General Information
1.8
Vehicle Range
The range of an electric vehicle is defined as the distance
the vehicle travels on a single full charge of the power
pack. Just like EPA mileage estimates on an automobile,
“your mileage may vary.” Your range results are a direct
reflection of your riding habits. The more conservatively
you ride, the better range you can expect from your Zero
Motorcycle.
Some of the factors which affect range include: speed,
acceleration, number of starts and stops, ambient air
temperature, as well as changes in elevation. The
combination of these factors, as you travel from one point
to another, defines your trip profile. In addition, tire
pressure and payload are important considerations.
We suggest that you ride conservatively when you first get
your Zero motorcycle, and get to know your motorcycle
and your commute. Once you become familiar with the
range versus performance of your motorcycle, then you
can adjust your riding characteristics if you so desire. This
applies mainly to riders with trip profiles which are at the
edge of the performance envelope.
Reported motorcycle range values are measured using
two different types of industry standard test procedures:
1. “City”: This range test is specified to determine riding
during “stop-and-go” operation typically found in urban
areas. This estimate is provided following the SAE
J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure for On-Highway
Electric Motorcycles to provide a reasonable and
consistent basis for manufacturers to inform
prospective owners of the riding range that can be
expected under specified operating conditions. Actual
range will vary based on riding conditions and habits.
2. “Highway”: This test procedure uses two separate
constant speeds of 55 mph (88 km/h) and 70 mph
(113 km/h) to simulate highway riding.
Both of these test procedures are run on a single charge,
in order to report the associated measured range values.
Range values labeled “Combined” are based on a
calculation that assumes a duty cycle comprised of 50%
City / 50% Highway.
See technical specification charts beginning on
for these ranges.
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