power off-road models fully equipped for adventure riding.
Bakcou Mule is the longest-range electric bike sold with one of the three available high-capacity batteries—48V 17.5 Ah or 21 Ah or 25 Ah. These batteries are combined with a 1000W Bafang mid-drive motor that delivers up to 1500W of peak power and 160 Nm of torque.
You also get Shimano’s mid-tier Alivio drivetrain, 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, and 4″ fat tires.
The frame is also heavy but sturdy, which makes it perfect for rough off-roading. However, at 79 lbs with the heaviest battery, don’t expect to carry this e-bike too far.
Other notable features include a rear rack, rear fender, and fork suspension, creating a well-rounded e-bike with all-terrain capabilities.
Add the Bakcou Mule to your shortlist if you’re in the market for a high-range e-bike with a heavy-duty frame and an unbeatable motor.
4. Trek Allant+ 7S
80-Mile Max Range
MSRP: $4,100
- Motor: Bosch Performance Speed, 85 Nm
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Range: 80 miles
- Drivetrain: Shimano Alivio 9-speed
- Max Load: 300 lb
The Trek Allant+ 7S is a long-distance electric bike designed to be a practical option to replace the car for urban riding and commuting.
Trek chose a large Bosch motor and battery capacity to ensure you’re not limited by range or power. As a result, the Allant+ 7S can achieve up to 80 miles and tackle most hills in the city while loaded.
A tidy aluminum frame comes with modular accessory compatibility to enhance functionality. In addition, it has plush 27.5″ x 2.4″ tires and a suspension fork to take the edge off bumpy roads.
The frame geometry and weight distribution of electronics are balanced for stability and comfort in urban environments.
At 54 lbs, this bike is also relatively light, considering all the accessories it comes with. Moreover, hydraulic disc brakes and a 9-speed Shimano Alivio drivetrain provide plenty of stopping power and gearing range.
Don’t look past the Trek Allant+ 7S if you want a versatile urban e-bike with a solid range.
5. Aventon Aventure.2
60-Mile Max Range
MSRP: $1,899
- Motor: 750W hub, 80Nm
- Battery: 720Wh
- Range: 60 miles
- Drivetrain: Shimano Altus 8-speed
- Max Load: 400 lbs
This 750W electric bike has a powerful motor that runs off a 720Wh battery. This combination can last up to 60 miles on Eco mode using the 8-speed Shimano Altus derailleur. With the throttle alone, the Aventure.2 has a 30-mile range.
An impressive feature of this bike is the torque sensor Aventon added to the motor, creating a much smoother ride quality than typical hub-drive systems.
A set of 4″ fat tires, 80mm of fork suspension, and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes give this bike its capabilities on off-road terrain. That said, the 77-lb weight and low-end suspension mean you should avoid aggressive trails.
Finally, the Aventure.2 has a rear rack, fenders, and integrated lights, so it performs well as a trekking or commuter e-bike.
Add this affordable long-range e-bike to your shortlist if you have a limited budget and want all-terrain capabilities.
6. Gazelle Ultimate C380 E-Bike
70-Mile Max Range
MSRP: $4,249
- Motor: 250W Bosch Performance Line 3.0, 65Nm
- Battery: 500Wh
- Range: 70 miles
- Drivetrain: Gates Carbon belt and Enviolo Trekking hub
- Max Load: 285 lbs
The Gazelle Ultimate C380 is a premium Dutch-style urban e-bike with a solid max range and high-quality components and design.
This model is equipped with a Bosch Performance Line 3.0 65Nm motor and 500Wh battery, capable of lasting up to 70 miles on Eco mode. The top speed is fixed at the Class 2 limit of 20mph.
- Related: Gazelle Electric Bikes Review
The geometry of the C380 low-step balances the comfort and sporty performance typical of Gazelle’s Ultimate family. The 40mm headset-integrated suspension, 1.75″ puncture-resistant Schwalbe tires, and ergonomic touchpoints make this bike a joy to ride for long distances.
A highlight of this bike is the Gates Carbon belt drive and Enviolo Trekking hub with a 380% gearing range. This setup is efficient, maintenance-free, and intuitive to use.
Other features of this long-distance e-bike include powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated rear wheel lock, lights, fenders, and a pannier rack.
Consider the Gazelle Ultimate C380 if you want a premium belt-drive urban e-bike with a solid max range.
7. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ
120-Mile Max Range
MSRP: $5,250
- Motor: Specialized SL 1.1, 240W/35Nm
- Battery: 320 Wh
- Range: 80 miles (120 miles with range extender)
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
- Weight: 36 lb
Specialized Bikes produces a variety of long-range electric bikes with high-tech features and high-end electric and mechanical components.
The Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is the brand’s hybrid model with a traditional step-over frame and fast 700C wheels. The 38mm tires give the Turbo Vado tons of traction at high speeds but don’t increase rolling resistance, allowing this bike to reach speeds of 28 mph.
Specialized equipped this ebike with a proprietary Specialized SL 1.1 motor with 240W of power and 35Nm of torque, as well as with a 320 Wh battery that returns from 80 to 120 miles of range, depending if you’re using a range extender or not.
The rear rack allows you to carry panniers while commuting or touring and a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes work well and are reliable for this style of bike.
Choose the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ if you need a long-range, high-speed hybrid e-bike to replace your car or make urban living more convenient.
