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F.A.Q’S
16. Are electric bikes good for the environment?
Electric Bikes generate no exhaust fumes since they are powered by an electric motor. This means you are generating zero
air pollution in your city while in use. Also, recharging with energy is more carbon-neutral than petrol or diesel. To increase
the benefit to the environment further, you should pursue a power provider with renewable energy. Maintaining your product
appropriately will also increase its longevity and product life which can also benefit the environment and minimize waste.
17. Will an electric bike really save me money?
An electric scooter is much cheaper as a form of regular transport compared to driving a car, getting a taxi or even riding
the bus. A guide on potential cost-saving areas relate to:
No insurance cost.
No petrol cost (just power).
No parking cost.
No registration cost.
Minimal servicing and repair costs.
Reduce your need for public transport spending.
18. There are many electric bikes available, how do I know what’s right for me?
You need to consider your particular circumstances and needs and assess what the product can offer you. Questions to
ask yourself can be like the following:
How far do I need to travel? - check range
Do I need to lift the product? (I.e. onto the train or into car)? - Check the weight and the folding/carrying functionality
Do I need more time to allow time to for a longer recharge? - Check charge time, check if removable/swappable battery
Do I need to tackle hills and slopes? - Check torque rating
Do I need to go faster? – Often electric rideable’s are capped due to legal reasons unless you are riding on private property
Is this for fun or practicality? – Off-road products may go faster and allow more excitement but are generally only allowed
on private property.
What terrain will I need to cover? – Consider suspension, tyre type, torque, gears
Will I be riding at night? Check lighting features, indicator features
Do I want still get some exercise? Consider an e-bike instead of an e-scooter
19. Can I recycle my old e-bike battery?
There are often locations which are available to hand in used batteries. We recommend a simple google search focusing
on your local area. There are some recycling sites online that can offer information on battery recycling such as:
https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/batteries
Recycling batteries keeps toxic materials out of landfill where they can contaminate the soil and groundwater. It also
ensures the valuable materials in batteries are recycled into the something new, which reduces the amount of finite natural
resources used in the production of new batteries.
