No matter how far, or how frequently you ride, buying a long-range electric bike can be a good idea. It’ll mean less frequent trips to the charging point and more time riding.

　　With our knowledge of e-bikes, we’ve scoured the internet to find you the longest-range electric bikes, beginning with a list of the top 10 long-range e-bikes with a range of 100 miles or more.

　　Please be aware that the longest range electric bikes can be rather expensive (we’re talking over $4,000/£3,000). However, the Engwe M20 and X24 have also made this list despite being under £/$2,000, while we’ve also included three cheaper models will provide you with over 60 miles of range for under $2,000 (£2,000). Click here to see the cheapest long range e-bikes.

　　Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the range of electric bikes.

　　It depends. Because there are so many variables that determine how far an electric bike can be ridden on one charge, it can be difficult for brands to state accurate range figures.

　　For this reason, most electric bikes will list their range with an upper and lower limit, for example, 45-60 miles. Some brands will do away with the lower limit and state a range of “up to” 60 miles for example.

　　The range of an electric bike depends on a variety of factors. The settings of the e-bike, the rider’s weight, how fast you go, the terrain, how often the rider stops and starts, the weather, and even the bike’s tyre pressure can alter an e-bike’s range.

　　However, the most important factor that influences e-bike range is the size (or capacity) of the onboard battery. In simple terms, a larger-capacity battery will offer more range than a smaller one. In our book, large-capacity batteries are anything over 600Wh.

　　Here’s an example. Buy an electric bike with a 300Wh battery, ride it in its maximum assistance setting (or with the throttle if it has one) on hilly terrain with flat tyres and you’ll be lucky to get 20-30 miles of riding in before you need to charge up again.

　　But ride differently with that very same bike – in the lowest assistance setting, with the correct tyre pressure on a flatter route – and you could easily double that range.

　　It should also be noted that an e-bike’s battery performance will diminish over time. Like your smartphone that’s always running out of battery, an e-bike that is charged over and over again will tend to have less range than when it rolled out of the factory.

　　There are two main ways to increase the range of an electric bike. First, there are things you can do whilst riding the bike. This includes things like using a lower assistance setting or mode, making use of your bike’s gears, reducing any excess weight, or altering your route to take in flatter terrain.

　　Second, there are things you can do whilst the bike is not being ridden. This includes things like storing your e-bike correctly – not in temperatures extremes or in direct sunlight – or making sure your electric bike has the right tyre pressures before you ride.

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