kilowatt hour (kWh)

Relationship between kWh, range and consumption

The actual range of an e-bike depends not only on the kilowatt-hour, but also on:

• Support level

• Driver weight

• Terrain (flat vs. mountainous)

• Cadence

• Tire pressure and wind

A rough guideline:

• Depending on conditions, 1 kWh of energy allows for a driving range of approximately 80–200 kilometers.

kilowatt hour and electricity costs

The kilowatt hour is also used to bill electricity costs .
Example:

• An electricity price of €0.35 per kWh

• An e-bike battery with 0.5 kWh

• Cost per full load: approx. €0.18

This makes the e-bike one of the most cost-effective means of transportation available.

Distinction: kW vs. kWh

• Kilowatt (kW) → Power (how hard something works)

• Kilowatt hour (kWh) → Energy (how much is consumed or stored in total)

In the e-bike sector:

• The motor's power is specified in watts or kilowatts.

• The battery capacity is specified in watt-hours or kilowatt-hours.

Conclusion

The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a key metric for e-bike battery capacity . It significantly determines range, operating time, and charging costs. Anyone wanting to compare or realistically assess e-bikes cannot ignore the kWh rating.