Real-World E-Bike Range: Table of Every Model

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Range is the figure that weighs most when buying an electric bike… and the least reliable. Manufacturers measure it with minimal assistance, on flat ground and with lightweight riders. To give you a realistic benchmark, at NovoDix we calculate the estimated real-world range of every model from the one thing that doesn't lie: its battery capacity in watt-hours (Wh).

The result: on average, 37% less than advertised

Applying the same formula to the 69 models in the catalogue with complete data, real-world range in normal use is on average 37% lower than claimed.

Full table

ModelBatteryClaimed rangeEstimated real rangeDifference
DUOTTS C29-K (1,800 Wh)1,800 Wh170 km129–180 km−9%
Fafrees F20 Max1,440 Wh110 km103–144 km+12%
Fafrees F20 X-Max1,440 Wh120 km103–144 km+3%
Fafrees F20 Ultra HS1,200 Wh80 km86–120 km+29%
Fafrees FF20 CUV1,152 Wh100 km82–115 km−2%
Fafrees FF20 Polar HS1,152 Wh90 km82–115 km+9%
DUOTTS N26960 Wh120 km69–96 km−31%
DUOTTS F26960 Wh120 km69–96 km−31%
DUOTTS S26960 Wh120 km69–96 km−31%
Fafrees F26 Rover960 Wh70 km69–96 km+18%
Fafrees F20+ Pro900 Wh95 km64–90 km−19%
Fafrees F26 Lasting900 Wh95 km64–90 km−19%
DUOTTS F26Lite864 Wh90 km62–86 km−18%
ENGWE Engine Pro 2.0768 Wh110 km55–77 km−40%
ENGWE E26768 Wh140 km55–77 km−53%
ENGWE M1749 Wh90 km54–75 km−28%
DYU C9749 Wh150 km54–75 km−57%
Cyseekin C20749 Wh120 km53–75 km−47%
ENGWE O20 Boost720 Wh140 km51–72 km−56%
ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro720 Wh135 km51–72 km−54%
ENGWE Engine Pro 3.0 Boost720 Wh130 km51–72 km−53%
ENGWE L20 3.0 Pro720 Wh160 km51–72 km−62%
DUOTTS C29720 Wh90 km51–72 km−32%
Fafrees F20 Rover720 Wh55 km51–72 km+12%
Fafrees F28 Aura720 Wh80 km51–72 km−23%
Fafrees F20 Flex720 Wh75 km51–72 km−18%
Fafrees F20+720 Wh75 km51–72 km−18%
Fafrees F20 Light720 Wh75 km51–72 km−18%
ENGWE EP-2 3.0 Boost648 Wh120 km46–65 km−54%
ENGWE L20 3.0 Boost648 Wh135 km46–65 km−59%
DUOTTS E29648 Wh90 km46–65 km−38%
Fafrees F20 Pro648 Wh70 km46–65 km−21%
Fafrees F20648 Wh68 km46–65 km−18%
ENGWE Engine X624 Wh100 km45–62 km−47%
ENGWE M20624 Wh150 km45–62 km−64%
ENGWE EP-2 Boost624 Wh120 km45–62 km−55%
ENGWE L20 Boost624 Wh126 km45–62 km−58%
DYU UX624 Wh100 km45–62 km−47%
iSinwheel M60624 Wh75 km45–62 km−29%
Fafrees F28 MT540 Wh55 km39–54 km−15%
Fafrees F28 Pro540 Wh55 km39–54 km−15%
Fafrees F26 Pro522 Wh55 km37–52 km−19%
Cyseekin S10499 Wh100 km36–50 km−57%
Fafrees 26 Hailong One486 Wh45 km35–49 km−7%
ENGWE X26 / X24 / X20480 Wh150 km34–48 km−73%
DYU C5480 Wh65 km34–48 km−37%
DYU C5 Lite480 Wh72 km34–48 km−43%
DYU C7 Lite480 Wh72 km34–48 km−43%
ENGWE P275 SE468 Wh100 km33–47 km−60%
DUOTTS C29Lite468 Wh65 km33–47 km−38%
iSinwheel U2468 Wh90 km33–47 km−56%
NAVEE Urban Go468 Wh70 km33–47 km−43%
NAVEE Urban Elite468 Wh70 km33–47 km−43%
DYU C6450 Wh60 km32–45 km−36%
iSinwheel U4375 Wh88 km27–38 km−63%
ENGWE N1 Air360 Wh100 km26–36 km−69%
ENGWE N1 Pro360 Wh100 km26–36 km−69%
ENGWE Zip360 Wh120 km26–36 km−74%
DYU D3S360 Wh50 km26–36 km−38%
DYU C2360 Wh40 km26–36 km−23%
DYU T1360 Wh55 km26–36 km−44%
Fafrees F700W360 Wh100 km26–36 km−69%
ENGWE P20346 Wh100 km25–35 km−70%
Cyseekin C10346 Wh100 km25–35 km−70%
DYU Stroll 1324 Wh100 km23–32 km−73%
DYU X1 Mini281 Wh42 km20–28 km−43%
DYU C4 Mini281 Wh42 km20–28 km−43%
iSinwheel U1281 Wh45 km20–28 km−47%
DYU SP1120 Wh30 km9–12 km−65%

NovoDix methodology: estimated real-world range = battery capacity ÷ 10–14 Wh/km (mixed use, medium assistance, an adult weighing 75–85 kg, some hills). The difference is calculated using the midpoint of the range against the figure claimed by the manufacturer. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

What drains the battery most

  • Assistance level: the maximum setting can double consumption compared with the minimum.
  • Total weight: every extra 10 kg increases consumption by 5–8%.
  • Hills and wind: the biggest factor after assistance level.
  • Wide tyres: fat bikes use more energy than city bikes.
  • Cold: below 5 °C the battery can deliver 10–20% less.

How to use this table

Work out your daily distance (round trip), multiply it by 1.3 as a safety margin and compare it with the low end of the real-world range. If you only want to charge once or twice a week, multiply by the number of days you will ride.

For more context, see our guide to the battery: lifespan, charging costs and care.

Frequently asked questions

Why is real-world range lower than advertised?

Because manufacturers measure it in ideal conditions: minimal assistance, flat ground, no wind and lightweight riders. In normal use, consumption is higher.

How do I calculate the real-world range of an electric bike?

Divide the battery's Wh by 10–14 Wh/km. A 720 Wh battery gives roughly 50–70 km of real-world range with medium assistance.

Which electric bike has the longest real-world range?

In the NovoDix catalogue, the DUOTTS C29-K with its 1,800 Wh battery, with an estimated 130–180 km in real-world use.

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