Q: How much do the conversion kits and batteries cost?
A: Count between £170 and £210 for a kit (motorised wheel, controller and cabling), then around £150 for a decent battery.
Chargers are usually sold separately, and cost between £15 and £30, depending on quality.
Q: How many miles will one battery charge last?
A: This will vary according to gradients and how much you use the motor, but count on an average of 20 to 25 miles.
Q: How many times can I recharge the battery?
A: Most batteries can be recharged around 800 to 1,000 times, so will last several years - 5 or 6 years on average.
Q: How long does the battery take to recharge?
A: An empty battery will recharge fully in around 4 hours.
Q: Do I need to wait until the battery is completely empty before I charge it up?
A: No, you can top up the charge at any time, even if you have used the battery very little.
Q: Is any maintenance required for the motor or any part of the kit?
A: The electric hub motor is a sealed unit which does not require any maintenance during its entire lifetime. It should last for many years. Other components such as the speed controller, throttle, pedal sensor and display screen are extremely hard-wearing and reliable and should also last for many years, but should any parts fail, they can be easily and cheaply repaired or replaced.
