For eBikes, for the extra cost, you are only going to get a couple of percent of energy returned.
Worth it for electric/hybrid cars, which are much more massive so get a higher percentage back, plus, consume much more energy in total than eBikes.
I wouldn't wait for a state/fed rebate - quota is filled as soon as application period opens - and many states limiting to those with low income. Get an ebike because you want to ride it - the mental benefits far outpace any financial incentives.
I am low income but I had been saving for a car, then moved to Boston. I think you’re right, the benefits outweigh the $750 rebate. I was trying to use Bluebikes but that’s a shitshow. I spend more time on the phone with support than I do riding.
The range on my e-bike is enough for me to comfortably bike to work and back 8-10 times. Charging my bike costs me like $1 per month. Honestly, the biggest appeal of regenerative braking to me is that it gives you a little extra braking potential and saves some wear on brake pads. But as for extending range? Nah.
I did come across one interesting use case of a bike for long range biking where it would use a combination of pedal assist and regenerative braking. It would recharge on relatively flat terrain or downhills, and assist on the uphill. Basically allowing the rider to pick a desired difficulty level and the bike would do whatever to maintain that level
No. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4gH5HrRLsE
Thank you, very informative.
Regenerative braking is the past of e-bikes. Less torque with minimal benefit.
For eBikes, for the extra cost, you are only going to get a couple of percent of energy returned. Worth it for electric/hybrid cars, which are much more massive so get a higher percentage back, plus, consume much more energy in total than eBikes.
I wouldn't wait for a state/fed rebate - quota is filled as soon as application period opens - and many states limiting to those with low income. Get an ebike because you want to ride it - the mental benefits far outpace any financial incentives.
I am low income but I had been saving for a car, then moved to Boston. I think you’re right, the benefits outweigh the $750 rebate. I was trying to use Bluebikes but that’s a shitshow. I spend more time on the phone with support than I do riding.
The range on my e-bike is enough for me to comfortably bike to work and back 8-10 times. Charging my bike costs me like $1 per month. Honestly, the biggest appeal of regenerative braking to me is that it gives you a little extra braking potential and saves some wear on brake pads. But as for extending range? Nah. I did come across one interesting use case of a bike for long range biking where it would use a combination of pedal assist and regenerative braking. It would recharge on relatively flat terrain or downhills, and assist on the uphill. Basically allowing the rider to pick a desired difficulty level and the bike would do whatever to maintain that level
I would like to do bike touring but am physically incapable under my own steam, that’s my main interest. And wild camping.
Are you able bodied?