8. Gazelle Medeo T10
70-Mile Max Range
MSRP: $3,799
- Motor: 250W Bosch Performance Line 3.0, 85 Nm
- Battery: 500Wh
- Range: 40-80 miles
- Drivetrain: Shimano Deore 10-speed
- Max Load: 285 lbs
Gazelle’s Medeo T10 is a cheaper alternative to the Ultimate C380, with sportier geometry and a more responsive ride feel.
This model gets the same electronics as the C380, Bosch’s Performance Line 85Nm motor and 500Wh battery pack, and has a similar range of 70 miles.
The responsiveness and aerodynamic ride position make this bike more enjoyable to ride at lower PAS levels. Likewise, a Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain provides tons of gearing range for varied gradients, and the relatively low 50-lb weight is easier to maneuver.
This model has two-piston hydraulic disc brakes, 50mm of fork travel, and 2″ Schwalbe Big Apple tires to provide control and comfort on varied surfaces. Other notable features include bright lights, a rear rack, fenders, and a Dutch-style rear wheel lock.
Don’t miss out on this Gazelle electric bike long-range beast if you want the brand’s renowned reliability at a more affordable price.
9. Cannondale Adventure Neo 4
64-Mile Max Range
MSRP: $2,875
- Motor: 250W Bosch Active Line, 50Nm
- Battery: 400Wh
- Range: 64 miles
- Drivetrain: Shimano Altus 9-speed
- Max Load: 305 lbs
The Cannondale Adventure Neo 4 step-through isn’t the longest-range electric bike on the list, but it’s solid for the e-cruiser category, which typically has lower max ranges.
A low-step frame, upright geometry, swept-back handlebars, and 2.2″ balloon tires give the Adventure Neo a plush ride quality that’s comfortable for many hours. Unfortunately, this bike doesn’t have extras like a rack, fenders, or light, so commuters will need to add them.
With an efficient Bosch Active Line 50Nm motor and 400Wh battery combination, you can get up to 64 miles of range. The Shimano Altus 9-speed groupset isn’t very smooth for this price but has enough range for varied gradients. In addition, MT200 hydraulic discs allow you to stop safely in all weather conditions.
If you want unbeatable comfort in a sleek design, consider the Cannondale Adventure Neo 4.
These listings are very helpful to a first-time e-bike shopper.
Thank you,
REH
You’re welcome, Reh! Thank you for your comment!
This is a horrible article. All the bikes listed with range over 100 mile can only do it by swapping out multiple batteries. This is a worse than useless article because you imply these bike have a longer range than they actually do. Every e-bike ever made has unlimited range as long as you keep adding batteries to it.
Also, no mention is given to the Serial 1 which has a range of up to 125 miles and does it using a single battery.
Articles like this are a huge waste of people’s time.
Hi Mark, thank you for your comment and your constructive criticism.
The dual-battery ebikes listed here don’t require you to swap out multiple batteries, you get two batteries when you purchase the bike (with most of these) and you just charge both of them and ride. That’s the reality of ebiking—you just can’t get very far with a single battery (with a few exceptions).
Happy riding!
Great response to a rude comment. I personally enjoyed this article. I currently have an entry level e bike and am looking for a more premium ride. Great job!
Thank you, Angel! We are very happy you liked this article and found it useful!
Good article, I’ve seen one of these used with good outcomes, (the Lectric). Would like to know if some of its components can be upgraded or improved. I am curious if you or your staff personally road each of these bikes to give your assessment? Also, wish the Addmotor had been included, but it may not have met the long range criteria.
Thanks again.
Thank you for your positive feedback, Mike!
While our staff has not personally ridden each of these bikes, we conduct extensive research and have years of experience riding ebikes, so we try to find the best options and help our readers make more informed decisions.
As for the Addmotor, some of its bikes offer 100+ miles of range on PAS 1, so we’ll definitely add them in the future, we just couldn’t include all of them right away.
Regarding the Lectric, you can certainly upgrade or improve some of its components, if you have any specific ideas let us know and we’ll try to help.
Thanks again for your interest!
I have a 2014 German Pegasus e-bike with the bosch active line drive. I get 60 miles per battery..I carry an extra battery…I use the lowest pedal assist settings…
I find the range for the bikes listed given their battery watt-hours capacity and power output of the motor to be unrealistic and too high, especially using the formula cited in the article.
I have an IZIP E3 Path+ with a 417.6 watt-hours single battery and a 250 watt motor.
This means 417.6 / 250 = 1.67 hours of output.
At an average speed of 20 mph, that gives me a calculated range of 33 miles, which is what I actually do get riding at the lowest pedal-assisted setting and on fairly level streets.
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P.S. An e-bike owner that I met at a supermarket earlier tonight told me his bike with dual batteries gives him a range of 150 to 200 miles. He said the bike cost him $13,000. I did not get the brand of the bike but he said it is an American brand. The bike itself looked quite normal in frame construction, weight and battery shape.
Hey Warren, thank you for your comment!
The range for the bikes listed here is the maximum range claimed by the manufacturer, which typically refers to the range you can achieve if you weigh around 175 lb and ride on level ground in the lowest assist level.
So, depending on how heavy you are, how much additional cargo you carry, and where you ride, these estimates can be more or less realistic.
My IZip E3 Path+ is similar to the Cannondale Neo4 with a battery of 4.17 watt-hrs and a 250 watt motor but I get only 32 miles range real riding – half of the Cannondale.
I pedal at the lowest pedal-assist setting, ride on level streets, keep my tires pumped to 70 psi, I weigh 133 lbs, my bike has 800 miles on it, the battery was on running a full charge when I tested the full range.
The range rating for the Cannondale and the other bikes are over stated by two times.