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FAQ (quick) |
| What
is an eZee electric bicycle? |
An
eZee electric bicycle looks exactly like a conventional bicycle,
but is fitted with a state of the art electric motor, battery
and controller system. It encourages cycling through providing
all the gain of conventional cycling, but without the pain. |
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| Do
I need a license or vehicle registration? |
Bit of a grey area in SA. eZee bikes comply with all the
proposed regulations according to the EU regulations (i.e.
< 250W). For a more detailed discussion, please
read here.
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| How
far can I go on one charge? |
eZee
bikes can go up to 60 km's on a single charge depending on
the eZee model, the cyclists weight and terrain. Of course,
the rider can pedal at any time, extending the range. |
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| How
do I charge the battery? |
Simply
plug your eZee into any standard wall plug. Just like charging
a cellphone. |
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| How
fast can I go on an eZee? |
You
can go up to 30km/h without touching the pedals, depending
on the eZee model and terrain. However, once you're at that
top speed, it's easy to pedal and use the gears to go much
faster. |
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| What
does it cost to ride? |
eZee electric bicycles require about 250Wh to travel roughly
30km’s. This means a trip of 100 km’s would
cost less than 40 cents at current Eskom prices. Additional
costs to consider are normal bicycle maintenance and the
battery life. .
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| Is
it good for the environment? |
Electric
bicycles are currently the most energy efficient means of
transport available to man. They emit zero emissions while
in actual use. They are also quiet. |
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| High
spec components standard |
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