Electric, elegant, unique: The new BMW Active Hybrid e-bike with powerful high-performance battery integrated fully into the frame. Innovative saddle designed specifically for e-bikes provides comfort, safety and electrifying riding pleasure. (2024)

FAQs

What is the range of the BMW active hybrid e bike? ›

the bicycle comes equipped with a revised drive concept.

producing output of 250 W and 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) of torque, the motor injects extra dynamism and agility. providing the energy for the electric pedal assistance – over a range of up to 100 km (62 miles) – is a removable 504 Wh battery.

There are lots of arguments for and against, but some of the benefits for electric bikes are favourable. Less effort is required; whether it is for leisure or commuting, you can travel further, faster and carry heavier loads than you can on a conventional hybrid bike.

A bike's ability to move out of danger and into a safer position can't be overestimated when it comes to city riding, and with a top speed of 60 mph the bike has potential to leave the city on larger carriageways.

Battery life varies, but BMW says: “The life cycle of the ActiveHybrid battery is up to 10 years. It doesn't come to a complete stop after that time, it just doesn't retain charge in the same way. So it will still work, [but] you just need to recharge it more often.”

BMW rates the vehicle at an estimated 40 miles of all-electric range before the motor kicks on, provided you don't do anything extreme like mash the accelerator pedal, but I managed to return 53.3 miles of all-electric range before needing dino juice again.

In the United States, the legal speed limit for electric bikes depends on the class of your ebike. Generally speaking, Class 1 and 2 bikes are limited to 20 mph, while Class 3 ebikes can go up to 28 mph. These bikes can be used legally on bike lanes.

With a legally mandated top speed of either 20 mph or 28 mph (depending on the class of bike), they're designed to help you get where you're going, but not to break the speed limit while doing so—and this is true of all types, from fat tire e-bikes to folding e-bikes or anything in between.

Cons of Hybrid Cycles:

Less Speed: Contrasted to the road bikes, the hybrids tend to be slower as a result of the wider tires and heavy usage, which makes them less preferable for competitive cycling.

Well yes it is possible but not common! Generally speaking, most electric bikes do not charge when you pedal. They need their batteries to be plugged into a power outlet to be powered. However, some models offer the possibility of charging while you pedal, although this is often very inefficient.

The BMW M 1000 RR is capable of a top speed over 314 km/h although actual speeds may vary depending on factors such as rider weight, riding conditions, and any modifications made to the bike.

Can an eBike go 30 mph? ›

Electric Bikes, or EAPCs (Electrically Assisted Pedal Bicycles) assist the rider in reaching 15.5 or 28mph, depending on the motor size. They are quicker to reach these speeds, but still require pedal power to get going. You can exceed these speeds, but your legs will need to do some work.

BMW says the 330e is capable of running 22 miles on electric power alone before the engine fires up, giving the car up to 310 miles of total range versus 260 miles for the standard i4.

What is the fuel average of BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid 7? The Fuel Average of BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid 7 is 13 - 16 KM/L.

The rider can adjust the degree of pedal assistance with ease via the new display; four different power modes (from ECO (+50%) to TURBO (+275%)) can be selected up to a maximum 25 km/h (16 mph).